BHU BSC in Nursing - Fees, Eligibility, Seats and Admission 2026

BHU BSc Nursing is a 4-year full-time undergraduate program which includes 3 years of academic study followed by 1 year of mandatory internship. The BSc Nursing program is offered through the School of Nursing at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. The programme is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and provides clinical training at Sir Sunderlal Hospital. In NIRF 2025, BHU is ranked 6th in the University category and 10th overall; IMS BHU is ranked 6 in the Medical category.

Admission is through NEET UG scores via MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) centralised counselling at mcc.nic.in. The total course fee is INR 52,735 for the full 4-year programme, making it one of the most affordable INC-approved BSc Nursing programmes at a premier central university. Eligibility requires Class 12 PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English with 50% aggregate for General candidates and 40% for OBC/SC/ST, with age between 17 and 25 years as on 31 December.

BHU BSc Nursing Highlights 2026

Below is a highlight of BHU BSc Nursing 2026,like programme details, seats, entrance exam, fees, and official portals:

Source: IMS BHU School of Nursing (bhu.ac.in); Indian Nursing Council (indiannursingcouncil.org); MCC (mcc.nic.in); NIRF 2025 (nirfindia.org).

BHU BSc Nursing 2026-27 admission is based on NEET UG 2026 scores, followed by MCC centralised counselling. NEET UG 2026 was held on 3 May 2026; results are expected in June 2026. MCC counselling for BSc Nursing typically begins in July–August, running across 4 rounds.

Source: NTA NEET UG 2026 Schedule (neet.nta.nic.in); MCC BSc Nursing 2025-26 Counselling Pattern (mcc.nic.in). 2026-27 dates are tentative pending MCC official notification.

BHU BSc Nursing fees is INR 52,735 over 4 years. All categories pay the same fee; SC/ST/OBC/EWS students may additionally claim government scholarships that fully or partially reimburse these charges. Below is the complete BHU fees structure 2026 for BSc Nursing:

Source: IMS BHU Nursing Fee Structure (bhu.ac.in); BHU Hostel Fee Notification 2025-26. 

Fee Concession: SC/ST students with family income below INR 1 Lakh/year are eligible for 100% tuition fee waiver under the Government of India norms; this effectively makes the programme free for qualifying SC/ST students. OBC/General students with an income between INR 1–5 Lakh/year get a 1/3rd fee reduction. Processing is done through BHU's Students Welfare Section after admission.

BHU BSc Nursing eligibility follows the Indian Nursing Council (INC) norms and NMC/BHU admission guidelines. All criteria below must be met before document verification at IMS BHU. Students not meeting any criterion are ineligible, irrespective of their NEET rank.

• Qualifying Examination: Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology), and English as compulsory subjects from a Board or University recognised by BHU. Candidates appearing in Class 12 can apply provisionally; they must produce the passing certificate before document verification.
• Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate marks in PCB + English at Class 12 for General / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates. SC/ST and PwBD candidates need a minimum of 40% aggregate. For PwBD (General category), the minimum is 45%.
• Age Limit: Minimum 17 years and maximum 25 years of age as on 31 December of the admission year. Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
• Entrance Exam: Must have a valid NEET UG 2026 score meeting the required qualifying percentile. CUET scores are NOT accepted for BSc Nursing at BHU.
• Nationality: Indian national. NRI candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and register through MCC's NRI counselling process.

Source: BHU BSc Nursing Admission Bulletin (bhu.ac.in); Indian Nursing Council Eligibility Guidelines (indiannursingcouncil.org); NTA NEET UG 2026 Information Bulletin (neet.nta.nic.in).

BHU BSc Nursing admission follows the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) NEET UG counselling process — the same channel used for MBBS and BDS admissions at government institutions. Students must register on mcc.nic.in after NEET UG results and fill BHU as a preference during centralised counselling. BHU BSc Nursing admission process 2026 is given below:

• Appear for NEET UG 2026: Register on neet.nta.nic.in and appear for the exam. Select Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as exam subjects. This is the only accepted entrance exam for BSc Nursing at BHU.
• Download NEET UG Result: After NTA declares results, download your NEET scorecard and note your All India Rank (AIR) and category rank. These are used for MCC counselling seat allotment.
• Register on MCC Portal: Visit mcc.nic.in when MCC opens the counselling registration window. Register under "UG Medical Counselling" using your NEET roll number and other details.
• Pay MCC Registration Fee: Pay the non-refundable MCC registration fee of INR 1,000 (General/OBC/EWS) or INR 500 (SC/ST/PwBD) and the refundable security deposit of INR 10,000 (General) or INR 5,000 (SC/ST) as per MCC norms.
• Fill and Lock Choice: During the choice-filling window, select Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU (Varanasi) → BSc Nursing as one of your preferences. You can fill multiple college-course combinations. Lock choices before the deadline.
• Check Seat Allotment: MCC publishes allotment results round-wise. Log in to check if you have been allotted a seat at IMS BHU. Allotment is based on NEET rank, category, and choice preference.
• Report to IMS BHU: If allotted, report to the School of Nursing, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, with all original documents. This must be done within the joining deadline (usually 3 days for Round 1).
• Document Verification and Medical Fitness: Undergo document verification and a medical fitness test at IMS BHU. Students found ineligible (documents incorrect, medical standards not met) will lose the seat.
• Pay Course Fee and Confirm Admission: Pay the first-year fee at the IMS BHU accounts section. Complete hostel allotment formalities if required.

Source: MCC UG Medical Counselling 2025 Process (mcc.nic.in); IMS BHU BSc Nursing Admission 2025-26.

BHU application form for BSc Nursing is filled through MCC's centralised NEET UG counselling portal at mcc.nic.in. After NEET UG 2026 results, follow these steps on the MCC portal:

• Visit mcc.nic.in after the counselling registration notification. Click on "UG Medical Counselling" and then "New Registration".
• Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number, registered mobile number, and email ID. Create a secure password and complete the registration.
• Log in and fill in personal details, academic marks, category, and NEET roll number. Verify that all details match your NEET admit card and scorecard.
• Upload required documents: NEET UG 2026 scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, Class 10 certificate, category certificate (if applicable), photo (JPEG, under 100 KB), and signature.
• Pay the MCC registration fee and security deposit through the online gateway. Keep the payment transaction ID.
• During the choice-filling window, click on "Choice Filling". Search for "IMS BHU / Banaras Hindu University" and select "BSc Nursing" as one of your course-college combinations.
• Add multiple preferences (different colleges and/or courses) in order of preference. You can rearrange choices anytime until the locking deadline.
• Once satisfied, click "Lock Choices". After locking, no changes are allowed — this is final.
• Download and save your locked choice printout for future reference.
• Check the MCC allotment result on the specified date. If allotted BHU BSc Nursing, log in, accept the seat, and report to IMS BHU within the joining deadline with all original documents.

The following documents are required for MCC online registration and physical verification at IMS BHU. Carry originals and two attested photocopies of each document at the time of physical reporting.

• Class 10 (High School) mark sheet and passing certificate (for date of birth verification)
• Class 12 (Intermediate) mark sheet and passing certificate — must show PCB + English with minimum 50% (General) or 40% (SC/ST)
• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard (download from neet.nta.nic.in)
• Category certificate: OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS certificate issued by competent State Government authority
• PwBD certificate from a notified Medical Authority (if applicable)
• Income certificate (for BHU fee waiver under SC/ST income-based scheme)
• Character certificate from the last institution attended
• Migration Certificate / Transfer Certificate from the previous board
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Residential proof (Aadhaar card or other government-issued address proof)
• Passport-size photographs — minimum 10 copies
• Photo ID proof: Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or Passport
• Medical fitness certificate — issued after physical examination at IMS BHU at the time of reporting
• Anti-ragging affidavit (self-declaration — available at IMS BHU at the time of reporting)

Source: MCC UG Counselling Document Requirements 2025 (mcc.nic.in); IMS BHU School of Nursing Admission Guidelines (bhu.ac.in).

BHU BSc Nursing admission is based entirely on NEET UG 2026, conducted by NTA. There is no separate BHU entrance test for BSc Nursing. After NEET results, MCC conducts centralised counselling. CUET UG scores are not accepted for BSc Nursing — this is a common misconception that students should be aware of.

Source: NTA NEET UG 2026 Official Information Bulletin (neet.nta.nic.in); INC BSc Nursing Eligibility Norms (indiannursingcouncil.org); MCC Counselling Norms (mcc.nic.in).

BHU BSc Nursing NEET UG cutoff 2025 was released across 4 rounds of MCC counselling. The General category students got seats up to rank 69,405. OBC students up to 73,936 also got admission. The table below for BHU BSc Nursing NEET UG round-wise cutoff 2025 is taken from the official NEET UG 2025 MCC counselling (mcc.nic.in).

Source: MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025, Round-wise Cutoff Ranks for BHU BSc Nursing (mcc.nic.in). 

The BHU BSc Nursing syllabus follows the Indian Nursing Council (INC) prescribed curriculum for BSc Nursing, revised in 2015 and subsequently updated. The BHU BSc Nursing course integrates theory and clinical practice across 3 academic years and 1 internship year, progressing from foundational nursing science to specialised clinical and community nursing.

Source: Indian Nursing Council BSc Nursing Curriculum (indiannursingcouncil.org); School of Nursing, IMS BHU (bhu.ac.in). Detailed semester-wise syllabus available at indiannursingcouncil.org.

BHU BSc Nursing students can access multiple scholarship channels, and given the programme's very low fee (INR 24,770 total), even a partial scholarship makes the course virtually free for eligible students.

Source: BHU Students Welfare Section (bhu.ac.in); NSP (scholarships.gov.in); UP Scholarship Portal; AICTE PMSSS. Amounts are subject to annual revision.

Banaras Hindu University is ranked 6th in the University category and 10th overall by NIRF 2025. The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS BHU), which runs the BSc Nursing programme, is ranked 6th in the NIRF Medical category, placing it among the top 10 medical institutions in India.  Below is the BHU BSc Nursing ranking 2025:

Source: NIRF 2025 (nirfindia.org); QS World University Rankings 2025; CWUR 2025.

BHU BSc Nursing placements report 2025 has not been released yet, but as per the NIRF 2025 report, the median package for BHU UG 4-year programmes (which includes BSc Nursing) was INR 9 LPA for 2024 placements. A total of 49 out of 358 UG 4-year graduates were placed. Below is the complete BHU BSc Nursing placement report 2025

Source: NIRF 2025 BHU Placement Data (nirfindia.org); AIIMS Nursing Officer Pay Scale (aiims.nic.in); 

BHU BSc Nursing Top Recruiters 2025

Some of the BHU BSc Nursing top recruiters are:

BHU BSc Nursing semester and annual examination results are published on the official BHU result portal. IMS BHU follows an annual examination pattern for the first three academic years, with results typically declared 45–60 days after the final exam of each year. The internship year is assessed through logbook and clinical competency evaluation.

• Result Portal: Visit bhu.ac.in → Examination → Results. Log in using your Enrolment Number and date of birth to access your result for the respective year (Year 1, 2, or 3 theory and practical exams).
• Exam Pattern: BHU BSc Nursing follows annual exams (not semester) for Year 1, 2, and 3 as per INC norms. Theory exams are held in April–May; practical exams follow in May–June. Year 4 internship is evaluated by the School of Nursing.
• Grade System: Results are expressed as marks (not CGPA) — Pass/Fail in each paper. Minimum 50% in theory and 50% in practical separately to pass each subject. Aggregate below 50% or failure in any paper is treated as a backlog.
• Revaluation: Students dissatisfied with results can apply for scrutiny or revaluation through the BHU Examination Section (bhu.ac.in) within 15–20 days of result declaration. Revaluation fee and process are notified on the official website.
• Backlog Policy: Backlogs must be cleared in the supplementary examinations held in November. A maximum of 3 attempts are typically permitted per paper (check INC norms and BHU rules for the latest policy). The degree is awarded only after all backlogs are cleared including the internship.
• INC Registration: After passing all 4 years and internship, graduates must register with the State Nursing Council (SNC) and apply to Indian Nursing Council (INC) for the nursing register. IMS BHU provides INC Provisional Registration Certificate guidance through the School of Nursing office.