Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing is a private college and a constituent of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University (BVDU). It was established in 1992 and became a constituent of BVDU in 1996. It is accredited with an “A” Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is approved by the Maharashtra Nursing Council, Mumbai and Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi.

Presently, the College offers BSc Nursing, P.B.BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, PhD and GNM programmes in various specialisations of Nursing. Every year, the College admits a total of180 students under each programme.

Admissions are conducted under the guidance of BVDU Pune. The College offers admission to national as well as international students. It has a separate department for international admissions. The course-wise eligibility details regarding Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing admissions are given below:

• Admission to all the programmes is based on BVP CET scores
• Candidates, who have completed Class 12 from a recognised board, can apply for BSc Nursing, P.B.BSc Nursing and GNM programmes
• A candidate must have passed graduation in the relevant stream to apply for MSc Nursing programme
• Candidates, who have passed a master’s degree in the relevant stream, can apply for PhD programme

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Below mentioned are the important Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing exam dates:

At the UG level, the College offers BSc Nursing and P B BSc Nursing programmes. The duration of BSc Nursing is four years, whereas P B BSc Nursing has a duration of two years. Both the programmes are offered under the annual pattern. Under BSc Nursing, students need to undergo an internship practical of 48 hours per week. The evaluation of students for annual examination is based on theory exams and practical. The eligibility criteria for both the programmes along with the seat intake is given in the table below:

At the PG level, the College offers a full-time MSc Nursing programme with a duration of two years. It is offered in five different specialisations with an overall intake of 26 students. As a part of the course curriculum, the College conducts lesson planning, industrial visits, educational visits, field visits, annotated bibliography and more for MSc students. The programme will cover subjects like Oncology, Neurosciences, Orthopedic, Nephro-Urology, Gastro Enterology, etc. Admission to MSc Nursing is entrance-based, and candidates are shortlisted based on the marks secured in the entrance exam. Name of all the specialisations along with the eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

The College offers a PhD programme in Nursing at the doctorate level. PhD is offered with a minimum duration of three years and a maximum of five. The seat intake of the programme is six. BVDU conducts a common entrance test for admission to PhD programme. The final selection of students is based on the marks secured in the entrance exam. Eligibility criteria for the same is as follows:

Apart from the degree courses, the College also offers a three-year diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). The programme is offered under an annual pattern with a seat intake of 50 students. Admission to GNM is entrance-based, and the selection of candidates is based on the entrance exam scores. Eligibility criteria for GNM programme is given in the table below:

Note: Candidates with Auxiliary Nurse Midwife qualification are also eligible if they have passed Class 12 or its equivalent examination.

The application process is conducted by the BVDU Pune. Candidates first need to register for BVP CET for the complete application process. The application fee for all the programmes is Rs 1,000. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing application process:

Step 1: Visit the official website of BVDU Pune, www.bvuniversity.edu.in.

Step 2: Click on “Apply Online for Admissions”.

Step 3: Choose a course and click on “Apply”.

Step 4: Fill the application form by entering personal and qualification details.

Step 5: Upload a passport-size photograph and scanned signature.

Step 6: Submit the application form by paying the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Graduation degree and marksheet
• Post-graduation degree and marksheet
• Migration certificate
• Leaving certificate
• Character certificate (if required)
• Caste certificate
• Experience certificate
• Medical fitness certificate
• Five passport-size photographs

The College offers several scholarships under all programmes to help economically weak students. It offers scholarships on category as well as merit-basis. Details regarding Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing scholarships are mentioned below:

• Lila Poonawalla Scholarship: It is a merit-cum-need-based scholarship for girls. Candidates, who are a citizen of India and planning to pursue bachelors/ masters, can apply for this scholarship. The annual family income of the students should be less than Rs 3.50 lakh to be eligible for this scholarship.
  • BSc students, who have secured at least 60 per cent aggregate in Class 10 and Class 12, are eligible for a scholarship of Rs 1 lakh
  • MSc students, who have secured at least 70 per cent aggregate in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation, can get a scholarship of up to Rs 60,000
• DMER Minority Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to the students pursuing professional health science courses belonging to Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Christian, Parsi and Jain minority communities
• SNA/ TNAI Scholarship: Student Nurses Association (SNA) & Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) offers a scholarship to GNM and BSc Nursing students. Candidates, who have completed the first three months of preliminary training period, are eligible for this scholarship.

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Q. What all courses are offered by Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing?

A. The College offers BSc Nursing, P.B.BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, PhD and GNM programmes in various specialisations of Nursing.

Q. How can I apply for Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing?

A. The application process is conducted online under the guidance of BVDU. Candidates can register through the official website of BVDU. 

Q. What is the minimum age requirement for BSc Nursing at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing?

A. A candidate must be of 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the admission year to apply for BSc Nursing. 

Q. What is the application fee for Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing?

A. The application fee for all the programmes is Rs 1,000. Candidates can pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking. 

Q. What is the duration of GNM programme offered by Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing?

A. GNM programme is a full-time programme which is offered with a duration of three years. 

Q. What all specialisations are offered under MSc Nursing at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing?

A. MSc Nursing is offered in five different specialisations, namely Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

Q. What is the seat intake for Post Basic BSc Nursing offered by Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing?

A. Post Basic BSc Nursing has a seat intake of 30 students. 

Q. Does Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing offer scholarships?

A. Yes, the college offers three scholarships on merit and needs-basis. Candidates need to fill an application form to apply for any of the scholarships.

Q. I have done ANM. Can I apply for GNM at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing?

A. Yes, candidates, who have completed ANM from a recognised institution, can also apply for GNM programme.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for BSc Nursing at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing?

A. For admission to BSc Nursing, a candidate must have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English with an aggregate of 45 per cent (40 per cent for SC/ ST category students). 

• First private college to provide various academic offerings in Nursing from GNM to Ph.D
• College have been granted approval from Maharashtra Nursing Council
• The first college of nursing in the non governmental sector in Pune