Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Nursing)
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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Nursing)
RAKCON, New Delhi, offers a 4-year B.Sc with Honours in Nursing under the University of Delhi, funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. One of India’s oldest nursing colleges, established in 1946, it selects students through its own entrance examination, open exclusively to women candidates with 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Total fees for the four-year programme stand at INR 29,190.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Entrance exam expected August 2026 (Tentative).
RAKCON B.Sc Hons Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee (Tuition and Other Charges) | INR 7,235 |
| Caution Deposit (one-time, refundable) | INR 250 |
| Total Course Fees (4 years) | INR 29,190 |
- Caution deposit of INR 250 is refundable on completion of the programme.
- Fee figures pertain to 2025-26 session and may be revised for 2026-27.
RAKCON B.Sc Hons Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | June 17, 2026 |
| Application Closes | July 14, 2026 |
| RAKCON Entrance Exam | August 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | August 2026 |
| Document Verification | September 2026 |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 |
- Application must be accompanied by a demand draft of INR 550 payable to RAKCON.
- The entrance exam is 150 minutes long and covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Health General Knowledge in MCQ format.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as individual subjects with each subject cleared separately.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in the four qualifying subjects in the 10+2 examination.
- Minimum age 17 years at the time of admission. Only women candidates may apply for B.Sc Hons Nursing at RAKCON.
Admission Process
- Download and fill the RAKCON application form from the official website (rakcon.com).
- Submit the completed form with a demand draft of INR 550 before the closing date.
- Appear for RAKCON’s 2.5-hour entrance test covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Health General Knowledge.
- Merit list is prepared based solely on entrance test performance.
- Shortlisted candidates report to the college for document verification with original certificates.
- Admission is confirmed after successful document verification and fee deposit at the college.
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking affordable government-funded nursing education in Delhi.
- Prefer a University of Delhi degree in nursing with Honours designation.
- Want clinical training at central government hospitals like Lady Hardinge.
- Women candidates preferring RAKCON’s own merit test over centralised counselling.
✗ Skip if
- Prefer centralized NEET-based MCC counselling for nursing admission.
- Seeking a co-educational campus or broader course variety.
- Relocating from a distant state where Delhi-based clinical placements are impractical.
RAKCON B.Sc Hons Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC Candidates | Course fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance | SC students with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakhs |
| Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Candidates | Course fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance | OBC candidates with annual family income below INR 1 lakh |
| Central Sector Scholarship for College Students | INR 10,000 per year | Non-SC/ST students with family income below INR 4.5 lakhs and merit in 10+2 |
| Scholarship for Minorities | INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 per year | Minority community students scoring above 50% in qualifying exam |
- All scholarship applications are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
- Scholarship amounts and eligibility norms are subject to annual revision by the concerned ministry.
As mentioned, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing offers admission to B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing program based on NEET rank. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing NEET Cutoff 2025 rank is 99572 for the General category. Further, NEET cutoff rank is 106175 for OBC , 245319 for SC , 318664 for ST and 97367 for EWS category. Check Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing Cutoff
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing B.Sc {Hons.} Nursing program in 2025 was closed at the 318664 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 441394 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 72792 | 111379 |
| OBC | 86051 | 119757 |
| SC | 217717 | 253897 |
| ST | 282090 | 341594 |
| EWS | 97367 | 140795 |
RAKCON B.Sc Hons Nursing FAQs
Ques. What makes B.Sc Hons Nursing at RAKCON different from a regular B.Sc Nursing programme?
Ans. B.Sc Hons Nursing is RAKCON’s primary nursing programme, offered since the college’s founding in 1946. The Hons designation reflects a 4-year curriculum aligned with Indian Nursing Council standards under the University of Delhi. Unlike many nursing colleges, admission here is through RAKCON’s own entrance test rather than centralised NEET-based counselling, and all seats are filled strictly on merit.
Ques. What does the RAKCON entrance exam for B.Sc Hons Nursing cover?
Ans. The RAKCON entrance examination is 150 minutes long and is conducted in multiple-choice question format. It covers Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Health General Knowledge. The merit list for admission is prepared on the basis of this test score alone. No management quota seats exist and all available seats at RAKCON are filled through this process.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Hons Nursing at RAKCON?
Ans. The annual fee at RAKCON is INR 7,235, covering tuition and other charges for each of the four years. The total programme fee comes to INR 29,190, plus a one-time refundable caution deposit of INR 250. As a government-funded institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, these fees are far lower than those at private nursing colleges across Delhi NCR.
Ques. Which hospitals provide clinical training for RAKCON B.Sc Hons Nursing students?
Ans. Students in the B.Sc Hons Nursing programme at RAKCON receive clinical training at Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals and Safdurjung Hospital in New Delhi. Both are large central government multi-specialty hospitals with high patient volumes. This exposure spans medical, surgical, paediatric, maternity, and community health nursing settings across the four years of the programme.
Ques. Can a candidate still appearing in 10+2 board exams apply for RAKCON B.Sc Hons Nursing?
Ans. Yes, candidates appearing in their 10+2 board examination may apply provisionally and appear for the RAKCON entrance test. Final admission is subject to meeting the minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Original mark sheets and certificates must be submitted at document verification. All four subjects must be cleared individually without reliance on grace marks to meet the eligibility threshold.