GITAM has especially developed the Health Sciences programs to meet the growing need for world-class healthcare professionals. You will receive broad training in wellness, illness and disease management, and in promoting better health. The six pathways from which you can choose your specialization have been curated and set to serve high-demand healthcare sectors.
Nursing at GITAM provides the following specializations that give you an edge in the job market.
This 4-year undergraduate programme in Nursing has been designed to train you to think critically and clearly, while being caring, well-disciplined and assertive.
This 2-year postgraduate programme in Nursing will train you to become a Nurse Practitioner, authorised to prescribe drugs, medical equipment atnd therapies.
This 4-year undergraduate programme in Nursing has been designed to train you to think critically and clearly, while being caring, well-disciplined and assertive. You will learn how to:
Respond to the dynamic needs of the healthcare delivery system
Be decisive, while protecting patient rights and relevant groups
Pursue and apply research as evidence-based form of practice
The minimum age for admission must be 17 years, to be completed by 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.
Minimum Education: Intermediate with BiPC or 10+2 passed with Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and English with 45% marks atleast.
10+2 passed out in the science stream from a recognized institute under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent board with 45% marks atleast.
Students should be medically fit.
A two-year postgraduate programme M.Sc. Nursing is designed to train registered BSc Nurses to treat critically sick patients. Nursing care aims to reduce acute problems, maximize health restoration, and stabilize patients' conditions. The curriculum comprises various programmes founded on solid scientific principles, including the management of complex health systems and evidence-based practice. These are based on the nursing bachelor's program. They may prescribe medications, medical tools, and therapies as permitted by the nursing regulating councils, state legislation, and federal law. The competency of the Nurse Practitioners in Critical Care is accountable for the following:
Patient selection/admission to ICU and discharge
Problem identification through appropriate assessment
Selection/administration of medication/devices/therapies
Patient education for use of therapeutics
Evaluation of outpatient care
Knowledge of therapeutic interactions, if any
Applicants must possess a registered B.Sc. Nursing with a minimum of one-year clinical experience, in any critical care unit.
Must have undergone the B.Sc. Nursing in an Institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
Must have scored not less than 55% aggregate marks in the B.Sc. (N) program.
Pass in qualifying examination from a recognized central / state University or its equivalent and also rank obtained in GAT (Nursing PG).
Medical Surgical Nursing - 5 seats
Child Health Nursing - 5 seats
OBG Nursing - 5 seats
1 university, 04 campuses
12 Schools
1 common examination - GITAM Admission Test (GAT)
A++ Grade Accreditation by NAAC
MHRD Category '1' University Graded Autonomous
Approved by Indian Nursing council
All the programmes offered by GITAM are approved by the respective Statutory Councils, viz., AICTE, BCI, COA, PCI, IAP, INC, NMC, APSAHPC, UGC, etc.
I’m glad to be a part of this university. I have a dream
of being a well trained nurse. I find my dream is being
fulfilled. It was my best decision to join this
university. I find good infrastructure and qualified
faculty. 
B.SC Nursing Co’21
I’m happy to have joined this course. GITAM University
and the Institute of Nursing provide a great environment
while also ensuring that we are well-cared for.
B.Sc Nursing Co’21
Joining GITAM institute of Nursing is the best decision
I have ever made so far. I can proudly say that this
institute is the best to build up my career as a future
nurse.
B.Sc Nursing Co’21
You may apply by submitting the duly filled application form online. Alternatively, the university Prospectus along with application is available at no cost from our campus offices.
Take the GITAM
Admission Test
(GAT) 2025
Shortlisted
candidates will be
notified by email
Personal interview
A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Intermediate or 12th examination from a recognized central / state boards or its equivalent in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English & Minimum of 50% marks in the entrance test.
You can avail up to 100% Scholarships on Food, Accommodation & Tuition Fee based on merit & need scholarships for over 12 undergraduate, graduate and research disciplines.
Merit Scholarships : For students who excel in the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) or other National/ State entrance tests.
Sports Scholarships : Pursue academics along with your passion for sports.
Additional Need-based scholarships : For merit rank students with financial difficulties.
Loyalty Scholarships : For alumni returning for higher studies, siblings of current students, retired employee children, and employee spouses.
Established in 1980 as the
main campus of GITAM Deemed to be
University, it is the oldest of the three campuses and is situated
at one of the most idyllic locations in Andhra Pradesh.
