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:

College Name	Tuition Fees
Amity University Gurugram	INR 5.8 lakh
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre	INR 1.5 Lacs – INR 4 lakh
Galgotias University	INR 4.8 lakh
NIMS Nursing College	INR 7 lakh
Armed Forces Medical College	INR 80,000

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:

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
AIIMS Delhi Ranking	1	1	1
PGIMER Ranking	2	2	2
CMC Vellore Ranking	3	3	3
NIMHANS Bangalore Ranking	4	4	7
JIPMER Ranking	5	5	4
SGPIMS Ranking	7	6	5
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranking	6	8	9

Source: Official site and may vary.

Yes, the East Point Group of Institutions offers BSc programme with the duration of four years. This is a semester-based course, divided into eight equal semesters. The EPGI takes admission to the BSc course based on marks obtained in the entrance test. The eligibility criteria of the course are passing Class 12 with PCM and English.

While NEET UG is widely accepted and required for government colleges and most deemed universities, many private nursing colleges also offer admission based on their own institutional entrance exams or merit in Class 12. Many colleges accept students on merit basis and through entrance exams other than NEET. Students who could not score well in NEET can still find good private colleges through institutional exams like MET, SRMJEEH, and state-level nursing council exams.

Yes, students can apply for BSc Nursing while awaiting their class 12th results. Students have to submit a passing certificate and verify their minimum eligibility percentage while submitting final documents.

Check the table below for some of the top private BSc Nursing colleges in India along with their tuition fees.

Private Colleges	Tuition Fees
Galgotias University BSc Nursing Course	INR 6 lakh
Amity University Gurugram BSc Nursing Course	INR 2.5 lakh - INR 8.6 lakh
Parul University BSc Nursing Course	INR 1.8 lakh - INR 9 lakh
Integral University BSc Nursing Course	INR 1.4 lakh - INR 6.4 lakh
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences BSc Nursing Course	INR 97,200 - INR 5.6 lakh
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre BSc Nursing Course	INR 3.6 lakh - INR 8 lakh
NIMS Nursing College, NIMS University BSc Nursing Course	INR 9.5 lakh
Integral University BSc Nursing Course	INR 1.9 lakh - INR 6.4 lakh
Sage University Bhopal BSc Nursing Course	INR 4.4 lakh
Assam down town University BSc Nursing Course	INR 10.4 lakh

The healthcare industry is an ever evolving one. New hospitals are cropping up everyday, and the already established, esteemed ones are expanding at a high pace. A high demand for nursing graduates has been observed in multiple countries like USA, Canada, Australia and Germany. A BSc graduate has multiple options other than hospitals and healthcare. They can work in academic, research, corporate, and pharmacology sectors. 

Some of the best course options after BSc in Nursing at Mangalayatan University are subjects specialise in psychiatric, community health, medical-surgical, obstetrics, gynecology, etc. Students can pursue these mentioned subjects after some service-experience at entry-to-assistant level. And, if students seek to raise their academic qualifications or professional positions then they may pursue courses like MSc in Nursing, MHA (Master of Health/Hospital Administration), MPH (Master of Public Health), MBA in Hospital Administration, etc.

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 -

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
AIIMS Delhi Fees	INR 2,400
JIPMER Puducherry Fees	INR 4,800
Armed Forces Medical College Fees	INR 80,000
GMCH Chandigarh Fees	INR 38,320
Banaras Hindu University Fees	INR 3,000

 

Nursing sustains all medical needs due to which there is always a boom in multiple vacancies worldwide. Since it is so diverse, graduates can dabble in multiple sectors while still remaining true to their profession. It also gives a sense of fulfillment and puts students in the role of caregivers. 

NEET UG is widely accepted for govt. and deemed universities. MET for Manipal and exams by CMC Vellore, Amrita, SRMJEEH are conducted by institutions. Nursing councils of individual states conduct state level exams. Many colleges conduct merit admission based on Class 12 marks. Hence, even with a low NEET score students can secure admission through various other opportunities.

The full form of BSc Nursing is Bachelor of Science in Nursing. It is an undergraduate course for students interested in pursuing Nursing as a profession after class 12th. The course is 4 years long divided into 8 semesters. The basic requirements of the course include a minimum of 50% aggregate in class 12th Board exams in the PCB stream. 

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. 

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University popularly known as IPU, is a government funded college that takes admissions based on its university level exam IPU CET. Amity University is one of the most popular private BSc Nursing college in Delhi NCR. The UG course is offered through Amity college of Nursing in Gurugram. Both colleges equip students with theoretical and applied knowledge, good placements and on ground exposure.

AIIMS Delhi, is one of the best colleges in India for all types of medical education, but AIIMS Rishikesh, is pretty close too. Both colleges offer the best labs, experienced, highly qualified faculty, and a lot of exposure. AIIMS, Delhi also offers a 6 month paid internship after the course.

Parul University, Goa selects candidates based on their merit. Aspirants do not have to pass any entrance exam for admission. Candidates meeting the eligibility are offered seat based on their qualifyinge exam scores. 

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Microbiology programme at DR Subhash University, Junagadh, offers an exciting journey into the microscopic world of microorganisms, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of their structure, function, and importance in various fields. This programme is meticulously designed to prepare students for careers in microbiology research, biotechnology, healthcare, and environmental science. Through theoretical coursework, laboratory experiments, fieldwork, and research projects, students gain hands-on experience and practical skills in microbiological techniques, laboratory analysis, and data interpretation.

The course curriculum include various subjects around the Hotel Management stream. There are a number of subjects included in each semester of the programme. Some of the subjects included in Srinivas Univesity BSc curriculum are mentioned below:

• Food Production
• Hotel Law
• Food Science and Nutrition
• Hygiene and Sanitation
• Hospitality Information System
• Introduction to Hospitality, etc.

No, BSc courses at Anurag University are not open to direct admissions. Candidates who qualify for the BSc courses might be selected based on Class 12 board merit. However, every candidate has to clear counselling rounds before they are granted admission into their chosen BSc course.

Biyani Group of Colleges is a famous institute group. This Group is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The Biyani Group of Colleges has a total of 19 colleges under it that offer programmes in various streams & specialisations. Below mentioned are the various Biyani Group of Colleges constituent colleges:

Biyani Group of Colleges Constituent Institutes
Biyani Girls College	Biyani Institute of Science & Management for Girls	Biyani University
Regional Driving Training Centre Sansthan	Biyani Institute of Architecture & Design (Co-Ed.)	Jaipur Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (Co-Ed.)
Jaipur Institute of Skill & Rural Development (Co-Ed.)	Jaipur Institute of Pharmacy (Co-Ed.)	Biyani Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Co-Ed.)
Biyani Pvt. ITI (Co-Ed.)	Biyani Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science School (Co-Ed.)	Biyani Institute of Physical Education (Co-Ed.)
Biyani Law College (Co-Ed.)	Biyani College of Science & Management (Co-Ed.)	Biyani Institute of Skill Development (Co-ed)
Biyani Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital (For Girls)	Biyani Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy for Girls	Biyani Girls B.Ed. College
Biyani School of Nursing & Paramedical Science for Girls	N/A	N/A

S-VYASA University's MCA Cyber Security program:

- Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks

- Admission: Application submission (entrance exam details unclear)

- Fee: 2-2.35 lakhs/year, total 4-4.7 Lacs (verify with university for accuracy)

Sigma Group of Institutes offers Degree and Diploma courses including 17 UG and 11 PG courses. Additionally, it also has After 10th Diploma courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Sigma Group of Institutes has specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Chemistry, Microbiology, M.Sc. specializations in Microbiology, Chemistry, After 10th Diploma specializations in Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery, B.Tech specializations in Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, M.E./M.Tech specializations in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, M.Pharma specializations in Quality Assurance , Pharmaceutical, and ANM specializations in Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife..

Yes, Shri Guru Ram Rai University offers multiple scholarships for its students officially pursuing a BSc course from the university. However, candidates must make sure to be eligible for the scholarships. Some of the scholarships offered are as follows:

• For Children of Martyred Defence Personnel
• Siblings of students studying in SGRRU (any constituent School)
• Physically Handicapped Students (Above 40% disability)
• Sports Scholarships

A total of 665 students can do BSc from Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University Ahmedabad. Candidates must make sure to complete the entire admission procedure to secure the BSc seats at SSIU. Find below the BSc seat bifurcation for the academic year 2024:

Courses	Seats
BSc in Chemistry	60
BSc in Mathematics	30
BSc in Microbiology	60
BSc in Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management	60
BSc in Physics	60
BSc in Biotechnology	60
BSc (Hons) in Agriculture	60
BSc in Nursing	60

Health Science is an area of academic excellence in NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur, and the students, with their quality knowledge, always tend to receive lucrative placement opportunities. The highest package that was provided through the last placement drive was at INR 32 LPA. Average deals around 4-6 LPA. TCS, Fortis, Deloitte, Godrej, and Coca-Cola are a few key recruiting firms. The institute provides 100% placement support, so students are always ready to face the job market. With NSHM focusing much on practical training and industry links, the employability chances among the graduates in the health care sector are significantly broadened.

 

For BSc programme Uttaranchal University accepts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Therefore, it is mandatory for candidates to appear for the NEET exam. Candidates must apply for the NEET exam and fill out the NEET application form. 

However, the entrance exam is only required for BSc Medical courses. Apart from the medical courses, admission to BSc is based on candidates' performance in the last qualifying exam.