Dayananda Sagar University P.B.B.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee	INR 92,000 per year
Total Course Fees	INR 1,84,000
Hostel (optional)	As applicable. Contact DSU admissions for hostel rates

Component

Amount (INR)

Annual Fee

INR 92,000 per year

Total Course Fees

INR 1,84,000

Hostel (optional)

As applicable. Contact DSU admissions for hostel rates

DSU Bangalore P.B.B.Sc. Nursing Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	March 2026
Last Date to Apply	July 2026
Admission Notification	August 2026
Commencement of Classes	August 2026 (Tentative)

Admission is merit-based on GNM marks and DSAT score where applicable.

Candidates must submit original documents for verification before seat confirmation.

Only candidates with valid State Nursing Council RN/RM registration are eligible.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

(’Qualification’, ’GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) diploma from an INC-recognised institution with minimum 55% aggregate marks’)

(’Registration’, ’Valid RN/RM registration with State Nursing Council at the time of application’)

(’10+2 Requirement’, ’Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board’)

(’Work Experience’, ’Minimum 1 year of post-GNM clinical nursing experience as per INC norms’)

(’Age’, ’No prescribed upper age limit. Confirm current age criteria at dsu.edu.in’)

Admission Process

Visit dsu.edu.in and complete the P.B.B.Sc. Nursing 2026 online application form.

Upload GNM marksheets, RN/RM registration certificate, 10+2 certificates, and work experience certificate.

DSU evaluates merit and calls shortlisted candidates for document verification.

On selection, complete fee payment and seat confirmation to enrol.

Report to DSU School of Nursing on the joining date with verified original documents.

✓ Opt for this if

GNM nurse seeking degree upgrade for senior nursing roles
Karnataka-registered nurse targeting charge nurse or ward in-charge position
Very affordable upgrade path (total 1,84,000)
Nurse with 1+ year clinical experience eligible under INC norms
Planning to pursue M.Sc Nursing after B.Sc degree completion

✗ Skip if

Fresh 10+2 student without GNM diploma (not eligible)
Seeking M.Sc Nursing directly without the B.Sc bridge step
Expecting placement in hospitals outside Karnataka or South India
Need a large urban campus close to Bangalore city centre

DSU Bangalore P.B.B.Sc. Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (Central)	As per NSP norms	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students. Apply via scholarships.gov.in
Karnataka SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	Full/partial fee reimbursement	Karnataka SC/ST students. Apply via karepass.cgg.gov.in
Karnataka OBC/Minority Scholarship	Partial support	Karnataka OBC/Minority students. Apply via state portal
DSU Merit Scholarship	Partial fee waiver based on merit	Students with high DSAT scores or board merit. Contact DSU admissions
DSU Management Discretionary Scholarship	Need-based assistance	Economically weaker section students. Contact DSU scholarship cell

Apply to government scholarships immediately after admission confirmation.

DSU Merit Scholarships are subject to university policy and annual review.

Contact DSU scholarship cell for internal award details.

DSU Bangalore P.B.B.Sc. Nursing FAQs

Ques. What is P.B.B.Sc. Nursing at DSU Bangalore?

Ans. P.B.B.Sc. Nursing is a 2-year undergraduate bridge programme for GNM-registered nurses. It upgrades clinical and theoretical nursing knowledge to the B.Sc. degree level, qualifying graduates for senior staff nurse, charge nurse, and nursing educator roles. The programme is approved by the Indian Nursing Council and recognised by UGC.

Ques. What is the total fee for P.B.B.Sc. Nursing at DSU?

Ans. The total fee for P.B.B.Sc. Nursing at DSU Bangalore is INR 1,84,000. The annual fee is INR 92,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately. Contact DSU admissions for the current hostel fee structure.

Ques. Who is eligible for P.B.B.Sc. Nursing at DSU?

Ans. Candidates must hold a GNM diploma from an INC-recognised institution with at least 55% marks, a valid RN/RM registration with the State Nursing Council, and have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Minimum 1 year of post-GNM clinical experience is required as per INC norms.

Ques. What career options are available after P.B.B.Sc. Nursing from DSU?

Ans. Graduates can work as senior staff nurses, charge nurses, clinical supervisors, nursing educators, and ward in-charge at multi-specialty hospitals, nursing colleges, community health centres, and government health institutions. The B.Sc. degree also qualifies graduates to apply for M.Sc. Nursing programmes at universities that require a B.Sc. Nursing for postgraduate admission.

Ques. How is admission to P.B.B.Sc. Nursing at DSU done?

Ans. Admission is merit-based on GNM marks and DSAT score. Candidates apply online at dsu.edu.in, upload required documents including GNM marksheets, RN/RM registration, 10+2 certificates, and experience proof, and are shortlisted for document verification. DSU offers 30 seats for the P.B.B.Sc. Nursing programme.

Ques. What is the clinical training structure for P.B.B.Sc. Nursing at DSU?

Ans. Clinical training is conducted at DSU-affiliated teaching hospitals in Bangalore. Students complete ward postings across medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric, community health, and psychiatric nursing departments. Postings are structured to reinforce the theoretical content covered in the classroom, building competencies in patient assessment, nursing care planning, and evidence-based practice.

Dayananda Sagar University P.B.B.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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DSU Bangalore P.B.B.Sc. Nursing Admission 2026

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