Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Army Institute of Nursing, Guwahati, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme exclusively for female wards of Indian Armed Forces personnel, with an intake of 50 seats. Admission is through the AWES Online Admission Test (OAT) conducted by the Army Welfare Education Society. Total fees for the programme amount to INR 6.56 Lakhs. The institute provides clinical training at 151 Base Hospital and is a preferred choice among defence families in Northeast India.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling is underway from July 2026.
AIN Guwahati B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4 years) | INR 3,97,000 |
| Other Charges | INR 2,44,000 |
| Caution Fee (refundable) | INR 15,000 |
| Hostel Charges per year (optional) | INR 42,242 to INR 42,820 |
| Total Fees (excluding hostel) | INR 6,56,000 |
- Caution fee of INR 15,000 is refundable at programme completion on meeting conditions.
- Application fee of INR 1,050 (including INR 50 gateway charge) is payable online only.
- Hostel charges are optional and billed separately from the programme fees.
- Army ward and civilian fee components may differ as per institutional category norms.
AIN Guwahati B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | April 21, 2026 |
| Application Closes | May 31, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 8, 2026 |
| AWES Online Admission Test (OAT) | June 14, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 30, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration Closes | July 2026 (4th week) |
- OAT consists of 100 MCQs across Nursing Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English over 2 hours.
- No negative marking applies in the AWES OAT examination.
- Applications are accepted only through the official portal at ainguwahati.org and not offline.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Female candidates only, with a parent serving in or retired from the Indian Armed Forces with a minimum of 10 years of continuous service
- 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, securing minimum 45% aggregate in the first attempt only
- Age between 17 and 35 years as of December 31, 2026
- Candidates who appeared in supplementary or repeat examinations, or studied through a private school mode, are not eligible
Admission Process
- Register online on the official portal ainguwahati.org during the designated application window
- Pay the application fee of INR 1,050 via the online payment gateway
- Download the admit card from the official portal once released
- Appear for the AWES Online Admission Test (OAT) covering five subjects
- Check results published on the official portal after declaration
- Attend in-person counselling with original documents, service certificates, and category proofs for final seat allotment
✓ Opt for this if
- Female ward of Indian Armed Forces seeking structured nursing education
- Want army-affiliated clinical training and defence hospital exposure
- Prefer INR 6.56 Lakhs total fees with defence scholarship support
- Planning a career in defence medical services or military hospitals
✗ Skip if
- Not a ward of Indian Armed Forces personnel
- Seeking broader civilian hospital placement diversity
- Male nursing aspirants (programme exclusively for females)
- Prefer CUET-UG or open merit-based nursing programme admission
AIN Guwahati B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) | INR 36,000 per year | Female wards of armed forces personnel killed or 100% disabled in service |
| Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) | Varies by rank and category | Wards of serving and retired Army personnel meeting merit and income criteria |
- PMSS applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal after admission confirmation.
- ESSA amounts are determined by Army Headquarters based on service rank and category.
- Students must apply for scholarships separately within the prescribed deadline each academic year.
AIN Guwahati B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. Is Army Institute of Nursing Guwahati open to civilian candidates?
Ans. AIN Guwahati primarily admits female wards of Indian Armed Forces personnel whose parents have completed at least 10 years of continuous service. A limited number of civilian seats may be available for female candidates from Northeast India who fulfil the academic and age eligibility criteria, subject to institutional guidelines and seat availability in a given year.
Ques. What is the AWES OAT and how is it different from CUET-UG?
Ans. The AWES Online Admission Test (OAT) is a dedicated entrance exam conducted by the Army Welfare Education Society specifically for admission to Army nursing institutes. It comprises 100 MCQ questions across Nursing Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with a duration of 2 hours and no negative marking. It is entirely separate from CUET-UG and is the only accepted test for AIN Guwahati B.Sc Nursing admission.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at AIN Guwahati?
Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme is INR 6,56,000, which includes tuition fees of INR 3,97,000, other charges of INR 2,44,000, and a refundable caution fee of INR 15,000. Optional hostel charges of INR 42,242 to INR 42,820 per year are billed separately and are not part of the total above.
Ques. What clinical training does the B.Sc Nursing programme at AIN Guwahati offer?
Ans. Students undergo mandatory clinical internship during the 8th semester at 151 Base Hospital, Guwahati, a premier military hospital serving the Northeast region. Throughout the programme, clinical postings at affiliated hospitals provide hands-on nursing training across medical, surgical, paediatric, and community health departments.
Ques. Can defence ward candidates from states other than Assam apply to AIN Guwahati?
Ans. Yes, female wards of Indian Armed Forces personnel from all states are eligible to apply, as long as the parent has completed a minimum of 10 years of continuous service. The institute gives preference to candidates from the Northeast region only for civilian category seats, while defence ward seats are open nationwide.