Master of Science (MSc) in Community Health Nursing

1. Passed B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc (Hons) Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institution.
2. Registered Nurse (and Midwife, if required) under a recognized state nursing council.
3. Minimum required aggregate marks (≈ 55%) in qualifying degree (relaxation for SC/ST may apply).
4. Minimum of one year of work (clinical or community health) after basic B.Sc Nursing — for basic B.Sc entrants; may be waived for Post-Basic B.Sc entrants per institute’s criteria.

The M.Sc Nursing (Community Health Nursing) at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing is a two-year postgraduate programme designed to prepare nursing graduates for advanced roles in community health, public health, preventive care, and health education.

Through a curriculum aligned with RGUHS standards, students will gain in-depth understanding of community health principles, public health nursing, epidemiology, biostatistics, health education, community assessment, family and group nursing care, and programme planning & management for community-level health interventions. While DRBRAIN’s official site mentions laboratories, library and hospital attachments for clinical/practical work, the community health nursing specialization will likely emphasize outreach, field work — reflecting real-world public health responsibilities.

Given the small annual intake (5 seats per year), the programme promises a more personalized, small-group learning environment — which can enhance faculty-student interaction and practical exposure in community health settings.

On completion, graduates are equipped to function as community health specialists, public health nurses, educators, researchers, or administrators — roles in hospitals, community health centres, NGOs, public health departments, or academic settings. This aligns with the broader objective of improving public health outcomes, preventive care, and community-level healthcare delivery.

1. Check eligibility (qualifying degree, nursing registration, experience, medical fitness).
2. Obtain and submit application form to Administrative Office (in-person or via mail/email as per institute guidelines).
3. Seat allotment: for 1 seat via merit through online counselling conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA); remaining 4 seats filled by institute management / administration.
4. Document verification (degree certificate, nursing registration, work-experience proof, identity, medical fitness certificate, etc.).
5. Fee payment & confirmation of admission.
6. If seeking hostel accommodation, apply to hostel warden/administration (subject to availability).
7. Join academic programme as per college / RGUHS schedule.