Nursing (BSc Nursing)
BSc Nursing → Staff Nurse (hospital) → MSc Nursing (specialisation) → Nursing Superintendent / Educator / Public Health
Duration
4 years (8 semesters + 6 months internship = 4.5 years total)
Stream
PCMB
Entry Salary
₹25,000–₹45,000/month (staff nurse in government or private hospital)
5-Year Salary
₹50,000–₹1,00,000/month (senior nurse, ICU specialist, or nursing educator)
Eligibility
PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% reserved). Age 17–35.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹25,000–₹45,000/month (staff nurse in government or private hospital)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹50,000–₹1,00,000/month (senior nurse, ICU specialist, or nursing educator)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
KCET rank within 1,00,000 is typically sufficient for government nursing seats. Biology is the key subject — master human anatomy and physiology. Some state nursing entrance tests have a separate English section.
Available at The City Academy
The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).
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