School of Nursing
🌟 Vision
To nurture compassionate, skilled, and ethical nursing professionals who provide holistic healthcare, promote well-being, and contribute to the advancement of nursing education and practice at national and global levels.
🎯 Mission
- To provide quality nursing education with strong clinical training.
- To develop nurses as competent caregivers, educators, researchers, and leaders in healthcare.
- To instill values of empathy, service, integrity, and lifelong learning.
- To promote community health through outreach programs, preventive care, and patient-centered services.
- To encourage innovation and research in nursing and allied health sciences.
✅ Objectives
- To prepare students with scientific knowledge and clinical skills required for professional nursing practice.
- To develop ability in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making in healthcare situations.
- To promote patient-centered care with a focus on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
- To equip nurses to work effectively in hospitals, community health centers, and specialized healthcare settings.
- To train students in research methodologies for contributing to evidence-based nursing practice.
- To develop leadership qualities for managing healthcare teams and promoting professional growth.
7.To foster global perspective in nursing education and collaboration with international healthcare institutions.
Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Care (CMCHC) | ~6 months | 10+2 pass (science preferred) |
Certificate in Care Waste Management (CHCWM) | ~6 months | 10+2 pass |
Certificate in Primary Nursing Management (CPNM) | ~1 year | 10+2 pass |
Certificate in Ayurvedic Nursing | ~1 year | 10+2 pass; varies by institution |
Certificate in Home Nursing / Home-based Healthcare | ~6 months – 1 year | 10+2 pass or relevant healthcare experience |
Certificate in Baby Nursing & Child Care | ~6 months | 10+2 pass |
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) | ~2 years | 10th pass (sometimes 10+2); science preferred; age 17–35 |
General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) | ~3 – 3.5 years | 10+2 pass with PCB; age 17–35 |
Diploma in Home Nursing | ~1 year | 10+2 pass |
Advanced Diploma in Ophthalmic Care Management | ~2 years | 10+2 pass |
Diploma in Emergency & Trauma Care Technician | ~2 years | 10+2 pass |
Diploma in Nursing Administration | ~1 to 3 years (varies) | GNM/Diploma/B.Sc. Nursing + registration; distance courses may require work experience |
Diploma in Neuro Nursing | ~2 years | 10+2 pass; may also require GNM/B.Sc. Nursing |
Diploma in Health Assistant (DHA) | ~1 year | 10+2 pass |
Advanced/Specialized/Post Basic Diplomas (e.g., Neonatal, Critical Care, Oncology, OR, Psychiatric, Geriatric Nursing) | ~1 year each | Typically GNM or B.Sc. Nursing + RN registration and/or experience |
Diploma in Ayurvedic Nursing | ~1.5–2 years | 10+2 pass; specific for Ayurvedic specialization |
Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant / Rural Healthcare | ~6 months – 1 year | Usually 10th or 10+2 pass; context-dependent |
Program | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing | 4 years | • 10+2 in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English) with typically ≥ 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). • Age: 17–35 years, varies by institution . • Admission via merit or entrance exams (e.g., NEET-UG, CUET, AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing, JENPAS UG, state-level CETs) . |
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing | ~2 years | • Must have completed GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) and be a Registered Nurse (RNRM) . |
GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) | 3 years + 6-month internship | • 10+2 pass with minimum ~40% marks, English compulsory; science stream preferred but not always mandatory . |
ANM (Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery) | ~2 years | • Commonly after 10th or 10+2, depending on institution; minimal science requirements; age typically 17–35 years . |
Program | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
M.Sc. Nursing (General) | 2 years (4 semesters) | B.Sc. Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% aggregate, valid RN/RM registration, 1 year clinical experience, entrance exam or merit selection |
M.Sc. in NPCC (Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care) | 2 years | B.Sc. Nursing/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing, ≥ 55% marks, registered + 1 year clinical experience, entrance exam & interview |
M.Sc. Community Health Nursing | 2–3 years | B.Sc. Nursing with ≥ 55% marks, 1 year experience; entrance exams like NEET-PG, PGIMER, INI CET |
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Administration / Critical Care Nursing | Typically 1 year | GNM or B.Sc. Nursing, RN/RM registration; some may require experience |
Master of Public Health (MPH) | ~2 years | Generally a graduate degree (often B.Sc. Nursing); varies by institution |
Ph.D. in Nursing | 3–5 years (varies) | M.Sc. Nursing or equivalent; minimum 55% marks; entrance test (e.g., UGC-NET, RET) + research proposal/interview |
Program | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
Ph.D. in Nursing | 3–5 years (varies) | M.Sc. Nursing or equivalent; minimum 55% marks; entrance test (e.g., UGC-NET, RET) + research proposal/interview |
Program Level | Typical Career Roles | Salary Highlights / Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
Certificate / Diploma (ANM, GNM, Specialized Certs) | • Entry-level roles as ANM, GNM Nurse, Home Care Nurse, Assistant Nurse, Nursing Aide• Community outreach, schools, old-age homes, clinics | Entry-level: INR 7k–15k/month rising to INR 20k–30k/month with 2–3 years experience. High domestic demand due to nursing shortage (~2 million nurses needed). |
Graduate (B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing) | • Staff Nurse, ICU Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, School Nurse, Clinical Research Nurse, Nursing Officer• Government positions via AIIMS/ESIC, Defense, and Hospital Boards | Salary typically ₹15k–30k/month, scaling up to ₹50k–60k/month for senior roles. Wide scope with thousands of hospitals in need of nurses. |
Postgraduate (M.Sc. Nursing, MPH, NPCC, PG Diplomas) | • Advanced roles such as Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Manager, Public Health Nurse, Hospital Administrator, Researcher, Nurse Practitioner | • MSc Nursing salaries range ₹4.5 LPA to ₹12 LPA, depending on role and specialization. Placement rate: ~75–98% across healthcare institutions. |
PhD (Nursing Doctorate) | • Academic roles like Professor, Research Director• Leadership roles: Chief Nursing Officer, Policy Advisor, Nursing Consultant• High-level clinical and administrative leadership positions | Starting salary range ₹3 LPA – ₹10 LPA for research and academic profiles. Some roles (e.g., Nursing Educator or Govt positions) may exceed ₹5 LPA. |