BSc Nursing Semester 6 Syllabus 2025 (Revised): Subject-Wise INC Curriculum & Exam Pattern

The BSc Nursing Semester-6 Syllabus 2025, revised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), marks a critical transition from classroom learning to advanced clinical competency. This semester emphasizes community health, midwifery fundamentals, pediatric and psychiatric nursing, aligned with India’s national health priorities.

If you are preparing for University exams, NORCET, AIIMS, ESIC, RRB Staff Nurse, or other competitive nursing exams, understanding the updated Semester-6 syllabus is essential.

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Overview of BSc Nursing Semester 6 (INC Revised)

Component	Details
Semester	VI
Total Hours	800 Hours
Theory	180 Hours
Practical	40 Hours
Clinical	560 Hours
Curriculum Type	Competency-Based (CBCS)
Governing Body	Indian Nursing Council (INC)

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BSc Nursing Semester 6 Subjects List (2025)

As per the INC Revised Curriculum, Semester-6 consists of four core nursing subjects:

1. Child Health Nursing - II
2. Mental Health Nursing - II
3. Community Health Nursing - I (Including Epidemiology)
4. Midwifery / Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing - I

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Child Health Nursing - II (Pediatrics Advanced)

Focus: Care of children with medical, surgical, and emergency conditions.

Key Units

• Management of pediatric respiratory, cardiac & neurological disorders
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatric oncology & genetic disorders
• Emergency care of sick children
• Growth & developmental deviations

Clinical Exposure

• Pediatric wards
• Neonatal & child care units
• Family-centered child care

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Mental Health Nursing - II

Focus: Therapeutic management of psychiatric illnesses.

Key Units

• Schizophrenia & mood disorders
• Substance use disorders
• Personality & anxiety disorders
• Psychiatric emergencies
• Rehabilitation & mental health nursing interventions

Clinical Exposure

• Psychiatric hospitals
• De-addiction centers
• Community mental health services

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Community Health Nursing - I (Including Epidemiology)

Focus: Public health nursing and national health programs.

Key Units

• Epidemiology principles
• National Health Programs (TB, HIV, NCDs)
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Family health nursing
• Environmental & occupational health
• Standard Treatment Protocols (National Health Programs - Part I)

Clinical Exposure

• Community postings
• PHCs & sub-centers
• Urban & rural health training

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Midwifery / Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing - I

Focus: Normal pregnancy, childbirth, and maternal care.

Key Units

• Antenatal, intranatal & postnatal care
• Normal labor & delivery
• Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) module
• Newborn assessment & care
• Family welfare services

Clinical Exposure

• Labor rooms
• Antenatal & postnatal wards
• Maternity hospitals

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BSc Nursing Semester 6 Exam Pattern (INC)

Subject	Theory	Practical
Child Health Nursing II	100 Marks	100 Marks
Mental Health Nursing II	100 Marks	100 Marks
Community Health Nursing I	Internal (Linked with Sem-7)	Internal
Midwifery & OBG Nursing I	Internal (Linked with Sem-7)	Internal

Passing Criteria:

• Minimum 50% separately in theory & practical
• Mandatory clinical & module completion

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Why Semester 6 Is Important for Competitive Exams

Semester-6 topics are high-weightage areas in:

• NORCET
• AIIMS Nursing Officer
• ESIC Nursing Officer
• RRB Staff Nurse
• State PSC Nursing Exams

Subjects like Epidemiology, Pediatrics, Mental Health & Midwifery are frequently asked in MCQs and case-based questions.

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Related Reads

• BSc Nursing Full Syllabus 2025 (INC Revised)
• BSc Nursing 4th Year Syllabus 2026
• Staff Nurse vs Nursing Officer vs Senior Nursing Roles

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FAQs: BSc Nursing Semester 6 Syllabus 2025

Q1. Is the BSc Nursing Semester 6 syllabus revised in 2025? Yes. The syllabus follows the INC Revised Competency-Based Curriculum applicable nationwide.

Q2. How many subjects are there in Semester 6? There are four core subjects: Pediatrics II, Mental Health II, Community Health I, and Midwifery I.

Q3. Is epidemiology taught in Semester 6? Yes. Epidemiology is a major component of Community Health Nursing - I.

Q4. Is Semester 6 important for NORCET? Absolutely. Many high-scoring questions in NORCET are directly from Semester-6 topics.

Q5. Which is the best platform to prepare Semester 6 along with competitive exams? NPrep is highly recommended for INC-aligned + exam-oriented nursing preparation.