The M.Sc Paediatric Nursing at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a two-year postgraduate nursing programme offered at Yenepoya Nursing College, Manjanady, Mangaluru. The programme covers advanced paediatric nursing principles and child health assessment, neonatal nursing and NICU care, paediatric critical care and PICU nursing, childhood illness management and immunisation, paediatric oncology nursing, growth and development monitoring, paediatric pharmacology, family-centred care and parental counselling, nursing research and evidence-based paediatric practice, and supervised clinical training in paediatric and neonatal departments of Yenepoya Medical College hospital, preparing graduates for paediatric nurse specialist, NICU/PICU charge nurse, and child health nursing leadership roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 96,000 for the two years, and students receive a stipend of INR 10,000 per month for ten months each year along with free hostel accommodation.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University M.Sc Paediatric Nursing admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at ync.yenepoya.edu.in or admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on B.Sc Nursing graduation marks and direct merit or Y-ENTRANCE score.
Key Points
- M.Sc Paediatric Nursing at Yenepoya Nursing College, Manjanady, Mangaluru
- Covers advanced paediatric nursing principles and child health assessment, neonatal nur and more
- Eligibility: B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with minimum 55 percent aggregate
- Stipend INR 10,000/month (10 months/year) and free hostel accommodation provided
Yenepoya University M.Sc Paediatric Nursing Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 56,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 40,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Included) | INR 96,000 |
| Stipend (10 months/year) | INR 10,000 per month |
- Source: Yenepoya Campus Fee Structure 2026-27.
- Stipend INR 10,000/month for 10 months per academic year.
- Free hostel; food INR 3,500/month; laundry INR 250/month.
- Verify 2026-27 fee at ync.yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University M.Sc Paediatric Nursing Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Window | June to September 2026; ync.yenepoya.edu.in |
| Document Verification | As per merit list; Yenepoya Nursing College |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- Eligibility: B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic; 55 percent minimum.
- Apply at ync.yenepoya.edu.in with marksheets and internship certificate.
- Admission: merit-based; document verification at Yenepoya Nursing College.
- Confirm seats at ync.yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8242206000.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks from a university recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Candidates must have completed the one-year compulsory clinical internship after their nursing undergraduate degree. Registration with the State Nursing Council is required. Admission is based on graduation merit or Y-ENTRANCE score; confirm current eligibility at ync.yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Hold a B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with minimum 55 percent aggregate and have completed the one-year clinical internship. Registration with the State Nursing Council is required.
- Apply at ync.yenepoya.edu.in or admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with B.Sc Nursing marksheets, internship completion certificate, State Nursing Council registration, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on graduation marks; shortlisted candidates are called for document verification at Yenepoya Nursing College, Manjanady, Mangaluru.
- Pay Year 1 fee of INR 56,000 and complete registration. Free hostel accommodation and stipend of INR 10,000/month (10 months/year) are provided during the programme.
- Complete formalities and join M.Sc Paediatric Nursing; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is paediatric nurse specialist, NICU nurse, or PICU charge nurse in a hospital
- B.Sc Nursing background with strong interest in child health, neonatal care, and paediatric ICU
- Stipend of INR 10,000 per month during the programme significantly offsets the course fee
- Planning international paediatric nursing (UK, Canada, Australia) after M.Sc qualification
- Goal is nursing college faculty in paediatric nursing or leadership in child health programmes
✗ Skip if
- Goal is adult critical care or surgical nursing rather than paediatric and neonatal specialty
- AIIMS Paediatric Nursing or a top government nursing college M.Sc is the mandatory preference
- Direct international nursing migration is planned; M.Sc adds time but is valued in some markets
- Community health nursing or public health is the intended specialisation, not paediatric nursing
Yenepoya University M.Sc Paediatric Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: graduation marks; ync.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Central Sector Scholarship: income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile; state portal.
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