Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing is the standard undergraduate professional nursing degree in India, regulated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
| Parameter |
Details |
| Duration |
4 years |
| Regulatory Body |
Indian Nursing Council (INC) |
| Eligibility |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) |
| Entrance Route |
State-level nursing entrance tests, NEET-UG at some institutions, or merit-based admission, depending on the state and institute |
After the degree
Graduates must register with the State Nursing Council to practise as a registered nurse, and can work in hospitals, community health, or continue to M.Sc. Nursing.
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