Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Dhahan Kaleran, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab

2 years (40 hours per week, inclusive of theory and practicum training).

The two-year schedule includes vacation (1 month total), plus preparatory holidays before exams (10 days total).

Vacations are split between summer and winter breaks (20 days in June and 10 days around December and January).

Scheduling is set by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. Please refer to https://bfuhs.ac.in/nursing/nursing.asp for more information.

October 1 to September 30, yearly

Fees are set by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. Please refer to https://bfuhs.ac.in/nursing/nursing.asp for more information.

Note that students should have an additional budget to pay for uniforms, hostel stays, meals, transportation, clinical fees, lab fees, etc. These fees are not included in tuition.

Staff nurse, ICU nurse, emergency room nurse, industrial nurse, military nurse, junior psychiatric nurse, home care nurse, travelling nurse, midwife, nursing supervisor, deputy nursing superintendent, executive nurse, forensic nurse, legal consulting nurse, nursing teacher or tutor.

₹10,000-15,000 per month

General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) certificate.

Registration under the Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM) category with the State Nurses Registration Council.

Important: please see full admission and application requirements on the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences website: https://bfuhs.ac.in/nursing/nursing.asp (you may also apply on this website). An entrance exam is required.

Varies from year to year, based on schedules released by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).

Please refer to https://bfuhs.ac.in/postbasic23/main.aspx for full application details relevant to the year in which you are applying (click on “Prospectus” and “Important Dates”). Or, see this page: https://bfuhs.ac.in/nursing/nursing.asp

Note: we do not receive applications directly. All applicants must apply through Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in Faridkot.

Varies from year to year, based on schedules released by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). See note above.

Optional, on-campus housing

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in Faridkot, Punjab Nurses Registration Council in Mohali and Indian Nursing Council in New Delhi

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Note: some seats are reserved for specific candidates (such as those from special castes or tribes). This is per government regulations.

Minimum of 80% attendance (irrespective of the kind of absence) in theory for each course or subject. Required for examination.

100% attendance required in each practical area.

Minimum 50% (C Grade) achieved on exams and courses (40% for English and electives).

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Medically fit, Hepatitis-B vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination. Tetanus and other communicable disease vaccinations are also recommended.