Nursing Programs (B.Sc. Nursing & GNM)

A Noble Profession Driven by Compassion, Knowledge, and Care

About the Nursing Profession

Just like MBBS, nursing is another noble profession. While doctors treat patients with intelligence by identifying diseases and providing medication, a nurse treats a patient with dedicated care. Nursing care requires professional skill, deep commitment, and exact qualifications to understand a patient’s physical and mental health needs.

Nurses are trained healthcare professionals capable of caring for patients, administering treatment, and assisting doctors in critical clinical procedures and surgeries. Qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative services across hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, NGOs, and rural health initiatives.

At Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital (JIMSH), we prepare dedicated nursing professionals with technical excellence, focus, and empathy to make a real impact on society.

Nursing Education at JIMSH

Course Curriculum & Syllabus

Comprehensive Academic Syllabus and Clinical Rotations structured under The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and INC/WBNC guidelines.

Semester I
Foundation Subjects
  • Applied Anatomy & Physiology
  • Applied Sociology & Psychology
  • Nursing Foundations I
  • Communicative English
Semester II
Applied Sciences
  • Applied Biochemistry
  • Applied Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Nursing Foundations II
  • Introduction to Community Health Nursing
Semester III
Core Clinical & Paraclinical Sciences
  • Applied Microbiology & Infection Control
  • Pharmacology I
  • Pathology I
  • Adult Health Nursing I (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
  • Professionalism, Ethics & Bioethics
Semester IV
Advanced Clinical Sciences
  • Pharmacology II
  • Pathology II & Genetics
  • Adult Health Nursing II (Medical-Surgical Nursing with Geriatrics)
  • Educational Technology / Nursing Education
Semester V
Specialty Nursing & Research
  • Child Health Nursing I
  • Mental Health Nursing I
  • Nursing Research & Statistics
  • Health / Nursing Informatics & Technology
  • Introduction to Forensic Nursing & Indian Laws
Semester VI
Advanced Clinical Specialties
  • Child Health Nursing II
  • Mental Health Nursing II
  • Community Health Nursing I
  • Midwifery / Obstetrics & Gynecology I
Semester VII
Maternal & Community Health
  • Community Health Nursing II
  • Midwifery / Obstetrics & Gynecology II
Semester VIII
Practical Internship
  • Compulsory Rotational Internship / Residency (Continued)
1st Year GNM
Foundation Sciences
  • Bio-Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology)
  • Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Sociology)
  • Nursing Foundations & First Aid
  • Community Health Nursing - I & Environmental Hygiene
2nd Year GNM
Clinical Specialties
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing - I & II (including Pharmacology)
  • Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
  • Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics)
3rd Year & 6-Month Internship
Maternal Health & Field Postings
  • Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing - II
  • 6 Months Mandatory Rotational Clinical Internship at JIMSH Hospital

Core Pillars of Nursing Education

Guiding principles across our B.Sc. Nursing and GNM training programs.

Clinical Precision

Developing essential professional skills to monitor, assist, and execute doctor instructions alongside independent clinical decision-making during emergencies.

Community & Preventive Health

Empowering healthcare leaders capable of extending medical care from multi-specialty urban setups down to rural and community-level initiatives.

Compassionate Rehabilitation

Focusing on empathetic treatment approaches that address both physical ailments and psychological well-being for holistic recovery.

Eligibility Criteria

Review the admission thresholds for B.Sc. Nursing and GNM programs.

B.Sc. Nursing (Degree)

  • Admission Process: All admission through JENPAS (UG) counselling.
  • Qualification: Passed HSC exam in any stream from a recognized board (CBSE, ICSE, AISSCE, SSCE, HSCE, or equivalent). Appearing candidates are also eligible.
  • Mandatory Subjects: Physics, chemistry, biology (botany & zoology), and English.
  • Qualifying Marks: Minimum 45% aggregate for General category; 40% for Reserved categories.
  • Age Criteria: Above 17 years at admission; no maximum age limit.
  • Domicile & Nationality: Indian citizens and permanent residents of West Bengal state.

GNM (Diploma)

  • Duration: 3.5 years diploma course (3 years basic course + 6 months internship).
  • Qualification: Passed Class 10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics with compulsory English. (Vocational stream not eligible).
  • Entrance Exam: Must qualify in GNM Nursing Entrance Exam in current enrollment year.
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based on total marks in compulsory subjects (1 language + English + Best of 3) & entrance test.
  • Age Criteria: Minimum 17 years and maximum 27 years as of 1st January 2024.
  • Domicile & Citizenship: Indian citizen and permanent resident of applying District of West Bengal.

Fee Structure (Academic Year 2026 - 2027)

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B.Sc. Nursing Academic Fee Breakdown (2026-27)

PARTICULARS 1ST YEAR 2ND YR 3RD YR 4TH YR TOTAL
Admission Fees 50,000/- - - - 50,000/-
College Caution Deposit 5,000/- - - - 5,000/-
Tuition Fees 1,03,000/- 1,03,000/- 1,03,000/- 1,03,000/- 4,12,000/-
Library Fees 3,000/- 3,000/- 3,000/- 3,000/- 12,000/-
Student Welfare, Games & Sports 5,000/- 5,000/- 5,000/- 5,000/- 20,000/-
Total 1,66,000/- 1,11,000/- 1,11,000/- 1,11,000/- 4,99,000/-

B.Sc. Hostel & Other Charges

Hostel Fees Per Month (4 Sharing)Rs 6,500/-
Hostel Fee Half YearlyRs 39,000/-
Caution DepositRs 5,000/-
Total Hostel FeesRs 3,17,000/-
Uniform (One Time)Rs 6,000/-
Form & Prospectus (Separate)Rs 500/-
Fees to be paid at the time of admission: Rs 2,16,000/-
Total Course Fees with Hostel: Rs 8,16,000/-

GNM Academic Fee Breakdown (2026-27)

PARTICULARS 1ST YEAR 2ND YR 3RD YR TOTAL
Admission Fees 50,000/- - - 50,000/-
College Caution Deposit 5,000/- - - 5,000/-
Tuition Fees 94,000/- 94,000/- 94,000/- 2,82,000/-
Library Fees 3,500/- 3,500/- 3,000/- 10,000/-
Student Welfare, Games & Sports 5,000/- 5,000/- 5,000/- 15,000/-
Total 1,57,500/- 1,02,500/- 1,02,000/- 3,62,000/-

GNM Hostel & Other Charges

Hostel Fees Per Month (6 Bedded)Rs 5,500/-
Hostel Fee Half YearlyRs 33,000/-
Caution DepositRs 5,000/-
Total Hostel FeesRs 2,03,000/-
Uniform (One Time)Rs 6,000/-
Form & Prospectus (Separate)Rs 500/-
Fees to be paid at the time of admission: Rs 2,01,500/-
Total Course Fees with Hostel: Rs 5,65,000/-
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding Nursing admissions and clinical training at JIMSH.

B.Sc. Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate degree program giving a broader foundation in nursing science, management, and research admitted through JENPAS (UG). GNM is a 3.5-year diploma course focused on clinical hands-on skills, maternal care, and general nursing care admitted through the GNM entrance exam.

Yes, all nursing programs at JIMSH are affiliated with WBUHS / WBNC and fully approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC).

Yes, nursing students receive direct bedside training and clinical postings in the attached multi-specialty JIMSH Hospital, gaining real-world clinical experience alongside qualified doctors and senior nursing leaders.

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