SMU Sikkim B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, NEET-UG is not required for B.Sc Nursing admission at Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing. SMCON conducts its own entrance examination independently, and admission is based on the merit of that test. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 45% aggregate marks to be eligible to appear in the SMCON entrance exam.

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme at SMCON is INR 6,06,000, excluding hostel. This includes annual tuition of INR 1,50,000, a one-time registration fee of INR 1,000, and a refundable caution deposit of INR 5,000. Hostel charges are billed separately. Sikkim Government Quota students pay a lower annual tuition of INR 84,000.

Ans. B.Sc Nursing students at SMCON have structured clinical postings at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, a 750-bed teaching hospital co-located with the campus. Rotations cover pediatric nursing, obstetrics and gynaecology, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, and community health field postings, providing direct patient care experience across multiple clinical specialties during the 4-year programme.

Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates from SMCON can register with the Sikkim Nursing Council and work as staff nurses in hospitals, community health centres, or primary health posts across the region. Many graduates also appear for state and central government nursing recruitment examinations, or pursue M.Sc Nursing at SMCON for specialisation in areas like pediatrics, OBG, or mental health nursing.

Ans. Yes, SMCON provides hostel facilities for B.Sc Nursing students at the Gangtok campus. Hostel charges are not included in the course fee and are billed separately each year. Students who require accommodation should apply for hostel allocation at the time of admission and confirm availability with the college admissions office.

Ans. Yes, as per Indian Nursing Council norms, candidates applying for B.Sc Nursing at SMCON must be at least 17 years of age and not older than 35 years as on December 31 of the year of admission. All candidates must also submit a medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner along with the admission documents.