Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)

MTIHS Pondicherry (Mother Teresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences) offers the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme with 80 seats, run by the Government of Puducherry and affiliated to Pondicherry University. Admission is merit-based through CENTAC counselling with no separate entrance exam. Annual tuition is INR 3,000, making it one of the most affordable nursing programmes in India. The institute holds a NAAC Grade A accreditation.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Seat allotment expected September 2026.

MTIHS Pondicherry B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee	INR 3,000 per year
Annual Establishment Charges	INR 1,000 per year
Hostel Admission Fee (one-time, optional)	INR 500
Hostel Room Rent (optional)	INR 500 per month
Total Fees (4 years, excl. hostel)	INR 16,000

• Hostel accommodation is available for female students only and is mandatory during clinical rotations.
• Fee structure as per Pondicherry Government norms for the 2025 to 2026 academic year.

MTIHS Pondicherry B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

Event	Date
CENTAC Nursing Registration Opens	May 18, 2026
CENTAC Nursing Registration Closes	Jun 3, 2026
CENTAC Merit List Released	June 2026
CENTAC Counselling	July 2026
CENTAC Seat Allotment (Tentative)	September 2026
Class Commencement (Tentative)	November 2026

• CENTAC counselling is conducted online at centacpuducherry.in.
• Candidates from outside Pondicherry may apply under the Non-Local self-supporting quota.
• Tie-breaking uses Biology percentage, then Physics, Chemistry, aggregate, and date of birth.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board
• English as a compulsory subject in 10+2
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in PCB for General category (40% for OBC/SC)
• Minimum age 17 years and maximum age 35 years at the time of admission

Admission Process

• Register at centacpuducherry.in for CENTAC 2026 B.Sc Nursing counselling
• Upload Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets for merit list preparation
• Check the CENTAC merit list and confirm your rank and category
• Fill and lock college and course preferences during the choice-filling window
• Receive seat allotment and report to MTIHS Pondicherry with original documents
• Complete document verification and pay the first-year fee at the college

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking highly affordable government B.Sc Nursing at INR 3,000 per year
• Comfortable with merit-based admission through CENTAC without entrance exam
• Prefer nursing education in a government multi-specialty hospital setting
• Planning to pursue government nursing jobs in Pondicherry or Tamil Nadu

✗ Skip if

• Need a private nursing college with greater hostel and campus facilities
• Targeting metro-based hospitals for international nursing placement support
• Require a college outside Pondicherry for family or geographic reasons

MTIHS Pondicherry B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Pondicherry Government Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government schedule	SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Pondicherry
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year	Merit-based for students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs
Pondicherry University Merit Scholarship	Varies by category	Top-ranking students in annual university examinations

• Apply for Central Sector Scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadline.
• Pondicherry state scholarships are disbursed through the Social Welfare Department of Puducherry.

MTIHS Pondicherry B.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. What is the total B.Sc Nursing fee at MTIHS Pondicherry?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at MTIHS Pondicherry is INR 3,000 and annual establishment charges are INR 1,000, making the total academic fee for 4 years INR 16,000. Hostel accommodation, available for female students only, costs INR 500 per month in room rent plus a one-time admission fee of INR 500. The hostel is mandatory during clinical rotation periods.

Ques. How does admission to B.Sc Nursing at MTIHS Pondicherry work?

Ans. Admission is conducted through CENTAC (Centralized Admission Committee), the Government of Puducherry’s single-window counselling process. There is no separate entrance exam for B.Sc Nursing at MTIHS. Candidates register at centacpuducherry.in, appear in the merit list based on 10+2 PCB marks, and fill college preferences. Seat allotment is done in multiple rounds and candidates report to the college after allotment.

Ques. How many B.Sc Nursing seats are available at MTIHS Pondicherry?

Ans. MTIHS Pondicherry offers 80 total B.Sc Nursing seats, including 64 seats for Puducherry UT candidates through CENTAC, 4 self-supporting seats for local candidates, 10 self-supporting seats for students from other states and UTs, 1 seat reserved for UT of Lakshadweep, and 1 NRI seat. All seats follow the Pondicherry State reservation policy.

Ques. Is hostel mandatory for B.Sc Nursing students at MTIHS Pondicherry?

Ans. Hostel accommodation at MTIHS Pondicherry is available exclusively for female students. While optional in general, hostel stay becomes mandatory during clinical rotation postings as part of the nursing programme. Room rent is INR 500 per month and a one-time hostel admission fee of INR 500 is charged at the time of joining. Male students must arrange private accommodation outside campus.

Ques. What marks are required in Class 12 for B.Sc Nursing at MTIHS Pondicherry?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology along with English, securing a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in PCB for the General category. OBC and SC candidates need at least 40% aggregate marks in PCB. The merit list is based on normalized PCB marks and tie-breaking is done using subject-wise percentages in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and then overall aggregate.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Nursing from MTIHS Pondicherry?

Ans. Graduates from the B.Sc Nursing programme at MTIHS Pondicherry can work as registered nurses in government hospitals, private hospitals, and nursing homes across India. Many graduates also pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation in areas such as critical care, paediatrics, or obstetric nursing. Government nursing job opportunities include ESIC, Central Government Health Scheme, and State Government health departments. International nursing opportunities are open to registered nurses with the required experience and language certifications.