IGMC Shimla B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The AMRU HP BSc Nursing Entrance Exam is a state-level written test conducted by Atal Medical and Research University for admissions to government B.Sc Nursing colleges across Himachal Pradesh. The exam consists of 100 MCQs in 2 hours with no negative marking, covering topics from the 10+2 PCB syllabus. The 2026 exam is scheduled for August 2, 2026. Candidates must register on amruhp.ac.in by July 23, 2026 to be eligible.

Ans. No. B.Sc Nursing at Sister Nivedita Government College of Nursing, IGMC Shimla, is open exclusively to female candidates. This is a condition set by the AMRU 2026 admissions notification. Male candidates interested in nursing must look for B.Sc Nursing programs at institutions that have opened co-education nursing colleges, which is increasingly common in private nursing colleges across India.

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing program at IGMC Shimla is INR 66,250, structured as Year 1: INR 19,000, Year 2: INR 18,000, Year 3: INR 18,500, and Year 4: INR 10,750. Fees are paid at the beginning of each academic year. The decreasing fee in the final year reflects the completion of most academic components by Year 4. These figures are drawn from AMRU official counselling fee notifications.

Ans. B.Sc Nursing students at Sister Nivedita Government College of Nursing receive clinical training at IGMC’s multi-specialty teaching hospital in Shimla, which includes rotations in medical-surgical wards, intensive care units (ICU), emergency and casualty departments, operation theatres, maternity and obstetrics, paediatrics, psychiatry, and community health settings. The breadth of exposure prepares graduates for staff nurse roles across diverse healthcare environments.

Ans. Graduates can apply for Staff Nurse posts through Himachal Pradesh Staff Nurse Recruitment Board and HPPSC. Central government openings through AIIMS, ESIC, railways, and defence services regularly recruit B.Sc Nursing holders. With HP Nursing Council registration, graduates can also apply for nursing positions abroad, particularly in the UK, Middle East, and Canada, where Indian nursing degrees from recognised institutions are accepted. PG Nursing (MSc Nursing) is also a post-graduation option.

Ans. The standard age limit for B.Sc Nursing at IGMC Shimla through AMRU counselling is 17 to 35 years. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST) receive a relaxation of up to 5 additional years, making the upper limit 40 years for those categories. The minimum age of 17 is non-negotiable and must be met by the date of admission. Age proof documents are verified at the time of document verification during the counselling process.