Nurse

What Do They Do?

  • Imagine you are admitted to a hospital with fever or an injury, nurses take care of you throughout the day
  • They give medicines, check temperature and blood pressure, and assist doctors during treatment
  • 👉 In simple words: Nurses care for patients and help them recover safely

🎓 How to Become a Nurse

The courses to pursue this career are given below :

These nursing programs help students learn patient care, basic medical procedures, emergency support, healthcare practices, and hospital management skills.

GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream) (Minimum 40% Marks)

Entrance Exam: GNM nursing Entrance Exam / Merit Based

ANM (Auxiliary Nurse and Midwifery)

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream) (Minimum 40% Marks)

Entrance Exam: ANM Nursing Entrance Exam / Merit-based

BSc Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Duration: 4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Minimum 45–50% Marks)

Entrance Exam:

There is no single entrance exam for admission to B.Sc Nursing courses in India

  • Admission can be through:
    • NEET-UG
    • State-Level Nursing Entrance Exams
    • AIIMS Nursing Exam
    • Merit Based

    📝 Exam Details

    (Click on the exam name to see full details)

    ANM Nursing Entrance Exam GNM Nursing Entrance Exam NEET-UG Mert Based AIIMS Nursing Exam State-Level Nursing Entrance Exam

    Note: Nursing programs include classroom learning, hospital training, clinical practice, and internships to prepare students for patient care and healthcare support roles.

    These advanced nursing programs help students specialize in patient care, hospital management, emergency care, nursing education, and advanced healthcare practices.

    MSc Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Eligibility: BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing Graduate (Minimum 55% Marks)

    Entrance Exam:

    There is no single entrance exam for admission to M.Sc Nursing courses in India

  • Admission can be through:
    • AIIMS MSc Nursing Exam
    • State PG Nursing Entrance Exam
    • College Exam
    • University Exam
    • Merit Based

    Post Basic BSc Nursing

    Duration: 2 Years

    Eligibility: GNM Diploma Graduate

    Entrance Exam:

    There is no single entrance exam for admission to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing courses in India

  • Admission can be through:
    • State Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exams
    • University Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exams
    • College Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exams
    • Merit-Based Admission

    📝 Exam Details

    (Click on the exam name to see full details)

    AIIMS MSc Nursing Exam State PG Nursing Exam University PG Nursing Exam College PG Nursing Exam Merit Based PG State Post B.Sc Nursing Exam University Post B.Sc Nursing Exam College Post B.Sc Nursing Exam Merit Based Post B.sc

    Note: Advanced nursing programs focus on specialized patient care, clinical training, healthcare leadership, and hospital-based practical experience.

    Note:

    (Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state.

    Below are some colleges that offer these courses.

    These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)

    🏛️ Colleges offering these courses in India

    (Tap on a college to view details)

    ANM Nursing

    Sanskriti University, Mathura Parul University, Vadodara Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim, Goa Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM Nursing

    Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna St. Stephen's Hospital College of Nursing, New Delhi Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi St. John's College of Nursing, Bengaluru

    BSc Nursing

    All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru Government College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry

    MSC Nursing

    All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore Government College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram

    Post Basic Nursing

    Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, Karnataka Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    STEP 1

    Imagine you are working as a Nurse in a hospital.

    STEP 2

    Patients are admitted to the hospital with different health problems.

    STEP 3

    You assist doctors, check patients’ blood pressure and pulse, and give injections if necessary.

    STEP 4

    You monitor the health condition of patients and make sure they are receiving proper care.

    STEP 5

    You help improve the overall health and recovery of patients through care and support.

    STEP 6

    If helping and caring for people like this excites you, this career may suit you.

    Hospitals

    Care for patients, give medicines, and assist doctors in hospitals.

    Clinics

    Help patients during checkups and treatments in clinics.

    Health Centres

    Provide healthcare support and basic treatments in health centres.

    Emergency & ICU Departments

    Nursing care for seriously ill and injured patients in emergency units and ICUs.

    Nursing Colleges

    Some nurses teach nursing students and provide practical training.

    Home Healthcare Services

    Nurses visit homes to care for patients and support recovery.

    Military & Government Health Services

    Work in defense and public healthcare departments.

    Abroad Opportunities

    Experienced nurses can work in countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia.

    (Click Yes or No for each question)

    1. Do you like helping and caring for sick people?

    2. Are you interested in learning about healthcare and patient care?

    3. Are you interested in checking patients and helping them recover?

    4. Imagine you are working as a nurse in a hospital. There are different patients admitted in the hospital. You regularly check them, give medicines prescribed by the doctor, help them with their daily needs, and make sure they are comfortable and well taken cared. Would you like doing this type of work?

    5. A patient suddenly develops difficulty breathing and their condition starts getting worse. You quickly inform the doctor, check the patient's vital signs, give the necessary care, and stay with the patient while the treatment is provided. Would you enjoy doing this type of work?