Content Curator | Updated on - Apr 27, 2026

The M.Sc. (Mental Health Nursing), also referred to as M.Sc. (Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing), is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Faculty of Nursing at SGT University, Gurgaon. The course is designed to prepare registered nurses with advanced clinical competencies in psychiatric assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and community mental health care. The total tuition fee for the programme is Rs. 3,50,000 (Rs. 1,75,000 per annum), and the seat intake is 5 seats per batch. The programme is offered in full-time on-campus mode and is regulated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). It is popular among nursing professionals seeking specialisation in the rapidly growing mental health sector, backed by SGT University's 1000+ bed teaching hospital and dedicated simulation labs.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are currently open. SGT University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, with the batch typically commencing in July-August 2026. Candidates are advised to apply early as seats are limited to 5 per batch.

Key Points

The programme is one of five M.Sc. Nursing specialisations offered at SGT University, the others being Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing, Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Community Health Nursing.
Clinical training is conducted at SGT Hospital, a 1000+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital on campus, providing direct exposure to psychiatric wards and mental health OPDs.
The National Reference Simulation Centre (NRSC) on campus provides simulation-based training for psychiatric nursing scenarios.
The programme prepares graduates for roles as nurse educators, clinical nurse specialists, and advanced practice nurses in psychiatric settings.
SGT University is NAAC A+ accredited and recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).

SGTU M.Sc Mental Health Nursing Fees

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (Per Annum)	Total (2 Years)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 1,75,000	Rs. 3,50,000
Registration / Application Fee	Rs. 1,500 (one-time)	Rs. 1,500
Total Fees (Tuition + Registration)	-	Rs. 3,51,500

Hostel Fees (Optional - Not Mandatory)

Room Type	Fee Per Annum
Twin Sharing (On Campus)	Rs. 2,00,000
Three Sharing (On Campus)	Rs. 1,80,000
Four Sharing (On Campus)	Rs. 1,40,000

The tuition fee of Rs. 1,75,000 per annum is as per the official SGT University website for M.Sc. Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing.
A one-time registration/application fee of Rs. 1,500 is payable at the time of applying.
Hostel accommodation is optional and not mandatory for this course. Hostel fees mentioned above include meals (mess charges). A refundable security deposit of Rs. 10,000 is applicable for hostel residents.
AC facility in hostel rooms is available at an additional cost.
SGT University offers flexible payment options; students may contact the admissions office for EMI or instalment-based fee payment plans.
Fee concession of up to 25% on tuition fee is available for Haryana domicile students as per Section 36 of the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006 (merit-cum-means basis).

SGTU M.Sc Mental Health Nursing Admission 2026

SGT University - M.Sc. Mental Health Nursing Admission Dates 2026-27

Event	Date
Admission Portal Open (2026-27)	December 2025 (Ongoing)
Application Form Submission	Rolling basis (Apply anytime)
Personal Interview (PI)	Conducted on a rolling basis after application
Document Verification	At the time of counselling/PI
Provisional Admission Offer	After PI clearance
Fee Payment Deadline	Within timeline specified in offer letter
Batch Commencement	July - August 2026 (Tentative)

Relevant Exam Dates

Event	Date
There is no mandatory national-level entrance examination for M.Sc. Nursing admission at SGT University. Admission is merit-based (qualifying degree marks) followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates who have appeared in CUET-PG may use their scores as supporting credentials, though it is not a mandatory requirement.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (or equivalent) with any State Nursing Council.
Must hold a B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with a minimum of 55% marks.
Minimum one year of work experience after B.Sc. Nursing, OR minimum one year of work experience prior to or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.

Admission Process

Visit the official SGT University website (sgtuniversity.ac.in) and register online.
Select M.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing) as the desired programme.
Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,500 and submit the application form.
Attend a Personal Interview (PI) conducted online (via Zoom) or in-person at the campus.
Upon selection, receive a provisional admission offer letter.
Submit required documents and pay the course fee within the stipulated deadline to confirm admission.
Required documents include: B.Sc. Nursing marksheets/degree, State Nursing Council registration certificate, work experience certificate, ID proof, and passport-size photographs.

SGTU M.Sc Mental Health Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit	Applicability
PG Merit-Based Scholarship (90% and above in qualifying degree)	Aggregate 90%+ in B.Sc. Nursing	100% Tuition Fee Waiver (50% in Year 1, 50% in Year 2)	Non-medical PG programmes (M.Sc. Nursing is eligible)
PG Merit-Based Scholarship (80% - 89.99%)	Aggregate 80%-89.99% in B.Sc. Nursing	50% Tuition Fee Waiver (25% in Year 1, 25% in Year 2)	Non-medical PG programmes
PG Merit-Based Scholarship (70% - 79.99%)	Aggregate 70%-79.99% in B.Sc. Nursing	25% Tuition Fee Waiver (12.5% in Year 1, 12.5% in Year 2)	Non-medical PG programmes
Meritorious Student Scholarship (Subsequent Years)	75%+ aggregate in university exams, 80% attendance, all subjects cleared in first attempt	25% Tuition Fee Concession for the next academic year	Applicable from 2nd year onwards
SGT Alumni Scholarship	SGT University alumni (90%+ in qualifying degree)	100% Tuition Fee Waiver (1st year only)	Can be combined with merit-based PG scholarship
Girl Child Scholarship	Female candidates only	5% Tuition Fee Concession	One-time at admission
Defence Personnel Scholarship	Wards of serving/retired Defence or Paramilitary personnel	5% Tuition Fee Concession	One-time at admission
Regional Category Scholarship	Students from North-Eastern States, Southern States, and specified Hilly Regions	5% Tuition Fee Concession	Applicable each year
Biological Siblings Scholarship	One of two biological siblings studying at SGT University	35% Tuition Fee Concession	One-time at admission
Sports/Cultural Achievement Scholarship (State Level)	State-level achievement in sports/arts/culture	25% Tuition Fee Concession	One-time at admission
Sports/Cultural Achievement Scholarship (National Level)	National-level achievement in sports/arts/culture	50% Tuition Fee Concession	One-time at admission

All scholarships apply to tuition fee only and do not cover hostel, examination, or other charges.
A student can avail only one scholarship at a time; the highest applicable benefit is awarded.
Merit-based PG scholarships are applicable only for non-medical PG programmes. M.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health) is eligible as it is not excluded under the scholarship policy.
Meritorious Student Scholarship for subsequent years requires submission of a Scholar Project to the respective Dean within one month of result declaration.
Haryana domicile students are additionally eligible for fee concession under Section 36 of the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006 (merit-cum-means basis: up to 100% fee concession for top 5% of Haryana domicile students).
Scholarships are subject to seat availability and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
The university reserves the right to modify or withdraw any scholarship without prior notice.