Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Hons. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognized institution.

Academic Marks: A minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying bachelor's degree is generally required, though some institutions may specify a range of 50-60%. A 5% mark relaxation is often provided for SC/ST candidates.

Nursing Registration: The applicant must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (R.N.R.M) with any State Nursing Registration Council.

Work Experience: A minimum of one year of work experience is generally compulsory, either after completing the Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree or prior to/after the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree.

Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit to pursue the course.

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Nursing is a two-year postgraduate program designed to develop expert clinicians, educators, administrators, and researchers who can significantly contribute to the healthcare sector and the nursing profession. The program focuses on specialization in various fields and aims to produce highly competent professionals capable of providing advanced patient care and leadership.