Sardar Patel Nursing Lucknow Post Basic BSc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and who is eligible to apply at SPNC Lucknow?
Ans. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is a 2-year degree programme for candidates who have passed the GNM diploma and are registered with a State Nurses and Midwives Council. It upgrades GNM nurses to a full B.Sc Nursing degree approved by INC. At SPNC, Lucknow, eligibility requires 1 year of clinical work experience after GNM registration and a valid UP CNET score in the Post Basic category conducted by ABVMU.
Ques. What is the total fee for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing at Sardar Patel Nursing College Lucknow?
Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programme at SPNC, Lucknow is INR 2,72,000, with an annual fee of INR 1,36,000. Hostel facility is available separately. SC/ST/OBC students from Uttar Pradesh can apply for UP Post-Matric Scholarship and PM YASASVI to reduce costs. All payments are made directly to the college at the time of yearly admission renewal.
Ques. How is Post Basic B.Sc Nursing different from regular B.Sc Nursing at SPNC?
Ans. Regular B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year programme for fresh 10+2 PCB candidates. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is a 2-year programme exclusively for registered GNM nurses with work experience. Both are INC-approved and ABVMU-affiliated, but Post Basic leads to the degree faster for practising nurses. Fees and intake also differ. Post Basic graduates qualify for the same senior nursing roles as regular B.Sc Nursing graduates, including Nursing Officer posts.
Ques. What are the UP CNET 2026 counselling rounds for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing?
Ans. ABVMU conducts three rounds of counselling in 2026: Round 1 (registration closed June 18), Round 2 (registration closed July 11), and the Mop-up Round (registration opens July 28, seat allotment August 1, reporting August 1 to 5). Candidates must register online on the ABVMU portal for each round and report to the allotted college within the reporting window to confirm the seat.
Ques. What are the career options after Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from SPNC Lucknow?
Ans. Graduates are eligible for senior Staff Nurse positions in UP government hospitals, AIIMS, CGHS, and ESIC. They can appear for Nursing Officer recruitment by UPSC and SSC. With a B.Sc Nursing degree, graduates can also pursue M.Sc Nursing for clinical specialisation, nursing education, or hospital administration. Corporate hospitals in Lucknow and other cities actively recruit Post Basic B.Sc Nursing graduates for ICU and OT nursing roles.


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