Master of Science [M.Sc] (Nursing)

Asian Institute of Nursing Education (AINE), Guwahati, offers a 2-year full-time M.Sc Nursing program under four specialization streams: Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics and Gynecological, Child Health, and Community Health Nursing. Admission is interview-based with no mandatory entrance exam. Total fees are INR 2,45,000, spread over two years. AINE operates alongside GNRC, a multi-specialty hospital in Guwahati, providing integrated clinical exposure for postgraduate nursing students.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026 (Tentative).

AINE Guwahati M.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

• Fees are payable at the beginning of each academic year of the program.
• Hostel and food charges are applicable separately and payable to the institute.

AINE Guwahati M.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

• Application forms were available online and at the AINE office in Guwahati.
• Selected candidates receive offer letters from the institute directly after interviews.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• B.Sc Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree
• Minimum 1 year of registered clinical nursing experience after completing graduation from a recognized healthcare facility
• Valid registration with the State Nurses and Midwives Council is mandatory at the time of application and admission

Admission Process

• Obtain the application form from the AINE office or from the official website at aine.org.in during the notified window
• Submit the completed form with certified copies of academic transcripts, experience certificate, and council registration
• The institute reviews all submitted applications and shortlists eligible candidates for a personal interview
• Attend the personal interview conducted by AINE faculty at the Guwahati campus on the notified date
• A merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s interview performance and overall academic record
• Confirmed candidates complete enrolment by paying the first-year fee before the institute’s notified deadline

✓ Opt for this if

• You are a registered female nurse in Assam seeking a postgraduate degree
• You prefer interview-based admission over national entrance exams
• Clinical training at a tertiary GNRC hospital suits your learning preference
• You want affordable M.Sc Nursing fees within the northeast India region

✗ Skip if

• You are a male candidate as this program is restricted to female applicants
• You need a nationally ranked institute for overseas nursing placement support
• You prefer structured entrance exam-based admission with transparent cutoffs
• You require documented M.Sc Nursing placement statistics before enrolling

AINE Guwahati M.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

• AINE merit award is announced after University exam results each year.
• Government scholarship applications are submitted through the NSP portal before the annual deadline.

AINE Guwahati M.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. What specializations are available in M.Sc Nursing at AINE Guwahati?

Ans. AINE Guwahati offers M.Sc Nursing in four specialization streams: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Child Health Nursing, and Community Health Nursing. Students indicate their preferred specialization at the time of admission, subject to seat availability. Each stream involves dedicated clinical postings at GNRC Hospital, which operates alongside the institute campus, giving students exposure to real patient cases in their chosen specialty area.

Ques. Is M.Sc Nursing admission at AINE Guwahati based on a national entrance exam?

Ans. No. Admission is conducted entirely through a personal interview held at the AINE campus in Guwahati. There is no requirement to appear in a national entrance exam such as CUET-PG or any state-level test. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of their academic record, clinical experience, and performance in the interview, which makes the process straightforward and accessible to working nurses.

Ques. What clinical experience is required for M.Sc Nursing admission at AINE?

Ans. Candidates must have completed at least 1 year of registered clinical nursing practice after obtaining a B.Sc Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing degree from a recognized institution. The experience must be from a registered hospital or healthcare facility. An experience certificate issued by the employer is required at the time of form submission and document verification during the admission process.

Ques. Are male candidates eligible for M.Sc Nursing at AINE Guwahati?

Ans. The M.Sc Nursing program at AINE Guwahati is restricted to female candidates only. Male nursing graduates seeking a postgraduate qualification should explore other Indian Nursing Council-approved institutions across India that admit students of all genders. AINE’s focus on women’s nursing education is in line with the structure of several established nursing schools in the northeast region of India.

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Nursing at AINE and how is payment structured?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Nursing program at AINE Guwahati is INR 2,45,000, payable as INR 1,22,500 at the start of each academic year. Hostel and food charges are not included in the tuition fee and are paid separately to the institute based on the accommodation option the student selects during enrolment.

Ques. How does the AINE merit scholarship work and who qualifies for it?

Ans. AINE awards a merit scholarship of INR 25,000 along with a certificate to students who score above 75% in their university examinations. No separate application is required as the institute identifies eligible students from university result data each academic year. This scholarship is awarded to recognize and encourage academic excellence among M.Sc Nursing students enrolled at the institute.