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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Nursing)
Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, New Delhi, is a University of Delhi affiliated government institution offering B.Sc Hons. Nursing, a 4-year programme with 50 seats admitting female candidates exclusively. Admission is through NEET-UG. Annual fees are INR 14,040, making it one of the most affordable B.Sc Nursing programmes in Delhi. Located in Daryaganj, it provides structured clinical training in affiliated government hospitals.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Delhi nursing counseling expected August 2026 (Tentative).
Ahilya Bai Nursing BSc Hons Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual College Tuition Fee | INR 8,040 |
| Annual Student Association Fee | INR 3,500 |
| Annual Hostel Charges | INR 600 |
| Annual Utilities | INR 600 |
| Mess Charges (per month, separate) | INR 2,500 |
| Total Fees (4 years, excluding mess) | INR 56,160 |
- Mess charges of INR 2,500 per month are paid separately and directly to the mess.
- Hostel accommodation is included in the annual fee package at a nominal charge.
Ahilya Bai Nursing BSc Hons Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Starts | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Release | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | July 16, 2026 |
| Delhi Nursing Counseling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Delhi state nursing counseling is conducted based on NEET-UG merit for government nursing colleges.
- 43 seats are reserved for Delhi region candidates and 7 seats for outside Delhi.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Female candidates only with a pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for reserved category candidates)
- Qualified NEET-UG 2026 with a valid nursing percentile
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
Admission Process
- Register for and appear in NEET-UG 2026, held on June 21, 2026
- Check the NEET-UG result declared on July 16, 2026
- Register for Delhi state nursing counseling based on NEET-UG score
- Indicate Ahilya Bai College of Nursing as a preference during Delhi counseling
- Receive allotment letter based on NEET-UG merit and category
- Report to the college with original documents by the notified joining date
✓ Opt for this if
- You want an extremely affordable B.Sc Nursing degree in Delhi
- You are a female candidate seeking a DU-affiliated nursing degree in central Delhi
- You want government hospital clinical training exposure in the national capital
- You plan to pursue M.Sc Nursing or specialization after the B.Sc Hons. programme
- On-campus hostel at a nominal cost suits your accommodation needs
✗ Skip if
- You are a male candidate as this institute admits female candidates only
- You need a college outside Delhi or closer to your home state
- You want a private nursing college with larger intake and flexible admission
- Your NEET-UG score may not meet the competitive Delhi government nursing cutoff
Ahilya Bai Nursing BSc Hons Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| PM Yasasvi Scholarship | INR 1,25,000 per year | OBC/EBC/DNT students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakh |
| Delhi Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition fee reimbursement plus maintenance allowance | SC/ST candidates domiciled in Delhi with family income within state limits |
| National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based for economically weaker section undergraduate students |
- Central scholarship applications are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- Delhi state scholarships require Delhi domicile certificate and income proof for eligibility.
As mentioned, Ahilya Bai College of Nursing offers admission to B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing program based on NEET rank. Ahilya Bai College of Nursing NEET Cutoff 2025 rank is 69888 for the General category. Further, NEET cutoff rank is 76492 for OBC , 169059 for SC and 85733 for EWS category. Check Ahilya Bai College of Nursing Cutoff
Ahilya Bai College of Nursing B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in Ahilya Bai College of Nursing B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Ahilya Bai College of Nursing B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing program in 2025 was closed at the 169059 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 246926 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 37310 | 48256 |
| OBC | 43776 | 55541 |
| SC | 156134 | 187982 |
| EWS | 47309 | 189894 |
Ahilya Bai College of Nursing B.Sc Hons Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the annual fee for B.Sc Hons. Nursing at Ahilya Bai College of Nursing?
Ans. The annual fee at Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, New Delhi, for B.Sc Hons. Nursing is INR 14,040, which includes college tuition (INR 8,040), student association fee (INR 3,500), hostel charges (INR 600), and utilities (INR 600). The total for the 4-year programme comes to INR 56,160, excluding mess charges of INR 2,500 per month paid separately.
Ques. Is this college for female candidates only, and is NEET mandatory?
Ans. Yes, Ahilya Bai College of Nursing admits only female candidates to its B.Sc Hons. Nursing programme. NEET-UG is mandatory for admission. NEET-UG 2026 was held on June 21, 2026, and results were declared on July 16, 2026. Seat allotment is done through the Delhi state nursing counseling process based on NEET-UG merit and category. No separate college entrance test is conducted.
Ques. How many seats are available and what is the seat distribution at Ahilya Bai College?
Ans. Ahilya Bai College of Nursing offers 50 B.Sc Hons. Nursing seats per academic year. Of these, 43 seats are reserved for candidates from the Delhi region and 7 seats are open to candidates from outside Delhi. Seats are filled strictly on NEET-UG merit within respective categories. The limited intake ensures a small batch size with more focused clinical training for each student.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Hons. Nursing from Ahilya Bai College?
Ans. B.Sc Hons. Nursing graduates from Ahilya Bai College can work as registered nurses in government and private hospitals, community health centres, and corporate healthcare companies. Career options also include pursuing M.Sc Nursing for specialisation in medical-surgical nursing, obstetrics, or paediatric nursing. Delhi government hospitals and central government health schemes regularly recruit nurses from DU-affiliated colleges, and graduates are also eligible for nursing officer positions in the armed forces.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available at Ahilya Bai College of Nursing?
Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available at Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, New Delhi, and is included in the annual fee package at a nominal charge of INR 600 per year. Mess charges are paid separately at INR 2,500 per month. The hostel is on-campus, making it convenient for students from outside Delhi allotted one of the 7 outside-Delhi category seats.
Ques. What is the difference between B.Sc Nursing and B.Sc Hons. Nursing at Ahilya Bai College?
Ans. The B.Sc Hons. Nursing programme at Ahilya Bai College is a 4-year undergraduate degree under the University of Delhi’s NEP 2020-aligned curriculum. It is a full-fledged honours-level degree with a more comprehensive and research-oriented curriculum. The Hons. classification reflects DU’s adoption of the new framework, and the degree carries the same professional standing and nursing council recognition as a standard B.Sc Nursing degree.