India requires more than 24 lakh nurses. Hospitals funded by the government recruit. Private hospitals recruit. Nations like the UK, Canada and Australia have had active campaigns recruiting Indian nurses for many years.
Now that you have taken admission in Class 12 studying PCB and want to pursue nursing, then why not take an opportunity in 2026 to move forward on the right path?
Otherwise, if you are planning to pursue BSc Nursing in Bhopal, then People’s College of Nursing & Research Centre (PCNRC) at People’s University is an institution to look into.
Why BSc Nursing in 2026
MP’s hospitals have been expanding. Central government recruitment for Nursing Officers at AIIMS, ESIC and Railways runs regularly. International hiring for Indian nurses has picked up and candidates with INC-approved degrees get processed faster abroad.
A BSc Nursing degree today is not just a qualification. It is what most hospital recruiters in India and overseas ask for first.
MP PNST 2026: What You Need to Know
Admissions to BSc Nursing colleges in MP go through the Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST), conducted by MPESB.
- Application opens: 2nd week of May 2026
- Last date: Mid-June 2026
- Mode: Offline, 100 MCQs, no negative marking
- Website: esb.mponline.gov.in
Eligibility:
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
- Minimum 45% for General; 40% for SC/ST/OBC
- Age 17 to 35 years as of 31 December 2026
- Government seats prioritise MP domicile. PCNRC accepts students from across India.
About People’s College of Nursing & Research Centre – Bhopal
PCNRC holds approval from the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and MP Nurses Registration Council (MPNRC). That matters because it determines whether your degree is accepted by licensing bodies in India and abroad.
The college has its campuses on an 84-acre land which includes a 1500-bed teaching hospital. The students start their clinical training at the beginning of their first year and not after completing two years of theoretical training.
Faculty here have worked in clinical settings before they taught in them. Graduates have gone on to work in hospitals across India and in the UK, Gulf countries and Canada.
Courses on Offer – Full Details at the Nursing Courses and Fee Structure Page:
- B.Sc. Nursing: 4 years. Annual fee Rs. 1,32,000
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing: 2 years. Annual fee Rs. 83,000
- M.Sc. Nursing: 2 years. Annual fee Rs. 1,38,000
- GNM (Under MPNRC): 3 years. Annual fee Rs. 60,000
How to Apply
Visit the People’s University Admission page for full details.
- Register and appear for PNST 2026 at esb.mponline.gov.in
- Check result and merit rank
- Join PNST counselling and select PCNRC
- Or apply directly through People’s University portal for merit-based seats
- Complete document verification and confirm your seat
Documents Required:
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheet
- Score Card of PNST exam
- Transfer Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Aadhar Card
- Passport size Photographs
Career Paths After BSc Nursing
- Government hospitals – Staff nurse
- AIIMS / ESIC / Railways – Nursing officer
- Private hospitals – ICU / OT
- Community health
- Specialization in nursing by doing M.Sc Nursing
- International nursing – UK, USA, Canada and Gulf countries
- Nursing teacher
A Closing Note
Nurses with a BSc from an INC-approved college are among the more employable healthcare graduates in MP today. PCNRC gives you early clinical exposure, an approved degree and faculty who know the ward, not just the whiteboard.
PNST applications open in May. Keep your documents ready and apply on time.
