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NINE Chandigarh Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the eligibility for Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing at NINE PGIMER Chandigarh?
Ans. Candidates must hold a GNM diploma with minimum 50% marks from a recognised nursing school and be registered as a nurse with their respective State Nursing Council. The maximum age limit is 45 years as on September 1, 2026. There is no state domicile requirement since NINE is a Central Government institution open to candidates from across India.
Ques. What is the fee for Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing at NINE PGIMER Chandigarh?
Ans. The academic fee for Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing at NINE is INR 535 per year, making the 2-year total INR 1,070. This is among the lowest fees for a B.Sc Nursing upgrade programme in India. Hostel charges (INR 1,700 per year) and a one-time hostel deposit (INR 3,500) are payable separately for resident students. The application fee is INR 1,500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 1,200 for SC/ST candidates.
Ques. How many seats are available for Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing at NINE Chandigarh?
Ans. NINE PGIMER Chandigarh offers 62 seats for the Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing programme per admission cycle, distributed across General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD categories as per Central Government reservation norms. Selection is based on the NINE CBT entrance exam held on July 24, 2026. The limited seats and PGIMER’s prestige make this a highly competitive programme.
Ques. What is the duration of Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing at NINE and how is it different from the 4-year programme?
Ans. Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing at NINE is a 2-year programme designed for GNM-qualified registered nurses who wish to upgrade to degree level. The 4-year B.Sc Nursing is for fresh 10+2 Science graduates. Both programmes are conducted at NINE PGIMER Chandigarh, and graduates of both are eligible to pursue M.Sc Nursing. The Post Certificate route is faster and more cost-effective for working nurses upgrading their qualification.
Ques. What career benefits does Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing from NINE PGIMER offer?
Ans. Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing from NINE PGIMER Chandigarh upgrades a nurse’s qualification from GNM diploma to B.Sc Nursing degree, enabling eligibility for higher-grade staff nurse posts in Central Government services, AIIMS, and PGIMER. A B.Sc Nursing degree opens pathways to M.Sc Nursing for specialisation. Many central government departments and state health services prefer B.Sc Nursing over GNM for senior nursing and teaching roles.
Ques. Is the entrance exam for Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing the same as for the 4-year programme at NINE?
Ans. Yes, both programmes share the same Computer-Based Test (CBT) held on July 24, 2026, with 100 MCQs in 90 minutes and negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. However, eligibility differs: the 4-year programme requires 10+2 PCB (45%), while Post Certificate requires GNM with 50% and nursing council registration. Post Certificate counselling (Aug 14, 2026) is held before the 4-year counselling (Aug 18, 2026).
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