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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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, direct admission is not available at DY Patil Pune. Admission to all the UG & PG courses are entirely entrance-based. Candidates seeking for admission at DY Patil Pune are required to qualify for university-level entrance exam. The university conductes separate exams for every course. Futher, for admission to courses such as MBA, MBBS, BTech, etc., the university also accepts entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, NEET UG, JEE Main or state-level exams such MHT CET exams. It's mandatory for every candidate to qualify for the exam and apply online on the official website.

No, candidates cannot take direct admission at AIIMS Nagpur. Candidates have to appear and qualify in the given exams:

• MBBS: NEET-UG exam
• Postgraduate (MD/MS): INI CET exam.
• B.Sc Nursing: Requires passing the AIIMS BSc Nursing exam.

Yes, DY Patil Navi Mumbai conducts DYPRAIT-ET for BTech and Integrated MBA-Tech. The deemed-to-be university also conducts DYPU Post Graduate Entrance Examination for M.Tech and an entrance test for PhD programme. It also accepts scores in JEE Main, GATE, MHT CET, MAH CET, etc.

Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences BSc seat intake varies according to the specialisation selected by candidates. The seat allotment is made through rank obtained by candidates in the SET exam followed by PI and WAT. The total seat intake for the BSc programme across all three specialisation is 166. Given below the specialisation-wise SIHS Pune BSc seat intake:

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

No, there is no provision for direct admission at DMIHER. Admission is either merit-based or entrance-based. The final selection is based on academic scores and entrance scores. The exams accepted are DMIHER CET, NEET, JEE Main, MH CET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc.

BSc admission at MUHS Nashik is based on NEET exam. Candidates are required to participate in the NEET counselling 2024 for BSc seat at MUHS. NEET 2024 counselling is expected to begin in the fourth week of July 2024. Candidates who will qualify for the exam by securing the NEET 2024 cutoff marks will be eligible to participate in the NEET 2024 counselling process. NEET counselling process will be conducted in two categories, for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats and 85 per cent State Quota (SQ) seats.