Shivalik Nursing B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at Shivalik Institute of Nursing Shimla?
Ans. The first-year fee at Shivalik Institute of Nursing is INR 48,400 and the total tuition across the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme is INR 1,79,000. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 12,000 per year as an optional charge. Additional costs for uniforms, lab materials, and university examination fees are charged separately as per college norms.
Ques. How is admission to B.Sc Nursing at Shivalik Institute conducted?
Ans. Admission is through the Himachal Pradesh University Nursing Entrance Test conducted annually by HPU. After the test, HPU holds centralised counselling for all private and government nursing colleges in the state. Candidates apply on the HPU portal at nadmissions.hpushimla.in once the official notification is released. Applications are expected to open in August 2026 on the HPU portal.
Ques. Is the B.Sc Nursing degree from Shivalik Institute recognised by the Indian Nursing Council?
Ans. Yes, Shivalik Institute of Nursing is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla. The B.Sc Nursing degree is recognised for nursing registration with the HP State Nursing Council and is valid for employment in government and private hospitals and for postgraduate nursing admission.
Ques. What are the career options after completing B.Sc Nursing from Shivalik Institute Shimla?
Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates from Shivalik Institute can join government hospitals, private hospitals, community health centres, and nursing homes across Himachal Pradesh and other states. Graduates are eligible to appear for state and central government nursing recruitment exams. They can also pursue M.Sc Nursing offered at the same campus or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing for further specialisation.
Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Sc Nursing at Shivalik Institute through HPU Entrance Test?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board. A minimum of 45% aggregate in PCB is required for General category candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates. The minimum age is 17 years as of 31 December 2026. A valid score in the HPU Nursing Entrance Test is mandatory for counselling participation.
Ques. What other nursing programmes does Shivalik Institute offer alongside B.Sc Nursing?
Ans. Apart from the 4-year B.Sc Nursing (Basic) programme, Shivalik Institute of Nursing also offers GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery), Post Basic B.Sc Nursing for qualified GNM nurses seeking a degree upgrade, and M.Sc Nursing for postgraduate specialisation. This multi-level structure allows students to continue advancing their nursing qualifications at the same institution in Shimla.
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