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TTasgaonkarGroup of Institutes
NursingUndergraduate4 years (full-time undergraduate)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The B.Sc. Nursing programme at Sau. Vandana Tasgaonkar College of Nursing (VTCN), Chandhai, Karjat is a four-year undergraduate degree designed to prepare competent, compassionate and skilled nursing professionals. With 60 sanctioned seats, the course is approved by the Government of Maharashtra, affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Maharashtra Nursing Council (MNC). It develops critical-care thinking, clinical proficiency and the ethical values essential for professional nursing and midwifery, with clinical exposure through the trust-linked Raigad Hospital on a 150-acre green campus.

Duration
4 years (full-time undergraduate)
Level
Undergraduate
Total intake
60 seats
Offered at
1 college
Entrance
MH-CET (Maharashtra Health-CET entrance examination)

Is this program right for you?

B.Sc. Nursing at VTCN is ideal for science students who have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and want a rewarding, secure healthcare career. It suits candidates seeking strong clinical training, a student-centric learning environment, and pathways into hospital nursing, community health, specialised nursing roles, higher study and global nursing opportunities.

Where you can study this

Offered at 1 college in the group

Eligibility & entrance

  • Completion of 10+2 / Higher Secondary or equivalent from a recognised board or university
  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (PCBE) as mandatory subjects
  • PCBE aggregate of 45% for open candidates and 40% for reserved categories
  • Minimum age 17 years on the day of admission; maximum age 35 years
  • Must be medically fit and comply with Government, INC, MNC and MUHS standards
Entrance exams:MH-CET (Maharashtra Health-CET entrance examination)

Specializations & branches

5 options

Medical-Surgical Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing (Midwifery)
Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing

Curriculum structure

How the program is structured year by year

  1. 1

    Year 1: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Nursing Foundations and basic clinical skills

  2. 2

    Year 2: Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical-Surgical Nursing and Community Health Nursing

  3. 3

    Year 3: Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing

  4. 4

    Year 4: Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Management and a clinical internship with a master rotation plan of supervised hospital postings

Skills you’ll gain

Patient care and clinical nursing procedures Midwifery and maternal-child health Critical-care and emergency nursing Health assessment and community outreach Compassionate, ethical patient communication

Career opportunities

Staff nurse in hospitals and healthcare institutions
Community health and public health nursing
Specialised nursing (critical care, paediatric, operation theatre and more)
Nursing education and administration
Higher study (M.Sc. Nursing) and research
Nursing opportunities in India and abroad

Fees

Fees are regulated by the Maharashtra Fee Regulating Authority. Exact figures are not published online; prospective students are advised to contact the college for the current fee structure.

Fees are governed by the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra and the relevant statutory bodies. Contact admissions for the current category-wise structure.

Frequently asked questions

How many B.Sc. Nursing seats are available at VTCN?
VTCN has a sanctioned intake of 60 seats for the four-year B.Sc. Nursing programme.
What is the entrance exam for B.Sc. Nursing admission?
Selection is based on MH-CET (Maharashtra Health-CET), along with the PCBE eligibility and aggregate-marks criteria.
What are the eligibility marks?
Candidates need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with a PCBE aggregate of 45% for open candidates and 40% for reserved categories, and must be aged between 17 and 35 years.
Which councils approve the nursing programme?
The B.Sc. Nursing programme is approved by the Government of Maharashtra and the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Maharashtra Nursing Council (MNC), and is affiliated to MUHS, Nashik.
Where do nursing students get clinical training?
Clinical training is provided through the trust-linked Raigad Hospital, with supervised postings organised through a master rotation plan across the four years.

Ready to build your future with Tasgaonkar?

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