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The eligibility criteria for admission to Aligarh College of Nursing and Hospital for B.Sc. in Nursing are:
1. Age Limit: Minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before 31st December 2024, and the maximum age limit for admission is 35 years for Unreserved (UR), OBC, EWS, SC, and ST. However, the maximum age for candidates with Physical Disability (PD/PwD) will be 40 years.
2. Minimum qualifications for admission are as per INC Regulation:- Candidates with Science who have passed the qualifying 12th Standard examination (10+2) and must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) taken together and passed in English individually from any recognized board.- For candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, the marks obtained in 3 core subjects shall be 40% instead of 45% for General Category candidates.- English is a compulsory subject in 10+2 for eligibility for admission to B.Sc. Nursing.
3. Candidates are also eligible from State Open Schools recognized by the State Government and the National Institute of Open Schools (NIOS) recognized by the central government, with Science subjects and English only.
4. Color Blind candidates are eligible provided that color corrective contact lens and spectacles are worn by such candidates.
5. The selection of candidates will be subject to medical fitness. No selected candidate will be permitted to join the course unless declared medically fit by the Medical Board appointed by the University.
6. Married candidates are also eligible.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for B.Sc. in Nursing at Aligarh College of Nursing and Hospital includes:
- Age Limit: Minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before 31st December 2024, and the maximum age limit for admission is 35 years for Unreserved (UR), OBC, EWS, SC and ST, however the maximum age for candidates with Physical Disability (PD/PwD) will be 40 years.
- Minimum qualifications: Candidates with Science who have passed the qualifying 12th Standard examination (10+2) and must have obtained a minimum of 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) taken together and passed in English individually from any recognized board for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- English is a compulsory subject in 10+2 for eligibility for admission to B.Sc. Nursing.
- The selection of candidates will be subject to medical fitness.
- Married candidates are also eligible.

The admission criteria for B.Sc. in Nursing at Aligarh College of Nursing and Hospital is as follows:
- The candidate should have passed 10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English with a minimum of 45% marks in PCB for general category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC.
- The candidate should be at least 17 years old and not more than 35 years old for general category and 40 years old for physically disabled candidates.
- The selection of candidates will be subject to medical fitness.
- Admission is through Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET).
- The fee structure for B.Sc Nursing is 1,80,000/- per annum for 4 years.
- Eligibility criteria also includes being registered as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM) with the State Nursing Council for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.

B.Sc. in Nursing graduates from Aligarh College of Nursing and Hospital can pursue various career paths, including:

1. 
   Staff Nurse: They can work as staff nurses in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes, providing direct patient care and supporting other healthcare professionals.


2. 
   Clinical Nurse Specialist: With experience, they can specialize in a particular area of nursing, such as pediatrics, gerontology, or critical care, and work as clinical nurse specialists.


3. 
   Nurse Educator: They can pursue a career in nursing education, teaching and mentoring student nurses in academic settings.


4. 
   Nurse Manager: They can take on leadership roles, managing nursing teams, and overseeing patient care and administrative tasks.


5. 
   Public Health Nurse: They can work in community health settings, promoting health education, disease prevention, and health promotion.


6. 
   Research Nurse: They can participate in research studies, collecting data, and contributing to the development of new nursing practices and policies.


7. 
   Nurse Practitioner: With advanced education and training, they can work as nurse practitioners, providing primary and specialty care to patients.


8. 
   Healthcare Consultant: They can work as consultants, advising healthcare organizations on nursing practices, policy development, and quality improvement.


9. 
   Nursing Informatics Specialist: They can work in healthcare information technology, designing and implementing nursing informatics systems, and optimizing healthcare data management.


10. 
    Travel Nurse: They can work as travel nurses, taking on short-term assignments in various healthcare settings, both domestically and internationally.

These are just a few examples of the many career paths available to B.Sc. in Nursing graduates from Aligarh College of Nursing and Hospital. The specific job opportunities and roles may vary depending on individual interests, skills, and experience.