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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Post Basic Diploma in Midwifery Nursing |
1 Year |
|
Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing |
1 Year |
|
Post Basic Diploma in Ontological Nursing and Rehabilitation Nursing |
1 Year |
|
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 |
|
Post Basic Diploma in Forensic Nursing |
1 Year |
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Post Basic Diploma in Haematology Nursing Residency Programme |
1 Year |
|
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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Sikkim Government College of Nursing is a government college, preferred by many students because its fees are much lower than private colleges. The quality of education at Sikkim Government College of Nursing is good as per students' reviews, and the course follows national standards. Students seeki
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Answered 10 hours ago
The seat intake for BSc in Nursing course is 55 seats at Aligarh Muslim University. The aforementioned seat intake includes 10 seats which are reserved for self financed category while the remaining seats are open to general category candidates.
These seats will be alloted based on the AMU entrance e
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The admissions fees to confirm the Aligarh Muslim University course admission to the BSc in Nursing course is INR 29,900. However, candidates securing admissions to the BSc in Nursing course under the SFS have to pay an admission fees of INR 79,900 at Aligarh Muslim University.
The aforementioned fee
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MSc in Adult Nursing for the Uni of Chester is 2 years. For 2026/27, the Uni of Chester tuition fees for international students is GBP 15,500 per year. The MSc Pre-Registration Nursing allows students to gain a professional Nurse qualification and register with the NMC.
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The next process is to challenge the MH BSc Nursing 2026 answer key (if required). Then the authority will announced result for MH Nursing CET 2026 online.
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Students must know the MH Nursing CET marking scheme to calculate the score using the answer key. Maharashtra Nursing CET question paper comprises 100 questions. Each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking.
To calculate the final score minus the number of wrong answers from 100.
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Contributor-Level 10
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The authority will soon announce the MH Nursing CET answer key release date on the official website. Students appearing for the exam can check the answer key through the MH CET exam portal.
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Answered Yesterday
The process to challenge the answer key of MH Nursing CET 2026 is provided below.
- Go to MH Nursing CET 2026 website
- Login to the exam portal using the email address and password.
- Click on the challenge answer key link
- Enter the answer id and supporting documents.
- Make the payment.
- Submit the challenge.
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Answered Yesterday
The process to download the MH CET 2026 answer key pdf is mentioned below.
- Go to MH State CET Cell website
- Check the notification section for answer key link
- Click on the MH Nursing CET answer key link
- Download the answer key pdf.
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The authority will announce the MH BSc Nursing result 2026 on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Students can check the result through the CET exam portal. The result will comprise total marks and the rank secured.
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Answered 3 days ago
The total tuition fee of BSc Nursing at HCG Suchirayu College of Nursing is INR 8 lakh. Students also have to pay a seat blocking fee of INR 50000 to confirm the admission. These numbers are taken from the official website of college. This may change.
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The Bachelor of Nursing course of the Queensland University of Technology is 3 years. As per 2025 Shanghai subject rankings, this university ranks at No. 6 in Australia in the Top 20 Universities in the world for Nursing. The university's School of Nursing is one of the largest and most established
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Passed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum 45% (40% for SC /ST and other backward class) taken together in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, can appear for the MH Nursing CET 2026 exam. Also, students must complete 17 years on 31 December of year in which admission is sought.
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MH Nursing CET has one question paper. The paper will have five sections. MH BSc Nursing CET questions will be based on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing Aptitude. Each sections have 20 questions.
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MH Nursing CET exam is conducted for 100 marks. The question paper has 5 sections. Each section has 20 questions. Every question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking.
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The MH BSc Nursing exam pattern is the structure of question paper. The BSc Nursing question paper comprises 100 questions. The question paper has five sections. Each section has 20 questions. There is no negative marking for the MH Bsc Nuring exam.
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Answered a week ago
MH Nursing CET syllabus is based on the latest syllabus of Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as per the Maharashtra State Board and Nursing Aptitude.
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Answered a week ago
MH BSc Nursing CET registration fees vary for each category. Check the table to know the registration fees.
| Categories | Application Fees |
| General / EWS | Rs. 1300 |
| [SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT (A), NT (B), NT (C), NT (D), OBC, SEBC, SBC | Rs. 1000 |
| PWD, Orphan and Other Gender candidates | Rs. 1000 |
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MH BSc Nursing CET registration window will close on February 24, 2026. The application form is available on the website of the MH State CET Cell, cetcell.mahacet.org. Eligible students must apply before the last date.
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Answered a week ago
Graduates of Cardiff University Nursing School are engaged in different career paths. Most Nursing graduates from university continued their career in Nursing related fields. Either way, all the graduates are engaged in successful career paths. Some of the careers that Nursing graduates engaged in a
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Answered a week ago
Both of these universities are ranked by top ranking publishers for their Nursing courses. The table below shows rankings for Nursing courses 2026 -
Top Ranking Bodies | Cardiff University (Nursing) | King's College London (Nursing) |
|---|---|---|
QS Ranking 2025 | #101-150 | #1 |
THE Ranking 2026 for Medical and Health | #176-200 | #15 |
Shiksha Popularity Ranking (UK) | #11 | #12 |
The Guardian Ranking 2026 | #8 | #13 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The Cardiff University often recruits its own graduates from different departments depending upon the availability and requirements. The number of Nursing graduates working in the Cardiff University itself is 12.72%. The table below shows the companies where most of the Nursing graduates work:
Companies | No. of graduates working |
|---|---|
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | 28.90% |
NHS | 26.88% |
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | 17.34% |
NHS Wales | 14.16% |
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd | 12.72% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The UG level at Cardiff University Nursing School provides various courses that offer placements to students. Nursing programs at this university include 7 full-time placements which helps graduates academically as well as in practical skills.
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Answered a week ago
As an international applicant, showcasing English language proficiency skills during admissions process is required.
IELTS- Nursing courses require IELTS 7.0 with nothing less than 6.5, while some courses require.
TOFEL- Nursing courses require overall score of 90.
PTE- These courses require PTE
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Answered a week ago
Cardiff University and University of Manchester are best for their Nursing courses. These universities are ranked by top ranking bodies of world such as Shiksha, QS, THE and many more. Table below show Nursing rankings of both universities in UK and in world-
Ranking Bodies | Cardiff University (Nursing) | University of Manchester (Nursing) |
|---|---|---|
The Guardian University Guide 2026 | #8 | #41 |
Complete University Guide 2026 | #15 | #11 |
QS Ranking 2025 | #101-150 | #1 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, the Nursing courses at Cardiff University are accredited. The university is recognized and accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This shows that Nursing courses of this university are highly renowned and valued all over the world.
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Answered a week ago
Cardiff University offer opportunities for Indian students which have been mission of university for above 50+ years. University's Nursing courses are ranked highly such as- #11 in UK for Nursing by Shiksha Rankings 2026, #8 for Nursing by The Guardian Ranking in 2026 and many more.
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Syllabus for Indian Army Nursing Exam 2026 comprises Physics, Chemistry, Biology, GK, current affairs etc. Students have to complete the syllabus from 11/12th level NCERT book. It must be noted NEET score is mandatory for the exam. Apart from NEET, students have to appear for PAT, an interview, and
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Private Nursing colleges in Bihar are higher in tuition fees as compared to private colleges with modern infrastructure, and great placements offered. Listed below are some of the top private colleges with tuition fees -
Private Nursing Colleges in Bihar | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
INR 2.25 lakh- INR 7.75 lakh | |
| College Nursing College Admission | INR 3.3 Lacs - INR 5.2 lakh |
| College of Nursing Kurji Holy Family Hospital Admission | INR 40,000 - INR 2.5 lakh |
INR 4.4 lakh | |
Shri Sai College of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences Admission | INR 8 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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