Nursing · Undergraduate
B.Sc Nursing: admission 2026, eligibility, entrance exam and counselling
Reviewed by Jayush Patle, Counsellor, Insight Mentors · Updated October 2026
- Duration
- 4 years · 8 semesters
- Entrance exam
- B.Sc Nursing CET
- Eligibility
- 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English
- Admission
- State CET Cell
What is B.Sc Nursing?
B.Sc Nursing is a four-year degree that trains you as a registered nurse, with hospital clinical training in every year.
In Maharashtra, B.Sc Nursing seats are filled through the State CET Cell’s B.Sc Nursing CET and its centralised admission process.
| Full form | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate, after 12th (Science with Biology). |
| Duration | 4 years · 8 semesters |
| Entrance exam | B.Sc Nursing CET |
| Admission | Maharashtra B.Sc Nursing CET (State CET Cell) → centralised admission rounds |
Eligibility
Academic
- 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- Minimum marks as set by the Indian Nursing Council (lower for reserved categories)
- At least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year
Entrance
- A valid Maharashtra B.Sc Nursing CET score
Admission process in Maharashtra (CAP)
- 01Register on the CET Cell portalFill the form and upload documents.
- 02Document verificationCategory, domicile and other certificates are checked.
- 03Merit listProvisional, then final state merit number.
- 04Option formThe step that decides your college. We fill it with you.
- 05CAP roundsSeats are allotted round by round.
- 06Accept or wait for betterFreeze the seat or go for betterment.
- 07Report to collegePay fees and confirm admission.
B.Sc Nursing colleges
We’re adding B.Sc Nursing colleges. Talk to a counsellor
College lists, fees and cutoffs for nursing courses are coming to this site. Our counsellors already guide B.Sc Nursing admissions: which colleges fit your score, how to fill the option form and what to do in each round.
After B.Sc Nursing
Staff nurseGovernment and private hospitals after registering with the State Nursing Council.
M.Sc NursingSpecialise and teach in nursing colleges.
Nursing abroadOverseas jobs after the destination country’s licensing exam.
FAQs
Which exam is needed for B.Sc Nursing in Maharashtra?
The B.Sc Nursing CET conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.
Can boys take B.Sc Nursing?
Yes. B.Sc Nursing is open to all; some colleges admit only women, so check each college.
How long is B.Sc Nursing?
Four years, in eight semesters.