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Nursing ( BSc/GNM/P.B. B.Sc. )

Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on patient care, health promotion, disease prevention and medical support.

BSc Nursing, GNM and Post Basic BSc Nursing are popular nursing courses for students who want to build a career in hospitals, clinics, community health centres and government medical institutions.

BSc Nursing is a degree course for students after Class 12 with science subjects.

GNM is a diploma course that prepares students for basic nursing care and hospital duties.

Post Basic BSc Nursing is for registered nurses who want to upgrade their qualification after GNM.

These courses help candidates develop knowledge of patient care, anatomy, physiology, medicine, surgical nursing, community health, child health and mental health nursing.

After completing nursing qualification and registration, candidates can apply for nursing jobs in government and private healthcare sectors.

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Timeline

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  1. 01

    Information bulletin/prospectus

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Download the latest bulletin from the official portal.
  2. 02

    Registration window

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Apply within the dates notified in the bulletin.
  3. 03

    Admit card/city slip

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Released on the official portal if an entrance test is conducted.
  4. 04

    Entrance exam/merit list

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    As notified by the conducting authority.
  5. 05

    Counselling/admission

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Follow the official counselling schedule and document rules.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Check eligibility before spending time on the application or preparation plan.

  • 011. Eligibility is defined in the latest official information bulletin/admission brochure.
  • 022. Academic qualification, subject combination, minimum marks, category rules and document requirements can differ by course/institution.
  • 033. Final admission depends on entrance score/merit, counselling, seat availability and document verification.

Selection

Selection process

Use these stages as the preparation roadmap.

  • 011. Online application/admission registration
  • 022. Entrance test or merit-based shortlisting as notified
  • 033. Result/merit list
  • 044. Counselling/seat allotment
  • 055. Document verification, medical fitness and fee payment

Pattern

Exam pattern

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  • 011. Pattern varies by AIIMS/state/university/institute
  • 022. Common areas include physics, chemistry, biology, English and general knowledge/nursing aptitude where notified
  • 033. Counselling rules are authority-specific

Syllabus

What to study

Treat this as a working checklist for topic coverage.

  • 011. Physics
  • 022. Chemistry
  • 033. Biology
  • 044. English
  • 055. General knowledge or nursing aptitude where notified
  • 066. Class 11-12 science fundamentals

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Official data disclaimer

Use this page as a preparation guide, not as a substitute for the official notification.

This exam hub is for preparation guidance. Eligibility, vacancies, fees, dates, salary, reservation, exam pattern and selection rules can change. Always verify the latest official notification or information bulletin before applying, paying fees or making a career decision.

यह जानकारी तैयारी में मदद के लिए है। आवेदन करने से पहले पात्रता, शुल्क, तारीख, वेतन, आरक्षण, परीक्षा पैटर्न और चयन प्रक्रिया को हमेशा नवीनतम आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन या सूचना बुलेटिन से सत्यापित करें।

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Verified official sources

Official-source map last checked on May 30, 2026.

Row 1

3 fields

Source

Official website

Use

Read exam/admission overview and public notices

Official link

https://www.indiannursingcouncil.org/

Row 2

3 fields

Source

Latest notification / bulletin

Use

Verify eligibility, fee, dates, pattern, salary and reservation

Official link

https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/

Key facts

Official snapshot

High-level official context for this hub.

Conducting body

State nursing admission authorities, universities, AIIMS or recruiting bodies

Hub type

Official bulletin based admission/entrance hub

Salary applicability

Admission/certificate hub; no direct salary

Last checked

May 30, 2026

Details

Hindi guidance

Hindi users ke liye short practical summary.

  • 011. आवेदन करने से पहले State nursing admission authorities, universities, AIIMS or recruiting bodies की नवीनतम आधिकारिक सूचना जरूर पढ़ें।
  • 022. फीस, उम्र सीमा, योग्यता, तारीख और वेतन हर साल या हर भर्ती में बदल सकते हैं।
  • 033. तैयारी के लिए syllabus checklist, previous-year style MCQs और mock tests का use करें।

Details

BSc Nursing preparation roadmap

A safe way to use this hub with official notices.

  • 011. Open the official notification and mark eligibility, dates, fee and syllabus.
  • 022. Create separate checklists for syllabus, documents and application steps.
  • 033. Revise fundamentals, then solve topic-wise MCQs.
  • 044. Attempt timed mock tests after completing at least one syllabus pass.
  • 055. Re-check official corrigendum/admit card pages before every stage.

Strategy

Preparation tips

Small, practical reminders for turning the syllabus into daily work.

  • 011. Start from the official syllabus and make a topic-wise checklist.
  • 022. Verify the latest notification before planning age, fee, documents or salary assumptions.
  • 033. Practice topic-wise MCQs first, then full-length mocks near the exam.
  • 044. Maintain a mistake notebook for weak topics and repeated factual errors.
  • 055. Do not rely on social-media dates; use the official notice/admit card page.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the common doubts students check before starting preparation.

01Where should I verify BSc Nursing official details?
Use the official website, latest notification/information bulletin and corrigendum pages linked in this hub. Coaching or social-media summaries should not be treated as final.
02Can BSc Nursing eligibility or fees change?
Yes. Eligibility, fees, vacancies, age relaxation, pattern, salary and reservation rules can change by cycle, post, category and authority.
03How should I use this BSc Nursing hub?
Use this hub for preparation planning, MCQ practice and source navigation. Use the latest official notification for application decisions.

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    Which tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses?

    AnatomyCell Structure and Tissues
  2. 02

    Which muscle tissue is found only in the heart?

    AnatomyCell Structure and Tissues
  3. 03

    Which connective tissue forms the framework of organs?

    AnatomyCell Structure and Tissues
  4. 04

    Which tissue stores fat in the body?

    AnatomyCell Structure and Tissues
  5. 05

    Which cell organelle is responsible for digestion and waste removal?

    AnatomyCell Structure and Tissues
  6. 06

    Which tissue covers the outer surface of the body?

    AnatomyCell Structure and Tissues
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