Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow M.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc Nursing or P.B.B.Sc Nursing degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. A valid State Nursing Council registration is mandatory at the time of admission per INC norms. There is no separate entrance examination. Admission is merit-based through UPSMFAC counselling with the merit list prepared based on the qualifying nursing degree aggregate percentage. Candidates should register on the UPSMFAC portal when admissions are notified for the academic year.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Sc Nursing programme at VIPS is INR 1,28,000. Eligible SC/ST/OBC-NCL students with family income below INR 2 lakh per year may apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship, which provides full tuition fee reimbursement. The scholarship application is submitted at scholarship.up.gov.in before the notified portal deadline for that academic year. NSP scholarships are also available at scholarships.gov.in for eligible candidates based on income and category.

Ans. Yes, VIPS Lucknow is affiliated to the UP State Medical Faculty (UPSMFAC) for its nursing and paramedical programmes including M.Sc Nursing. UPSMFAC is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the national statutory body for nursing education. Candidates should verify the current affiliation and INC recognition status of VIPS for this specific programme from the UPSMFAC or INC official website at indiannursingcouncil.org before completing admission.

Ans. Common specialisations under UPSMFAC-affiliated M.Sc Nursing programmes include Medical-Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Psychiatric Nursing. Availability of specific specialisations at VIPS Lucknow depends on UPSMFAC-approved seats for the academic year. Candidates should confirm available specialisations and seat counts from the VIPS admissions office or via the UPSMFAC counselling seat matrix before submitting their preferences during counselling.

Ans. M.Sc Nursing graduates can work as nursing educators in nursing colleges, senior clinical nurses, nursing superintendents, community health officers, and hospital nursing administrators. Government health departments in Uttar Pradesh, ESIC hospitals, armed forces medical services, central government health scheme hospitals, and private hospital chains are among the common employers for M.Sc Nursing graduates. The degree also qualifies graduates to pursue PhD in Nursing Sciences at universities offering doctoral nursing programmes, enabling a full academic career in nursing education and research.