Hello Shivani

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 also comprises a Post-Basic course which is further divided into 2 categories, viz Regular and Distance. BSc 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): Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to pursue a B.Sc Nursing course are required to fulfil the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

B.Sc (Basic) - Candidates should pass 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and he/she should be medically fit.

B.Sc (Post-Basic) – Candidates should pass 10+2 in PCB. Those who have passed 10+1 are also eligible for admission. He/She must have obtained a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery and registered as R.N.R.M (Registered Nurse Registered Midwife) with the State Nurses Registration Council. Also, a proof of training by Indian Nursing Council or equivalent is required in the following domain-

O.T. Techniques, Ophthalmic Nursing, Leprosy Nursing, TB Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Cancer Nursing, Orthopedic Nursing.

There are many colleges that conduct entrance exams for admissions to B.Sc. Nursing course. One must be well aware of the B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam syllabus to be well prepared for the exam:

Part I: Biology

Living and Non-Living, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Animal Physiology, Reproduction in Plant and Animal, Genetic Basis of Inheritance, Origin and Evolution of Life, Human Disorders, Ecology and Ecosystems.

Part II: Physics

Units and Measurements, Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Vibration and Waves, Light and Sound, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics.

Part III: Chemistry

The Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Mixtures, solutions and Solubility, The Gas Laws, Elements and Compounds, The Periodic Table, Important Concepts in chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Water and Organic Compounds in the Environment.

Part IV: General Ability

Part V: English Language

Part VI: General Knowledge

Some of the top institutes offering B.Sc Nursing Course are:

AIIMS(All India Institute of Medical Sciences)- BSc Nursing Admission Test.

AFMC Entrance Exam- Armed Force Medical College BSc Nursing Program.

Nitte University Mangalore-  NUPMET (BSc Nursing Entrance Exam).

Banaras Hindu University- BSc (Nursing) Admission Test.

PPMET- Punjab ParaMedical Entrance Test for BSc Nursing Courses.

CMC Ludhiana- Entrance test for BSc Nursing.

I hope this helps you. Good Luck!