RUHS BSc Nursing Admission 2026: Admission to B.Sc. Nursing in Rajasthan for session 2026-27 is through RUHS CUET-2026, conducted on 21st May 2026. Eligibility requires Class 12 PCB with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Online counselling starts from 16th June 2026. No upper age limit for BSc Nursing as per INC notification dated 21.08.2023. 100% seats in all nursing colleges are filled through RUHS CUET only.
Source: RUHS CUET-2026 Information Brochure 2026-27, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur. Website: www.ruhsraj.org
All data sourced directly from the official RUHS CUET-2026 Information Brochure for session 2026-27. No estimates, no guesswork.
For session 2026-27, admission to B.Sc. Nursing in Rajasthan is conducted through the RUHS Common Undergraduate Entrance Test (RUHS CUET-2026), organised by Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur. This is the second time RUHS is conducting a single common entrance exam covering Nursing, Allied Health, and Pharmacy courses together, replacing four separate exams that existed earlier.
| S.No. | Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start date for filling online application form | 01/04/2026 |
| 2 | Last date for depositing application fees | 21/04/2026 (Till 11:50 PM) |
| 3 | Last date for submitting online application form | 21/04/2026 (Till 11:55 PM) |
| 4 | Option to edit incorrect information in application | 29/04/2026 to 01/05/2026 |
| 5 | Download of Admit Card from website | 15/05/2026 |
| 6 | RUHS CUET-2026 Examination (Offline MCQ Based) | 21/05/2026 |
| 7 | Announcement of RUHS CUET-2026 Result | 02/06/2026 |
| 8 | Starting Online Counselling Process | 16/06/2026 Onwards |
The RUHS CUET 2026 application fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be adjusted against any future exam. Online service charges are extra as per the bank or payment platform used.
| Category | Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, and STA candidates of Rajasthan domicile only | Rs 1,000/- |
| All other categories (General/OBC/MBC/EWS etc.) | Rs 2,000/- |
All residents of India can apply for RUHS CUET 2026 for BSc Nursing admission, provided they meet the educational qualification and age criteria below. Preference is given to Rajasthan domicile candidates for state quota seats.
A candidate must have passed the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (Science Medical group) conducted by a statutory Board at the end of 12 years study under the 10+2 pattern. The compulsory subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Candidates with result awaited or supplementary status can apply but must update their result on the RUHS website by the notified date. For choice filling, the candidate must have passed all individual subjects. Check the complete list of RUHS affiliated BSc Nursing colleges 2026 to plan your choices.
Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2026. There is no maximum or upper age limit for BSc Nursing admission, as per INC notification no. F.No.1-6/LT/2023-INC dated 21/08/2023 of the Indian Nursing Council. This is a significant change that allows older candidates and working professionals to apply without age restrictions.
Reservation in RUHS BSc Nursing 2026 follows statutory provisions of the Government of Rajasthan. Candidates from reservation categories of states other than Rajasthan are allotted seats in the unreserved category only.
| S.No. | Name of Category | Percentage of Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| 2 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% |
| 3 | Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) | 21% |
| 4 | More Backward Class (MBC-NCL) | 5% |
| 5 | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
The percentage of female candidates shall not fall below 50% of total seats in BSc Nursing admission across all categories. Additionally, not less than 25% out of each category (SC, ST, STA, OBC NCL, MBC NCL, EWS and UR) shall be filled from female candidates as per State Government policy.
1% seats in Government colleges only are reserved horizontally on priority-cum-merit for natural born sons/daughters of Defence Personnel (Serving/Retired) of Rajasthan origin and Para-Military personnel of Rajasthan origin, in ratio 3:1. 50% of these reserved seats shall be reserved for girls. The defence seat is admissible for only one member of a family, once in a lifetime, as per Kendriya Sainik Kalyan Board.
5% seats within each category horizontally are reserved for candidates with specified disabilities (PwD) under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and in accordance with Appendix H-1 of Graduate Medical Education Regulation, 1997 as amended on 14.05.2019. PwD candidates must produce a valid disability certificate (minimum 40% benchmark disability) before the Medical Board constituted by RUHS, Jaipur.
45% of ST seats are reserved for ST candidates who are bonafide residents of the scheduled area (tribal area) of Rajasthan.
Important: All reservation is applicable only for Round 1 and Round 2 counselling. During Round 3 and Open Round counselling, there is no reservation applicable. All candidates are treated as unreserved in Round 3 and Open Round.
Admission for session 2026-27 will be considered in colleges after finalisation of the affiliated college list by RUHS, Jaipur. Based on the B.Sc. Nursing ordinance:
For college-wise and category-wise seat details, check the complete Rajasthan BSc Nursing seat matrix 2026. For fee details, refer to the Rajasthan BSc Nursing fee structure 2026.
The RUHS CUET 2026 is an offline MCQ-based examination of 120 minutes duration, conducted in both English and Hindi. The exam is held at Jaipur city only. RUHS reserves the right to create new centres in other cities within the state.
The common merit list is prepared strictly on RUHS CUET-2026 score. In case of equal scores, tiebreaking is done in this order: higher aggregate PCB/PCM percentage in Class 12, higher Physics marks in Class 12, higher Chemistry marks in Class 12, higher marks in Class 10, and then older candidate.
After RUHS CUET 2026 result declaration on 2nd June 2026, eligible candidates participate in the online counselling process starting 16th June 2026 onwards. Counselling fee is Rs 550 per course, paid online before filling choices. Candidates applying for more than one course pay Rs 550 separately for each.
Admission to BSc Nursing in Rajasthan is open to all residents of India. However, preference is given to residents of the State of Rajasthan. Candidates from other states are considered under the All India quota (15% seats) or treated as unreserved if no domicile preference is applicable.
A candidate seeking admission must deposit a medical fitness certificate at the time of joining the allotted college. The certificate must be on the prescribed form, certified by a medical officer of the Government of Rajasthan as per applicable medical standards.
Keep these documents ready in original and self-attested copies before reporting to the allotted college. Missing even one document can lead to cancellation of admission.
| S.No. | Document Required |
|---|---|
| 1 | Transaction document / online payment proof (RUHS CUET application fee) |
| 2 | Date of Birth Certificate: Class 10 marksheet / Birth certificate |
| 3 | Marksheet of Class 12 (Senior Secondary Certificate) or equivalent |
| 4 | Photo ID: Driving Licence / PAN card / Voter ID / Govt or PSU card / School ID / Aadhaar card |
| 5 | Recent passport size photographs (04) same as affixed on application form and uploaded |
| 6 | Domicile certificate of Rajasthan State (if applicable) |
| 7 | Caste certificate / sub-category certificate (if applicable) |
| 8 | PwD certificate (if applicable) |
| 9 | EWS certificate (if applicable, valid for financial year 2026-27) |
| 10 | Defence certificate (if applicable) |
| 11 | Migration certificate (if applicable) |
| 12 | Any other relevant certificates as applicable |
| 13 | Print copy of online application form (duly completed) |
| 14 | RUHS CUET 2026 seat allotment letter (printout) |
| 15 | Bond on stamp paper of Rs 500 minimum (for Govt/SFS college candidates) |
Note: OBC/MBC certificate must be issued within the last one year of RUHS CUET 2026 exam date and clearly indicate 'Non Creamy Layer'. EWS certificate must be valid for financial year 2026-27. Print and preserve 2 copies of the application form.
Candidates wishing to cancel admission must submit a duly signed application to the allotted institution before the start of the last round of counselling. Upon cancellation, the institute shall refund the fee after deducting Rs 1,000 towards processing charges and return all original documents within two days. Candidates cancelling after the RUHS cut-off date are not entitled to any fee refund except the security deposit/caution money. No institution can withhold original documents to compel fee payment.
