BSc Nursing: Admission 2026, Fees, Syllabus, Entrance Exam, Top Colleges, Career Scope

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  • Popular BSc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Popular Private BSc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular BSc Nursing UG Courses
  • Popular BSc Nursing Specializations

Popular BSc Nursing Colleges in India

Following are the most popular BSc Nursing Colleges in India. Learn more about these BSc Nursing colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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Popular Private BSc Nursing Colleges in India

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Popular BSc Nursing UG Courses

Following are the most popular BSc Nursing UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

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Popular BSc Nursing Specializations

Following are the most popular BSc Nursing Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.
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The Bachelor of Nursing course of James Cook University Australia is 3 years. The tuition fee for international students for this course is AUD 38,365 (Around INR 25.4 L). The graduates of this course are eligible to apply for a Registered Nursing (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwi

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Answered a week ago

For the GNM course at SUM Nursing College, Bhubaneswar, tuition fee is around INR 1,30,000 for a year and the total course costs around INR 3.6 lakhs.

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered a week ago

MSc Nursing course of UCLAN can be completed in 1 year. While studying this course, students will also have the option to leave with a PG certificate (60 credits) or PG Diploma (120 credits). A Bachelor's degree is required for admission MSc Nursing course of UCLAN with a minimum of 58%. IELTS score

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Ishita Singh

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Answered a week ago

Yes, a lot of private nursing institutes in Delhi provide scholarships to meritorious students in their own capacity, and some are associated with schemes of the government and state governments, both for the general category and reserved categories. 

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Most private nursing colleges in Delhi, including low-fee nursing colleges, accept a valid NEET score for admission. But a few also accept other entrance exam scores like IPU CET or conduct their own entrance exam for admission. The admission process differs from college to college. Therefore, it is

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

No. You cannot work as a Registered Nurse in Canada without passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Passing this registration test is mandatory. It is required for all internationally educated nurses for getting a provincial license.

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Aashi Tiwari

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Answered 2 weeks ago

NEET is not mandatory for BSc Nursing in most private colleges in Bangalore. Admissions are usually merit-based on Class 12 marks or through state-level exams like KCET and KEA. However, a few colleges affiliated to RGUHS do their separate entrance exam and a few top colleges like NIMHANS do not acc

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, nursing students in Patna can get several scholarship schemes. The Bihar government offers Post-Matric Scholarships for SC, ST, and OBC students studying in recognised institutions. The Central Government's National Scholarship Portal has multiple scholarship schemes for minority students, econ

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

For most private nursing colleges in Patna, admission is based directly on Class 12 marks without any entrance exam. However, for government nursing colleges and seats, Bihar may conduct a state-level entrance or merit-based selection through AKU or the state health department. Some central institut

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The duration of Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Bachelor of Nursing course is 3 years. While studying this course, students can learn via classroom learning, clinical lab placements, and simulation labs. The tuition fee for this course is around INR 8 lakh. After this course, students can

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Chandra Sharma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Once BSc Nursing is completed, there are a number of great choices for higher studies. The most sought after option is MSc Nursing, which is a 2 year Post-Graduate Nursing Program with specializations in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatrics Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetric and Gynecological N

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, a number of scholarships are available to nursing students in Delhi NCR. The central government runs scholarships for SC, ST, OBC & EWS students under various post matriculation scholarship schemes. The Delhi government also has scholarships for meritorious students from low income families. A

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

No, NEET is not required for BSc Nursing admission. NEET is for MBBS, BDS, and BAMS courses. BSc Nursing has its own set of entrance exams. For government colleges in Delhi, you may need to appear for AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam, IPU CET, or CUET. For NCR colleges in Haryana and UP, state-level nurs

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Most BSc Nursing colleges in Delhi NCR ask for a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12. For reserved category students, this goes down to 40% in many colleges. However, government colleges and central institutions like AIIMS are much more competitive, just having the mi

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

As per the popularity basis by the shiksha.com, candidates must check the table below for some of the top BSc Nursing colleges in Delhi NCR along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Galgotias UniversityINR 6.04 lakh
Amity University GurugramINR 7.52 lakh
Sharda School of Nursing Science & ResearchINR 10.88 lakh
Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical SciencesINR 48,000
SGT University, GurgaonINR 13 lakh

NOTE: The tuition fees given above are from the actual college's site and data may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

As per the popularity basis by shiksha, listed below are some of the top Nursing colleges in Nagpur, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Frr
Government Medical College, NagpurINR 35,200
AIIMS NagpurINR 2,400
Suretech College of NursingINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.65 lakh
V.S.P.M's College of B.Sc. Nursing and Research CentreINR 1.88 Lacs - INR 3.63 lakh
Asharam School and College of Nursing, KampteeINR 2.84 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

GNM is the fastest route to employment in the nursing field. It is a 3.5-year Diploma course that qualifies you to work as a registered nurse in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. Since it is shorter than B.Sc Nursing, many students who want to start working quickly prefer GNM.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

London South Bank University BSc (Hons.) Adult Nursing duration is 3 years. As per the Dfe LEO data 2023-26, this university's Nursing and Midwifery graduates are highly paid among all London Modern University graduates. For admission to this course, the students must have completed a Bachelor's deg

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Private Nursing colleges in Ahmedabad are typically more expensive than the government colleges because they have modern infrastructure, experienced faculty, and provide good placement options to the candidates. Some of the best colleges are listed below.

Top Private CollegesTuition Fee
Lokmanya College Nursing CoursesINR 1.68 Lacs - INR 4.32 lakh
J.G. College of Nursing CoursesINR 1.4 Lacs - INR 2.84 lakh
Shreyarth College of Nursing CoursesINR 2.7 Lacs - INR 3.92 lakh
KD Institute of Nursing Science Nursing CoursesINR 2.16 lakh
Shalby Institute of Nursing Sciences Nursing CoursesINR 3.84 lakh
S.K.U.M. College of Nursing CoursesINR 1.98 Lacs - INR 3.32 lakh
Shreyarth University Nursing CoursesINR 2.25 Lacs - INR 2.84 lakh
Shalby Academy Nursing CoursesINR 42,000
Lokmanya3 College of Nursing CoursesINR 78,000 - INR 3.92 lakh
Shreyarth3 Jubilee College of Nursing CoursesINR 80,000 - INR 5.36 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

For most nursing colleges in Ahmedabad, admission is based on Class 12 merit rather than a separate entrance exam. However, some states conduct a common entrance test for nursing admissions.

Private colleges generally do direct admissions. It is best to keep checking the official websites of Gujarat

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

M.Sc Nursing in Ahmedabad is available in several specialisations. The most popular ones include medical-surgical nursing, Paediatric nursing, Obstetrics and gynaecology nursing, Psychiatric nursing, Community health nursing, Critical care nursing. Each specialisation leads to a specific career path

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, nursing graduates from Ahmedabad can apply for AIIMS nursing recruitment. AIIMS conducts its own recruitment exams for nursing officer positions. The basic eligibility is a B.Sc Nursing or GNM degree from a recognised institution and registration with the State Nursing Council. 

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Government nursing colleges in Ahmedabad have a limited number of seats, which is why competition is very high. The exact number of seats varies from college to college and is approved by the Indian Nursing Council. Seats are divided into different categories including general, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

There are about 50 Nursing colleges in Ahmedabad, including 26 private colleges, 9 are government colleges, and public-private etities own 1 college. Admission will be based on Class 12 marks basis. Some of the top colleges are B. J. Medical College, Silver Oak College Of Nursing, Lokmanya College,

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

As per the popularity basis by the shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top Nursing colleges in Ahmedabad along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Silver Oak College Of NursingINR 4.88 lakh
Lokmanya CollegeINR 1.68 Lacs - INR 4.32 lakh
J.G. College of NursingINR 1.4 Lacs - INR 2.84 lakh
GCS College of NursingINR 2.7 Lacs - INR 3.92 lakh
KD Institute of Nursing ScienceINR 2.16 lakh

NOTE: The tuition fees given above are from the official college's site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Choosing a good nursing college is essential for your future. Keep in mind these factors while finalizing a college:

Check whether the college is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Find out whether the college has a good linked te

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

There are many scholarships approved for nursing students. The Tamil Nadu government has provided different type of scholarships for SC/ST students, OBC students and also for the poorest students. The central government also has approved many other scholarships such as National Scholarship Portal (N

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, most established nursing colleges in Coimbatore are recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and approved by the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC). They are also affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), which is the main university for health sciences

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

NEET is not mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admissions in most of the states, like Tamil Nadu. But some nursing colleges attached to apex medical institutions or deemed universities consider NEET as a part of their selection process. Nerin or more of the colleges consider Class 12 merit. You should alway

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

For most nursing programmes, you need to have completed Class 12 from a recognised board. For B.Sc Nursing and GNM, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in Class 12 is mandatory in most colleges. The minimum percentage required is usually 45% to 50% in PCB combined. For M.Sc Nursing, you need a B.S

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Tasbiya Khan

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