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:

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Candidates who get admission to the BSc programme in any specialisation offered at Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences must submit the following documents to the college authorities for the verification purpose. The list of the following documents is given below:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Migration Certificate
• Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate
• Character Certificate or No dues certificate
• Caste certificate issued by the competent authority (for reserved category candidates)
• Gap Certificate (if applicable)
• SET admit card and score card (if applicable)

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.

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 -

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.

Hope this helped your query! All the best!
 

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.

Hope this helped your query! All the best!