Ahilya Bai College Of Nursing

B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing Course Details:

Duration:
The program is of four years duration. It is a full-time undergraduate professional course in nursing, structured to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.

• The qualifying examination must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.

• A minimum aggregate of 45-50% marks in the qualifying subjects is typically required (may vary slightly year to year).

• Generally, the college admits only female candidates.

• The candidate should be at least 17 years old as of 31st December of the year of admission.

Admission Process:

• Admission is usually based on merit or entrance test conducted by the University of Delhi or through centralized exams like CUET-UG (if applicable in the given year).

• Candidates must go through the University of Delhi admission process.

• Shortlisted candidates may have to go through a counseling or interview round.

Course Structure:

The course is divided into annual or semester-based examinations, depending on the university's academic calendar. The curriculum includes:

• Fundamentals of Nursing

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Microbiology

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Psychology

• Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Child Health Nursing

• Mental Health Nursing

• Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing

• Community Health Nursing

• Research and Statistics

• Management of Nursing Services and Education

Along with theory, students undergo clinical training in affiliated hospitals, primarily Lok Nayak Hospital and other government healthcare institutions in Delhi.

Career Scope:

Graduates can work as Registered Nurses in hospitals, community health settings, or pursue higher studies such as M.Sc. Nursing, MBA in Hospital Administration, or diplomas in specialized areas like critical care, pediatrics, or oncology nursing.