Updated on May 30, 2022 05:47 IST

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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8.5 LPA
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4.4
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Popular Private Nursing Colleges in India

5 Courses
60 K - 1 L
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50 K - 9.04 L
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4.5
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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.

28 Mar ' 26 - 20 May ' 26

UP CNET 2026 Registration & Application

13 May ' 26 - 20 May ' 26

UP CNET 2026 Application Correction

25 Mar ' 26 - 24 Apr ' 26

AIIMS BSc (Hons.) Nursing 2026 Application

29 Apr ' 26

AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 Application Status (Accep...

4 Jul ' 25 - 7 Jul ' 25

Indian Army BSc Nursing Application Correction

15 Jun ' 25 - 2 Jul ' 25

Indian Army BSc Nursing Application Forms

24 Mar ' 26 - 15 Apr ' 26

JENPAS UG Registration

17 Apr ' 26 - 19 Apr ' 26

JENPAS UG Correction Window

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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Answered Yesterday

For the AIIMS M.Sc. Nursing 2026 entrance exam, the current official notification and prospectus specify that the examination will be conducted exclusively in Delhi/NCR.

 

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 6 days ago

Listed below are some of the top private Nursing colleges in Chennai without any entrance exam -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research CentreINR 1.8 lakh
Saveetha UniversityINR 60,000 - INR 2 lakh
SRIHERINR 5 lakh
VISTASINR 4.88 lakh
BIHERINR 10 lakh

Source: official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Generally, private colleges are more expensive than government colleges. However, affordable options are also available. Some of the private Nursing colleges in Chennai are mentioned below with fees less than INR 1 Lacs -

Top Private CollegesTuition Fee
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research CentreINR 35,000
Saveetha UniversityINR 50,000 - INR 75,000
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical SciencesINR 6,000 - INR 60,000

Source: official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates can download the CG BSc Nursing 2026 admit card by June 11, 2026. The admit card download link will be updated online. Download and take the print of admit card.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

M.Sc Nursing course duration is 2 year in which you will get to study subjects like  -

  • Advance nursing practice
  • Nursing education
  • Nursing Management
  • Nursing Research and Statistics

Hope this helps!

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Kritika Tyagi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

If you want to study Msc. Nursing abroad then the best countries will be USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and Germany as they provide a very high-quality education, potential of high salary after graduation, and if you want to stay there then permanent residency (PR) pathways as well.

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Himanshi Bisht

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Yes, Nirmala College provides B.Sc in Nursing.

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Ishika Singh

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

You can apply for GNM Nursing if you have ST category. But, you should have 45% or 50% marks in class 12th.

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Upasna Kashyap

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

Some of the top Medical Surgical Nursing Colleges whose fees is less than 1 Lacs are mentioned in the table below -

College NameFees
JIPMER PuducherryINR 2.4 K
Government College of Nursing, ThiruvananthapuramINR 64.82 K
Government College of Nursing, VelapparaINR 64.82 K

Please note - The fees mentioned are taken from multiple sites and may be different.

Hope this helps!

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Abhay Dixit

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

The candidates should note that the AIIMS has already released its exam prospectus at aiims.ac.in. The candidates can apply for the exam till April 24.

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Aashi Tiwari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The AIIMS will provide the Nursing Application correction facility for the rejected applications only from April 29 to May 3. The status of acceptance or rejection will be released on April 29.

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Private colleges are generally expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure and offered great placement support. Listed below are some of the top private BSc Nursing colleges in Lucknow -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Avadh Institute of Medical Technology and HospitalINR 72,000
Integral University - IULINR 1.9 lakh
Nishat Hospital and Institute of Paramedical Sciences and College of NursingINR 1.44 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The UP CNET BSc nursing application process is being conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh. The candidate should visit the official website, abvmuup.edu.in. and click on the link for Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026.

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Manori Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The BSc Nursing at HCG Suchirayu College of Nursing offers direct access to high-end diagnostic and treatment facilities within the HCG network, which is often not available at standalone nursing colleges. Students practice in a high-tech simulated clinical environment under the guidance of practisi

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

BSc Nursing at HCG Suchirayu College of Nursing stands out by integrating a superspeciality clinical approach that many traditional nursing colleges lack. While most institutes focus on general nursing theory, this college leverages its association with a leading oncology and multispeciality hospita

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

MH Nursing CET covers five subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nursing Aptitude and English. The question paper consists of 100 multpile choice questions. 

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

A few important points for MH Nursing CET preparation are mentioned below.

  • Know the exam syllabus and paper pattern.
  • Create a study timetable.
  • Gather resources like books, pyqs, study material etc.
  • Make handy notes of important topics, formulas, and concepts.
  • Solving PYQs regularly.
  • Revision

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The candidates should note that the JEMScN exam is conducted for the admission in the MSc Nursing Course in the Government and Private Colleges/Institutes in the state. It is mandatory for the admission in the state run/recognised institutions.

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Rashmi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

There will be following sections in the WB ANM GNM Exam

  1. Life Science
  2. Physical Science 
  3. Basic English
  4. Mathematics 
  5. General Knowledge
  6. Logical Reasoning

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Saakshi Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

No University of Cologne do not charge any tuition fee from international students who What to pursue Nursing. Instead, the students are required to pay a semester fee of EUR 335.65 to the university which is comparatively very low compared to other universities.  

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The University of Cologne Nursing courses are not ranked by any ranking body such as Shiksha, QS Ranking, THE Ranking, etc., for Nursing courses. Instead, this university is ranked for Medicine and Health courses by various top ranking bodies. 

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Most of the Nursing courses at University of Cologne are offered in German language. In fact, all Ug Nursing courses at this university are only German taught courses. While, PG Nursing courses offer very few courses in English language, else all the courses are offered in German. 

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes German language is necessary to study Nursing at the Uni of Cologne. Without the earlier knowledge of German language, Indian students would not be given admission to the university.  

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

St. Clair College Diploma of Practical Nursing course is accredited by the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). There are small, personal class sizes at St. Clair College for this course. For admission to this course, Indian students should have passed Class 12. 

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Chandra Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

University of Melbourne has a proven track record of posting great employment numbers among its students. The institute provide post-study employment opportunities to its students. Below mentioned are some of the Nursing school's top recruiters: 
 
· The Royal Melbourne Hospital 
 
· Western Health 
 
· T

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

University of Melbourne Nursing graduates are employed in key leadership roles across a range of sectors at prominent public & private organizations domestically & globally. Given below are some of the prominent sectors University of Melbourne Nursing graduates are currently employed in: 

·      Heal

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

University of Melbourne Nursing School has a record of providing post study employment opportunities to its students. Students even get employment during studies as health assistants in nursing at Melbourne Health. As per the latest employment data made available by the institute, 90% of the PG stu

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Indian students interested in pursuing Nursing studies from University of Melbourne must meet all eligibility criteria required by university in application form. Students must follow steps mentioned below to get admission at this university:

  • Choose desired course
  • Review entry requirements and eligibi

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

International students interested in admission to University of Melbourne for Nursing must secure a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0. 

Apart from IELTS, students must also satisfy the below listed language proficiency test score criteria: 

Test 

Minimum Score 

TOEFL 

94+  

PEARSON 

72+ 

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

University of Melbourne Nursing School is considered one of best Nursing institutions in Australia and in the world. 

Shiksha ranks Nursing courses #1 of University of Melbourne in Australia. But there are some other universities that offer similar level of educational envt. to its students that are

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

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