Uttarakhand M.Sc Nursing, NPCC and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam 2026 (HNBUMU): Eligibility, Pattern and Fee
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2026 | Source: Official hnbumu brochure | hnbumu.ac.in
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing and NPCC are the nursing courses after GNM or after a B.Sc Nursing degree. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) admits students to all three through one brochure for the 2026-27 session. Unlike the 10+2 level courses, these exams are for people who already hold a nursing qualification, so the rules ask for registration with a nursing council and for work experience. This page explains both papers, who can apply, the fee and the reservation rules.
Post Basic B.Sc and M.Sc / NPCC at a Glance
| Points | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing | M.Sc Nursing and NPCC |
|---|---|---|
| Basic qualification | GNM from a recognised nursing school | B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc (Hons) Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with 55% average |
| Work experience | 1 year | 1 year after B.Sc and council registration |
| Paper level | GNM course level | B.Sc Nursing course level |
| Paper | 100 MCQs, 8 subjects, 2 hours | 100 MCQs, 10 subjects, 2 hours |
| 2026 exam slot | Afternoon, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Sunday 14 June, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
Rules for All Three Courses
- Citizenship and health: you must be an Indian citizen and medically fit.
- Council registration: your earlier nursing qualification must be registered with the state nursing council.
- Age: the age limit set by the Indian Nursing Council applies. Candidates working in government or non-government service must be under 50 years of age for Post Basic and M.Sc.
- Relaxation: SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the minimum percentage required in the qualifying exam, as directed by the Indian Nursing Council.
- One admission a year: a candidate can take admission only once in a year.
- Result awaited: if you appeared in the qualifying exam this year, you can apply, but you must show the pass certificate at counselling. Without it, your candidature is cancelled.
Who Can Apply for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
- Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent, followed by GNM from a recognised nursing school. Candidates who passed 10+1 instead of 10+2 in 1987 or earlier are also eligible.
- Work experience: one year, which the brochure says can be before or after the qualifying exam.
- Where you studied:
- Uttarakhand natives who passed High School, 10+2 and GNM in Uttarakhand are eligible.
- Uttarakhand natives who passed any of the three outside Uttarakhand are also eligible.
- Candidates who are not Uttarakhand natives but passed High School and 10+2 in Uttarakhand and GNM from a recognised nursing school in the state can sit the exam, but they cannot claim any reservation.
- Male candidates with older qualifications: if your nursing qualification was obtained before the new integrated curriculum began, you must show a certificate of training recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, equal in length to the midwifery course. The brochure lists areas such as OT techniques, ophthalmic nursing, leprosy nursing, TB nursing, psychiatric nursing, neurological and neurosurgical nursing, community health nursing, cancer nursing and orthopaedic nursing.
- State Nursing College, Dehradun: of its 30 approved Post Basic seats, 10 are reserved for regular nursing staff of the Medical Health Department. They must obtain a no-objection certificate from the competent authority, otherwise their candidature is cancelled.
Post Basic and M.Sc Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted online in rounds, based on merit and the choices you fill. Follow Post Basic and M.Sc seat allotment
Who Can Apply for M.Sc Nursing and NPCC
- Qualification: B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc (Hons) Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with at least 55% average marks, from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council or the state nursing council.
- Registration and experience: you must be registered with the state nursing council and have at least one year of work experience after passing B.Sc Nursing.
- Where you studied:
- Uttarakhand natives with the degree from a college in Uttarakhand are eligible.
- Uttarakhand natives with the degree from a college outside Uttarakhand are also eligible.
- Candidates who are not Uttarakhand natives but passed the degree from a recognised college in Uttarakhand can sit the exam, but they cannot claim any reservation.
- Seats outside the state quota in private colleges: the brochure asks for the degree with 55% average marks and also requires the candidate to be an Uttarakhand native.
Exam Pattern for Post Basic and M.Sc / NPCC
Post Basic and M.Sc / NPCC have separate papers and separate merit lists. Each paper has 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, to be solved in 2 hours, in Hindi and English, with no negative marking. The brochure does not list chapter-wise topics.
Post Basic B.Sc paper (GNM course level)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Nursing Foundation | 10 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 15 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 15 |
| Maternal Health Nursing | 10 |
| Child Health Nursing | 15 |
| Community Health Nursing | 15 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
M.Sc Nursing and NPCC paper (B.Sc Nursing course level)
The 100 marks are split across ten subjects: Nursing Foundation, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Statistics, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Mental Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Post Basic and M.Sc Marks and Score Card
The two papers have separate merit lists, so find the list for your own course. Find the result of uk Msc Npcc entrance exam and the score card steps.
Post Basic, M.Sc and NPCC Application Fee
The fee is charged per course. It is ₹2500 for General and OBC candidates and ₹2000 for SC, ST and EWS candidates.
Reservation Rules for These Seats
- Reservation (vertical and horizontal) follows the Uttarakhand government policy in force on the counselling date. The brochure gives no percentages.
- Category benefits go only to Uttarakhand natives, with a certificate from a competent Uttarakhand authority that is valid on the counselling date and issued in your own name.
- An OBC certificate must still be valid at counselling. As per the government order cited, it stays valid for three years from the date of issue.
- Regular nursing employees of government departments can compete for unreserved seats on the same eligibility as other candidates, but must upload a no-objection certificate with their application.
- Dependents of ex-servicemen and children of soldiers who died in war can use the DPW sub-category if they are Uttarakhand residents.
- EWS benefit follows the 2020 government orders cited in the brochure.
- Reserved seats that stay vacant for want of eligible candidates are converted in the final counselling round.
How Seats Are Allotted for These Courses
Seats are allotted through online counselling in rounds, based on the merit list of your course. Follow the Post Basic and M.Sc counselling rounds and seat allotment
Before M.Sc Nursing
If you are still choosing a nursing degree, read about the B.Sc Nursing admission route, which comes before M.Sc and whose entrance is held at 10+2 level.
Checking Your Post Basic and M.Sc Responses
The keys are published course-wise, with a separate key for M.Sc Nursing. Check the answer key of Msc and npcc Nursing to estimate your marks.
How M.Sc, NPCC and Post Basic Fit Into the HNBUMU Entrance Process
These courses are admitted through the Uttarakhand nursing and paramedical entrance exam conducted by HNBUMU. The overview explains the shared exam format, the admission steps and where official notices appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is work experience compulsory for Post Basic and M.Sc Nursing?
Ans. Yes. The brochure asks for one year of work experience for Post Basic. For M.Sc Nursing, it asks for one year after B.Sc Nursing and after registration with the state nursing council.
Q2. What minimum marks do I need in B.Sc Nursing for M.Sc Nursing?
Ans. You need at least 55% average marks. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the minimum percentage.
Q3. Can male nurses with an older GNM qualification apply for Post Basic?
Ans. Yes, but if the qualification was obtained before the new integrated curriculum began, you must show an Indian Nursing Council recognised training certificate in one of the listed areas, equal in length to the midwifery course.
Q4. Is there an upper age limit?
Ans. The age limit set by the Indian Nursing Council applies. Candidates working in government or non-government service must be under 50 for Post Basic and M.Sc.
Q5. How is the Post Basic paper different from the M.Sc and NPCC paper?
Ans. The Post Basic paper is set at GNM course level and has eight subjects. The M.Sc and NPCC paper is set at B.Sc Nursing level and has ten subjects. The two papers and merit lists are separate.
Q6. Do I need to be registered with a nursing council?
Ans. Yes. Your earlier nursing qualification must be registered with the state nursing council before you apply.