National Institute of Nursing Education Chandigarh B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, B.Sc Nursing at the National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), PGIMER Chandigarh, is open to female candidates only. This is stated in the official eligibility criteria. Male candidates are not eligible to apply for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme at NINE. Both male and female candidates may explore other INC-approved nursing institutions where the programme is open to all genders.

Ans. The academic fee for B.Sc Nursing at NINE PGIMER Chandigarh is INR 535 per year, making the total academic fee for the 4-year programme INR 2,140, one of the lowest in India for a nursing degree. Annual hostel charges (INR 1,700 for room rent and electricity) and a one-time hostel deposit (INR 3,500) are levied separately for resident students. The application fee is INR 1,500 for General/OBC/EWS and INR 1,200 for SC/ST candidates.

Ans. NINE PGIMER Chandigarh offers 93 seats in the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme per admission cycle. Seats are distributed across General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD categories as per Central Government reservation norms. The limited seat count and the reputation of PGIMER make this one of the most competitive nursing admission processes in India, with the CBT entrance test serving as the selection criterion.

Ans. NINE PGIMER Chandigarh conducts a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for B.Sc Nursing admission. The 2026 CBT was held on July 24, 2026 and consisted of 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect answer. The test covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from Class 12 level. Results are expected on August 10, 2026, followed by counselling from August 18, 2026.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Nursing from NINE PGIMER Chandigarh receive a degree from a premier central government institution, which carries strong recognition with central government health services, AIIMS, PGIMER itself, and top private hospitals. Career options include staff nursing roles in Central Government Health Scheme hospitals, ESIC hospitals, and leading private healthcare chains. Graduates are also eligible for M.Sc Nursing programmes at PGIMER and other top institutions.

Ans. Yes, NINE PGIMER Chandigarh is a Central Government institution and admits female candidates from across India without any state domicile restriction. Candidates from any state who qualify the CBT entrance exam and meet the eligibility criteria (10+2 with PCB and 45% marks, age 17 to 35 years) are eligible to apply and participate in the centralised counselling process through pgimer.edu.in.