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Career Guide: How to become a nurse in India after 12th

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Want to make a career in nursing?

Follow this simple guide to start your journey in the healthcare field.
 

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Class 12th studies

Complete 10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).

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Nursing Course

After 12th, you can opt for various nursing courses based on your career goals.

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Some nursing courses

Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM)- 2 years
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)- 3.5 years
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)- 4 years
 

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Nursing Entrance Exams

Many reputed nursing colleges require entrance exam scores for admission. 

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Some common nursing entrance exams include:

AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam, JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam, NEET-UG (For BSc Nursing in some institutes), State-Level Nursing Entrance Tests

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Nursing colleges

Some top nursing colleges in India include AIIMS, PGIMER, CMC Vellore, and NIMHANS.
 

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Nursing license

After completing your course, register with the State Nursing Council to obtain a license.
 

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Nursing career

You can work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or pursue higher studies like MSc Nursing for specialization.

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