Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at the Government College of Nursing, Kakinada?
Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme at the Government College of Nursing within RMC Kakinada campus is INR 95,200 for the entire course duration. This is a government-regulated tuition fee applicable to all categories under the Competent Authority Quota. Hostel charges, examination fees, and university development levies are payable separately and are not included in this figure.
Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admission at this college?
Ans. Yes, qualifying NEET-UG is mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admission as per NMC guidelines. All 50 seats at the Government College of Nursing, Kakinada, are filled through AP state counselling conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences based on NEET-UG merit scores and category reservation. No separate entrance test is conducted by the college for this programme.
Ques. How many seats are available in B.Sc Nursing and who fills them?
Ans. The B.Sc Nursing programme at the Government College of Nursing, Kakinada, has an annual intake of 50 seats. All seats are filled under the Competent Authority Quota through AP nursing counselling. Reservation applies as per AP government norms, including SC, ST, BC, and women candidate categories. No management quota seats are available at this government institution.
Ques. What are the minimum marks required in Class 12 for B.Sc Nursing eligibility?
Ans. Candidates from the General or OC category must secure a minimum aggregate of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12. SC/ST/BC category candidates require a minimum of 40% aggregate in the same subjects. English must be a compulsory subject in Class 12, and candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31, 2026, to be eligible.
Ques. What scholarships can B.Sc Nursing students avail at this college?
Ans. Students from BC/SC/ST categories with annual family income below INR 1 Lakh can avail the AP Fee Reimbursement Scheme, which covers the full tuition fee. SC/ST students can additionally apply for the AP Post-Matric Scholarship of INR 1,200 per month. Meritorious students may qualify for the NTRUHS Merit Scholarship. Applications for AP schemes are submitted through the ePass AP portal before the academic year deadline.
Ques. What are the career opportunities after completing B.Sc Nursing from this college?
Ans. Graduates are eligible for staff nurse positions in government hospitals across Andhra Pradesh through AP Public Service Commission recruitment. They can also apply to central government bodies such as AIIMS, ESIC, and armed forces medical services. Graduates may pursue postgraduate studies such as M.Sc Nursing or a Post Basic B.Sc Nursing specialisation to advance into senior clinical or academic nursing roles.
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