Apply now

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Sikkim Manipal University

DATES TO REMEMBER :

15th Jul 2025 : Last Date to Apply for Indian Admissions

01st Aug 2025 : Course commencement date

Overview

MSc Nursing is a TWO-year program. Students have excellent and challenging opportunities to explore nursing through exposure visits to Communities, Primary Health Centres, and Community Health Centres. The college is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council, the regulatory authority for nursing education in India. The degree is awarded by the Sikkim Manipal University.

Crafting success
stories with excellence
in education.

ELIGIBILITY

  1. The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of BSc. Nursing / BSc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic BSc. Nursing with minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be given.
  2. The candidate should have undergone BSc. Nursing / BSc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic BSc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
  3. The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
  4. BSc. Nursing graduate should have minimum one year of experience in a hospital or in a College or in a School of Nursing or in Community Health Program after registration in State Nursing Council on the day of admission.
  5. Post Basic BSc. Nursing graduate should have minimum one year of work experience prior or after in a hospital or in a College or in a School of Nursing or in Community Health Program after registration in State Nursing Council on the day of admission.
  6. The candidate registered as “Registered Nurse”( & not Midwife) will not be eligible for specialization in “ Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing”
  7. Candidate shall be medically fit. The candidate, selected for admission in MSc. Nursing course shall have to submit a medical fitness certificate from a physician during the admission.
  8. Candidates who have obtained degree qualification of distance mode will not be eligible for admission
  9. The following criteria will be applied to foreign students seeking admission to MSc. Nursing course:
    • Equivalency of the degree of the candidate is to be recognized/ validated by Indian Nursing Council
    • The candidates must have no objection certificates from the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

Program FEES

Fee Fees For General Catagory Students Sikkim Quota Full Payment (Govt) Fees For Non SAARC
Caution Deposit 5,000 5,000 5,000
Registration Fee 1,000 1,000 1,000
Lump sum (Yearly) 1,45,000 78,000 1,81,000
YEARLY Fees For General Catagory Students Fees For Sikkim Quota Full Payment (Govt) Fees For Non SAARC
First Installment 75,400 40,500 91,500
Second Installment 75,400 40,500 91,500

  • Post Graduates will be able to apply the concepts, theories and principles of nursing science
  • Post Graduates will be able to demonstrate competencies in nursing practice
  • Post Graduates will be able to practice as Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Post Graduates will be able to establish collaborative relationship with the members of other disciplines
  • Post Graduates will be able to assume leadership in various care settings
  • Post Graduates will be able to participate in health planning, implementation and evaluation at different levels of health care system
  • Post Graduates will be able to function as effective nurse educators and nurse managers
  • Post Graduates will be able to conduct independent nursing research and utilize the research findings in nursing practice/education
  • Post Graduates will be able to critically evaluate various educational programmes in nursing
  • Post Graduates will be able to demonstrate interest and positive attitude in continuing education for personal and professional growth.

  • Many exciting and rewarding opportunities exist for nursing professionals. They can specialize in areas such as pediatrics, OBG, mental health, medical-surgical nursing and community health nursing.
  • With advanced education, they can become independent clinical specialists like nurse midwives or nurse practitioners. Nursing administration, nursing education and nursing research are the areas where nurses with Masters in nursing are having very attractive positions.
  • There is further scope for higher education and research for PGs. After MSc. nursing one can attain M. Phil and Doctorate in Nursing.
  • PGs have choices beyond hospital nursing. They can be:
  • Managers
  • Executives
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Government officials
  • Educators
  • Researchers

Entrepreneurship
Development cell (EDC)

Helps students in exploring entrepreneurial opportunities.

Students are encouraged to engage in practical's making them industry ready

World-class campus in a tranquil environment

Best-in-class laboratories and workshops for practical exposure

Your Path to
Professional Excellence Starts with SMU

Apply now

Empowering Tomorrow’s
Leaders in Healthcare