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.

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 -

Th eoverall GD Goenka University highest package secured by batch 2025 was INR 55 LPA. Check out the highest packages offered during the GD Goenka University placements 2025:

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 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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The university may not offer direct admission as primarily the selection is merit-based. Thus, the aspirants Class 12 scores are considered. However, for the BSc Nursing course, students have to take the DITU Nursing Entrance Test. To enquire about admission under management quota, the students should reach out to the admission office. 

Yes, under CSR, Rayat Bahra University provides scholarships to meritorious students, deserving and needy students to aim high reach to the peak of success.  Additionally, students can also apply for scholarships offered by the government and other funding agencies. 

Names of some of the fellowships/ scholarship are as follows:

• Students whose both Parents/or fathers are not alive- 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
• Sibling Concession - 25% Tuition Fees Waiver
• Employee’s Ward Concession - 25% Tuition Fees Waiver
• Alumni Concession- 25% Tuition Fees Waiver

For more detailed information the applicant can visit the official website of Rayat Bahra University. 

PP Savani University BSc Computer Science in AI course tuition fees is INR 53,000, per semester. The total tuition fee for the four-year course is INR 4.24 lakh. This fee amount is mentioned as per official sources. Hence, is indicative. 

Graphic Era University offers BSc and BSc (Hons) courses across various specialisations. All these courses are offered in a full-time mode. Table below mentions the course specialisations: 

No, NEET is not a mandatory entrance exam to qualify for admissions to the BSc courses at HCG Suchirayu College of Nursing. Candidates can appear for the CET or KSEAB in place of NEET to qualify for HCG Suchirayu College of Nursing BSc admissions. 

Best course among the courses offered by NSHM Institute of Health Sciences, Durgapur

For undergraduation 

B.Sc in Medical lab technology (MLT)

B.Sc in radiology and medical imaging technology 

B.Sc in critical care technology.