HPU Shimla offers M.Sc (Nursing) in various specializations at the postgraduate level. Minimum eligibility is B.Sc (Nursing) or PB (Nursing) with at least one-year of work experience. Admission is offered on the basis of university-based entrance test.
M.Sc (Nursing) entrance test is a two-hour test with 150 MCQs of one mark each. There is no negative marking. Candidates have to secure at least 50% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the entrance test to secure admission in this program.
Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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M.Sc (Nursing) | Medical-Surgical Nursing | A Candidates should be a Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with a degree in B.Sc/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with at least 55% marks in aggregate. One-year of experience is mandatory prior to Post-Basic Nursing and after B.Sc (Nursing) | On the basis of entrance test conducted by the university followed by counselling |
Community Health Nursing | |||
Mental Health Nursing | |||
Child Health Nursing | |||
Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing |
Key Point: 60% seats in M.Sc (Nursing) program are reserved for in-service candidates of Himachal Pradesh while 40% seats are filled through open competition.
HPU M.Sc (Nursing) Application Process
Visit the official website of the university and fill the application form. Upload the scanned copy of desired documents and pay the application fee of INR 2500 (INR 1250 for reserved categories) through Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking. Submit & save the registration number for future requirements.