BSc Nursing Admission through NEET UG 2026 : – For the academic session 2026-27, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) remains a critical gateway for students seeking admission into BSc Nursing courses across several top-tier national and central institutions in India
. While not mandatory for all regional colleges, many prestigious universities now use NEET UG scores for shortlisting and selection to their nursing programs.
Key Highlights for BSc Nursing via NEET 2026
Admission procedures for undergraduate nursing have been streamlined to include national-level merit tracking through the National Testing Agency (NTA).
| Feature | Details for BSc Nursing |
| Exam Date | 03 May 2026 (Sunday) +1 |
| Course Type | Undergraduate (Allied Health Science) |
| Minimum Age | 17 years by Dec 31, 2026 |
| Nodal Body | NTA (Exam) & MCC (Central Counselling) +1 |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
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Eligibility Criteria for BSc Nursing Admission
Candidates must fulfill the standard NEET UG eligibility to be considered for nursing admissions:
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
- Minimum Marks: General category candidates must score at least the 50th percentile in NEET UG; SC/ST/OBC candidates require the 40th percentile.
- Nationality: Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCI, and Foreign Nationals are all eligible to apply.
Participating Colleges and Institutions
NEET UG 2026 scores are utilized for 100% of BSc Nursing seats in selected Central Nursing Institutes and major national programs.+1
- Military Nursing Service (MNS): Aspirants seeking admission to BSc Nursing at Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) hospitals must qualify NEET 2026. These scores are used for initial shortlisting.+2
- Central Universities: Institutions like Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) utilize the common merit list.+1
- Selected National Institutes: Many ESIC medical colleges and JIPMER may utilize NEET data for their nursing quotas.+
How to Apply for BSc Nursing Admission
The application process is entirely online through the NTA portal.+1
- Registration: Fill in personal details and generate an application number.
- Document Upload: You will need a recent passport-size photo (80% face visible), signature, and thumb impressions.
- Fee Payment: Use Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit cards to complete the process.+1
- Counselling Registration: After results, candidates must register separately on the MCC website (mcc.nic.in) for the 100% BSc Nursing seats in central institutes.+
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