Nursing

B.Sc Nursing

UG  ·  Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) — a four-year undergraduate nursing degree; nursing education standards are set by the Indian Nursing Council.

Quick facts

Degree level UG
Standard duration 4 Years
Course domain Nursing
Program Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Course overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) is a four-year undergraduate degree, listed by the University Grants Commission as a specified degree (“B.Sc.(Nursing) — Bachelor of Science in Nursing”). The programme combines classroom learning with practical and clinical experience.

Nursing education in India follows the standards of the Indian Nursing Council, which also sets the eligibility criteria for admission.

Specialisations

Branches of this course. Availability differs by college; check the college pages below.

No specialisations listed.

Eligibility

As per the Indian Nursing Council:
• 10+2 passed with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English, with an aggregate of 45% marks from a recognised board.
• Minimum age of 17 years on 31 December of the year of admission.
• Candidates must be medically fit; admission is held once a year.

Colleges and admission routes may set additional requirements; check each college’s pathway.

Exact eligibility can differ by college, admission route and quota. The admission pathways below show the conditions that apply in each case.

How admission works for this course

Admission routes differ from college to college. Each card below is one college’s pathway; the exam or authority shown applies only to that pathway.

Regular Entry

Akash Global College of Nursing

Entry point Year 1
Admission route Direct Admission
Exam / authority See eligibility requirements
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Eligibility
Remaining duration 4 Years
View pathway details
Regular Entry

Akash Institute of Nursing

Entry point Year 1
Admission route Direct Admission
Exam / authority See eligibility requirements
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Eligibility
Remaining duration 4 Years
View pathway details
Regular Entry

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing

Entry point Year 1
Admission route Direct Admission
Exam / authority See eligibility requirements
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Eligibility
Remaining duration 4 Years
View pathway details
Regular Entry

East Point College of Nursing

Entry point Year 1
Admission route Direct Admission
Exam / authority See eligibility requirements
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Eligibility
Remaining duration 4 Years
View pathway details
Regular Entry

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Entry point Year 1
Admission route MET Counselling
Exam / authority Manipal Entrance Test
Quota / seat category
Eligibility
Remaining duration 4 Years
View pathway details
Regular Entry

MVJ College of Nursing

Entry point Year 1
Admission route Direct Admission
Exam / authority See eligibility requirements
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Eligibility
Remaining duration 4 Years
View pathway details
Regular Entry

Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences & Research Centre

Entry point Year 1
Admission route Direct Admission
Exam / authority See eligibility requirements
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Eligibility
Remaining duration 4 Years
View pathway details

Related entrance exams

Exams commonly associated with this course. Listed for reference only: whether an exam applies depends on the college and admission route.

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)

Level State
Conducted by Govt. of Karnataka
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Colleges offering this course

College

Akash Global College of Nursing

Location Bengaluru
Specialisations offered

Institutional seat availability: Check Availability

Seats are confirmed only by the institution.

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Institute

Akash Institute of Nursing

Location Bengaluru
Specialisations offered

Institutional seat availability: Check Availability

Seats are confirmed only by the institution.

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Institute

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing

Location Bengaluru
Specialisations offered

Institutional seat availability: Check Availability

Seats are confirmed only by the institution.

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College

East Point College of Nursing

Location Bengaluru
Specialisations offered

Institutional seat availability: Check Availability

Seats are confirmed only by the institution.

Check Institutional Seat Availability
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Deemed University

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Location Manipal
Specialisations offered

Seats are confirmed only by the institution.

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College

MVJ College of Nursing

Location Bengaluru
Specialisations offered

Institutional seat availability: Available

Seats are confirmed only by the institution.

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College

Narayana Hrudayalaya College of Nursing

Location Bengaluru
Specialisations offered

Institutional seat availability: Not Confirmed

Seats are confirmed only by the institution.

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Institute

Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences & Research Centre

Location Bengaluru
Specialisations offered

Institutional seat availability: Check Availability

Seats are confirmed only by the institution.

Check Institutional Seat Availability
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Fees for this course

There is no single fee for this course. Fees depend on the college, admission route, quota and academic year. Where verified fees exist, each scenario below links to its full fee breakdown on the college page.

Confirmed 2026–27

East Point College of Nursing

Scenario B.Sc Nursing · Female (with Hostel) · 2026–27
Admission route Direct Admission
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Last verified 03 Oct 2026
View fee breakdown at this college
Officially Published 2026–27

Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences & Research Centre

Scenario B.Sc Nursing · Institutional / Management pathway · 2026–27
Admission route Direct Admission
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Last verified 02 Oct 2026
View fee breakdown at this college
Officially Published 2026–27

Akash Institute of Nursing

Scenario B.Sc Nursing · Karnataka students · 2026–27
Admission route Direct Admission
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Last verified 03 Oct 2026
View fee breakdown at this college
Officially Published 2026–27

Akash Global College of Nursing

Scenario B.Sc Nursing · Karnataka students · 2026–27
Admission route Direct Admission
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Last verified 03 Oct 2026
View fee breakdown at this college
Confirmed 2026–27

East Point College of Nursing

Scenario B.Sc Nursing · Male (with Hostel) · 2026–27
Admission route Direct Admission
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Last verified 03 Oct 2026
View fee breakdown at this college
Officially Published 2026–27

MVJ College of Nursing

Scenario B.Sc Nursing · Management · 2026–27
Admission route Direct Admission
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Last verified 02 Oct 2026
View fee breakdown at this college
Officially Published 2026–27

Akash Institute of Nursing

Scenario B.Sc Nursing · Non-Karnataka students · 2026–27
Admission route Direct Admission
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Last verified 03 Oct 2026
View fee breakdown at this college
Officially Published 2026–27

Akash Global College of Nursing

Scenario B.Sc Nursing · Non-Karnataka students · 2026–27
Admission route Direct Admission
Quota / seat category Management Seat
Last verified 03 Oct 2026
View fee breakdown at this college

Career opportunities

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum period to complete B.Sc Nursing?
As per the Indian Nursing Council, the maximum period to complete the course should not exceed eight years.

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Standard duration 3 Years
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Page last updated: October 1, 2026

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