Updated on Aug 20, 2025 02:44 IST
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The BSc Nursing course fees in India differ depending on the colleges providing the program. There are more than 2,900 colleges in India offering BSc Nursing courses; among them, many colleges offer scholarships and financial support to qualified students.
The course fee structure of every BSc Nursing college in India is based on the college rating, placement rating, infrastructure, faculty, and so on.

Q:   What are the factors affecting BSc Nursing course fees?
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Various aspects affect the BSc Nursing course fee of a college such as a college entity (government or private), college accreditation, demand, geographical location, faculty rating, government policies, placement rating, etc.

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Q:   Are BSc Nursing fees fixed, or do they increase every year?
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BSc Nursing fees are usually not fixed and may increase annually or semester-wise, although the extent of the increase can differ. Government colleges generally have a fixed fee structure, while private institutes can increase charges every year.

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  • BSc Nursing Fees FAQs
  • Popular B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Popular Private B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular B.Sc Nursing Specializations

BSc Nursing Fees FAQs

Candidates can refer to this section for BSc Nursing fees-related FAQs.

Q:   What is the BSc Nursing application fee?
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The BSc Nursing application fee depends on the college and the category of the candidate. However, it generally ranges between INR 1,000 to INR 5,000. 

Q:   Are there any hidden or additional fees apart from the tuition fee in BSc Nursing courses?
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Yes, along with the tuition fee, colleges and universities generally charge students with exam, library, hostel, lab, etc., fees. Depending on the entity, these charges can be high or low. 

Q:   What hidden costs should I be aware of beyond the BSc Nursing tuition fees?
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Hi, I understand the curiosity. There are actually so many hidden costs you would need to pay apart from the tuition fees of the BSc Nursing course. Though these costs completely depend on the colleges, some extra hidden costs are charged for hostel fees, textbooks & course material, field work & industrial visits, exam fees, library fees, student union fund in some colleges, etc.

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The institute has not announced the fees for the AY 2025-26. When PGIMER will announce the fee, students will be able to pay it using debit or credit card. Last year, the application fee for this course was INR 1,500 for the general and OBC categories and INR 1,200 for the SC/ST category.

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Pallavi Pathak

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, Nursing courses are offered at various levels and in many specializations. You can pursue a Nursing at the UG-level (BSc Nursing), PG-level (MSc Nursing), Diploma-level (GNM and ANM), Post-Basic BSc Nursing, etc. Also, at the PG-level, you'll even get to choose the specialised areas like Oncol

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Answered 2 months ago

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Atul Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

Hi, the average salary of a Registered Nurse in India is INR 4.3 LPA. This range can increase or decrease based on the employer, job location, relevant experience, and skills. For instance, Manipal Hospitals offers INR 3.9 LPA to Nurses, whereas King Fahad Specialist Hospital offers INR 3.4 LPA, Apo

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Rashmi Srivastava

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Answered 2 months ago

Being in the Nursing profession, your focus is to promote, protect, and optimize the health of your patients. Nurses are of different types, for instance, Home Nurse, Community Nurse, Emergency Care Nurse, Child Health Nurse, OT Nurse, Dialysis Nurse, and so on. Their work environment and duties dif

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Shikha Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

There are many. For example:

  • Getting a Nursing degree will allow you to become a Registered Nurse in the healthcare field anywhere around the world.
  • There will be job security, since Nurses are always in high demand across the globe.
  • Nursing is a highly trusted and respected profession.

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Gunjan Dhawan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Listed below are the top private BSc Nursing colleges in Lucknow along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Eligibility/Exams

IUL Admission

INR 1.8 Lacs – INR 5.6 Lakh

IUET

Avadh Institute of Medical Technology and Hospital Admission

INR 72,000

Merit-Based

Era University Admission

INR 5.4 Lakh

Merit-Based

Vivekanand College of Nursing Admission

INR 3.05 Lakh

Merit-Based

Nishat Hospital and Institute of Paramedical Sciences and College of Nursing Admission

INR 1.44 Lakh

Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, joining the best BSc Nursing colleges in Lucknow can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Average Salary Package

KGMU BSc Courses

INR 48,000

INR 5 LPA

IUL BSc Courses

INR 1.8 Lakh- INR 5.6 Lakh

INR 3.25 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Paramedical courses are distinct from nursing and medical degrees in terms of scope and duration:

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Gunjan Dhawan

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Answered 2 months ago

There are more than 800 MSc Nursing colleges in India, and these colleges include both government and private entities. The fee structure of all the colleges can differ depending on the college rating, placement record, faculty rating, college reputation, etc. However, the average M.Sc Nursing Fees

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The MSc Nursing eligibility criteria can vary depending on the colleges, but the general requirements are:

  • Obtain a bachelor's degree (BSc Nursing preferred)
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Lalit Rastogi

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Nikita Chauhan

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Answered 2 months ago

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 months ago

Total fee for the 4-year B.Sc. Nursing program is INR 362,400, which averages to around INR 90,600 per year.

 

Inclusion/exclusion of additional charges (e.g., exam fees, lab fees, development charges, or university affiliation fees).

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Jaswant yogi

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Many private institutions, like SSBCN, might not publish detailed cutoff lists similar to national exams (like NEET or CUET). Instead, they rely on internal merit lists derived from academic scores and/or their own entrance criteria.

 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Answered 2 months ago

It is estimated that joining the best Nursing colleges in Delhi can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some colleges along with their affordable tuition fees:

Low-cost CollegesTuition Fee
AIIMS Delhi FeesINR 400 - INR 2,400
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing FeesINR 1,000
IGNOU Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi FeesINR 29,420
Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, University of Delhi FeesINR 1,000
IGNOU FeesINR 6,000 - INR 69,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months ago

Listed below are the top specialisations offered by various Nursing colleges in Delhi:

Top SpecialisationsTop Colleges
GNM24  (Holy Family College of Nursing, St . Stephen's College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, etc.)
ANM15  (Brahm Shakti School of Nursing, Global Institute of Healthcare Management, Salokaya College of Nursing, etc.)
Critical Care Nursing5  (AIIMS Delhi, Holy Family College of Nursing, IGNOU, etc.)
Paediatric Nursing5  (Holy Family College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, IGNOU, etc.)
Psychiatric Nursing5  (St. Stephen's College of Nursing, Rufaida School of Nursing, Holy Family College of Nursing, etc.)

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

About 50+ best Nursing colleges are there in Delhi and of these 15+ colleges are owned by the government,  15+ colleges are privately owned, and 4 colleges are owned by semi government institutions. NEET is the top entrance exam accepted by the best BSc Nursing colleges in Delhi NCRAIIMS, Vardhama

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the AIIMS MSc Nursing Entrance exam is compulsory for admission to the MSc programme at AIIMS Hyderabad. Candidates must qualify in this exam and hold a valid scorecard to proceed to the counselling stage. Without clearing this exam, students will not be considered for seat allocation in any MS

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Tanisha Pandey

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, an Indian student who studied in Nepal and completed 12th Science with grade A is eligible for B.Sc Nursing in India, provided she has studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects. Most nursing colleges in India accept students from recognised foreign boards if they meet the subject

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