AU B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. Is the B.Sc Nursing programme at Apex University approved by INC?
Ans. Yes, the B.Sc Nursing programme at Apex University, Jaipur is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Rajasthan Nursing Council. INC approval is mandatory for a B.Sc Nursing degree to be recognised for professional nursing practice in India and for registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM). Students should verify the current INC approval status directly with the university or on the INC website (indiannursingcouncil.org) before taking admission, as approvals are renewed periodically.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at Apex University?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme is Rs. 9,00,000 (Rs. 2,25,000 per year or Rs. 1,12,500 per semester). The fee is payable in two instalments per year. Additional charges include the application fee (Rs. 1,000), enrollment fee, examination fee, and uniform fee, which are payable separately. Hostel charges (Rs. 15,000 per semester for non-AC rooms, excluding food) are optional and over and above the tuition fee.
Ques. Are scholarships available for B.Sc Nursing students at Apex University?
Ans. Institutional scholarships at Apex University (merit-based, AUCET-based, CUET-based, Early Bird, etc.) are NOT applicable for B.Sc Nursing students, as it falls under Group A programmes where scholarships are excluded. However, students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories may be eligible for government scholarships such as the Post Matric Scholarship offered by the Government of Rajasthan and the Central Government through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Students are advised to apply for these government schemes at the time of admission.
Ques. What are the career and international opportunities after B.Sc Nursing from Apex University?
Ans. After completing B.Sc Nursing, graduates can work as Registered Nurses in hospitals, nursing homes, community health centres, and government health departments. B.Sc Nursing graduates have strong international employment opportunities, particularly in the UK (NHS), USA, Canada, Australia, and Gulf countries, where there is a high demand for qualified nurses. To work abroad, graduates typically need to clear licensing exams such as NCLEX-RN (for USA/Canada), NMC OET (for UK), or HAAD/DHA (for UAE). Graduates can also pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation and higher roles in nursing education and administration.
Ques. What is the difference between GNM and B.Sc Nursing? Which is better for a nursing career?
Ans. GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is a 3-year diploma programme (including 6 months internship) that qualifies graduates to work as nurses in hospitals and clinics. B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year degree programme that provides a more comprehensive education and opens up wider career options including nursing education, research, hospital administration, and international employment. B.Sc Nursing graduates are preferred for supervisory and managerial nursing roles and are eligible for M.Sc Nursing. For international nursing careers, B.Sc Nursing is strongly preferred over GNM. Apex University offers both GNM and B.Sc Nursing programmes.
Ques. How is the clinical training structured in the B.Sc Nursing programme at Apex University?
Ans. The B.Sc Nursing programme at Apex University includes regular clinical postings in hospitals and healthcare institutions throughout all 4 years of the programme. Students are posted in various departments including medical wards, surgical wards, maternity wards, paediatric wards, ICU, OPD, and community health centres. The clinical training is supervised by experienced nursing faculty and hospital staff. The programme also includes community health nursing postings where students work in rural and urban health settings. This extensive clinical exposure ensures that graduates are job-ready and competent to handle real patient care situations from day one of their professional career.
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