B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nursing at AIIMS Bhopal

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nursing at AIIMS Bhopal in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 90 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹38,020 (roughly ₹10,000 a year).

The course is about anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings.

AIIMS Bhopal is a public/government institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at AIIMS Bhopal — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings. Typical first jobs: staff nurse in hospitals and community health roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask AIIMS Bhopal for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at AIIMS Bhopal as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with AIIMS Bhopal before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nursing, you usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The minimum marks on record at AIIMS Bhopal are: X: 0.0, XII: 55.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state nursing entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check AIIMS Bhopal's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state nursing entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to AIIMS Bhopal on its website (www.aiimsbhopal.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a median package of ₹8.64 lakh at AIIMS Bhopal. 63 of 71 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

AIIMS Bhopal runs 4 B.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc. in Respiratory Therapist
• B.Sc. in Radiotherapy Technology
• B.Sc. in Medical Lab Technician

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in anatomy? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹38,020 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does AIIMS Bhopal compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Bhopal?