Quick Facts

Seats

100

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

48 Months

The B.Sc. Nursing degree program is a four-year full time program comprising eight semesters with credit system which prepares B.Sc. nursing graduates qualified to practice nursing and midwifery in a variety of settings in either public/government or private healthcare settings.

The program encompasses foundational, core and elective courses in the form of Modular learning. This program prepares nurses and midwives for generalist nursing including midwifery practice through a competency-based and outcome-based approach. Knowledge acquisition and mastery of competencies related to wellness, health promotion, illness, disease management and care of the dying is the core aspect of this programme. This is achieved through learning in a skill lab/simulated lab and clinical environment. Simulation will be integrated throughout the curriculum wherever feasible to enable them to develop competencies before entry into the real field of practice.

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years and there is no upper age limit for B. Sc. Nursing admission.
• Candidates should have passed the qualifying 12th Standard or equivalent examination (10+2) with a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together and passing marks / grade in English.
• For candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC the marks obtained in 3 science subjects shall be 40% instead of 45% for General category candidates.
• Candidates from State Open Schools recognized by State Government and National Institute of Open Schools (NIOS) recognized by Central Government can also apply,
• For foreign nationals, the entry qualification equivalency of 12th standard will be determined by the University; based on guidelines of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi or other applicable guidelines.
• Colour blind candidates are eligible provided that colour effective contact lens and spectacles are worn by such candidates.
• Candidate shall be medically fit.
• Candidates with locomotor disability of up to 40% of the lower extremity may be considered for admission.
• Married candidates are also eligible.
• Cut off date for admission to BSc Nursing programme is as per the apex body (INC) notification.

Admission Details

a. Selection of candidates should be based on the merit in the entrance
examination. Entrance test** shall comprise of:
i.Aptitude for Nursing:20 marks
ii.Physics:20 marks
iii.Chemistry:20 marks
iv.Biology:20 marks
v.English:20 marks
b.Minimum qualifying marks for entrance test shall be 50%
Note:
**Entrance test shall be conducted by the University as per the notification displayed in the University website.
The start of the semester shall be 1st August every year.