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:

Source: Official site and may vary.

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:

Source: Official site and may vary.

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:

Source: Official site and may vary.

 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.

Both BSc Nursing and BSc Radiology offer good salaries but BSc Radiology often has a higher starting salary due to more technical field.

Candidates can see the salary comparison below -

No, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2027 registrations have not commenced yet. The registration window will be active at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2027 notification in first week of January. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2027 process will commence online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2027 exam must complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

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.

Source: Official site and may vary.

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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Yes, candidates can join BSc courses at Amity University Gurugram without appearing for CUET-UG first. Amity University conducts its own entrance exam called AMCAT to admit students into BSc courses.

However, many BSc courses are also open for direct admissions which look at Class 12 board exam results as well.

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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No, you cannot join AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College) without NEET. NEET scores are essential for eligibility to join AFMC for MBBS. The admission process to AFMC requires candidates to clear NEET UG followed by an interview and a medical exam. AFMC is a prestigious institution that offers a unique opportunity to serve in the armed forces of the country. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being unmarried, achieving a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Science subjects, and securing at least 50% in English and each Science subject. Additionally, candidates must pass the NEET entrance exam to be considered for admission to AFMC

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.

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). 

BHU BSc (H) admission is strictly entrance-based. Earlier, admission was through BHU-UET, however, now the students need to take the CUET-UG exam. The shortlisted students have to take part in the counselling round for seat allotment. For more information regarding BHU course admissions, Click Here.

Currently, the St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences BSc fees is yet to be revealed for the academic year 2026. Candidates can expect the fees for BSc courses to be revealed around the month of May once the admissions at St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences are over.