Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
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Degree-completion route allowing GNM diploma holders to obtain a B.Sc Nursing qualification in two years. Important for career progression, as many supervisory, teaching and overseas roles require a degree rather than a diploma.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry after
- Diploma
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- MANDATORY: registration with the State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / ANM
Course overview
Degree-completion route allowing GNM diploma holders to obtain a B.Sc Nursing qualification in two years. Important for career progression, as many supervisory, teaching and overseas roles require a degree rather than a diploma.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. GNM qualification with State Nursing Council registration and typically one year experience.
How you get in. State nursing entrance, University admission.
How it is studied. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
Licence to practise. MANDATORY: registration with the State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / ANM.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Government and private hospitals
- Nursing colleges
- Community health programmes
- Overseas healthcare
- Corporate hospital chains
What you can study next.
- M.Sc Nursing
- Specialty certifications
- Ph.D Nursing
- Overseas licensure (NCLEX, OET)
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Govt: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 2,00,000 - 10,00,000 total.
Indicative starting salary. 22,000 - 42,000 per month.
Typical duration. 2 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | Any | — | State Nursing Council registration and typically one year experience |
Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.
Careers this course leads to
3 routes mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Before and after this course
Courses that lead here
What you can study next
Common questions
Who can apply for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing?
GNM qualification with State Nursing Council registration and typically one year experience. Admission is through State nursing entrance, University admission.
How long does Post Basic B.Sc Nursing take?
2 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
What does Post Basic B.Sc Nursing cost?
Govt: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 2,00,000 - 10,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after Post Basic B.Sc Nursing?
M.Sc Nursing, Specialty certifications, Ph.D Nursing, Overseas licensure (NCLEX, OET).
Does Post Basic B.Sc Nursing need a licence or registration to practise?
MANDATORY: registration with the State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / ANM.
Turn this into a decision you can defend
Compare the route, follow where it actually leads, and keep one alternative in view before you apply.