Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)

NIMHANS, Bengaluru, offers a 4-year B.Sc in Nursing through its College of Nursing, preparing baccalaureate-level practitioners for hospital, psychiatric, and community health settings. Total fees are INR 53,000 for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and INR 38,000 for SC/ST candidates. Admission is through NIMHANS’s dedicated nursing entrance test with 85 total seats. The institute is ranked 7th in Medical by NIRF 2025.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Entrance Test begins 26 July 2026.

Key Points

• Curriculum integrates mental health nursing with mandatory psychiatric ward clinical postings at NIMHANS
• Clinical postings cover de-addiction, child psychiatric, rehabilitation, and community mental health centres
• Optional Junior Nursing Professional apprenticeship available at NIMHANS after course completion
• One of India’s few baccalaureate nursing programmes within a national-level neuroscience hospital

NIMHANS B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

NIMHANS fee is divided into different section from registration fee to Marks card fee. The candidates belonging to SC/ST category have comparatively lower tuition fee from UR/OBC/EWS category.

Component	UR/OBC/EWS	SC/ST
Registration Fee	INR 1,000	INR 1,000
Tuition Fee (4 years)	INR 35,000	INR 20,000
Laboratory Fee	INR 1,200	INR 1,200
Gymkhana and Recreation Fee	INR 1,000	INR 1,000
Library Fee (4 years)	INR 4,000	INR 4,000
Caution Money and Hostel Deposit	INR 5,000	INR 5,000
Identification Card Fee	INR 100	INR 100
NHS Card Fee	INR 100	INR 100
Examination Fees (Years 1, 2, 3 and 4)	INR 5,000	INR 5,000
Examination Application Fee	INR 200	INR 200
Marks Card Fee	INR 400	INR 400
Total Fees (4 years)	INR 53,000	INR 38,000

• Caution money of INR 5,000 is refundable on course completion.
• Fees once paid are not refunded except caution money.

NIMHANS B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

The exam for BSc Nursing will be held on July 27, 2026. The dates are tabulated below:

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	16 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 June 2026
Entrance Test	26 July 2026
Results Announced	31 July 2026
Provisional Selection List	6 August 2026
Admission Day	11 August 2026
Class Commencement	1 September 2026

• Applications are submitted only through online mode at the official NIMHANS website.
• B.Sc Nursing has a separate entrance test distinct from the common test for other NIMHANS B.Sc courses.
• Test comprises 100 MCQ questions in 90 minutes with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass in PUC or 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST candidates)
• Age between 17 and 25 years as on 1 September 2026 with relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC as per government norms
• Candidate must be medically fit as certified by a registered medical practitioner.

NIMHANS BSc Nursing Seat Matrix

Seat Category	All India Category	Karnataka Domicile Category
Total Seats	35	50
UR	16	22
EWS	03	05
OBC	09	13
SC	05	07
ST	02	03

Admission Process

• Register and submit online application at nimhans.ac.in before 15 June 2026
• Download admit card from the NIMHANS website when announced by the institute
• Appear for the NIMHANS B.Sc Nursing entrance test on 26 July 2026 in Bengaluru
• Merit list is prepared category-wise based on marks secured in the entrance test
• Provisional selection list published on 6 August 2026 on the official NIMHANS website
• Attend admission on 11 August 2026 with original documents and medical fitness certificate
• Course commences on 1 September 2026 at NIMHANS College of Nursing Bengaluru

✓ Opt for this if

• You want baccalaureate nursing training at a national-level psychiatric and neuroscience hospital
• You have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English at 10+2 level
• You prefer a government institution with substantially lower fees than private nursing colleges
• You plan to specialise in mental health nursing or community psychiatric care

✗ Skip if

• You need broad general nursing clinical exposure beyond the psychiatric and neuroscience specialisation
• You require a nursing college closer to your home state as NIMHANS is Bengaluru-based only
• You are unable to commit to 4 years of full-time residential study in Bengaluru

NIMHANS B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship (Central Government)	As per government norms	SC/ST students pursuing post-secondary education
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	OBC non-creamy layer students
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 10,000 to 20,000 per year	Students from families with annual income below INR 8 lakhs
EWS Scholarship (State or Central)	As per notified scheme	EWS category students with valid income certificate

• Apply for all government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• Junior Nursing Professional apprenticeship interns at NIMHANS receive a monthly stipend of INR 25,000.

NIMHANS B.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. What are the total fees for B.Sc Nursing at NIMHANS?

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme at NIMHANS is INR 53,000 for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and INR 38,000 for SC/ST category candidates. The difference reflects government support for reserved category students at this Institute of National Importance. Caution money of INR 5,000 is refundable on course completion.

Ques. How many seats are available for B.Sc Nursing at NIMHANS?

Ans. There are 85 seats in total: 35 under the All India Category and 50 under the Karnataka Domicile Category. All India seats include 16 UR, 3 EWS, 9 OBC, 5 SC, and 2 ST. Karnataka Domicile seats include 22 UR, 5 EWS, 13 OBC, 7 SC, and 3 ST. Selection is based purely on merit in the NIMHANS B.Sc Nursing entrance test.

Ques. Is the B.Sc Nursing entrance test the same as for other NIMHANS B.Sc courses?

Ans. No. NIMHANS conducts a separate entrance test for B.Sc Nursing that is distinct from the common test held for B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology, B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology, and B.Sc Clinical Neurophysiology Technology. Both tests are held on the same date (26 July 2026) but are separate papers, each with 100 MCQ questions in 90 minutes and negative marking.

Ques. What types of clinical training are covered in B.Sc Nursing at NIMHANS?

Ans. B.Sc Nursing at NIMHANS provides clinical postings across specialised psychiatric and medical nursing areas. Students rotate through male and female psychiatric wards, chronic psychiatric care, de-addiction, child psychiatric, family psychiatric, and rehabilitation units. Community mental health postings are also included. The programme emphasises evidence-based nursing and active learning with faculty mentorship throughout the four years.

Ques. Is there a paid apprenticeship option after B.Sc Nursing at NIMHANS?

Ans. Yes, after completing the 4-year B.Sc Nursing, students may opt for an optional 1-year Junior Nursing Professional apprenticeship at NIMHANS. Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of INR 25,000. This programme provides advanced nursing practice experience within NIMHANS clinical settings. It is not compulsory but is strongly recommended for graduates planning careers in psychiatric and neuroscience nursing.

Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc Nursing from NIMHANS?

Ans. Graduates can work as registered nurses in multi-specialty hospitals, psychiatric care centres, community health organisations, and government health programmes. The NIMHANS training in mental health nursing is particularly valued in psychiatric hospitals and rehabilitation centres. Graduates may also pursue M.Sc Nursing for advanced specialisation. Career opportunities in India and abroad are strong given the high demand for trained nursing professionals.