BSc Nursing is a four-year undergraduate course in Nepal that focuses on providing detailed nursing education to medical aspirants. Admission to BSc Nursing in 2021 is available through the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) in Nepal which has been initiated by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
Eligibility for BSc Nursing Entrance Exam in Nepal
- Passed 10+2 Science (Biology Group) or Equivalent
Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50% aggregate in total marks
OR
- Secured at least C+ grade separately in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least C grade in remaining individual subjects along with GPA of 2.4
OR
- Secured the Percentage equivalent to the above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (A-Level) with a different grading system
OR
Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level /Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) with Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science program from National Examination Board
AND
- Secured at least 50% separately in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50% aggregate in total marks both in Diploma and the Examination for Equivalence AND
- Registered in Nepal Health Professional Council/ Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Council as per related educational program.
Examination Format of BSc Nursing Entrance Exam in Nepal
- Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
- Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
- Number of questions: 200
- Full marks: 200
- Cognitive ratio: Recall: Understanding: Application – 30:50:20
- Duration: 3 hoursÂ
Marks Weightage of BSc Nursing Entrance Exam in Nepal
| S.N. | Content/Domain | Question |
| a. | Zoology | 40 |
| 1. | Biology, origin and evolution of life  | 4 |
| 2. | General characteristics and classification of protozoa to Chordata. Â | 8 |
| 3. | Plasmodium, earthworm and frog,  | 8 |
| 4. | Human biology and human diseases | 14 |
| 5. | Animal tissues  | 4 |
| 6. | Environmental pollution, adaptation and animal behaviour, application of zoology | 2 |
| b. | Botany | 40 |
| 7. | The basic component of life and biodiversity | 11 |
| 8. | Ecology and environment  | 5 |
| 9. | Cell biology and genetics | 12 |
| 10. | Anatomy and physiology  | 7 |
| 11. | Developmental and applied botany | 5 |
| c. | Chemistry | 50 |
| 12. | General and physical chemistry | 18 |
| 13. | Inorganic chemistry | 14 |
| 14. | Organic chemistry | 18 |
| d. | Physics | 50 |
| 15. | Mechanics | 10 |
| 16. | Heat and thermodynamics | 6 |
| 17. | Geometrical optics and physical optics | 6 |
| 18. | Current electricity and magnetism | 9 |
| 19. | Sound waves, electrostatics and capacitors | 6 |
| 20. | Modern physics and nuclear physics | 6 |
| 21. | Solid and semiconductor devices (electronics) | 4 |
| 22. | Particle physics, source of energy and universe | 3 |
| e. | Mental Agility Test (MAT) | 20 |
| 23. | Verbal reasoning | 5 |
| 24. | Numerical reasoning | 5 |
| 25. | Logical sequencing | 5 |
| 26. | Spatial relation / Abstract reasoning | 5 |
| Â | Total | 200 |
BSc Nursing Entrance Exam in Nepal Entrance Date
The exam for the common entrance exam of BSc Nursing this year will be held from 24 July 2021 ( 9 Shrawan 2078) according to the official website of the Medical Education Commission (MEC) https://entrance.mec.gov.np/ from 9 AM to 12 PM.
| Examination Course Name | Examination Date | Time |
| BSc Nursing | 26 July 2021 (Monday) | 9 AM to 12 PM Noon |
