Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Nursing course on campus for graduates. The university is UGC approved, has NAAC B grade, and was set up in Purnea in 2018. The full fee without hostel is INR 58,200, paid as the course fee listed for M.Sc Nursing. Admission is through the university admission form and merit checking, not a national nursing test on the page. The safer merit score used here is 70%. The course page lists Graduation as eligibility. The intake used here is 40 seats. The pay figure used for the ROI tile is INR 3.2 LPA, because the university has not published a course placement report.
The total fees with hostel and living cost is INR 1.78 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 58,200. The tuition fee is INR 58,200. You pay the course fee for the full programme. Living cost is separate and only matters if you rent a room or use a hostel near the campus.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Course fee | INR 58,200 | Full course, as published |
| Caution deposit | INR 5,000 | One time, returned when you leave |
| Hostel and living | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 6,000 a month, 20 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 58,200 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.78 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 admission calendar is not out yet, and the application form is expected in Jan 2027. The 2025 to 2027 postgraduate classes started in Nov 2025, so the next main postgraduate intake is estimated for 2027. Watch the university notice page before you pay any fee.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list or selection list | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling and paper check | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Late vacancy round | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
The course page lists Graduation as the base rule, and the safer score used here is 70%. You should have a nursing graduation degree and valid nursing registration before applying. If your marks are lower, ask the admission office before filling the form.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognised college |
| Marks | 55% is the usual nursing PG floor; 70% is safer for merit |
| Registration | State nursing council registration |
| Work record | One year clinical work helps where the college asks for it |
The university admission cell takes the form, checks graduation marks, and then calls students for document check. You fill the form first. The college then checks your marks, registration paper and category certificate. If you miss the fee date after selection, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill form | Apply on the university or admission portal when the notice opens |
| 2. Upload papers | Give graduation marks, nursing registration and category paper |
| 3. Merit check | The admission cell prepares a merit list from valid forms |
| 4. Counselling | Bring original papers and pay the first fee after selection |
| 5. Reporting | Join classes after the document check is done |
The safer General merit score used here is 70% and the close-watch score is 55%. These are counseling guide scores because the university has not published a course cutoff list for this page. Use the checker below as a guide, not as a final allotment promise.
| Category | Merit score range | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70% and above | Guide range for 2027 |
| OBC or EWS | 65% and above | Guide range for 2027 |
| SC or ST | 55% and above | Guide range for 2027 |
| Below range | Below 55% | Ask the admission office first |
The pay figure used for ROI is INR 3.2 LPA and the training placement guide is 70%. Purnea University has not published a course placement report for M.Sc Nursing. Most jobs after this course are staff nurse, tutor, clinical supervisor or public health roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay used for ROI | INR 3.2 LPA |
| Placement rate used for guide | 70% |
| Published university report | Not published |
| Common roles | Staff nurse, nursing tutor, clinical supervisor |
| Hiring base | Hospitals, colleges and public health projects |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 over the course. The Bihar post-matric scholarship gives the biggest listed waiver here. Most schemes need an income paper, a caste or EWS certificate, and renewal after you pass the year.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 20,000 |
| NSP Central Sector Scheme | General or OBC, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 10,000 |
| EWS support | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 15,000 |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 12,000 |
Purnea University has NAAC B grade and UGC approval, and the course listing places it in Bihar M.Sc Nursing searches. Collegedunia lists the university with 3.4 user rating. The official university page states it was carved out of B. N. Mandal University and set up in Purnea.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | latest listed grade | B |
| UGC | current listing | Approved |
| Collegedunia user rating | latest course listing | 3.4 out of 5 |
Year 1 covers advanced nursing practice, research method and speciality papers. Year 2 adds dissertation work and clinical teaching. You should be ready for hospital duty and written work together, because both decide your final result.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Advanced nursing practice, research method and speciality nursing |
| Year 2 | Dissertation, nursing education and clinical teaching |
| Clinical work | Hospital duty and case work as assigned |
| Final work | University exam and dissertation submission |
This course suits working nurses who want teaching, ward leadership or public health roles in north Bihar.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the last PG cycle. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: Purnea University notice page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.
Pick your category and work record. The cutoff ranges are guide scores for this course.
Use this as a merit guide, not as a final seat promise. The university can change the list after paper checks, so keep graduation marks and nursing registration ready.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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