Nova Institute of Nursing And Paramedical Sciences Lucknow B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual fee at Nova Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences is INR 1,16,000, which includes tuition of INR 72,000 and other charges of INR 44,000. The total fee for the four-year B.Sc Nursing programme is INR 4,64,000. An additional refundable security deposit of INR 15,000 is payable at admission. These figures are based on the 2023 to 2024 fee structure and are subject to revision per ABVMU norms.

Ans. The UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) is an entrance examination conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University for admission to B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, and M.Sc Nursing programmes across Uttar Pradesh. The test covers Nursing Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in a 120-question MCQ format. ABVMU uses CNET scores to conduct centralized counselling for all government and private nursing colleges in UP, including Nova Institute.

Ans. Yes. The programme is affiliated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow, and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). INC recognition is the national standard for nursing practice, enabling graduates to register as nurses with State Nursing Councils. The ABVMU-affiliated degree is accepted for government nursing recruitment in Uttar Pradesh, AIIMS, and other central government health establishments.

Ans. The mop-up round is the final round of ABVMU centralized counselling conducted after Round 1 and Round 2 to fill seats that remain vacant. Candidates who did not get allotted a seat in earlier rounds, or who resigned their previous allotment, can register during the mop-up round (July 28 to July 31, 2026) and participate in the allotment. The mop-up allotment result is declared on August 1, 2026, and the reporting window closes on August 5, 2026.

Ans. Graduates can work as staff nurses in government hospitals (KGMU, SGPGI, district hospitals), private hospitals, and corporate health chains in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh. Opportunities also exist in the Indian Army Nursing Corps, community health roles, and abroad in the Middle East and United Kingdom for INC-qualified nurses. Graduates can appear for M.Sc Nursing entrance exams or specialise through PG Diploma nursing programmes.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST/OBC students from Uttar Pradesh can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarship.up.gov.in, which covers tuition and maintenance allowance as per state norms. All eligible students can apply for the NSP Central Sector Scholarship (INR 12,000 per annum for top 20 percentile in class 12 board). Minority community students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakh can apply for the Minority Post-Matric Scholarship through the NSP portal.