SMU Sikkim M.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	INR 1,45,000
Registration Fee (one-time)	INR 1,000
Caution Deposit (refundable, one-time)	INR 5,000
Hostel Charges (optional)	Charged separately
Total Fees (2-year programme, excluding hostel)	INR 2,96,000

Tuition payable as lump sum of INR 1,45,000 or in two installments of INR 75,400 each per year.

Caution deposit of INR 5,000 is refundable upon course completion.

Sikkim Government Quota students pay a reduced annual tuition of INR 78,000.

SMU Sikkim M.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

Event	Date
SMU M.Sc Nursing Application Deadline	25 July 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

Admission is based on NEET-PG score from the applicable qualifying cycle.

Candidates must be registered with a State Nursing Council at the time of application.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Hons. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with minimum 55% marks

Registered as a Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council

Minimum 1 year of clinical work experience after registration as a nurse

Valid NEET-PG score from the applicable admission cycle

Medically fit as certified by a registered medical practitioner

Candidates with distance education nursing degrees must provide NOC from the Indian Nursing Council

Admission Process

Appear in NEET-PG and obtain a valid score for the applicable cycle

Apply online to SMCON at smu.edu.in/smcon before July 25, 2026

Merit list prepared on the basis of NEET-PG score and work experience

Shortlisted candidates complete document verification at the SMCON campus in Gangtok

Pay admission fees and obtain confirmation of specialization allotment

Report to SMCON for class commencement in August 2026

✓ Opt for this if

Working nurse in Northeast India seeking PG specialization without relocating far
Want access to SMIMS hospital for clinical PG training alongside studies
Interested in pediatrics, OBG, or mental health nursing specialization
Looking for affordable M.Sc Nursing fees compared to private colleges in South India

✗ Skip if

Seeking M.Sc Nursing from a college with a strong metro hospital placement network
Need a college with a larger cohort and more diverse clinical patient exposure
Prefer a programme with international nursing council accreditation pathways

SMU Sikkim M.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
PG Merit Scholarship	20% tuition concession	Above 75% or CGPA 7.5 and above in qualifying degree
PG Merit Scholarship	10% tuition concession	65% to 75% or CGPA 6.5 to 7.5 in qualifying degree
Girl Child Scholarship	20% tuition concession	Female students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs
Single Mother Scholarship	20% tuition concession	Children of single mothers with family income below INR 8 Lakhs
Sports Achievement Scholarship	30% tuition concession	National or international level sports representation

Only one scholarship applies per student at a time throughout the programme.

A minimum CGPA of 7.5 must be maintained each year to retain scholarship benefits.

SMU Sikkim M.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. Is NEET-PG required for M.Sc Nursing admission at SMCON SMU Sikkim?

Ans. Yes, NEET-PG is the qualifying entrance examination for M.Sc Nursing admission at Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing. Candidates must have a valid NEET-PG score from the applicable admission cycle. In addition to the NEET-PG score, candidates must hold a B.Sc Nursing degree with at least 55% marks and have completed a minimum of one year of registered nursing work experience post-qualification.

Ques. What specializations are available in M.Sc Nursing at SMCON?

Ans. SMCON offers M.Sc Nursing in five specializations: Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing (OBG), Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, and Community Health Nursing. Students are allotted a specialization based on their NEET-PG rank and seat availability across the 25-seat annual intake. Each specialization includes structured clinical postings at the SMIMS teaching hospital departments.

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Nursing at SMCON SMU Sikkim?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Nursing programme at SMCON is INR 2,96,000, excluding hostel. This includes annual tuition of INR 1,45,000, a one-time registration fee of INR 1,000, and a refundable caution deposit of INR 5,000. Tuition can be paid as a lump sum or in two installments of INR 75,400 each per year. Sikkim Government Quota students pay a reduced annual tuition of INR 78,000.

Ques. What work experience is required for M.Sc Nursing eligibility at SMCON?

Ans. Candidates applying for M.Sc Nursing at SMCON must have a minimum of one year of clinical nursing work experience after completing registration as a nurse with a State Nursing Council. This experience must be post-registration, meaning it should be gained after passing B.Sc Nursing and completing the mandatory internship. Experience certificates from the employing hospital must be submitted at the time of document verification.

Ques. What is the application deadline for M.Sc Nursing at SMU Sikkim for 2026?

Ans. The last date to apply for M.Sc Nursing at SMU Sikkim for the 2026-27 session is 25 July 2026. Candidates must apply online through the official SMU portal before this date and ensure that all required documents including NEET-PG scorecard, nursing registration certificate, and work experience letter are ready for upload or physical submission at the time of document verification.

SMU Sikkim M.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility