Every year, thousands of students in Assam dream of pursuing BSc Nursing. Choosing the right B.Sc Nursing course is very important for your career. In Assam, two popular options are IOCL BSc Nursing (IOCL – Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Assam Oil College of Nursing, Digboi) and SSUHS BSc Nursing (Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences). Let’s compare both
Admission Process
| IOCL BSc Nursing | SSUHS BSc Nursing |
|---|---|
| Selection is done through SSUHS CEE (Common Entrance Exam) marks. No separate IOCL exam. | Admission also based on SSUHS CEE merit list. |
| After CEE, IOCL publishes its own shortlist/merit list of selected students for Assam Oil College of Nursing, Digboi. | After CEE, SSUHS conducts counselling & seat allotment across multiple nursing colleges in Assam. |
👉 Details: IOCL B.Sc Nursing Admission 2025
Seats & Competition
- IOCL → Very limited (around 30 seats only). Hence, competition is very high.
- SSUHS → More seats across multiple colleges (5 Govt), so higher chances of admission.
👉 Check: IOCL B.Sc Nursing Merit List 2025
Course Fees & Stipend
| IOCL BSc Nursing | SSUHS BSc Nursing |
|---|---|
| No tuition fees. IOCL provides free hostel + mess facilities. | Annual fees approx. ₹40,000 – ₹60,000 (varies by college). Hostel & mess are extra and chargeable. |
| Students get a monthly stipend (₹2,800 – ₹4,000 approx.) throughout the course. | Approximately 1500 stipend |
Hostel & Facilities
- IOCL → Hostel is compulsory, free of cost, with mess included.
- SSUHS → Hostel availability depends on the individual college (paid)
Career & Job Scope
- IOCL Nursing Students → Preference in IOCL hospitals, corporate hospitals, oil sector healthcare units.
- SSUHS Nursing Students → Wider options in government hospitals, private hospitals, teaching jobs, and higher studies (M.Sc Nursing, Ph.D, etc.).
Final Verdict – Which is Better?
- Choose IOCL BSc Nursing if you want:
- Free education + stipend
- Guaranteed hostel & mess
- Corporate hospital exposure (IOCL preference)
- Choose SSUHS B.Sc Nursing if you want:
- More seat options (higher admission chances)
- Flexibility to choose different colleges
- Strong pathway to higher studies (M.Sc, Nursing Tutor jobs, Govt. jobs)
👉 Both are excellent choices, but your financial background + career goals will decide which is better for you.
