SJMC MSc Critical Care Nursing FAQs
Ques. Is the M.Sc (Critical Care Nursing) / NPCC at St John's recognized by INC?
Ans. Yes, the Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing (NPCC) programme at St John's College of Nursing is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), approved by the Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC), and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. The programme has an intake of 5 seats. Graduates are eligible to work as Nurse Practitioners in critical care settings in India.
Ques. What is the total fee for NPCC at St John's Medical College Bangalore?
Ans. Total fees for M.Sc (Critical Care Nursing) / NPCC at St John's are Rs. 3,12,000 for the full 2-year programme (based on available data for 2025-26). Hostel charges are separate. Verify the exact 2026-27 fee with St John's College of Nursing before admission.
Ques. How many seats are there in NPCC at St John's and how competitive is admission?
Ans. St John's NPCC has only 5 seats, making it highly competitive. Admission is through a college interview; shortlisting is based on B.Sc Nursing academic record and critical care clinical experience. Apply during the March-May window at stjohnsadmissions.in to be considered.
Ques. Does the NPCC programme at St John's require work experience in critical care?
Ans. Yes, candidates must have at least 1 year of clinical experience in a critical care setting (ICU, CCU, NICU, PICU, or equivalent) before enrolment. This experience is verified during the application and interview process. Candidates applying without this experience are generally not considered.
Ques. What kind of ICU exposure will I get as an NPCC student at St John's?
Ans. St John's National Academy of Health Sciences runs a 1,200+ bed tertiary care teaching hospital with high-volume ICUs, a dedicated cardiac care unit, neurology ICU, neonatal ICU, and emergency medicine department. NPCC students rotate through these units and gain hands-on experience in mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, advanced airway management, and code management under senior supervision.
Ques. Can I apply for NPCC at St John's if I passed my B.Sc Nursing from another state?
Ans. Yes, St John's accepts B.Sc Nursing graduates from INC-recognised institutions across India, not just Karnataka. You must have at least 55% in your B.Sc/P.B.B.Sc Nursing and 1 year of critical care experience. You will need a valid nursing council registration (RN&RM) from your state council. St John's is a minority institution and manages admission directly without KEA counselling.







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