RUHS BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026: Subject-wise

RUHS BSc Nursing Syllabus Released by

Rajasthan University of Health Sciences

Common Name

RUHS BSc Nursing 2026

Courses Offered

B.Sc Nursing

Examination Type

Offline exam

Exam Syllabus 

Mianly Class 12th syllabus for Chemistry, Physics, and Biology

Frequency of the Exam

Once a year

Language of Examination

English and Hindi

1

Electric Charge and Fields

Applications of Gauss’s Law, Basic Properties of Electric Charge, Charging by Induction, Conductors and Insulators, Continuous Charge Distribution, Coulomb’s Law, Dipole in a Uniform External Field, Electric Charge, Electric Dipole, Electric Field, Electric Field Lines, Electric Flux, Forces between Multiple Charges, Gauss’s Law

2

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Capacitors and Capacitance, Combination of Capacitors, Dielectrics and Polarisation, Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance, Electrostatic Potential, Electrostatics of Conductors, Energy Stored in a Capacitor, Equipotential Surfaces, Potential Energy in an External Field, Potential Energy of a System of Charges, Potential due to a Point Charge, Potential due to a System of Charges, Potential due to an Electric Dipole, The Parallel Plate Capacitor

3

Current Electricity

Cells, Cells in Series and in Parallel, Combination of Resistors — Series and Parallel, Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity, Electric Current, Electric Currents in Conductors, Electrical Energy, Internal Resistance, Kirchhoff’s Rules, Limitations of Ohm’s Law, Meter Bridge, Ohm’s law, Potentiometer, Power, Resistivity of Various Materials, Temperature Dependence of Resistivity, Wheatstone Bridge, emf

4

Moving Charge and Magnetism

Ampere’s Circuital Law, Biot-Savart Law, Force between Two Parallel Currents - the Ampere, Magnetic Dipole, Magnetic Field due to a Current Element, Magnetic Field on the Axis of a Circular Current Loop, Magnetic Force, Motion in Combined Electric and Magnetic Fields, Motion in a Magnetic Field, The Moving Coil Galvanometer, The Solenoid and the Toroid, Torque on Current Loop

5

Magnetism and Matter

Gauss’s Law, Magnetic Properties of Materials, Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity, Magnetism, Permanent Magnets, The Bar Magnet, The Earth’s Magnetism, and Electromagnets.

6

Electromagnetic Induction

AC Generator, Eddy Currents, Energy Consideration: A Quantitative Study, Faraday’s Law of Induction, Inductance, Lenz’s Law and Conservation of Energy, Magnetic Flux, Motional Electromotive Force, The Experiments of Faraday and Henry

7

Alternating Current

AC Voltage Applied to a Capacitor, AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor, AC Voltage Applied to a Series LCR Circuit, AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor, LC Oscillations, Power in AC Circuit: The Power Factor, Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Rotating Vectors — Phasors, Transformers

8

Electromagnetic Waves

Displacement Current,  Electromagnetic Waves,  Electromagnetic Spectrum

9

Ray Optics and Optical Instrument

Optical Instruments, Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors, Refraction, Refraction at Spherical Surfaces and by Lenses, Refraction through a Prism, Some Natural Phenomena due to Sunlight, Total Internal Reflection

10

Wave Optics

Coherent and Incoherent Addition of Waves, Diffraction, Huygens Principle, Interference of Light Waves and Young’s Experiment, Polarisation, Refraction and Reflection of Plane Waves using Huygens Principle

11

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Davisson and Germer Experiment, Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation: Energy Quantum of Radiation, Electron Emission, Experimental Study of Photoelectric Effect, Particle Nature of Light: The Photon, Photoelectric Effect, Photoelectric Effect and Wave Theory of Light, Wave Nature of Matter

12

Atoms

Alpha-particle Scattering and Rutherford’s Nuclear Model of the Atom, Atomic Spectra, Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom, De Broglie’s Explanation of Bohr’s Second Postulate of Quantisation, The Line Spectra of the Hydrogen Atom

13

Nuclei

Atomic Masses and Composition of Nucleus, Mass-Energy and Nuclear Binding Energy, Nuclear Force, Radioactivity, Size of the Nucleus, and Nuclear Energy

14

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

Application of Junction Diode as a Rectifier,  special purpose P-N junction diodes, Classification of Metals, Conductors and Semiconductors, Extrinsic Semiconductor, Intrinsic Semiconductor, Semiconductor Diode, Digital electronics and logic gates, P-N Junction

1

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Important and scope of chemistry, Laws of chemical combination, Dalton’s atomic theory, Atomic and molecular masses, Mole concept and molar mass

2

Structure of Atom 

Atomic number, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Pauli exclusion principles and Hund’s rule, de Broglie’s relationship, dual nature of matter and light, electronic configuration of atoms, isotopes and isobars, Concept of shells and subshells, p and d orbitals, quantum numbers, rules for filling electrons in orbitals- Aufbau principle, shapes of s, stability of half-filled and filled orbitals, the concept of orbital

3

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties 

Modern periodic law and long form of the periodic table, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, periodic trends in properties of elements- atomic radii, valence

4

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure 

Hydrogen bond, Lewis structure, VSEPR theory, Valence electrons, bond parameters, covalent bond, ionic bond, molecular orbital theory of homonuclear diatomic molecules (qualitative idea only), p and d orbitals and shapes of some simple molecules, resonance, the concept of hybridisation involving s, geometry of molecules,  polar character of covalent bond, valence bond theory

5

States of Matter: Gases and Liquids 

Avogadro’s law, Boyle’s law, Charle’s law, Gay Lussac’s law, Liquid State- Vapour pressure, Three states of matter, critical temperature, deviation from ideal behaviour, empirical derivation of the gas equation, Avogadro number, ideal behaviour of gases, ideal gas equation, Kinetic energy and molecular speeds (elementary idea), intermolecular interactions, liquefaction of gases, melting and boiling points, the role of gas laws of elucidating the concept of the molecule, types of bonding, viscosity and surface tension

6

Thermodynamics 

Gibbs energy change for spontaneous and non-spontaneous process, Hess’s law of constant heat summation, Second law of thermodynamics, The first law of thermodynamics-internal energy and enthalpy, atomisation, combustion, criteria for equilibrium and spontaneity, Third law of thermodynamics- Brief introduction, enthalpy of: bond dissociation, formation, heat capacity and specific heat, ionisation, measurement of U and H, phase transition, solution and dilution, Introduction of entropy as state function, sublimation

7

Equilibrium 

Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, Henderson equation, Hydrolysis of salts (elementary idea), acid strength, buffer solutions, common ion effect (with illustrative examples), degree of ionization, dynamic nature of equilibrium, equilibrium constant, factors affecting equilibrium-Le chatelier's principle, ionic equilibrium- ionization of acids and bases, ionization of polybasic acids, solubility product, strong and weak electrolytes, the concept of PH, the law of chemical equilibrium

8

Redox Reactions 

Concept of oxidation and oxidation and reduction, balancing redox reactions in terms of loss and gain of electron and change in oxidation numbers, redox reactions oxidation number

9

Hydrogen 

Occurrence, covalent and interstitial; physical and chemical properties of water, heavy water; hydrogen peroxide- preparation, isotopes, preparation, properties and uses of hydrogen; hydrides-ionic, reactions, uses and structure

10

S-Block Elements 

Group I and group 2 elements, anomalous properties of the first element of each group, atomic and ionic radii), diagonal relationship, electronic configuration, general introduction, hydrogen and halogens; uses, occurrence, trends in chemical reactivity with oxygen, trends in the variation of properties (such as ionization enthalpy, water, biological importance of Mg and Ca, Industrial use of lime and limestone,

11

P-Block Elements 

General Introduction, Group 13 elements, Group 14 elements, other important compounds and their uses

12

Some Basic Concepts of Organic Chemistry

General introduction, carbanions; electrophiles and nucleophiles, carbocations, classification and IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds, 

Electronic displacements in a covalent bond: inductive effect, electromeric effect, methods of purification qualitative and quantitative analysis, resonance and hyperconjugation, 

Homolytic and heterolytic fission of a covalent bond: free radicals, types of organic reactions

13

Hydrocarbon

Alkanes, Alkynes, Aromatic Hydrocarbons- their nomenclature, isomerism, conformation, physical properties, chemical reactions, and other reactions; combustion, pyrolysis, free radical mechanism of halogenation, 

14

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental pollution, its effect, green chemistry, strategy to control pollution

1

Solid State

Band theory of metals, Classification of solids based on different binding forces; molecular, amorphous and crystalline solids (elementary idea), calculation of density of unit cell, conductors, electrical and magnetic properties, ionic covalent and metallic solids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell, packing efficiency, packing in solids, point defects, semiconductors and insulators, unit cell in two dimensional and three-dimensional lattices, voids

2

Solutions

Raoult’s law, Types of solutions, colligative properties- the relative lowering of vapour pressure, depression of freezing point, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties abnormal molecular mass, Van Hoff factor, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, osmotic pressure, solid solutions, the elevation of boiling point, the solubility of gases in liquids

3

Electrochemistry

EMF of a cell, Kohlrausch’s Law, Redox reactions, Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell, conductance in electrolytic solutions, dry cell- electrolytic cells and Galvanic cells; lead accumulator, electrolysis and Laws of electrolysis (elementary idea), fuel cells; corrosion, specific and molar conductivity variation of conductivity with concentration, standard electrode potential

4

Chemical Kinetics

Arrhenius equation, Rate of a reaction (average and instantaneous), catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction; rate law and specific rate constant, factors affecting rates of reaction; concentration, integrated rate equations and half-life (only for zero and first-order reactions); concept of collision theory ( elementary idea, no mathematical treatment), activation energy, temperature

5

Surface Chemistry

Adsorption-physisorption and chemisorption; factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids, Brownian movement, activity and selectivity: enzyme catalysis; colloidal state: the distinction between true solutions, catalysis homogeneous and heterogeneous, coagulation; emulsions- types of emulsions, colloids and suspensions; lyophilic, electrophoresis, lyophobic multimolecular and macromolecular colloids;  properties of colloids; Tyndall effect

6

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements 

Methods of extraction- concentration, oxidation, and reduction electrolytic method

7

P-Block Elements

Group 15 elements, Group 16 elements, Group 17 elements, Group 18 elements

8

D and F Block Elements 

Electronic configuration, transition metals, Lanthanoids, Actinoids

9

Coordination Compounds 

CFT; importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative analysis, IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds, Werner's theory VBT, biological systems), colour, coordination number, isomerism (structural and stereo) bonding, ligands, magnetic properties and shapes

10

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes 

Haloalkene, Haloarene, uses and effects of DDT, dichloromethane, freons, iodoform, tetrachloromethane, trichloromethane

11

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Alcohol, phenol, ether- their nomenclature, preparation, physical and chemical properties

12

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids 

Their nomenclature, preparation, acidic nature, physical properties, chemical properties, tertiary, primary and secondary amines, Cyanides, Isocyanides, diazonium salts

14

Biomolecules 

Carbohydrates, proteins, hormones, vitamins, nucleic acids

15

Polymers

Natural and synthetic polymers, polyester, rubber

16

Chemistry in Everyday Life

Medicine and chemicals in it, cleansing agents, chemicals in food

1

Reproduction

Sexual reproduction, sexuality in organisms, cell division during gamete formation, fertilization, non-reproductive reproduction

2

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Floral structure, pre-fertilization structure and phenomena, microfibrils, pollinators, double fertilization, fertilization

3

Human Reproduction

Male and female reproductive system, gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, parturition and lactation

4

Reproductive Health

Problems and strategies, birth control, population explosion, MTP, STDs, infertility

5

Principles in Inheritance and Variation

Chromosomal Disorders, Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance, Codominance, Genetic Disorders: Pedigree Analysis, Haemophilia, Inheritance of One Gene: Law of Dominance, Inheritance of Two Genes: Law of Independent Assortment, Law of Segregation, Linkage and Recombination, Mendelian Disorders-Colour Blidness, Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance, Mutation, PLEIOTROPY, POLYGENIC INHERITANCE, Phenylketonuria, Sex Determination in Honey Bee, Sex Determination: Sex Determination in Humans, Sickle-cell anaemia, Thalassemia

6

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

DNA Fingerprinting, Genetic Code, Human Genome Project, RNA World, Regulation of Gene Expression, Replication, The DNA, The Search for Genetic Material, Transcription, Translation

7

Evolution

Origin of life, evolution, adaptive radiation, biological evolution, Hady-Weinberg principle

8

Human Health and Disease

Common diseases in humans (bacterial, virus-borne, fungal, worm and protozoan), immunity, vaccination and immunization, autoimmune diseases, drug and alcohol abuse, cancer

9

Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production

Animal Breeding, Beekeeping, Dairy Farm Management, Fisheries, Plant Breeding for

Developing Resistance to Insect Pests, Plant Breeding for Disease Resistance, Poultry Farm Management, Single cell protein, Tissue culture, What is Plant Breeding?

10

Microbes in Human Welfare

Microbes in household products, in industrial products, in sewage treatment, in production of biogas, microbes as biocontrol agents, microbes as biofertilisers

11

Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Principles of biotechnology, tools of recombinant DNA technology, process of recombinant DNA technology

12

Biotechnology and it’s Applications

Application of biotechnology in agriculture, application in medicine-genetically engineered insulin, gene therapy, molecular diagnosis

13

Ecology

Adaptation, Populations, Life History Variation, Major Abiotic Factors, Organism and its environment, Population Attributes, Population Growth, Population Interactions, Responses to Abiotic Factors

14

Ecosystems

Structure and function of ecosystem, Decomposition, Ecological Pyramids, Ecological Succession, Ecosystem Services, Energy Flow, Nutrient Cycling, Productivity

15

Biodiversity and Conservation

Pattern of biodiversity, loss of biodiversity, and biodiversity conservation

16

Environmental Issues

Agro-chemicals and their Effects, Air Pollution and Its Control, Deforestation, Degradation by Improper Resource Utilisation and Maintenance, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming, Ozone Depletion in the Stratosphere, Radioactive Wastes, Solid Wastes, Water Pollution and Its Control

Exam Mode

Offline/ OMR-Based

Total Duration

2 Hours/ 120 Minutes

Question Format

Multiple-Choice Questions

Language of Paper

Hindi and English

Number of Questions

100

Section wise Questions

Physics - 33 Chemistry - 33 Biology - 34

Marking Scheme

+1 for Correct Answer 0 for Unanswered

Total Marks

100