Bachelor of Science in Nursing or B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate course, the minimum eligibility criterion for which is the successful completion of 10+2 level of education in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. B.Sc Nursing admission is based on entrance exams held between April-June,

Many colleges in India offer this course as a branch of medicine. Some of the top colleges are mentioned below.

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences,New Delhi
• Jawahar lal institute of postgraduate medical education and research
• Sri Ramachandra University
• Pt Bhagwat Dyal Sharma post graduate institute of medical sciences

The average course fee ranges from INR 8,000 to 30,000 per year.

B.Sc Nursing also comprises a Post-Basic course which is further divided into 2 categories, viz Regular and Distance. B.Sc Nursing Post-Basic Regular course is of 2-year duration and requires 10+2 education along with General Nursing and Midwifery (G.N.M) whereas distance course is of 3-year duration and requires 10+2 level of education along with G.N.M and 2 years of experience.

B.Sc Nursing career options include employment in areas like hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and health departments, railways and defense etc.