BSc Nursing admission in most government colleges usually starts around March or April. Application forms are generally available till May or early June. Entrance exams like NEET UG or state-level nursing exams are held between June and July. The academic session normally begins from August 1st, and all admission formalities are expected to be completed by the end of September. However, exact dates may vary depending on the state or institution. If you are targeting a specific state or college, please mention it so that I can give you accurate details accordingly.

BSc Nursing admission in government colleges usually happens between April and September every year. The exact dates change based on the state and college. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the application process starts mostly between April to June. Entrance exams are usually held between May to August. Counselling and admission rounds happen after the exam results, from July to September.

For example:

In Andhra Pradesh, the AP Nursing CET exam was on July 6, 2025.

In Uttar Pradesh, the CNET exam was on May 21, and counselling started from June 2.

In AIIMS Delhi, the BSc (Hons) Nursing exam was held on June 1, and results came out on June 6.