Nurse (BSc Nursing)
BSc Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate programme training students in clinical care, patient management, and evidence-based practice. Nurses work across government hospitals, private chains like Apollo and Fortis, and increasingly abroad. With India's healthcare infrastructure growing rapidly and a global nursing shortage, trained BSc nurses face sustained, high demand.
Actions for your grade
- Target 70%+ in Science to keep the PCB stream firmly open in Class 11
- Complete a basic first-aid certification (Red Cross India runs accessible courses)
- Shadow a nurse or ASHA worker in a clinic or community health centre for one day
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Nurse (BSc Nursing)
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
PCB with 45%+ in Class 12 required; NEET UG score determines seat allocation in government and private nursing colleges.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeBSc Nursing (4 years)
- CollegesAIIMS New Delhi · Cmc Vellore · Jipmer Puducherry
- CareerNurse (BSc Nursing)
Select central universities use CUET UG alongside or instead of NEET UG for nursing admissions — verify each institution's policy.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeBSc Nursing (4 years)
- CollegesAIIMS New Delhi · BHU Institute of Medical Sciences · University of Delhi Nursing
- CareerNurse (BSc Nursing)
Alternate staggered route — GNM admits may not require NEET in all states, but Post Basic BSc typically does.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeGNM Diploma (3 years) + Post Basic BSc Nursing (2 years)
- CollegesAIIMS New Delhi · Cmc Vellore · Manipal College of Nursing
- CareerNurse (BSc Nursing)
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
NEET UG NTA | Class 12 PCB, 50%+ | Very Hard | May |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.