Master of Science (MSc) in Psychiatric Nursing

1. The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with State Nursing Registration Council.
2. The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
3. 5% relaxation of marks for reserved category candidates may be given.
4. The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution that is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
5. Minimum one year of work experience after registering with the State Nursing council.
6. Candidate shall be medically fit and produce a fitness certificate to the effect.
7. In-service candidates should apply through the proper channel.
8. Age :

a) Age limit for in-service government candidates is 50 years.
b) Age limit for private candidates 55 years.

The aim of the postgraduate program in nursing is to prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as nurse specialists, consultants, educators, administrators in a wide variety of professional settings.