Preparing for BSc Nursing exams can feel overwhelming with a syllabus that stretches across eight semesters and dozens of subjects.
This page brings together free, downloadable PDF notes for every subject – organized year by year, semester by semester.
All notes are aligned with the Indian Nursing Council (INC) B.Sc. Nursing curriculum. Whether you are in your first year or finishing your fourth, you’ll find exactly what you need below.
Subjects marked * include integrated practical/clinical content alongside theory.
1st Year BSc Nursing Notes (Semester I & II)
The foundation year covers basic sciences, anatomy, physiology, sociology, and psychology – subjects that underpin all of nursing practice in later years.
Semester I
| # | Subject | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Anatomy | Download Here |
| 2 | Applied Physiology | Download Here |
| 3 | Applied Sociology | Download Here |
| 4 | Applied Psychology | Coming Soon |
| 5 | Nursing Foundations I* | Coming Soon |
Semester II
| # | Subject | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Biochemistry | Coming Soon |
| 2 | Applied Nutrition and Dietetics | Coming Soon |
| 3 | Nursing Foundations II* | Coming Soon |
| 4 | Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology | Coming Soon |
2nd Year BSc Nursing Notes (Semester III & IV)
The second year steps into clinical sciences – microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, and the first introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing with integrated pathophysiology.
Semester III
| # | Subject | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety | Coming Soon |
| 2 | Pharmacology I | Coming Soon |
| 3 | Pathology I | Coming Soon |
| 4 | Adult Health (Medical Surgical) Nursing I with Integrated Pathophysiology* | Coming Soon |
Semester IV
| # | Subject | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmacology II* | Coming Soon |
| 2 | Pathology II & Genetics | Coming Soon |
| 3 | Adult Health Nursing II with Integrated Pathophysiology including Geriatric Nursing | Coming Soon |
| 4 | Professionalism, Professional Values & Ethics including Bioethics | Coming Soon |
3rd Year BSc Nursing Notes (Semester V & VI)
Third year broadens into specialised streams – child health, mental health, community health, OBG nursing, and nursing management – along with epidemiology and forensic nursing.
Semester V
| # | Subject | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Health Nursing I* | Coming Soon |
| 2 | Mental Health Nursing I | Coming Soon |
| 3 | Community Health Nursing I (including Environmental Science & Epidemiology) | Coming Soon |
| 4 | Educational Technology / Nursing Education | Coming Soon |
| 5 | Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian Laws | Coming Soon |
Semester VI
| # | Subject | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Health Nursing II | Coming Soon |
| 2 | Mental Health Nursing II | Coming Soon |
| 3 | Nursing Management & Leadership | Coming Soon |
| 4 | Midwifery / Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing I* | Coming Soon |
4th Year BSc Nursing Notes (Semester VII & VIII)
The final year covers Community Health II, OBG II, and Nursing Research & Statistics, before the intensive internship residency posting in Semester VIII.
Semester VII
| # | Subject | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Health Nursing II | Coming Soon |
| 2 | Nursing Research & Statistics | Coming Soon |
| 3 | Midwifery / Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing II | Coming Soon |
Semester VIII
| # | Subject | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internship – Intensive Practicum / Residency Posting* |
Disclaimer: All notes shared here are for educational purposes only. They are meant to supplement classroom learning and prescribed textbooks – not replace them. Always refer to your INC syllabus books for exam preparation. Subjects marked * include practical/clinical components.
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