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Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc.): Eligibility, Duration & Scope

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Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc.)

Eligibility: 10+2 any Stream + GNM Diploma

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc.) is a 2-year undergraduate programme. Check eligibility, admission, syllabus and career scope in India.

Level
Undergraduate (UG)
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
10+2 any Stream + GNM Diploma
Stream
Nursing & Midwifery

About Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc.)

B.Sc.(Post Basic) Nursing is a bridge degree for candidates who already hold a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) diploma and want to upgrade to a Bachelor\'s-level nursing qualification.

Parameter Details
Duration 2 years Regular Mode
3 years Distance Mode
Regulatory Body Indian Nursing Council (INC)
Eligibility GNM diploma with registration as a nurse/midwife
Entrance Route Institution-specific entrance test or merit-based admission

Who this is for

Working GNM-qualified nurses who want a Bachelor\'s degree without repeating the full 4-year B.Sc. Nursing programme from scratch.

What you will typically study

  • Fundamentals of nursing, anatomy and physiology
  • Medical-surgical nursing, community health and maternal-child health
  • Clinical postings in hospital wards, ICUs and community health centres
  • Nursing ethics, pharmacology and patient-care management

Career directions

  • Staff nurse roles in hospitals, clinics and community health centres
  • ICU, operation theatre and specialised-ward nursing
  • Public-health and community nursing programmes
  • Further study via a postgraduate nursing degree or nursing administration roles

Path to reach this course

The route from school to Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc.), step by step.

  1. 10th
  2. 12th
  3. Diploma Courses
  4. Nursing Diploma Diploma
  5. GNM Diploma
  6. Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc.) You are here

Skill & certification programmes

Certification programmes for this course are being compiled. Meanwhile, browse all skill courses.

Top colleges for this course (10)

Rank College Location Type
— A E C S MARUTHI COLLEGE OF NURSING, BENGALURU URBAN Urban, Karnataka Affiliated College
— A. K. INSTITUTE OF NURSING, MANENDRAGARH Rural, Chhattisgarh Affiliated College
— A.K.PATEL SCHOOL OF NURSING, GANDHINAGAR Rural, Gujarat Nursing (Diploma) Institute
— AADARSH NURSING COLLEGE JETPURA, DHAR Rural, Madhya Pradesh Affiliated College
— AAKAR SCHOOL OF NURSING HINGNA, NAGPUR Rural, Maharashtra Nursing (Diploma) Institute
— AANAND COLLEGE OF NURSING, RAJKOT Urban, Gujarat Affiliated College
— AARIHANT INSTITUTE OF NURSING, GANDHINAGAR Rural, Gujarat Constituent / University College
— AAROGYAM NURSING COLLEGE, HARIDWAR Rural, Uttarakhand Nursing (Diploma) Institute
— AAYUSHMAN COLLEGE OF NURSING, RANAPUR Rural, Madhya Pradesh Nursing (Diploma) Institute
— ABHILASHI COLLEGE OF NURSING, MANDI Rural, Himachal Pradesh Affiliated College

Frequently asked questions

No, this specific "Post Basic" route requires an existing GNM diploma and nursing registration.

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is a two-year undergraduate programme for registered GNM nurses who want a B.Sc degree in nursing. It is regulated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).

Applicants need 10+2, a GNM qualification and valid registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council. Institutions may add conditions on marks or experience, so check the admission notice.

The regular programme runs for two years as per INC. A distance mode is listed separately by the INC and is offered by a limited set of institutions.

The degree supports promotion to senior nursing posts, eligibility for M.Sc Nursing and teaching routes, and entry into specialty programmes. Rules for M.Sc Nursing include work-experience conditions, so check the current INC eligibility.

B.Sc Nursing is the four-year basic degree for students after Class 12. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is a shorter two-year route for nurses who already hold a GNM qualification.

Yes. Registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife is an eligibility condition, and you should keep it valid while studying and working.

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