Ambedkar Institute of Higher Education Patna B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the B.Sc Nursing programme at Ambedkar Institute of Higher Education, Patna is INR 7,00,575 for the complete 4-year duration, as reported by education portals for the 2025-26 session. For exact fees applicable to the 2026-27 batch, students should contact the AIHE Patna admissions office at aihepatna@gmail.com or call 8102916973, as fees may be revised each year.

Ans. The BCECE B.Sc Nursing counselling is conducted online by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE Board) at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates who qualified the BCECE B.Sc Nursing 2026 exam must register for counselling between July 19 and July 25, 2026. Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for July 29, 2026. Candidates with seat allotment must report to their allotted institute within the stipulated window with all original documents for verification.

Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates from AIHE Patna can work as registered nurses in government and private hospitals, primary health centres, and community health programmes in Bihar and across India. Graduates are eligible to appear in government nursing recruitment exams conducted by Bihar, AIIMS, and other central health bodies. Advanced career options include M.Sc Nursing, post-basic specialisation, nursing administration, and nursing education through NTA NET or state eligibility exams.

Ans. The B.Sc Nursing programme at AIHE Patna is affiliated with the Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Patna, and operates under the regulatory framework of the Indian Nursing Council (INC). INC approval is mandatory for all B.Sc Nursing programmes in India. Students are advised to verify the current INC approval status with AIHE Patna before confirming admission, as approval status can change across academic sessions.

Ans. The Bihar BCECE B.Sc Nursing 2026 exam was held on May 30 and 31, 2026, in offline mode. The exam is an objective-type MCQ-based test covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, similar to the 10+2 PCB curriculum. The exam is conducted by the BCECE Board at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, and the rank card was published on June 24, 2026. Candidates are ranked state-wide based on exam performance for counselling and seat allotment.

Ans. Yes, male candidates can apply for B.Sc Nursing at AIHE Patna as the Indian Nursing Council permits male candidates in the B.Sc Nursing programme, unlike ANM (which is restricted to female candidates only). However, Bihar state counselling norms may have specific seat allocation policies for male and female candidates. Students are advised to check the latest BCECE Board notification and AIHE Patna admission guidelines for specific category-wise seat details.