Best B.Sc. Nursing Colleges in India 2026 - Admission, Course Fees, Reviews

Hi, AIIMS Delhi is the top BSc Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category, securing 1st position as the No. 1 college followed by PGIMER and CMC Vellore.

Yes, many colleges accept students on merit basis and entrance exams except NEET. Given below is the list of some of the BSc Nursing colleges in India that does not accept any entrance exam:

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About 2,900+ best BSc Nursing colleges in India. The top Nursing colleges in India offering BSc course include Parul University, AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER Puducherry, Amity University, Gurugram, Armed Forces Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, GMCH Chandigarh, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre,  etc..

Of these, 1,550+ are private colleges,  250+ are government colleges, and public-private entities own 190+ colleges. Admission is based on merit or through entrance exam like KCET, Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, TS EAMCET, etc. 

As per NIRF ranking 2025, AIIMS Delhi consistently ranked as the top ranked BSc Nursing college in India followed by other colleges. Listed below are the top colleges along with their NIRF rankings over the past three years:

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To apply for BSc course at Parul University, candidates are required to fill an online application form on the official website of Parul University. They also have to pay an application fee of INR 300 along with the other details. Get below the step-wise application process for Parul University BSc admission 2023:

1. Visit the admission site of Parul University. Register yourself as a new user by entering your full name, email address, mobile number, city and DOB. In case you have already registered yourself, you can log in to fill out the application form.
2. A password will be sent on the mobile soon. Login using the password.
3. Select the course you want to study at the University from the options given in the dropdown menu.
4. Enter personal details, including name, father's name, DOB, gender and address.
5. Enter academic details as per the requirement of the course.
6. Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card or other online payment methods.

Given below is the list of top Private BSc Nursing Colleges in India with their tuition fees and eligibility/entrance exams if any:

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 A BSc in nursing opens up a wide range of employment possibilities and professional opportunities. After earning a BSc in nursing from a reputable college, one can work as a registered nurse in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Students have a variety of employment opportunities, including teaching and research.

Candidates can see table showing a list of some best and popular BSc Nursing college options in India giving good packages to graduates below -

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Indian Army B.Sc. Nursing salary composition includes a basic pay of INR 15,600 plus Grade Pay of INR 5,400 and Military Service Pay of INR 4,200 plus DA pay.

Candidates post-commission will be provided a starting in-hand salary of INR 25,200 along with a raise as well as basic allowances.

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Both DU and BHU are among the top universities in India. However, to allow students to make a choice easily, we have mentioned the ranking and BSc course fee details for both universities in the following table:

As per the given statistics, BHU looks like a better choice for students. However, students can make a choice by considering the mentioned or more factors.

*The fee mentioned here is taken from external sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary. It also includes course fee at the affiliated colleges.

There are many govt and pvt colleges which offer Nursing courses and are also affordable. Candidates can see table listing top BSc Nursing colleges in India with affordable fees below -

Given below is the eligibility riteria for the top BSc Nursing colleges in India -

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 in the PCB with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
• Candidates must be at least 17 years old.
• Maximum age for admission in BSc Nursing is 35 years.

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Yes admission in BSc Nursing can be done with 90% in 12th grade.

Basic eligibility for BSc Nursing can be different and it all depends on different scholarships but having scored above 50% in 12th grade is commonly needed for many scholarships. 

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You must register with State Nurse Registration Council after completing your Nursing coursework. You can apply for positions at both public and private hospitals after registering here. following are Nursing professions after 12th that you can explore:

• Adult-Gerontology
• Neonatal
• Paediatrics
• Women's health hospitals
• Mental health hospitals

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SRM Medical College does not accept direct admissions to any of its programmes. Students must either qualify for the entrance (if applicable) or clear the eligibility to get selected. SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre accept students on an entrance basis for some of its programmes, such as MBBS and MD/MD. To get into those courses, students must appear and clear the NEET exam and participate in the counselling conducted by MCI. However, Health Science course admissions are subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. Students are selected based on their overall academic performance and the availability of seats. Students can contact the admission help desk of the institute to know further.

BSc Nursing is an initial degree programme for individuals entering Nursing, while BSc Nursing Post Basic is a programme for registered nurses seeking to further their education and career opportunities. 

Candidates can view table below to see comparison between two -

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Candidates can see an entire list of Nursing scholarships offered in India in the table below -

Aligarh Muslim University BSc fees has not been revealed at this point. The institute generally only reveals the course fees for a BSc course to the candidates who manage to secure admissions.

Thus, candidates will need to look at the student reviews of Aligarh Muslim University to find out the BSc course fees.

The mode of AFMC course admission is online. The college releases the application form once the admission cycle starts. Students need to fill the application to take part in the admission process. The admissions for courses like MBBS start after the release of class 12 and NEET results. Once the application form is filled, cut off is released for each course and the selected students are required to pay the course fee to complete the admission process.

CMC Vellore offers BSc for a duration of four-years. Candidates who have passed Class 12 Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate can apply for the course. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. Additionally, CMC Vellore to BSc  is based on entrance exam followed by a personal interview round.

No candidates cannot become a doctor if they have done only BSc Nursing. But they can apply for MBBS after BSc Nursing if they really want to become a doctor.

For MBBS, they will have to sit for NEET UG and also pass it. And that is how after pursuing MBBS, they can become a doctor.

There is no direct way of becoming a doctor after only BSc Nursing.

No, candidates cannot get admission to JIPMER in a BSc course without the NEET exam. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Botany & Zoology with a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ST/OBC; 45% aggregate for PWD category candidates) along with English as one of the subjects
• Age: 17 years at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before December 31 of the year of admission (Request for relaxation from the prescribed age limit will not be considered for any category of applicants. Also, there is no upper age limit)
• NEET UG + Counselling (conducted by the institute offline in person). 

No, there is no provision for direct admission to the BSc courses offered at GMCH Chandigarh. As per the official information, the admission the BSc courses at the college is strictly based on the ranks obtained by the applicants in the GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET) conducted by the college. Further, candidates must be found fit after the medical examination conducted by the college once the candidates have been selected provisionally. They must also fulfil the specified eligibility criteria for BSc admission.

Yes, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences does offer BSc courses. BSc at St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences is offered by its various affiliated colleges such as St. John's Medical College, St. John's Allied Health Sciences, St. John's Nursing College, etc.

These courses are two-four year courses that are offered on the UG level in several specialisations. 

Integral University BSc (Hons) application forms are out on the official website of the University. Candidates can also purchase the application form from the University campus or bookstores authorised by the University.