Gopal Narayan Singh University M.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. To be eligible for M.Sc Nursing at GNSU, candidates must hold a B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university. Candidates must also have completed at least one year of nursing work experience after obtaining registration with any State Nursing Council in India. Valid nursing council registration at the time of application is mandatory and must be submitted during document verification.

Ans. Yes, one year of registered nursing work experience is mandatory for M.Sc Nursing admission at GNSU. The work experience must have been completed after registering with a State Nursing Council, not before. Candidates must submit a work experience certificate from their employer at the time of document verification. This requirement is standard for M.Sc Nursing programmes in India as per Indian Nursing Council regulations and ensures candidates have clinical grounding before advanced study.

Ans. The annual fee for M.Sc Nursing at GNSU is INR 1,45,000, covering tuition of INR 1,20,000, exam fee of INR 15,000, and miscellaneous charges of INR 10,000. One-time fees at programme start total INR 20,500. The total cost across both years is INR 3,10,500 at the 2026 fee level. Annual fees increase by a minimum of 5% from the second year. Caution money of INR 5,000 is refundable on completion.

Ans. M.Sc Nursing graduates from GNSU can work as nursing educators in nursing colleges, clinical nurse specialists, nursing superintendents, ward supervisors, and infection control nurses in hospitals. They are eligible for senior nursing officer positions in central and state government health institutions. Graduates with research interest can pursue Ph.D. in Nursing. M.Sc Nursing also qualifies candidates for nurse administrator and public health nursing roles in Bihar and across India.

Ans. M.Sc Nursing programmes in India typically offer specializations in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing, and Community Health Nursing. Candidates should confirm available specializations directly with Narayan Nursing College, Faculty of Nursing, GNSU before applying, as seat intake per specialization varies by year and is subject to INC and Bihar State Nursing Council approval for the current academic session.

Ans. Yes, holders of a Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply for M.Sc Nursing at GNSU alongside regular B.Sc Nursing graduates. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is a bridge programme for GNM diploma holders to upgrade to a nursing degree. The one year of registered nursing work experience requirement applies equally to both B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing graduates seeking M.Sc Nursing admission.