PB BSc Nursing Admission Process

Admission into Post-Basic Bachelor of Science Nursing is either based on merit or performance in the entrance examination. Most institutes offer admission based on merit while some institutes offer admission based on performance in entrance examinations namely AIIMS, Himachal Pradesh University ,Punjab University and Maharashtra University, etc.

Steps for Merit-Based Admission:

• Colleges publish notice of admission on their website a month after 10+2 result declaration.
• Candidates satisfying the minimum eligibility criteria must visit the respective college website and fill the application form online.
• Colleges declare and publish merit lists based on cut-off marks on their website.
• Successful candidates must visit the respective college and complete the necessary formalities for final admission.

Steps for Entrance Based Admission:

• The various exam conducting bodies publish entrance examination dates, application form submission dates, and admit card download dates on their respective websites.
• Candidates satisfying minimum eligibility criteria must fill up the online application form of the entrance exam by sharing essential information followed by paying the requisite application fee.

• Candidates must download their admit cards from the respective website well in advance before the entrance exam.
• The exam conducting body publishes the list of successful candidates with their respective marks on the website.
• Candidates who qualify are called for counseling followed by an interview for college selection.

• Post counseling candidates must visit the respective college and complete all essential formalities for final admission.

Eligibility

To meet the BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) Qualification Criteria, candidates must meet the following parameters:

• Candidates must complete 12th from recognized institutions (science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
• Candidates must be registered as Registered Nurses/Registered Midwives (RNRMs).
• Candidates must have a three-year degree in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM).
• Candidates must have at least two years of work experience in the profession (after registering as RNRM)
• Male candidates who do not have a midwife must have a certificate from the Indian Nursing Council

Entrance Exams