About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing under its autonomous status as a Ministry of Health and Family Welfare institute. The program covers nursing theory, clinical skills, community health, midwifery, and pediatric nursing through postings in the institute’s tertiary-care hospital. Total college fees for the full course are INR 9,250, with Manipur University fees charged separately. Admission is through a RIMS-conducted entrance examination.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Entrance exam begins August 2026.
RIMS Imphal BSc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Fees (tuition, admission, lab, library, misc, caution money) | INR 2,950 |
| Years 2, 3, and 4 (per year) | INR 2,100 |
| Hostel Year 1 (optional) | INR 1,000 |
| Hostel Years 2 to 4 (per year, optional) | INR 400 |
| Total College Fees (4 years, excluding hostel and university fees) | INR 9,250 |
- Caution money of INR 500 is refundable on successful completion of the program.
- Manipur University examination, registration, and enrollment fees are billed separately each year.
- Hostel charges are optional and excluded from the total college fee calculation above.
RIMS Imphal BSc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release | June 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 2026 |
| RIMS Entrance Exam | August 2026 |
| Result Declaration | August 2026 |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 |
- Applications are submitted offline at the RIMS Imphal administrative office.
- Seats are distributed among beneficiary North-Eastern states excluding Assam.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in PCB for general category (40% for reserved categories)
- Must hold a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Manipur or an eligible North-Eastern state
- Minimum age of 17 years and maximum age of 35 years at the time of admission
Admission Process
- Check the official RIMS Imphal website (rims.edu.in) for the annual BSc Nursing admission notification
- Obtain the prescribed application form and complete it with all required documents
- Submit the application form offline at the RIMS Imphal admissions office along with the application fee
- Appear for the RIMS written entrance examination covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge
- Merit list is released on the official RIMS website based on entrance exam performance
- Selected candidates complete document verification and pay fees to confirm their admission
✓ Opt for this if
- NE state PRC holder seeking extremely affordable government nursing education
- Want clinical exposure in a tertiary-care government hospital serving the NE region
- Planning a nursing career in government hospitals or health departments of NE India
- Comfortable with Imphal campus and willing to work in the NE region post-graduation
✗ Skip if
- Do not hold a valid PRC from an eligible North-Eastern state
- Prefer a college with CUET-based or NEET-based national admission
- Expecting placement in metro city hospitals or international nursing programs
- Want a private nursing college with larger intake and dedicated placement cell
RIMS Imphal BSc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Variable | SC/ST/OBC/Minority with income below prescribed limit |
| North East Council (NEC) Scholarship | Variable | NE state domicile students in health sciences programs |
| RIMS Merit Scholarship | Variable | Top performers in the RIMS entrance exam at admission |
- NSP scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadline.
- A valid PRC from an eligible NE state is mandatory for region-specific scholarship applications.
- NEC scholarship terms are announced annually by the North East Council.
RIMS Imphal BSc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What are the total fees for BSc Nursing at RIMS Imphal?
Ans. Total college fees for the four-year BSc Nursing program at RIMS Imphal are INR 9,250, which includes INR 2,950 in Year 1 and INR 2,100 per year for Years 2, 3, and 4. This excludes Manipur University examination and enrollment fees, which are billed separately each year. Optional hostel charges are INR 1,000 for Year 1 and INR 400 per year thereafter. Caution money of INR 500 is refundable on program completion.
Ques. Is a Permanent Resident Certificate required for BSc Nursing admission at RIMS Imphal?
Ans. Yes. RIMS Imphal distributes seats among students from the beneficiary North-Eastern states excluding Assam. Candidates must hold a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) from an eligible state. The seat allocation is state-wise, and each participating NE state receives a share of the total seats. Candidates from outside the NE region should confirm eligibility directly with the RIMS Imphal admissions office before applying.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for BSc Nursing at RIMS Imphal?
Ans. Admission to the BSc Nursing program at RIMS Imphal is through the institute’s own written entrance examination. The exam covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge in multiple-choice format. NEET-UG and CUET are not required. The merit list is prepared on the basis of entrance exam performance, and shortlisted candidates proceed to document verification and seat confirmation.
Ques. What clinical exposure does the BSc Nursing program at RIMS Imphal provide?
Ans. BSc Nursing students at RIMS Imphal receive clinical training through rotational postings in the institute’s tertiary-care hospital, which serves patients from across the North-Eastern region. Clinical postings cover medical, surgical, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatric, orthopedic, and psychiatric nursing departments. Community health nursing postings in rural and urban health centers in and around Imphal are also part of the curriculum.
Ques. What career options are available after BSc Nursing from RIMS Imphal?
Ans. Graduates of the BSc Nursing program can apply for staff nurse positions in central government hospitals, ESIC, railways, defense services, and state government health departments across NE India. Nursing officer posts through AIIMS and central government examinations are also open. Graduates interested in higher education can pursue M.Sc. Nursing in specializations such as medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, or community health nursing.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation guaranteed for BSc Nursing students at RIMS Imphal?
Ans. RIMS Imphal provides hostel accommodation for BSc Nursing students, but allotment is subject to seat availability and is not guaranteed for all admitted students. Hostel charges are INR 1,000 in Year 1 and INR 400 per year for Years 2 to 4. Students should apply for hostel accommodation separately at the time of admission and confirm availability with the RIMS Imphal hostel administration office.