Venkateswara Nursing College Chennai B.Sc (Nursing) Nursing: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an under graduate course in the stream of nursing. The duration of the bachelor’s degree in nursing is of 4 years.

The basic eligibility for the course is 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The average fee of the course is from 8000 to 30000 INR per year.

Nursing staff can find employment in areas like hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and health departments, railways and defense etc

Duration

The duration of the course is of 4 years, however the course is divided into two parts

Bsc (Basic) -This is the regular course where the duration is of 4 years.

Bsc (Post-Basic) -It is further subdivided into two categories

Regular-This course is of 2 years which consist of 10+2+General Nursing and Midwifery (G.N.M).

Distance- This course is of 3 years which consist of 10+2+G.N.M+2 years of experience.

What is the course about?

The objective of the course is to demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills in providing comprehensive nursing care based on problem solving approach in the hospital and community. In this way a person can practically contribute a lot to the society.Since it involves nursing of the wounded or ill, a lot of sectors require these graduates hence this profession is also in great demand and the demand is only expected to increase in the future as well. In India the course is registered under and is controlled by Indian Nursing Council.

Who should go with the course?

A person who is genuinely interested to serve the society by treating and caring patients should not think twice before taking this course. As a nurse, a person make a huge difference in people’s lives. A caring and compassionate nurse is considered as a guardian angel by patients. This can be a very satisfying and gratifying career for the compassionate.

Where to study?

Many colleges in India offer this course as a branch of medicine. Some of the top colleges are –

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry

Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai

Pt Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak

Academic options after this course?

A person can go further for a masters in nursing which is a great advantage as it increases the expertise in the field generating more demand and better opportunities. If a person wishes to go into teaching, then a Ph.D. is advised.

(i) Passed 12th class under 10+2 system of education or an equivalent examination from a recognised Board/University. (Those who have passed 10+1 on or before 1986 are also eligible.)

(ii) Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from any institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.