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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.

Course Name

Duration

BSc Nursing

4 Years

BSc (Hons.) Nursing

2 Years

Post Basic BSc Nursing

2 Years

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Nursing Diploma Courses

Take a look at the diploma courses in Nursing that are offered in India along with their duration.

Course Name

Duration

ANM

2 Years

GNM

3 years - 3.5 years

Advanced Diploma in Ophthalmic Care Management

2 Years

Diploma in Home Nursing

1 Year

Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care Technician

2 Years

Diploma in Nursing Administration

3 Years

Diploma in Neuro Nursing

2 Years

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.

Course Name

Duration

Certificate course in Ayurvedic Nursing

1 Year

Certificate in Home Nursing

1 Year

Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Care (CMCHC)

6 Months

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

Course Name

Duration

MSc Nursing

2 Years

MSc in Child Health Nursing

2 Years

MSc in Community Health Nursing

2 Years

MSc in Medical-Surgical Nursing

2 Years

MSc in Maternity Nursing

2 Years

MSc in Paediatric Nursing

2 Years

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.

Course Name

Duration

Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care Nursing

1 Year

Post Basic Diploma in Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Nursing

1 Year

Post Basic Diploma in Cardio-Thoraic Nursing

1 Year

Post Basic Diploma in Neurology Nursing

1 Year

Post Basic Diploma in Operation Room Nursing

1 Year

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

Post Basic Diploma in Emergency & Disaster Nursing

1 Year

Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing

1 Year

Post Basic Diploma in Geriatric Nursing

1 Year

Post Basic Diploma in Forensic Nursing

1 Year

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Students should be medically fit.

Post Basic Nursing Course Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates should have passed the Class 12 Board exam.

  • 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.

  • Applicants should be medically fit.

MSc Nursing Course Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council. 

  • They should have completed BSc Nursing/BSc (H) Nursing/Post Basic BSc Nursing with a minimum 55 per cent aggregate.

  • 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

  • Candidates should pass Class 12 Board exam in Science/HealthCare Science/Arts with English as a compulsory subject.

  • The minimum and maximum age limit is 17 years and 35 years respectively as on December 31 of the year of admission.

  • They should be medically fit.

GNM Nursing Course Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates should pass Class 12 Board exam in English in a minimum 40 per cent aggregate.

  • 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.

  • 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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Popular Nursing Colleges in India

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Popular Exams

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Popular Nursing Specializations

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

Popular Nursing UG Courses

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

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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.

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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Answered a week ago

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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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

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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

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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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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.

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