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Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Medical Science
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B.Sc Nursing students at DAIMS — INC approved nursing college Rourkela

B.Sc Nursing — Course Overview

B.Sc Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is a 4-year undergraduate degree approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi, and affiliated to OUHS, Odisha. It prepares students for professional nursing roles in hospitals, community health, research, and education. Open to both male and female candidates.

DetailInfo
Duration4 Years (8 Semesters)
ApprovalIndian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi
AffiliationOUHS, Odisha
Eligibility10+2 PCB — Gen 50%, Gen PW 45%, ST/SC/OBC 40%
EntranceOJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination)
GenderMale & Female both eligible
ModeFull-time, On-campus

Eligibility Criteria

  • Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Minimum marks: General — 50%, General PW — 45%, ST/SC/OBC — 40%.
  • Must have cleared Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) conducted by OJEE, Odisha.
  • Both male and female candidates are eligible.
  • Minimum age: 17 years at the time of admission.

Career Opportunities after B.Sc Nursing

  • Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse in hospitals
  • Community Health Nurse / Public Health Nurse
  • Nursing Tutor / Lecturer (with M.Sc)
  • Government nursing jobs — AIIMS, ESIC, Railways, Defence
  • M.Sc Nursing for higher specialisation

B.Sc Nursing vs GNM — Which is better?

B.Sc NursingGNM
Duration4 Years3 Years
LevelDegree (UG)Diploma
Eligibility10+2 PCB + OJEE10+2 Any Wing
GenderMale & FemaleFemale only
Career scopeTeaching, research, govt jobsClinical, hospital nursing
Higher studiesM.Sc Nursing, PhDPBBSC → B.Sc Nursing
Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Minimum marks: General — 50%, General PW — 45%, ST/SC/OBC — 40%. Candidates must also have cleared OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination).

B.Sc Nursing at DAIMS is a 4-year undergraduate program (8 semesters) affiliated to OUHS, Odisha, and approved by INC, New Delhi.

Yes. B.Sc Nursing at DAIMS is open to both male and female candidates, unlike ANM and GNM which are for female candidates only.

B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year degree requiring PCMB and OJEE, open to both male and female. GNM is a 3-year diploma requiring only 10+2 (any wing), for female candidates only. B.Sc Nursing offers better career prospects including teaching, research, and government nursing jobs.

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