St Mary’s Post Basic Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing at St. Mary’s College of Nursing Lucknow?
Ans. The total fee for the Post Basic B.Sc Nursing program at St. Mary’s College of Nursing Lucknow is INR 1,28,000 for the complete two-year duration. This figure is based on 2025 data and may be revised for the 2026 batch. ABVMU UP CNET counselling also involves separate charges of INR 500 registration fee, INR 5,000 security deposit, and INR 40,000 seat confirmation charge.
Ques. Who is eligible to apply for the Post Basic B.Sc Nursing program?
Ans. The Post Basic B.Sc Nursing program is designed exclusively for GNM diploma holders who are registered with the Uttar Pradesh Nurses and Midwives Council or their respective State Nurses Registration Council. Candidates must also have passed Class 10+2 or its equivalent. The minimum age is 17 years with no upper age limit. UP domicile is required for government-quota seat admission.
Ques. How does the UP CNET Post Basic admission process work?
Ans. ABVMU conducts the UP CNET Post Basic entrance exam for admission to the two-year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing program across affiliated colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates register on the ABVMU portal, pay the exam fee, and appear for the offline OMR-based test. Based on merit rank, seats are allotted through multiple rounds of online counselling. St. Mary’s College of Nursing Lucknow is one of the participating ABVMU-affiliated institutions.
Ques. What career advantages does completing Post Basic BSc Nursing provide?
Ans. Completing Post Basic B.Sc Nursing at St. Mary’s College of Nursing Lucknow upgrades a GNM nurse’s qualification to an undergraduate degree, required for senior staff nurse positions, nursing supervisor roles, and nursing teacher or tutor posts in government and private healthcare institutions. A BSc degree also makes candidates eligible to apply for postgraduate M.Sc Nursing programs and higher government health department positions in Uttar Pradesh.
Ques. When does the Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2026 batch begin at St. Mary’s College?
Ans. The Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2026 batch at St. Mary’s College of Nursing Lucknow is expected to begin in August 2026, in line with the ABVMU academic calendar. The exact commencement date will be confirmed after completion of the mop-up counselling round. Candidates are advised to complete fee payment and document verification formalities well before the start of classes.
Ques. What is the difference between the GNM program and the Post Basic B.Sc Nursing program?
Ans. GNM is a diploma program of 3.5 years that trains fresh candidates for nursing roles. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is a two-year upgrade program open only to GNM graduates who are already registered nurses. The Post Basic BSc confers full undergraduate degree status, enabling access to senior positions, nursing education roles, and postgraduate M.Sc Nursing programs, which the GNM diploma alone does not qualify for.
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