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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
  • Popular Private Nursing Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Nursing Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Nursing UG Courses
  • Popular Nursing PG Courses
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Popular Nursing Colleges in India

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Popular Private Nursing Colleges in India

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5.4 - 14.4 LPA
1 Course
9 Courses
4.7
4.0
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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.

Jun '26

UP CNET 2026 Result

TENTATIVE

6 Jun ' 26

UP CNET 2026 Exam

4 Jul ' 26

AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 Result

Jul '26

AIIMS BSc (H) Nursing Result 2026

TENTATIVE

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 Oct ' 25 - 28 Oct ' 25

RUHS Nursing Counselling Round-3 Institute Report...

23 Oct ' 25

RUHS Nursing Counselling Round-3 Seat Allotment

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.

PG Courses

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Once BSc Nursing is completed, there are a number of great choices for higher studies. The most sought after option is MSc Nursing, which is a 2 year Post-Graduate Nursing Program with specializations in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatrics Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetric and Gynecological N

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Yes, a number of scholarships are available to nursing students in Delhi NCR. The central government runs scholarships for SC, ST, OBC & EWS students under various post matriculation scholarship schemes. The Delhi government also has scholarships for meritorious students from low income families. A

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No, NEET is not required for BSc Nursing admission. NEET is for MBBS, BDS, and BAMS courses. BSc Nursing has its own set of entrance exams. For government colleges in Delhi, you may need to appear for AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam, IPU CET, or CUET. For NCR colleges in Haryana and UP, state-level nurs

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Most BSc Nursing colleges in Delhi NCR ask for a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12. For reserved category students, this goes down to 40% in many colleges. However, government colleges and central institutions like AIIMS are much more competitive, just having the mi

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

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Galgotias UniversityINR 6.04 lakh
Amity University GurugramINR 7.52 lakh
Sharda School of Nursing Science & ResearchINR 10.88 lakh
Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical SciencesINR 48,000
SGT University, GurgaonINR 13 lakh

NOTE: The tuition fees given above are from the actual college's site and data may vary.

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As per the popularity basis by shiksha, listed below are some of the top Nursing colleges in Nagpur, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Frr
Government Medical College, NagpurINR 35,200
AIIMS NagpurINR 2,400
Suretech College of NursingINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.65 lakh
V.S.P.M's College of B.Sc. Nursing and Research CentreINR 1.88 Lacs - INR 3.63 lakh
Asharam School and College of Nursing, KampteeINR 2.84 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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GNM is the fastest route to employment in the nursing field. It is a 3.5-year Diploma course that qualifies you to work as a registered nurse in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. Since it is shorter than B.Sc Nursing, many students who want to start working quickly prefer GNM.

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London South Bank University BSc (Hons.) Adult Nursing duration is 3 years. As per the Dfe LEO data 2023-26, this university's Nursing and Midwifery graduates are highly paid among all London Modern University graduates. For admission to this course, the students must have completed a Bachelor's deg

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Private Nursing colleges in Ahmedabad are typically more expensive than the government colleges because they have modern infrastructure, experienced faculty, and provide good placement options to the candidates. Some of the best colleges are listed below.

Top Private CollegesTuition Fee
Lokmanya College Nursing CoursesINR 1.68 Lacs - INR 4.32 lakh
J.G. College of Nursing CoursesINR 1.4 Lacs - INR 2.84 lakh
Shreyarth College of Nursing CoursesINR 2.7 Lacs - INR 3.92 lakh
KD Institute of Nursing Science Nursing CoursesINR 2.16 lakh
Shalby Institute of Nursing Sciences Nursing CoursesINR 3.84 lakh
S.K.U.M. College of Nursing CoursesINR 1.98 Lacs - INR 3.32 lakh
Shreyarth University Nursing CoursesINR 2.25 Lacs - INR 2.84 lakh
Shalby Academy Nursing CoursesINR 42,000
Lokmanya3 College of Nursing CoursesINR 78,000 - INR 3.92 lakh
Shreyarth3 Jubilee College of Nursing CoursesINR 80,000 - INR 5.36 lakh

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For most nursing colleges in Ahmedabad, admission is based on Class 12 merit rather than a separate entrance exam. However, some states conduct a common entrance test for nursing admissions.

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M.Sc Nursing in Ahmedabad is available in several specialisations. The most popular ones include medical-surgical nursing, Paediatric nursing, Obstetrics and gynaecology nursing, Psychiatric nursing, Community health nursing, Critical care nursing. Each specialisation leads to a specific career path

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Yes, nursing graduates from Ahmedabad can apply for AIIMS nursing recruitment. AIIMS conducts its own recruitment exams for nursing officer positions. The basic eligibility is a B.Sc Nursing or GNM degree from a recognised institution and registration with the State Nursing Council. 

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Government nursing colleges in Ahmedabad have a limited number of seats, which is why competition is very high. The exact number of seats varies from college to college and is approved by the Indian Nursing Council. Seats are divided into different categories including general, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS.

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There are about 50 Nursing colleges in Ahmedabad, including 26 private colleges, 9 are government colleges, and public-private etities own 1 college. Admission will be based on Class 12 marks basis. Some of the top colleges are B. J. Medical College, Silver Oak College Of Nursing, Lokmanya College,

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

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Silver Oak College Of NursingINR 4.88 lakh
Lokmanya CollegeINR 1.68 Lacs - INR 4.32 lakh
J.G. College of NursingINR 1.4 Lacs - INR 2.84 lakh
GCS College of NursingINR 2.7 Lacs - INR 3.92 lakh
KD Institute of Nursing ScienceINR 2.16 lakh

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Choosing a good nursing college is essential for your future. Keep in mind these factors while finalizing a college:

Check whether the college is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

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There are many scholarships approved for nursing students. The Tamil Nadu government has provided different type of scholarships for SC/ST students, OBC students and also for the poorest students. The central government also has approved many other scholarships such as National Scholarship Portal (N

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Yes, most established nursing colleges in Coimbatore are recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and approved by the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC). They are also affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), which is the main university for health sciences

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NEET is not mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admissions in most of the states, like Tamil Nadu. But some nursing colleges attached to apex medical institutions or deemed universities consider NEET as a part of their selection process. Nerin or more of the colleges consider Class 12 merit. You should alway

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For most nursing programmes, you need to have completed Class 12 from a recognised board. For B.Sc Nursing and GNM, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in Class 12 is mandatory in most colleges. The minimum percentage required is usually 45% to 50% in PCB combined. For M.Sc Nursing, you need a B.S

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Yes, DSU provides BSc in Nursing to the students who want to pursue their career in medical feild. It is a four years UG course which is divided into eight semesters. Students must be atleast 17 years old for this course. Students must have cleared class 12 with minimum 45% marks in PCB and English.

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Most GNM programs in Dehradun require candidates to have completed Class 12. For GNM, the eligibility is Class 12 in any stream, preferably science, with 40% marks. So even students from non-science backgrounds can pursue GNM as long as they have completed Class 12 with the required marks.

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Yes. Internships are a mandatory for all BSc Nursing graduates in Dehradun or across India. According to the INC guidelines, all BSc Nursing students must complete a 1-year internship, also known as a clinical posting, in a hospital or healthcare facility. This gives students real patient care exper

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Dehradun offers more variety in nursing programs than most students realise. The main courses available are ANM,  GNM,  BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, and MSc Nursing. The most popular fields include BSc Nursing, General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), and MSc in Medical Surgical Nursing. Student

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NEET is an entrance examination primarily for Medical and Dental courses across India. There are plenty of colleges that, on the basis of entrance examinations, offer nursing courses that include KCET, NEET, JKCET, CUET, IPU CET, and KEAM. Students should check the admission requirements of the nurs

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NEET UG is widely accepted for govt. and deemed universities. MET for Manipal and exams by CMC Vellore, Amrita, SRMJEEH are conducted by institutions. Nursing councils of individual states conduct state level exams. Many colleges conduct merit admission based on Class 12 marks. Hence, even with a lo

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While NEET UG is widely accepted and required for government colleges and most deemed universities, many private nursing colleges also offer admission based on their own institutional entrance exams or merit in Class 12. Many colleges accept students on merit basis and through entrance exams other t

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Always check for INC recognition, which stands for Indian Nursing Council and is mandatory for all nursing programs in India. NAAC accreditation with an A or A+ grade reflects strong academic quality. Affiliation to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences is also essential, as it gives your degree

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Yes. NEET UG is the most popular entrance for admission to most of the top nursing colleges in Pune. But many private colleges also accept MHT CET scores for admission or conduct their own entrance tests to assess the admission. A few colleges in Pune offer regular merit admission on the basis of Cl

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The career options after Nursing from Pune are wider than most students think. Some of the most popular job roles are Registered Nurse, Nursing Practitioner, Public Health Nurse, Ward Nurse, Nursing Educator, Military Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Medical Coder, and Nursing Instructor. With Pune's growi

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