Army Institute of Nursing (AIN), Guwahati, offers B.Sc Nursing at the undergraduate level and M.Sc Nursing at the postgraduate level. Undergraduate selection considers qualifying 10+2 performance and an institute-based entrance examination. Postgraduate applicants need a relevant nursing degree and must qualify through the Postgraduate Written Admission Test (PG-WAT).

The stated first-year fees are INR 94,658 for B.Sc Nursing and INR 1.48 lakhs for M.Sc Nursing. Applications are submitted online, with a fee of INR 1,000 per institution. Applicants must satisfy the relevant eligibility conditions and complete the prescribed selection process.

Undergraduate Admission: B.Sc Nursing

B.Sc Nursing is AIN Guwahati's flagship programme. Admission uses the Online Admission Test (OAT), together with the applicable academic, category and medical fitness requirements. The institute primarily serves children of Army personnel, while a limited number of places are available to civilian applicants from Northeastern states.

Academic Eligibility and Selection

Course Eligibility Selection
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; the supplied admission description states a minimum aggregate of 45% to 50%, depending on the applicable notification Institute-based Online Admission Test, followed by counselling, document verification and medical fitness verification
  • The qualifying examination must be passed in a single attempt.
  • Applicants with supplementary, compartment or repeat attempts are not eligible.
  • The stated undergraduate age range is 17 to 25 years, with specific relaxations under applicable conditions.
  • A student account from Nijeena Joseph describes the written admission examination as an annual selection test and identifies female applicants from Army families as the typical applicant group.

First-year Fee

Course First-year Fee
B.Sc Nursing INR 94,658

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Entrance Examination and Admission Stages

The OAT consists of objective multiple-choice questions covering Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude for Nursing. Incorrect answers attract negative marking.

  1. Complete registration and submit the online application.
  2. Appear for the OAT.
  3. Participate in counselling after qualifying through the entrance selection process.
  4. Present original documents for physical verification.
  5. Complete medical fitness verification and the remaining admission formalities.
  6. Receive a seat allotment according to rank, preference and eligibility.

Category-wise Seat Allocation

The stated intake is 50 seats. Most places are allocated to eligible Army-family applicants, with smaller allocations for other defence categories, Union Territories and civilian female candidates from Northeastern states.

Category Seats
Female wards of serving and retired eligible Army personnel and widows 40
Female wards of Indian Air Force personnel 2
Female wards of Indian Navy personnel 1
Candidates from Union Territories 2
Civilian female candidates from Northeastern states 5
Total 50

The civilian female allocation for Northeastern states represents 10% of the seats. Admission within the relevant category still requires OAT performance and fulfilment of the eligibility conditions.

Postgraduate Admission: M.Sc Nursing

AIN Guwahati offers M.Sc Nursing in four specialisations. Applicants need an undergraduate nursing qualification, and selection is based on performance in the Written Admission Test, referred to as WAT or PG-WAT.

Course Specialisations
M.Sc Nursing Community Health Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing and Mental Health Nursing

Postgraduate Eligibility

Requirement Details
Qualifying degree B.Sc Nursing or an equivalent relevant nursing degree
Minimum aggregate 55%
Age limit Up to 35 years, with specific relaxations under applicable conditions
Selection examination WAT/PG-WAT

First-year Fee

Course First-year Fee
M.Sc Nursing INR 1.48 lakhs

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Postgraduate Selection Process

  1. Register through the official online application portal.
  2. Provide the required academic details and supporting documents.
  3. Pay the application fee and complete submission.
  4. Appear for the WAT/PG-WAT.
  5. If eligible and shortlisted, attend counselling and physical document verification.
  6. Complete medical fitness verification for final selection and seat allotment.

Online Application and Counselling

Applications for AIN Guwahati's nursing programmes are processed through the official institute portal. The admission process follows the guidelines of the affiliated Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Assam. Final selection combines entrance examination performance, eligibility and successful medical fitness verification.

  1. Create an account using the applicant's name, mobile number and password.
  2. Complete online verification through the OTP process.
  3. Log in and enter personal and educational information.
  4. Upload the required marksheets, certificates and other supporting documents.
  5. Pay the online-only application fee of INR 1,000 per institution.
  6. Appear for the entrance examination applicable to the chosen programme.
  7. Attend counselling if qualified, with documents available for physical verification.
  8. Complete the selection requirements and accept the seat allotted according to ranking and preferences.
Application Charge Amount and Payment Mode
Fee per institution INR 1,000, payable online only

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Financial support described for AIN Guwahati mainly benefits wards and wives of serving and retired Army personnel. The schemes mentioned include the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme and the Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel. Assistance largely targets defence categories and is often linked to merit.

Although civilian girls from Northeastern states have a 10% seat allocation, the supplied information does not identify additional automatic financial benefits for reserved civilian categories. Applicants should consult the official prospectus or admissions office for the applicable assistance and scholarship conditions.

Library and Student Activities

AIN Guwahati has a campus library containing books, reference materials, journals and digital resources for academic work and research. Its digital library provides electronic resources and access to online databases.

In the supplied student account, B.Sc Nursing student Aastha describes a library collection of 4,000 books, computer facilities and practical rooms. The account also mentions a college week devoted to athletics and extracurricular activities, together with an annual sports day organised as a yearly student programme.

Admission FAQs

Ques. Which areas of nursing can postgraduate applicants specialise in?

Ans. AIN Guwahati's M.Sc Nursing programme offers the following four specialisations:

  • Community Health Nursing
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Maternal Health Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing

Ques. What library resources support study and research at AIN?

Ans. The campus library provides books, reference works, journals and digital materials suited to students' academic and research needs. A digital library also offers electronic resources and online databases to support further study and research.

Ques. How are admission places distributed among defence and civilian categories?

Ans. Of the stated 50 seats, 40 are allocated to female wards of serving and retired eligible Army personnel and widows. Female wards of Indian Air Force personnel have 2 seats, while female wards of Indian Navy personnel have 1 seat. A further 2 seats are designated for Union Territory candidates and 5 seats for civilian female applicants from Northeastern states. Selection requires OAT performance and satisfaction of the relevant eligibility rules.

Ques. Does a reserved seat category automatically provide financial assistance?

Ans. The described scholarships mainly support wards and wives of serving and retired Army personnel, including through the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme and the Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel. Financial assistance frequently depends on merit and defence-category eligibility. The 10% allocation for civilian girls from Northeastern states does not establish an automatic additional financial benefit for reserved civilian categories. Confirm the applicable support through the official prospectus or admissions office.

Ques. What basic qualification and selection route apply to B.Sc Nursing?

Ans. The basic academic qualification and entrance route are listed below:

Programme Basic Qualification Selection Route
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 10+2 Institute-based entrance examination