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The Master of Science [M.Sc] (Nursing) is a 2-year postgraduate nursing programme offered at the College of Nursing, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, Manipur. The programme is designed to prepare graduates as nurse specialists, consultants, educators, and administrators across a wide variety of professional settings. The College of Nursing, RIMS was established in 2009 and has been offering M.Sc Nursing since 2019, with an intake of 10 seats per year. The college is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi, and the Manipur Nursing Council (MNC), and is affiliated to Manipur University. Admission is through an institute-level entrance examination conducted by RIMS, making it accessible to nursing graduates from the North Eastern region. The course fee is very nominal, and the programme is popular among nursing professionals from NE states seeking advanced qualifications.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session were conducted in July 2026. The application process for the 2027-28 session is expected to begin in May 2027, with the entrance examination likely in July 2027, based on the previous year's schedule.

Key Points

M.Sc Nursing at RIMS Imphal is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Manipur Nursing Council (MNC), and affiliated to Manipur University.
The programme offers 10 seats per year: 1 seat each for 7 NE beneficiary states (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura), 1 seat reserved for RIMS/College of Nursing staff, and 2 open seats.
Admission is through an institute-level entrance examination conducted by RIMS, not NEET PG.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of work experience after B.Sc Nursing before applying.
Every student must complete a research dissertation acceptable for publication in an Indian Nursing or Indexed Journal.
Penalty for leaving the course before 1 year: Rs. 1,00,000; after 1 year but before completion: Rs. 2,00,000.
Hostel accommodation is available on campus as part of the fee structure.

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RIMS Imphal M.Sc Nursing Fees

The M.Sc Nursing programme at RIMS Imphal is offered at a very nominal fee, as it is a government-run institution. The total course fee for the 2-year programme is Rs. 29,340, which includes a one-time admission year fee and annual recurring charges for the second year. Hostel accommodation is included in the fee structure.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Admission Fee (one-time)	3,000
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	4,800
Library Fee (Year 1)	1,000
Laboratory Fee (Year 1)	300
Hostel Fee (Year 1)	3,000
University Enrolment Fee (Year 1)	100
University Sports Fee (Year 1)	200
University Cultural Fee (Year 1)	100
Apron - 2 Nos. (one-time)	1,640
Magazine Fee (Year 1)	300
Annual Meet (Year 1)	1,000
Health Care (Year 1)	500
Games Fee - Institute (Year 1)	500
Union Fee - Institute (Year 1)	300
Security Deposit (one-time, refundable)	1,000
Year 1 Total	17,740
Tuition Fee (Year 2)	4,800
Library Fee (Year 2)	1,000
Laboratory Fee (Year 2)	300
Hostel Fee (Year 2)	3,000
University Enrolment Fee (Year 2)	100
University Sports Fee (Year 2)	200
University Cultural Fee (Year 2)	100
Magazine Fee (Year 2)	300
Annual Meet (Year 2)	500
Games Fee - Institute (Year 2)	500
Union Fee - Institute (Year 2)	300
Year 2 Total	11,600
Total Fees (2-year course)	29,340

Security Deposit of Rs. 1,000 is refundable at the end of the course.
Hostel accommodation is included in the fee structure (Rs. 3,000 per year).
A non-refundable application/admission process fee of Rs. 3,000 (Demand Draft) is payable at the time of application submission (included in Year 1 Admission Fee above).
No EMI or instalment options are mentioned; fees are payable at the time of admission.

RIMS Imphal M.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

Admissions to the M.Sc Nursing programme at RIMS Imphal are conducted through an institute-level entrance examination held at the College of Nursing, RIMS, Imphal. The selection is based on merit in the entrance examination. For the 2026-27 session, the entrance exam was held on 20 July 2026 and counselling/admission was on 23 July 2026. For the 2027-28 session, a similar schedule is expected.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Form Available	22 May 2026
Last Date for Application Submission	30 June 2026
Admit Card Issue	10 July 2026 onwards
Entrance Examination	20 July 2026
Counselling and Admission	23 July 2026
Commencement of Session	August 2026

Event	Date
Application Form Available	May 2027
Last Date for Application Submission	June 2027
Entrance Examination	July 2027
Counselling and Admission	July 2027
Commencement of Session	August 2027

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (or equivalent) with valid State Nursing Council registration.
Candidates must have passed B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc (Hons) Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from an INC-recognised institution.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of work experience after Basic B.Sc Nursing from an approved hospital, college/school of nursing, or community health setting, after registration with the State Nursing Council.
Candidates must be medically fit.

Admission Process

Download the application form from the official RIMS website (www.rims.edu.in) or collect it from the College of Nursing, RIMS, Imphal.
Submit the completed application form along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 3,000 (non-refundable) in favour of Principal, College of Nursing, RIMS, Imphal, on or before the last date.
In-service candidates must route their application through their employer.
Appear for the institute-level entrance examination at the College of Nursing, RIMS, Imphal.
Attend counselling with all original documents on the notified date.
Seat allotment is based on merit in the entrance examination; state-wise seats are allocated to respective state candidates.

RIMS Imphal M.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

RIMS Imphal is a government institution with very nominal fees for the M.Sc Nursing programme. Students may be eligible for government scholarships based on category and domicile. The scholarships listed below are available to eligible M.Sc Nursing students at RIMS Imphal.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Remarks
Manipur State Scholarship	Manipur domicile students with 55% or above in previous qualifying exam	Up to Rs. 30,000 per annum	Applicable for state domicile students
Central Sector Scholarship (Ministry of Tribal Affairs)	ST category students from NE states	Variable	For students from Scheduled Tribe communities
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC	SC/ST/OBC category students	Variable (as per government norms)	Central government scheme; apply through National Scholarship Portal
INC / State Nursing Council Scholarships	Nursing students as per INC guidelines	Variable	Check with INC and respective State Nursing Councils

Students must apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the prescribed deadlines.
Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to revision by the respective government authorities.

RIMS Imphal M.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. How many seats are available for M.Sc Nursing at RIMS Imphal, and how are they distributed?

Ans. RIMS Imphal offers 10 seats for M.Sc Nursing per year. The seats are distributed as follows: 1 seat each for the 7 NE beneficiary states (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura), 1 seat reserved for RIMS/College of Nursing staff, and 2 open seats available to all beneficiary states based on entrance examination merit. If a state candidate declines their seat, it is offered to the next highest-ranked candidate from that state.

Ques. Is admission to M.Sc Nursing at RIMS Imphal based on NEET PG?

Ans. No. Admission to M.Sc Nursing at RIMS Imphal is through an institute-level entrance examination conducted by the College of Nursing, RIMS, Imphal. The exam is held at the college campus. This is different from the MD/MS PG medical programmes at RIMS, which require NEET PG scores.

Ques. What is the work experience requirement for M.Sc Nursing admission at RIMS Imphal?

Ans. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of work experience after completing Basic B.Sc Nursing, from an approved hospital, college/school of nursing, or community health setting, after obtaining registration with the State Nursing Council. This is a mandatory eligibility requirement as per Indian Nursing Council (INC) norms.

Ques. What are the specialisations available under M.Sc Nursing at RIMS Imphal?

Ans. The M.Sc Nursing programme at RIMS Imphal prepares graduates as nurse specialists, educators, consultants, and administrators. The programme covers advanced nursing practice, nursing research, leadership, and management. Students must complete a research dissertation acceptable for publication in an Indian Nursing or Indexed Journal as part of the course requirements.

Ques. What is the penalty for leaving the M.Sc Nursing course midway at RIMS Imphal?

Ans. If a student leaves the M.Sc Nursing course before completing 1 year, a penalty of Rs. 1,00,000 is applicable. If the student leaves after 1 year but before completing the course, the penalty is Rs. 2,00,000. This is significantly lower than the penalty for MD/MS courses at RIMS.

Ques. What are the career options after completing M.Sc Nursing from RIMS Imphal?

Ans. M.Sc Nursing graduates from RIMS Imphal can work as Nurse Specialists, Nurse Educators in nursing colleges, Nursing Administrators in hospitals, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and Community Health Nurses. They are also eligible to apply for faculty positions in nursing colleges across India. Given the shortage of qualified nursing educators and specialists in the North Eastern region, graduates are well-placed for government and private sector opportunities in NE state health services.