Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Nursing)
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at All India Institute of Medical Sciences [AIIMS] for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program involve a one-time payment of INR 5,856 for the entire duration of 4.5 to 5 years. This amount includes tuition fees, hostel fees, electricity, water bills, and other charges, with INR 1,000 of the total fee being a refundable security deposit. There are occasional minimal additional charges for lab records. There are no annual fees, and all students, regardless of category or caste, pay the same fee, as the institution does not have a management quota.
While the college does not directly offer financial aid, scholarships based on NEET ranks and reservations are available, and students can apply for them independently. The MBBS program at AIIMS is highly affordable, reflecting low cost for education and living expenses, with separate charges only for mess facilities.
About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Nursing)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, offers a 4.5-year (4 years plus 6 months internship) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Hons programme exclusively for female candidates, with 75 seats. Admission is through the centrally conducted AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance examination. The total course fee is INR 9,285 for the full programme, making AIIMS Bhubaneswar an outstanding option for government-subsidised nursing education in Odisha.
📋 Admission Status: AIIMS BSc Nursing Exam conducted on 27 June 2026. Results declared on 4 July 2026. Counselling expected August 2026 (Tentative).
AIIMS Bhubaneswar BSc Nursing Hons Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 600 |
| Hostel Fee (per year) | INR 480 |
| Pot Money (per year) | INR 960 |
| Registration Fee | INR 25 |
| Total Annual Fee | INR 2,065 |
| Total Course Fee (4.5 Years) | INR 9,285 |
- Hostel accommodation is mandatory for BSc Nursing Hons students at the AIIMS Bhubaneswar campus.
- Fee structure is as per AIIMS Bhubaneswar prospectus for the 2026 admission cycle.
- Mess charges are levied separately from hostel fees and paid to the mess committee each month.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar BSc Nursing Hons Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AIIMS BSc Nursing Exam Registration Opens | March 2026 |
| AIIMS BSc Nursing Exam Registration Closes | April 2026 |
| AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam | 27 June 2026 |
| AIIMS BSc Nursing Result | 4 July 2026 |
| Counselling and Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- AIIMS BSc Nursing centralised counselling is conducted through the AIIMS admission portal for all participating AIIMS institutions.
- Only female candidates are eligible for BSc Nursing Hons at AIIMS Bhubaneswar as per the Indian Nursing Council norms for this programme.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board. Female candidates only.
- Minimum 55% aggregate marks for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 50% in the qualifying examination.
- Minimum age of 17 years by 31 December 2026. There is no upper age limit for BSc Nursing Hons at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Admission Process
- Register on the official AIIMS BSc Nursing admission portal and apply for the centrally conducted AIIMS BSc Nursing examination.
- Download the admit card from the AIIMS BSc Nursing portal before the examination scheduled on 27 June 2026.
- Appear for the computer-based AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance examination at the allotted test centre.
- Check results declared on 4 July 2026 on the AIIMS admission portal and note your rank in the merit list.
- Participate in online centralised counselling in August 2026. Fill and lock BSc Nursing Hons at AIIMS Bhubaneswar as the preferred choice.
- Report to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on the allotted date with original certificates for document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a BSc Nursing Hons degree from a premier AIIMS at minimal cost.
- Clinical exposure in a tertiary AIIMS hospital across all specialties is your goal.
- Government nursing officer recruitment through AIIMS background is your career aim.
- You scored well in AIIMS BSc Nursing and prefer a government nursing programme in Odisha.
✗ Skip if
- You are a male candidate, as BSc Nursing Hons at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is female-only.
- Your AIIMS BSc Nursing rank does not fall within the closing rank for this institute.
- You prefer a nursing programme in a metro city with more private hospital options.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar BSc Nursing Hons Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/Minority) | As per scheme norms | Students from notified categories with family income below INR 2.5 lakhs pursuing full-time nursing programmes |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) | INR 12,000 per year | Class 12 pass students in the top 20 percentile of their board with family income below INR 8 lakhs |
| Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC | As per scheme norms | Economically Backward Class students with family income below INR 1 lakh in recognised nursing degree programmes |
- Apply for NSP scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal after the start of the academic session.
- CSSS scholarship registration opens in October each year on the NSP portal with board roll number and income details.
As mentioned, AIIMS Bhubaneswar offers admission to B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing program based on AIIMS-BSc-Nursing rank. AIIMS Bhubaneswar AIIMS-BSc-Nursing Cutoff 2025 rank is 996 for the General category. Further, AIIMS-BSc-Nursing cutoff rank is 2536 for OBC , 9207 for SC , 12755 for ST and 4166 for EWS category. Check AIIMS Bhubaneswar Cutoff
AIIMS Bhubaneswar B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in AIIMS Bhubaneswar B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the AIIMS Bhubaneswar B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing program in 2025 was closed at the 12755 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 11757 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 676 | 380 |
| OBC | 1705 | 922 |
| SC | 5424 | 2966 |
| ST | 9650 | 9075 |
| EWS | 2023 | 2058 |
AIIMS Bhubaneswar BSc Nursing Hons FAQs
Ques. What is the admission process for BSc Nursing Hons at AIIMS Bhubaneswar?
Ans. Admission to BSc Nursing Hons at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is through the AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance examination conducted centrally. The 2026 exam was held on 27 June 2026 and results were declared on 4 July 2026. Shortlisted candidates participate in online centralised counselling in August 2026. Seat allotment is based on entrance exam rank and category. Selected candidates must report to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for document verification and fee payment before the class commencement.
Ques. Is BSc Nursing Hons at AIIMS Bhubaneswar only for female candidates?
Ans. Yes, the BSc Nursing Hons programme at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is open exclusively to female candidates as per the Indian Nursing Council guidelines. Male candidates are not eligible to apply for this programme. The 75 seats available are allotted only to female candidates who qualify in the AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance examination and participate in the centralised counselling process.
Ques. What is the total fee for BSc Nursing Hons at AIIMS Bhubaneswar?
Ans. The total course fee for the 4.5-year BSc Nursing Hons programme at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is INR 9,285. The annual fee of INR 2,065 includes tuition (INR 600), hostel (INR 480), pot money (INR 960), and registration (INR 25). Hostel accommodation is mandatory and is included in the annual fee. Mess charges are paid separately to the mess committee each month throughout the programme.
Ques. What is the AIIMS BSc Nursing exam pattern?
Ans. The AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance examination is a computer-based test conducted at designated centres across India. It tests candidates on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Knowledge, and Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. The 2026 examination was held on 27 June 2026. A merit list is published after the exam, and candidates are called for counselling in order of their rank. The exam is open to female candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for BSc Nursing Hons.
Ques. What are the career options after BSc Nursing Hons from AIIMS Bhubaneswar?
Ans. BSc Nursing Hons graduates from AIIMS Bhubaneswar can apply for Nursing Officer posts in central government hospitals including AIIMS, ESIC, Railways, and Defence nursing services. They are also eligible for state government nurse recruitment drives and can join private hospitals and super-specialty centres. Graduates can pursue MSc Nursing in medical and surgical specialties. The AIIMS background significantly strengthens candidacy for competitive nursing officer examinations conducted by AIIMS and NHM at the national level.