Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)

GMCH Chandigarh offers B.Sc Nursing, a 4-year full-time UG nursing program. GMCH Chandigarh is ranked #34 in India under the Medical category by NIRF 2025. Admission is through GCET 2026. Annual fees are INR 9,856 for General and OBC candidates. The program provides clinical training at GMCH’s 1,750-bed teaching hospital, preparing nurses for careers in government and private hospitals across India.

📋 Admission Status: Part-1 application window (17-25 June 2026) has closed. Counselling begins 30 July 2026.

Key Points

• 60 seats (51 under UT Chandigarh Pool + 9 under General Pool) + 8 supernumerary seats reserved for candidates from J&K (filled via MHRD recommendation, not direct application).
• GCET 2026 is a 100-MCQ, 2-hour, no-negative-marking test covering Aptitude for Nursing/Patient Care, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• No hostel facility is provided by GMCH - students must arrange their own boarding/lodging.

GMCH Chandigarh B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (General/OBC)	INR 9,856 per year
Annual Fee (SC Category)	INR 9,406 per year
Total Fees (4 Years, General/OBC)	INR 39,424

• Fee covers tuition and institutional charges for the complete 4-year programme at GMCH Chandigarh.

GMCH Chandigarh B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application (Part-1) Submission Window	17 June - 25 June 2026
GCET 2026 Exam	5 July 2026
GCET 2026 Result	8 July 2026
Part-2 Submission (Qualified Candidates)	9-12 July 2026
Provisional Eligible List for Counselling	27 July 2026
First Counselling	30 July 2026
Class Commencement	1 August 2026

The schedule is tentative and subject to change by the competent authority/Panjab University/courts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 individually in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with a minimum 50% aggregate for General/General-PwD/OBC-NCL/OBC-NCL(PwD), 45% for SC/SC-PwD candidates.
• Minimum age 17 years as of 31 December 2026.
• Must secure the minimum qualifying mark in GCET 2026
  • 50th percentile for General/OBC-NCL
  • 45th percentile for SC/SC-PwD

Reservation Structure

• SC: 15% of seats in both pools
• OBC (NCL): 3% for current year, phased up to 27% cumulative by year 6
• PwD: 5% horizontal reservation; min. 40% disability required; for Nursing specifically, 40-50% loco-motor disability of lower extremity
• In-service: UT Health Dept./DMER employees with 5+ years' relevant service - separate quota

Admission Process

• Register and complete Part-1 of the online application and appear for GCET 2026.
• Check the GCET 2026 result on the GMCH website.
• Qualified candidates must complete Part-2 of the application and upload required certificates for eligibility scrutiny.
• Attend counselling in person at the Auditorium, Block-O, Sarai Building, GMCH Sector 32A - personal appearance is mandatory; no proxy or postal counselling.
• Undergo medical fitness examination by the constituted Medical Board on the same/next day.
• Pay fees on the day of being found medically fit, and complete institutional enrolment before the course begins on 1 August 2026.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking B.Sc Nursing training at a top NIRF-ranked government medical institution in North India.
• Wanting hands-on clinical exposure at a high-volume 1,750-bed teaching hospital from year one.
• Preferring extremely affordable nursing education with government-regulated fees under INR 10,000 per year.
• Planning a government nursing career in Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, or Himachal Pradesh.

✗ Skip if

• Not qualifying for GCET 2026 or not meeting the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology eligibility requirement.
• Preferring a private nursing college with smaller batch sizes and personal faculty attention.
• Seeking B.Sc Nursing via distance or online mode from a national open university.

GMCH Chandigarh B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students	Full tuition and maintenance allowance	SC students from Chandigarh via National Scholarship Portal
National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	As per scheme norms	Students with family income below INR 6 lakh per year qualifying Class 12
Chandigarh Administration Scholarship	As per scheme norms	Students domiciled in Chandigarh Union Territory with financial need

• Apply for central and state scholarships via scholarships.gov.in before December 31 each year.
• Domicile and income certificates are required for all scholarship applications at GMCH Chandigarh.

GMCH Chandigarh B.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Sc Nursing at GMCH Chandigarh?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. The minimum age requirement is 17 years as of December 31, 2026. Admission is based on performance in GCET 2026, the combined entrance test conducted by Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh. Reserved category candidates should check the official GMCH Chandigarh admission notification for relaxations applicable in age and qualifying marks.

Ques. What is GCET and how is it conducted for B.Sc Nursing at GMCH Chandigarh?

Ans. GCET stands for Government Medical College Chandigarh Combined Entrance Test, a university-level entrance exam conducted by GMCH Chandigarh for admission to B.Sc Nursing and other health science programmes. The GCET 2026 exam was held on 5 July 2026 and the result was declared on 8 July 2026. The test includes a nursing aptitude paper assessing subject-specific knowledge relevant to nursing practice. Counselling for GCET 2026 qualified candidates began on 30 July 2026.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at GMCH Chandigarh?

Ans. The annual fee for B.Sc Nursing at GMCH Chandigarh is INR 9,856 for General and OBC category candidates and INR 9,406 for SC category candidates. The total fee for the 4-year programme for General and OBC students is INR 39,424. This is one of the most affordable government B.Sc Nursing programmes in North India. SC students can additionally apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship via the National Scholarship Portal to cover tuition and maintenance allowances.

Ques. How many B.Sc Nursing seats are available at GMCH Chandigarh?

Ans. GMCH Chandigarh offers 60 B.Sc Nursing seats in the 2026 admission cycle. Seats are allotted through GCET 2026 merit-based counselling conducted by GMCH Chandigarh. Reservations as per Chandigarh Administration and central government norms apply to SC, ST, OBC, and differently-abled categories. The seat matrix and category-wise availability are published on the official GMCH Chandigarh website before counselling. Candidates should register promptly as the counselling window is short.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Nursing from GMCH Chandigarh?

Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates from GMCH Chandigarh are eligible for staff nurse positions at government hospitals through HPSC, PPSC, HSSC, and central government health service recruitment. Graduates can also apply for nursing officer posts at AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, and central government hospitals. Many graduates pursue MSc Nursing for advanced clinical and teaching roles. International opportunities exist through licensing exams such as NCLEX-RN for the USA, CBT for the UK, and HAAD or DHA for Gulf nursing positions.