Top Nursing Courses in India: BSc, MSc, GNM, ANM & More
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Nursing is one of the most sought after courses in Medical and allied sciences. Nursing courses offer students the skills and training to assist doctors and patients during various medical procedures. Nursing as a subject is offered across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate levels. Apart from full-time degree courses in Nursing, Certificate and Diploma courses are also offered. The duration of the undergraduate courses ranges from three to four years, while that of the postgraduate courses is one to two years. Although the general notion is that Nursing courses are meant for female students, there are a few colleges which accept applications from male students as well. Know all about Nursing courses including eligibility criteria, duration, admission process and more here on this page.
Nursing Courses Offered at UG Level
The Nursing courses offered at undergraduate levels can be divided into degree, diploma and certificate courses. Let us take a look at the types of undergraduate Nursing courses along with the related information.
Nursing Degree Courses
The following table brings the list of Nursing courses offered at the degree level, along with their duration.
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Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
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BSc Nursing |
4 Years |
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BSc (Hons.) Nursing |
2 Years |
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Post Basic BSc Nursing |
2 Years |
Nursing Diploma Courses
Take a look at the diploma courses in Nursing that are offered in India along with their duration.
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Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
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ANM |
2 Years |
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GNM |
3 years - 3.5 years |
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Advanced Diploma in Ophthalmic Care Management |
2 Years |
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Diploma in Home Nursing |
1 Year |
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Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician |
2 Years |
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Diploma in Nursing Administration |
3 Years |
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Diploma in Neuro Nursing |
2 Years |
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Diploma in Health Assistant (DHA) |
1 Year |
Nursing Certificate Courses
The certificate courses in Nursing are generally conducted for six months to one year. The list of programmes is given in the table below.
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Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
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Certificate course in Ayurvedic Nursing |
1 Year |
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Certificate in Home Nursing |
1 Year |
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Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Care (CMCHC) |
6 Months |
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Certificate in Care Waste Management (CHCWM) |
6 Months |
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Certificate in Primary Nursing Management (CPNM) |
1 Year |
Nursing Courses Offered at PG Level
The Nursing postgraduate courses are offered at degree, diploma, MPhil and PhD levels. In the following sections, we bring the list of Nursing courses offered at the PG level.
Postgraduate Degree Courses in Nursing
The table below carries a list of PG degree courses in Nursing along with their duration.
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Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
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MSc Nursing |
2 Years |
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MSc in Child Health Nursing |
2 Years |
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MSc in Community Health Nursing |
2 Years |
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MSc in Medical-Surgical Nursing |
2 Years |
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MSc in Maternity Nursing |
2 Years |
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MSc in Paediatric Nursing |
2 Years |
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MSc in Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing |
2 Years |
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MSc in Psychiatric Nursing |
2 Years |
|
MPhil |
1 Year |
|
PhD |
3-5 Years |
Postgraduate Diploma Courses in Nursing
The postgraduate diploma courses in Nursing along with their duration are listed in the below table.
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Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
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Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Cardio-Thoraic Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Neurology Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Operation Room Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Midwifery Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Ontological Nursing and Rehabilitation Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Neo-Natal Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Emergency & Disaster Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Geriatric Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Forensic Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Haematology Nursing Residency Programme |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery – Residency Programme |
1 Year |
Specialisations Offered in Nursing Courses
Specialisations are offered in the following subjects or areas in the Nursing courses:
Eligibility Criteria for Nursing Courses
The eligibility criteria for Nursing courses vary from programme to programme. The course-wise eligibility criteria stated by the Indian Nursing Council are presented below.
BSc Nursing Course Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates should have passed or appeared for the Class 12 Board exam in Science stream (PCB) and English as a core/elective subject with minimum 45 per cent aggregate.
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Candidates should be of minimum 17 years of age and maximum 35 years of age as on December 31 of the year of taking admission.
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Students should be medically fit.
Post Basic Nursing Course Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates should have passed the Class 12 Board exam.
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They should have a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery and be registered as R.N.R.M. with the State Nurses Registration Council. A male nurse, trained before the implementation of the new integrated course besides being registered as a nurse with the State Nurses Registration Council, shall produce evidence of training approved by the Indian Nursing Council.
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Applicants should be medically fit.
MSc Nursing Course Eligibility Criteria
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The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
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They should have completed BSc Nursing/BSc (H) Nursing/Post Basic BSc Nursing with a minimum 55 per cent aggregate.
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They should have at least one year of work experience after BSc Nursing or prior or after Post Basic BSc Nursing.
ANM Nursing Course Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates should pass Class 12 Board exam in Science/HealthCare Science/Arts with English as a compulsory subject.
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The minimum and maximum age limit is 17 years and 35 years respectively as on December 31 of the year of admission.
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They should be medically fit.
GNM Nursing Course Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates should pass Class 12 Board exam in English in a minimum 40 per cent aggregate.
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They should have a minimum 40 per cent aggregate in vocational ANM course from the school recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or in Vocational Stream-Health care Science from a recognised CBSE board/Centre.
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They should be registered ANM with a pass mark.
Nursing Courses Admission process
Admission to Nursing courses at top colleges take place through entrance exams. Since 2021, NEET UG scores are also accepted for Nursing admission. The qualifying candidates will have to participate in the counselling processes conducted by the centre or state admission authorities or by the institutes.
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Skills | Percentage of Students |
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Nursing | 33.3% |
Healthcare | 23.9% |
Hospitals | 15.7% |
Healthcare Management | 13.8% |
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Nursing courses | Tuition fee (per year) |
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Bachelor of Nursing | AUD 44,600 (INR 26.82 L) |
Bachelor of Paramedicine | AUD 45,100 (INR 27.12 L) |
Master of Nursing Practice | AUD 47,400 (INR 28.50 L) |
Master of Advanced Nursing | AUD 44,600 (INR 26.82 L) |
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The Monash University of Australia is considered among the top universities for Nursing courses. The university ranks among top 20 in Australia for its Nursing courses by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. Also the employment rate of Monash University for Nursing and Midwifery courses is 95%.
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The best strategy to score well in RUHS CUET Nursing exam is given below:
Understand concepts clearly
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- Class 12 mark sheet
- Original copy of the admit card with the signature and seal of the Invigilator
- Scorecard issued by PGIMER Chandigarh
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Class 10 Certificate).
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Yes — based on your B.Sc Nursing with 70.70%, you can potentially apply for the Master of Nursing (M.N.) programme (sometimes referred to as M.Sc Nursing or Master of Nursing Course‑based) at University of Regina (Canada), but there are some important conditions and requirements to consider:
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The college does offer ANM
Their website and multiple college‑listing sites show that SSBCON offers a 2‑year full‑time ANM diploma course.
Seat intake is shown as around 30 for the ANM course.
Medium / Language requirement — Hindi/Devanagari script required
According to the admission information
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For B.Sc. Nursing at MES College of Nursing: seat distribution is given as 50% Government quota, 35% Management quota, and 15% NRI quota.
“Government quota” means seats allotted by state counselling authority (e.g. LBS Centre in Kerala) on the basis of merit + reservation rules (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS e
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Yes, MES College of Nursing (at least the campus in Malappuram / Perinthalmanna, Kerala) is a private (self‑financing / minority/private‑management) college.
As for the total fees, here's roughly what public sources show (but note: “total fees” often means tuition only — you may need to add host
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Yes, King’s College London provides its students various accommodation options as part of its 10+ residential halls.
Rooms are available catering to everyone's requirements from standard & en-suite rooms to studios apartments. Duration of stay being 40 weeks.
Students are recommended to book accomm
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All 3 universities are ranked by top ranking publishers for their Nursing courses. The table below shows rankings for Nursing courses 2025 -
Top Ranking Bodies | King's College London | University of Edinburgh | University of Manchester |
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QS Ranking 2025 | #1 | #46 | #10 |
THE Ranking 2025 for Medical and Health | #12 | #21 | #48 |
Shiksha Popularity Ranking (UK) | #13 | #2 | #4 |
The Guardian Ranking 2025 | #13 | #1 | #41 |
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After graduation from the King’s College London, there are many options for students in terms of industries which are related to Nursing. Mentioned below are some industries in which Nursing graduates get into are -
Top Industries | Percentage of students engaged |
|---|---|
Healthcare Services | 65.5% |
Education | 11.9% |
Business Development | 8.5% |
Community and Social Services | 7.8% |
Operations | 6.3% |
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Graduates of Nursing Courses attain many different Nursing related skills which help them for future perspective. Below mentioned are the top skills which students learn while studying Nursing courses at King’s College London -
Skills | Percentage of students attaining the skill |
|---|---|
Nursing | 31.43% |
Healthcare | 23.73% |
Hospitals | 15.64% |
Clinical Research | 14.96% |
Patient Safety | 14.26% |
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KCL provides its students the best possible environment to learn and upskill themselves in and maintains strong links with some key industry stakeholders both in UK and across the world.
Many top companies recruiting graduates from King’s College University, listed below are some of the Nursing top
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Application process cannot be same for UG and PG Nursing courses. UG courses application process is managed by UCAS so it cannot be same as PG courses which are totally managed by the university.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
No, application deadlines for 2026-27 are not the same for UG and PG Nursing courses at King’s College London. In UK universities, UG courses application deadline is decided by UCAS. But, for PG Nursing courses application deadline are decided by King’s College London itself.
Application Deadline f
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English Language Proficiency score is different for UG Nursing courses as well as PG Nursing courses.
Below mentioned are some UG English Language Requirement for Nursing students-
Test | Required Score |
|---|---|
IELTS | 7.5 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition | 109 |
PTE Academic | 75 |
Below mentioned are some PG English Language Requirement for Nursing students-
Test | Required Score |
|---|---|
IELTS | 7.0 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition | 100 overall |
PTE Academic | 69 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
King’s College London is ranked by a lot of top ranking publishers who rank this college among many top universities in the world for its Nursing courses. Mentioned below is the list of ranking of Nursing courses-
Top Ranking Publishers | Rank |
|---|---|
QS Ranking 2025 | #1 |
THE Ranking 2025 | #12 |
Shiksha Popularity Ranking (UK) | #13 |
Complete University Guide (Nursing & Midwifery) | #20 |
The Guardian Ranking | #21 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Many Nursing courses offered at King’s College London are ranked highly by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. Some of these Nursing courses are mentioned below :
Nursing Courses | Rank |
|---|---|
BSc in Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse | #23 |
BSc in Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife | #23
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Master of Nursing in Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse and a Mental Health Nurse | #23 |
BSc (Hons) in Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse | #23 |
MSc in Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse | #23 |
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Answered 3 weeks ago
King’s College London does not offer scholarships for UG Nursing students. But, there are several scholarships available for PG Nursing Indian students. Below is list of scholarships for PG Nursing courses-
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships- This scholarship covers-
Tuition fee
Living cost
Travel
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The university offers 4 Teaching departments and 3 Research Divisions.
4 Teaching departments-
Adult Nursing
Child & Family Health
Mental Health Nursing
Midwifery
3 Research Divisions-
Digital Health and Applied Technology Assessment
Division of Care for Long Term Conditions
Division of Methodologi
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care believes Inclusion and equality is important for nursing students as a wider healthcare community. University also supports NHS England's EDI priorities. This faculty leads pioneering research initiatives to advance equity and acce
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Answered 4 weeks ago
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Ved Nursing College has a separate girls’ hostel facility.
According to one listing of 2025-26 hostel/room options: annual hostel + mess fees are given as ₹ 60,000 (single room), ₹ 40,000 (double-sharing), or ₹ 30,000 (triple sharing). Mess fee is listed as ₹ 30,000 per year under that listing.
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Answered a month ago
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