Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences - [SGPGIMS]
Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
SGPGIMS Lucknow’s B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year full-time programme at the College of Nursing, offering 60 seats with clinical training across the institute’s 40-plus super-specialty departments. Admission is through the ABVMU Common Nursing Entrance Test. Total fees are INR 2,29,000. SGPGIMS is ranked 5th in the Medical category by NIRF 2025 and holds a NAAC A++ grade.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Mop-up counselling begins 28 July 2026.
SGPGIMS Lucknow B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4 years) | INR 2,00,000 |
| Examination Fees (4 years) | INR 10,000 |
| One-time Fees (admission, enrolment) | INR 5,500 |
| Library and Academic Charges (4 years) | INR 3,500 |
| Caution Money (refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 2,29,000 |
- INR 10,000 caution deposit is fully refundable upon successful programme completion.
- Fee is payable year-wise starting from INR 68,800 in year one.
- Education loans from nationalised banks are available to cover the complete course fee.
SGPGIMS Lucknow B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CNET Exam | 06 June 2026 |
| Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment | 21 June 2026 |
| Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment | 14 July 2026 |
| Mop-up Round Registration Closing | 31 July 2026 |
| Mop-up Round Seat Allotment | 01 August 2026 |
| Class Commencement | 01 August 2026 |
- The ABVMU CNET was held on 6 June 2026 covering General English, Reasoning, and Science subjects.
- Candidates who received allotment in Round 2 must complete reporting by 20 July 2026.
- Mop-up round reporting period runs from 1 to 5 August 2026 at the allotted institute.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
- Minimum 45% aggregate in 10+2 (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- Minimum age of 17 years as on 31 December 2026.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens and medically fit as per nursing council norms.
Admission Process
- Candidates register for the ABVMU UP Common Nursing Entrance Test at abvmuup.edu.in.
- The CNET is held in June covering Science, English, and Reasoning sections.
- Merit is determined based on CNET score and category reservation.
- Qualified candidates participate in online counselling by registering on the ABVMU counselling portal.
- Seat allotment is made in multiple rounds and candidates must confirm seats by paying the requisite fee.
- Selected candidates report to SGPGIMS College of Nursing with original documents for admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want clinical nursing training at a premier national medical institute.
- You are comfortable with intensive patient care in a 40-plus department hospital.
- You want a degree from a NIRF top-5 medical college at affordable fees.
- You plan to pursue M.Sc Nursing or work in super-specialty hospital nursing.
- You are open to a career in government medical services or MNS recruitment.
✗ Skip if
- You prefer a nursing programme with a larger annual intake and broader state reach.
- You want strong on-campus placement drives with private hospital consortia.
- You are not willing to relocate to Lucknow for four years of rigorous training.
- You are looking for a distance or blended mode nursing programme.
SGPGIMS Lucknow B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Income-Based Tuition Fee Waiver | 100% tuition fee | Annual family income below INR 60,000 |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST/OBC/Minority nursing students |
| UP State Government Scholarship | INR 35,000 to 60,000 per year | Category-based with UP domicile requirement |
- National Scholarship Portal opens between August and October for eligible nursing students.
- UP state scholarship must be renewed each academic year via the official state portal.
- Education loans cover up to the full INR 2,29,000 course fee from nationalised banks.
SGPGIMS Lucknow B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. How many seats are available in B.Sc Nursing at SGPGIMS Lucknow?
Ans. SGPGIMS Lucknow offers 60 seats for the B.Sc Nursing programme. Seats are distributed across general and reserved categories as per government reservation norms. Given the limited intake and the quality of training at this NIRF top-5 institute, competition is high and candidates must perform well in the ABVMU CNET to secure admission.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at SGPGIMS Lucknow?
Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme at SGPGIMS is INR 2,29,000. This includes tuition, examination, library, and other academic charges across all four years. The INR 10,000 caution deposit is refundable on completion. Year one fee is INR 68,800 and subsequent years range from INR 53,300 to INR 53,600.
Ques. What entrance exam is needed for B.Sc Nursing at SGPGIMS?
Ans. Admission to B.Sc Nursing at SGPGIMS is through the ABVMU Common Nursing Entrance Test conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow. The CNET 2026 was held on 6 June 2026. Candidates are then allotted seats through online counselling based on their CNET rank and category.
Ques. What clinical training does SGPGIMS provide to nursing students?
Ans. SGPGIMS Nursing students receive clinical training across the institute’s 40-plus super-specialty and speciality departments, including nephrology, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and transplant units. This level of tertiary care exposure is rare for undergraduate nursing students in India and is a major strength of the SGPGIMS B.Sc Nursing programme.
Ques. What is the career path after B.Sc Nursing from SGPGIMS Lucknow?
Ans. Graduates can work as Staff Nurses in government and private hospitals, apply for Military Nursing Service recruitment, or pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation in medical-surgical, critical care, or community nursing. SGPGIMS nursing graduates are also well regarded by AIIMS and other premier institutions for post-basic programmes and higher education.