NEIGRIHMS B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme comprising 8 semesters, including an internship. Established in 2006, the College of Nursing at NEIGRIHMS was the first institution in Meghalaya to offer the B.Sc Nursing programme, with an annual intake of 50 seats. The programme is affiliated with North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong and is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi. NEIGRIHMS is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, making it one of the most prestigious nursing colleges in North East India. The curriculum is based on the Indian Nursing Council syllabus and is delivered in English. The course is fully residential, with hostel accommodation provided to all admitted students. Admission is based on NEET UG scores, and the total annual college fee is Rs. 16,800 (Year 1, including one-time charges), with subsequent years at Rs. 3,700 per annum, plus a mess fee of Rs. 10,950 per quarter.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are expected to open in June 2026, based on the prior year pattern. The application process is conducted online through the NEIGRIHMS official website (neigrihms.gov.in), and selection is based on NEET UG 2026 merit. Counselling and admission are typically conducted in July-August.

Key Points

• NEIGRIHMS College of Nursing was the first institution in Meghalaya to offer the B.Sc Nursing programme, started in July 2006.
• The programme is affiliated with North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong and recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi.
• NEIGRIHMS is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, on par with AIIMS and PGIMER in terms of institutional status.
• The course is fully residential; hostel accommodation is mandatory and provided to all admitted students.
• Students gain clinical experience at NEIGRIHMS Hospital as well as at various community health centres, government hospitals, and specialised institutions in Meghalaya.
• The programme includes community outreach, school health programmes, mental health promotion, and national health programme activities.
• Supernumerary seats are available for students from J&K/Ladakh (under PM Special Scholarship Scheme) and for foreign nationals, over and above the 50 regular seats.

NEIGRIHMS B.Sc Nursing Fees

Fee Structure

• The Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable only on completion of the course.
• If a student leaves mid-way, the security deposit is forfeited.
• Course fee once deposited will not be refunded.
• Mess fee of Rs. 10,950 per quarter (at Rs. 120 per day) is charged separately and must be deposited quarterly.
• The first quarter mess fee is payable at the time of admission.
• University fees as per NEHU rates are charged semester-wise and collected separately.
• Uniform fees are collected separately after admission at applicable rates.
• All fees are subject to change; students are advised to refer to the latest prospectus on neigrihms.gov.in for the most current fee structure.
• Application processing fee of Rs. 500 is payable at the time of submitting the online application.

NEIGRIHMS B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

NEIGRIHMS B.Sc Nursing Admission Dates 2026-27 (Based on 2025-26 Pattern)

NEET UG 2026 Exam Dates (Mandatory for Admission)

• NEIGRIHMS has not yet released the official 2026-27 B.Sc Nursing admission schedule.
• The above dates are based on the 2025-26 prospectus pattern.
• Students are advised to regularly check neigrihms.gov.in for official notifications.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) and English Core from a recognised board (CBSE, ICSE, State Board, AISSCE, HSCE, or equivalent).
• Must have secured an aggregate of 45% or more marks in PCB taken together, and passed in English individually.
• English must be a compulsory subject in 10+2.
• Must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December of the year of admission.
• There is no upper age limit.
• Must have appeared in and qualified NEET UG 2026.
• Must be a citizen of India (foreign nationals may apply for supernumerary seats through diplomatic channels).
• Must be medically fit as assessed by the Medical Board at NEIGRIHMS.

Admission Process

• Appear in NEET UG 2026 and qualify for B.Sc Nursing admission.
• Visit neigrihms.gov.in when the prospectus is released (expected June 2026) and register on the portal.
• Pay the application processing fee of Rs. 500 online via the Bank of Baroda payment link.
• Fill in the online application form and upload required documents (10+2 marksheet, NEET scorecard, photograph, identity proof).
• Download and retain the acknowledgement slip after submission.
• Check the NEIGRIHMS website for the list of candidates called for counselling.
• Attend counselling in person at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong on the notified date with all original documents.
• Undergo medical examination at the institute on the same day.
• Pay all requisite fees in full on the day of counselling to confirm admission.

NEIGRIHMS B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Schemes

• Students admitted under the PM Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for J&K and Ladakh must pay all security deposits at their own expense; these are refunded on course completion.
• Central government scholarships are available through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• Students are advised to apply within the prescribed deadlines after admission.
• State government scholarships for Meghalaya domicile students are available through the Meghalaya Social Welfare Department.
• NEIGRIHMS does not offer its own institutional scholarships for B.Sc Nursing; students are advised to explore government scholarship schemes.