Vidya College of Nursing, Ranchi B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to B.Sc Nursing at Vidya College of Nursing, Ranchi is through the JCECEB BSc Nursing entrance exam, conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. The application window for 2026 opened on July 16 and closes on August 2, 2026. The exam is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Candidates with Jharkhand domicile are eligible for state quota seats, and counselling is held through JCECEB after results are declared.

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme at Vidya College of Nursing, Ranchi is INR 4.6 Lakhs for the complete course duration. Fees are payable annually as per Ranchi University guidelines. Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories from Jharkhand may apply for state Post-Matric Scholarship and NSP Central Sector Scholarship at scholarships.gov.in to reduce their fee burden over the four years.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories as per Jharkhand government norms). The minimum age is 17 years as on December 31, 2026. Jharkhand domicile and a valid JCECEB BSc Nursing 2026 rank are required for admission through the state quota counselling process.

Ans. Vidya College of Nursing, Ranchi is affiliated with Ranchi University. Candidates are advised to verify the current Indian Nursing Council recognition and Jharkhand Nurses Registration Council affiliation directly with the college before applying. INC recognition is mandatory for the degree to be valid for nursing practice and employment in hospitals and government health services across India after graduation.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Nursing from Vidya College of Nursing, Ranchi can work as staff nurses in government and private hospitals, community health centres, district hospitals, nursing homes, and public health programmes across Jharkhand and other states. They may appear for AIIMS Nursing Officer recruitment, ESIC Staff Nurse exams, and Jharkhand state nursing recruitment. Higher studies such as M.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing are also available to eligible graduates.

Ans. JCECEB conducts B.Sc Nursing counselling online at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in in multiple rounds. After results are declared, candidates register for counselling, pay the registration fee, and fill college preferences during the choice-filling window. Seat allotment is done based on rank and category. Allotted candidates must report to the college with original documents for verification within the deadline. The counselling registration for 2026 is expected to close by September 24, 2026.