P.B.B.Sc. Nursing
(Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
College Code : 155189
Course Overview:
P.B.B.Sc. Nursing is a degree programme designed for students who have completed General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) and wish to upgrade their professional qualification to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The programme combines advanced nursing education with practical and clinical training to prepare students for greater responsibilities in patient care, education, administration, and community health.
Duration: 2 years
Seats : 60
Medium: English
Eligibility:
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent with English, as prescribed.
- GNM Nursing qualification from an institution recognized by the State Nursing Council / applicable authority.
- Registration as Nurse and Midwife with the Maharashtra Nursing Council, subject to the applicable admission notification.
- Additional conditions such as domicile, age and government-service experience may apply to specific government admissions.
Course Curriculum
First Year Subjects
Nursing Foundation; Nutrition & Dietetics; Biochemistry & Biophysics; Psychology; Maternal Nursing; Child Health
Nursing; Microbiology; Medical & Surgical Nursing; English (qualifying).
Second Year Subjects
Sociology; Community Health Nursing; Mental Health Nursing; Introduction to Nursing Education; Introduction to
Nursing Administration; Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics; Environmental Science.
Career Opportunities
After completing P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, graduates can pursue career opportunities such as:
- Staff Nurse / Nursing Officer
- Clinical Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Nursing Educator
- Nursing Supervisor
- Ward In-charge
- Nursing Administrator
- Nursing Research Roles
Maharashtra Government Reference
DMER Maharashtra’s nursing information for 2026–27 provides the official nursing admission advertisement and
course information brochure. The DMER government nursing-college page lists Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing as a
2-year course.
1) Domicile and Nationality Certificate
2) College/school Leaving Certificate (LC/TC)
3) GNM Certificate & Mark Sheets
4) SSC Certificate (If attempt produce all arksheet)
5) HSC Certificate (If attempt produce all arksheet)
6) Gap Affidavit (If applicable) After passing 12th
7) Caste certificate
8) Cast Validity ( if applicable)
9) Non-Creamy layer certificate
10) Equivalent Certificate. (If applicable)
11) Aadhar Card
12) Gazette Certificate- If any change in Name
13) Medical Fitness Certificate by M.B.B.S. Doctor.
14) Income certificate
15) Physically Handicapped – Physical Disability
Certificate issued by Medical Board of govt. medical
authority. (As per INC Norms)
- Caste Certificate.
- Caste Validity Certificate.
- Non Creamy layer Certificate valid upto 31/03/2025, 2026, 2027( VJ, NT1, NT2, NT3, OBC including SBC)
Admission open for:
- General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy