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Taking care of the ailing patients and keeping track of their health progress is the main duty of nurses. Popular jobs are Registered Nurses, Nursing Practitioners, Public Health Nurses, etc. Salary that a graduate can earn is around INR 4. Popular recruiters are Apollo Hospitals, Ramaiah Group of Hospitals, Fortis Hospitals, etc. 

Q:   Are GNMs and ANMs also Nurses?
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Of course, both ANMs and GNMs are Nurses. Their duties include assisting Senior Doctors, administering medicines & treatment of patients, monitoring their vitals, providing them a good care, and so on. Their workplaces may differ, but the roles are the same.

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Q:   What are the job roles of Occupational Nurses?
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They are also called Corporate Nurses, who work to maintain the health and safety of every employee in the workforce. They offer the organisation with services that promote, protect and restore the wellness and safety of all employees. They also administer clinical Nursing and provide first aid and emergency care services to people working in the organization.

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Q:   What do Community Health Nurses do?
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Community Health Nurses' primary duty is to promote health and prevent disease within a community by offering them direct medical care, education, and advocacy, sometimes working directly with people and families in their homes to assess their requirements, deliver preventive services, and minimize chronic conditions, all while considering the social and environmental aspects impacting their wellness. 

They offer home visits to people in need, provide mental health support, and take follow-ups of patients they treat.

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Table of contents
  • Popular Nursing Salary and Job Profiles
  • Popular Private Nursing Colleges in India
  • Emerging Trends in Nursing Career
  • Best Nursing Colleges for Placements in India
  • Nursing Career FAQs
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Nursing PG Courses
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Popular Nursing Salary and Job Profiles

The Nursing profession in India has seen a lot of growth of late. It's a respected job with many specializations to enable healthcare that make for plenty of opportunities. Find top career options in Nursing with packages. 

Nursing Jobs: Entry Level

You can see some of the top entry level job options and their average salary below:

Job Profiles

Average Salary

Nurse Midwives

INR 2.7 LPA

Staff Nurses

INR 2.9 LPA

General Duty Assistants INR 5.9 LPA
School Nurses INR 3.4 LPA

Note: Info is from external sites and can change. 

Nursing Jobs: Mid Level

You can check the top mid level jobs and their average salary below:

Job Profiles

Average Salary

Registered Nurses

INR 4.3 LPA

Public Health Nurses

INR 4.1 LPA

Nursing Administrators

INR 3.3 LPA

Dialysis Nurses

INR 2.5 LPA

Note: Info is from external sites and can change. 

Nursing Jobs: Senior Level

You can see top senior level jobs along with their salary packages below:

Job Profiles

Average Salary

Nurse Managers

INR 7.1 LPA

Nurse Practitioners

INR 7 LPA

ICU Nurses

INR 6.5 LPA

Nurse Anesthetists

INR 5.2 LPA

Note: Info is from external sites and can change. 

 

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Q:   Which nurse has the highest salary?
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Listed below are the top job position along with their salary packages:

Job Positions

Average Salary (in INR)

Nurse Practitioners 

3.6 LPA

Nurse Managers/Administrators

5.7 LPA

Clinical Nurse Specialists

3 LPA

Nurse Educators

4.6 LPA

Note: The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com

Popular Private Nursing Colleges in India

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8 Courses
1.12 L - 7.52 L
3.6 - 4 LPA

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1.9 L - 7.3 L
3.5

Emerging Trends in Nursing Career

The Nursing field in India is seeing some new trends:

  • Digital First Nurses: They deal with health records electronically, use telehealth platforms, etc.
  • Specializations: Build more skills in critical care, cardiac care and paediatrics.
  • Telehealth: Adopting telehealth after COVID-19.
  • Travel Nurses: Need for travel nurses who can fill temporary positions for more than one healthcare facility. 

Useful Links for Nursing Career:

All about Medical Surgical Nursing Career Scope

Nursing Scope in India: Jobs, Salary, and Further Education

The nursing field in India offers a very promising scope for qualified individuals. Nurses can progress through various levels, like staff nurses, ward sisters, nursing supervisors, and even leadership positions.

Nursing Career Scope: Employment Areas

Career Opportunities in Nursing in India are many because Nurses are in high demand in both the commercial and public sectors, as well as in the healthcare business. The following are some of the places where Nursing students can find work.

Core Industries

Details

Government hospitals

The job of these nursing experts in government hospitals involves healthcare delivery related to promotion, prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation.

Old age homes

Nurses play an important role in providing quality and safe aged care.

Nursing homes

They give individuals, families or groups preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and supportive nursing care.

Clinics

They are primarily responsible in a clinic or similar setting for gathering patient information and medical history, giving appropriate medication, and coordinating with health care professionals.

School

They provide pupils with basic health services. Students with chronic health concerns and students with impairments are also managed by school nurses. 

Note - The info is taken from external sources and may vary.

Nursing Top Recruiters

Here are some top recruiters for your reference -

BSc Nursing Top Recruiters
Apollo Healthcare Practo Manipal Hospitals
Doctors For You Global Health Limited All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Aakash Healthcare Clove Dental Rural Health Care Foundation
DoctorsForSeva Arogya Foundation Dr Lal Pathlabs Max Healthcare

Note- The info is taken from various external sources and may vary.

Suggested Reading for Nursing Jobs:

Know all about GNM Nursing Career Scope

Popular Courses in Nursing

There are many courses students can take after completing their Nursing course in India. Here are some of the most popular options after BSc Nursing:

Courses

Details

MSc Nursing

You can specialize in Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, etc.

Post Basic BSc Nursing

BSc Nursing graduates who are registered nurses can opt for this course that allows them to take their education forward and get specialized knowledge in nursing practice.

Master of Public Health

This degree helps develop skills in epidemiology, health policy, healthcare management & public health research.

PhD in Nursing

Offers an opportunity for detailed research in nursing practice, education, administration or policy and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession through scholarly work.

M Phil in Nursing

Aims to train nurses and healthcare professionals in research methods, critical thinking and the application of research findings to improve healthcare practices and patient outcomes. 

Note - The info is taken from various external sources and can vary.

Useful Links for Nursing Career:

Qualities of a Nurse

 

Q:   Which is better, Nursing or Medicine?
A:

Students can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.

Parameters

Nursing

Medicine

Course Level

UG, PG, Diploma & PhD

UG, PG, Diploma, PhD

Course Fee

2 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

Course Duration

INR 20, 000 - INR 3.8 Lakh

INR 1 K - INR 1 Cr

Jobs

Nurse, Nurse Educator, Nurse supervisor, Professor

Medical Researcher, Medical Science Liaison, General Surgeon

Average Salary

INR 3 LPA - INR 6 LPA

INR 2 LPA - 12.20 LPA

Note - The info is taken from external sources and may vary.

Q:   Which Nursing specialisation is the best?
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When it comes to Nursing in India, there are various specialisations to choose from, each with its own set of advantages and opportunities. The well-chosen Nursing specialisations are as follows:

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Obstetric Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing 
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Midwifery

Best Nursing Colleges for Placements in India

Here are some of the best Nursing colleges in India for placements, both government and private:

Top Nursing Colleges Average Package Offered
AIIMS Delhi Placements INR 20 - 24 LPA
JIPMER Placements INR 8 - 24 LPA
SRIHER Chennai Placements INR 4.5 - 21 LPA
AIIMS Patna Placements INR 14.4 LPA
SMS Medical College Placements INR 14.2 LPA
DMIHER Placements INR 5 - 14 LPA
Srinivas University Placements INR 3.8 - 10 LPA
KINS Placements INR 6.2 - 9.5 LPA
Global College of Nursing Placements INR 9.2 LPA
PGIMER Placements INR 9 LPA

Note- The info is taken from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Recommended Links for Nursing Jobs:

ANM Vs GNM Vs BSc Nursing

 

Q:   Which is the best country to pursue Nursing abroad?
Q:   How can I go abroad for Nursing?
A:

You can follow these steps to make your dream a reality -

  1. Research the Nursing requirements and regulations of the country you wish to pursue your career in.
  2. Make sure you complete your Nursing course and have a valid license.
  3. Pass IELTS/TOEFL exam.
  4. Consider getting admission in specialised Nursing programs or getting certifications that are recognised internationally.
  5. Also, get assistance from consultants or immigration professionals.

Nursing Career FAQs

Students can refer to this section for Nursing Career FAQs.

 

UG Courses

Q:   How should I choose a Nursing specialty at the PG level?
A:

During the UG program, you must have studied the basics of every Nursing specialization, like Pediatric, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, etc. This base-level education helps you decide your interests and career goals. Get good marks in graduation and opt for the specialisation you like the most.

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Nursing. Students interested in pursuing a career on Nursing, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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Popular Nursing PG Courses

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

PG Courses

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Total tuition fees for BSc Computer Science as well as Food Nutrition course at Sri University are INR 5,60,000 for the full course. The BSc Nursing track costs INR 5,20,000 for the complete duration. This pricing scheme includes six months of mandatory clinical internship work within the overall st

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For the 2026-27 academic session, admissions for the B.Sc Nursing programme at  the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences are closed now.

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Answered a week ago

Private Nursing colleges in Trivandrum are expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private organisations. Check the table below for the top private colleges.

Top Private Nursing Colleges in TrivandrumTuition Fees
Credence College of Nursing CoursesINR 2 lakh
Ruckmoni College of Nursing CoursesINR 2.2 lakh
Credence School of Nursing Courses-

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Trivandrum has about 8 Nursing colleges, including private, government, and semi-government colleges. Little Flower School of Nursing, NIMS College of Nursing, S.U.T School of Nursing, Dr. Govindans School of Nursing, Government General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, etc. are some of the colleges and

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

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Little Flower School of Nursing-
NIMS College of NursingINR 2 lakh
S.U.T. School of Nursing-
Dr. Govindans School of Nursing-
Government General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram-

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Here is the table below showing some of the top colleges for GNM Nursing in Trivandrum.

  • Little Flower School of Nursing
  • NIMS College of Nursing
  • S.U.T. School of Nursing
  • Dr. Govindans School of Nursing
  • Government General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Private colleges like Nagaji Institute of Nursing Sciences and BIMR Nursing College offer valid, MPMSU-affiliated nursing degrees for students who don't secure government seats. While government colleges are generally cheaper, private colleges will help the students. It's important to verify affilia

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Check the table below for the low-cost Nursing colleges in Gwalior along with their low tuition fees.

Low-cost Nursing Colleges in GwaliorTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, Gwalior FeesINR 1.7 lakh
BIMR Nursing College FeesINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Awadh Madhav Nursing School FeesINR 1.64 lakh
Akadami Nursing College FeesINR 1.22 Lacs - INR 2.48 lakh

NOTE: Affordable fees given above are from official sources.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

According to Shiksha, MPBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, ISC is eligible for nursing admission in Gwalior. There are colleges that offer merit based admission on board results. The admission may be possible on the basis of your board. But, you must check your board before choosing your college.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Private Nursing institutions in Gwalior offer recognised diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate nursing programs approved by relevant state and national councils. Some of the private colleges are mentioned below along with their tuition fees.

Top Private Nursing Colleges in GwaliorTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, Gwalior Nursing CoursesINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 12 lakh
BIMR Nursing College Nursing CoursesINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Sophia Nursing School Nursing CoursesINR 3.76 Lacs - INR 4.24 lakh
Nagaji Institute of Nursing Science Nursing CoursesINR 4.24 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

All the Nursing colleges in Gwalior providing BSc Nursing are affiliated to MPMSU Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh Medical University). This is to ensure a uniform curriculum for the nursing colleges of the state. You must ensure their affiliation before you take admission anywhere. An active affiliation en

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Gwalior has around 91 nursing colleges, with a good number being private institutes and a couple of public-private ones. This gives students plenty of choices depending on budget and course preference. Popular names include Gwalior Nursing College and Jai Institute of Nursing and Research. It's a fa

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

BSc Nursing course tuition fees in Gwalior fall in the range of INR 2 Lacs to 12 lakh. You can see a few top BSc Nursing colleges in Gwalior and their tuition fees mentioned below.

Best BSc Nursing Gwalior CollegeTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, Gwalior BSc Nursing CourseINR 12 lakh
BIMR Nursing College BSc Nursing CourseINR 2.8 lakh
Post Graduate College of Nursing BSc Nursing CourseINR 4.24 lakh
Akadami Nursing College BSc Nursing CourseINR 2.48 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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

Top CollegesTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, GwaliorINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 12 lakh
BIMR Nursing CollegeINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Sophia Nursing SchoolINR 3.76 Lacs - INR 4.24 lakh
Post Graduate College of NursingINR 3.76 Lacs - INR 4.24 lakh
Awadh Madhav Nursing SchoolINR 1.64 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Check the table below for the top private Nursing colleges in Rajasthan along with their tuition fees.

Top Private Nursing Colleges in RajasthanTuition Fee
NIMS Nursing College, NIMS University Nursing CoursesINR 1.89 Lacs - INR 9.46 lakh
Jaipur National University Nursing CoursesINR 1.1 Lacs - INR 3.93 lakh
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology Nursing CoursesINR 1.4 Lacs - INR 5 lakh
Apex University Nursing CoursesINR 6 Lacs - INR 9 lakh
JIET University Nursing CoursesINR 87,500 - INR 5 lakh
Biyani School of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences Nursing CoursesINR 1.98 lakh
JIET Group of Institutions Nursing CoursesINR 3.8 lakh
Mahatma9 Nursing College Nursing CoursesINR 2.8 lakh
Jaipur College of Nursing and Hospital Nursing CoursesINR 2.8 lakh
Tantia University Nursing CoursesINR 1.9 Lacs - INR 4.8 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Admission takes place mainly through the RUHS Nursing Entrance Exam and then counselling by merit and category. This is valid for most Government and many private affiliated colleges of the University. Cutoffs vary each year on the basis of the number of applicants and the difficulty level. Hence, a

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Tasbiya Khan

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This depends on your NEET/entrance score and budget. Government colleges like SMS Jaipur offer much lower fees but come with higher cutoffs and tougher competition. Private colleges like JNU or Apex University offer more flexible admission but at a higher cost. Discussions generally lean towards rec

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

There are about 250+ Nursing colleges in Rajasthan, with a mix of private, government, and semi-government colleges. B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, or M.Sc. Nursing are the top Nursing programmes accepted in top colleges. NIMS Nursing College, Jaipur National University, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sc

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Unfortunately, there are no nursing colleges in Rajasthan offering zero academic fees. Most government nursing colleges charges extremely low tuition fees, but do levy nominal annual fees between INR 2000 to 200000 varying on student's gender and category, and also consider caution money or hostel c

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Go through the table below for the fee range of BSc Nursing colleges in Kanpur.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Rama University, KanpurINR 4 lakh
Krishna Group of Institutions, KanpurINR 5.8 lakh
College of Nursing, KanpurINR 700
Saaii College of Medical Science & TechnologyINR 3 lakh
Yashraj Institute of Professional Studies, KanpurINR 4.8 lakh

NOTE: Fees mentioned above are taken from the official website.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Graduates can work as staff nurses in hospitals, community health centres, or private clinics across UP and beyond. Colleges with strong hospital tie-ups, like those attached to GSVM, often give students a placement edge locally. Many nurses also pursue MSc Nursing later for teaching or specialised

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Most nursing colleges in Kanpur are affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). Some colleges may also be linked to other UP medical universities like KGMU or SGPGIMS Lucknow for specific programs. Always verify both affiliation a

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Yes, Kanpur's healthcare ecosystem, including GSVM Medical College Hospital and Regency Hospital, gives nursing students diverse clinical training opportunities. Many private colleges also have their own attached hospitals or tie-ups for practical exposure. 

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

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

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Rama University, KanpurINR 1.5 Lacs - INR 4 lakh
MPGI - Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions-
Krishna Group of Institutions, KanpurINR 1.6 Lacs - INR 5.8 lakh
Regency Institute of Nursing-
College of Nursing, KanpurINR 350 - INR 700

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Rama University and Krishna Group of Institutions are frequently recommended as strong private options in Kanpur. Both offer decent infrastructure and clinical training tie-ups. Check the table below for some of the top private Nursing colleges in Kanpur.

Top Private Nursing Colleges in KanpurTuition Fee
Rama University Nursing CoursesINR 1.5 Lacs - INR 4 lakh
Krishna Group of Institutions, Kanpur Nursing CoursesINR 1.6 Lacs - INR 5.8 lakh
Yashraj Institute of Professional Studies, Kanpur Nursing CoursesINR 4.8 lakh
MPGI - Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions Nursing Courses-
Naraina Nursing College Nursing Courses-

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Kanpur has around 20 nursing colleges, with the majority being private institutes and only a couple of government options. This gives students a fair number of choices depending on budget and preference. Popular colleges are Rama University, MPGI - Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions, Krishna Grou

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Here in the table mentioned below some of the top BSc Nursing colleges in Lucknow which is provately owned along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Era Admission

INR 1.9 Lacs – INR 5.8 Lakh

Avadh Institute of Medical Technology and Hospital Admission

INR 72,000

Era University Admission

INR 5.4 Lakh

Nishat College of Nursing Admission

INR 3.05 Lakh

Nishat Hospital and Institute of Paramedical Sciences and College of Nursing Admission

INR 1.44 Lakh

 

 

 

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Here is the table below showing some of the top MSc Nursing colleges in Bangalore along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
National John's National Academy of Health Sciences MSc Nursing CourseINR 20,000 - INR 2.98 lakh
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences MSc Nursing CourseINR 20,000
DSU - Dayananda Sagar University MSc Nursing CourseINR 2.84 lakh
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences MSc Nursing CourseINR 2.07 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences MSc Nursing CourseINR 3.3 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Yes! Government colleges like NIMHANS Bangalore, St. Theresas College of Nursing, and Hoskote Mission Institute of Nursing are some of the top colleges under INR 30,000 offering various Nursing courses. This makes them far cheaper than most private nursing colleges in the city. Seats are limited, so

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, you can get direct admission to the *B.Sc. in Nursing* programme at Chitkara School of Health Sciences without a national entrance exam. Admission is merit-based, provided you meet the required eligibility criteria and clear a personal interview.

# *Eligibility Criteria*

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