Nursing Colleges in Andhra Pradesh - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

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.

AIIMS Delhi is the top MSc in Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category followed by other top colleges like PGIMER and CMC Vellore.

Source: Official site and may vary.

Hi, please refer below for the top job profiles after pursuing MSc Nursing in India:

Job Profile	Annual Median Package
Nurse Educator	INR 5 Lacs - INR 10 lakh
Nurse Manager	INR 6 Lacs - INR 15 lakh
Clinical Nurse Specialist	INR 7 Lacs - INR 20 lakh
Nurse Researcher	INR 5 lakh- INR 12 lakh
Nursing Administrator	INR 8 Lacs - INR 25 lakh
Nurse Practitioner	INR 10 Lacs - INR 30 lakh
Nursing Consultant	INR 7 Lacs - INR 20 lakh
Nursing Home Administrator	INR 6 Lacs - INR 15 lakh

Yes it is possible to apply for Nursing without PCB in Class 12 but your options are limited to Diploma courses like ANM course.

But you need to clear Class 12 for BSc Nursing.

No, free seat is not available at GITAM University Vishakhapatnam but there are scholarships available for students. These scholarships help students in paying the fee timely that too at discounted prices. Students must apply for the available scholarships if they need any financial support. 

Yes BSc Nursing can be chosen by males too. Nursing is not only for women and men can also study it.

Male nurses are nowadays needed in hospitals and clinics. So yes a male can also go for Nursing courses and become a nurse.

Hope this answer helped your query! All the best!

Yes, you can do MBBS after Nursing courses. But you should clear NEET UG for that. There is no direct entry which means you will start from first year of MBBS.

To answer your questions, it is possible only if you clear the medical entrance exam.

Placement Record: Examine the institution's placement history over the previous several years to ascertain the proportion of students placed as well as the businesses that have visited the campus to recruit.

Industry Connections : Take into account the university's ties to businesses and associations in order to find internships, projects, and job placements. Students' placement chances may be improved by having close relationships with respectable businesses.

Training and Placement Cell: Evaluate the efficiency with which students receive career counseling, soft skill training, resume development, and interview preparation from the university's training and placement cell.

Alumni Network: One of the most important resources for placement assistance is the alumni network. Examine the contributions made by the SPMVV alumni network.

Yes, the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Science is as good as JIPMER Puducherry. Sri Venkateswara Institute has a team of well experienced and highly qualified faculty members to guide the student of college for better future. The institute also has a well organised placement cell. College also provide internship to the students. 

Yes, the Centurion University of Technology and Management is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and by the ITOT (Institute for Training of Trainers) of the Director General of Employment and the Training (DGET), Ministry of Skill Development, GOI. The university is accredited with A Grade by NAAC, Ministry of HRD. The university is also approved by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Government College of Nursing, Guntur offers courses such as B.Sc., GNM in the stream of Nursing. Government College of Nursing, Guntur has specializations such as GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada is a well-known institution for PG Diploma, MD, MS, B.Sc, M.Ch, DM, MBBS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada has course specializations in Anaesthesia, Pathology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Community Medicine, Biochemistry, Dermatology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Physiology, Anatomy, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, Hospital / Healthcare Management, Radiotherapy.

Government College of Nursing, Kurnool courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Government College of Nursing, Kurnool goes up to 165.

Anatomy- Pulse + Rajesh Kaushal notes Physiology- Soumen Manna Biochem- Rebecca James Pathology- Devesh Mishra Pharmacology- Ranjan Kumar Patel Forensic- Submit Seth Microbiology- Apurba Sastry ENT- Manisha Opthalmology - Sudha Seetharam SPM- Vivek Jain Medicine- Mudit Khanna Pediatrics- Sushanta Bhanja Surgery- Pritesh + Surgery Sixer by RRM Gynae & Obs- Unit Bhojani Orthopedics- Apurv Mehra Radiology- Summer Seth Skin- Pulse.

GSL College of Nursing has been rated 4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa is a well-known institution for MD, MS, B.Sc, MBBS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa has course specializations in Anaesthesia, Dermatology, General Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Biochemistry, Forensic Medical Science, Community Medicine, Radiotherapy, Microbiology, Pathology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine.

Sims College of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences has been rated 5 on Infrastructure parameter. Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences has also been rated 5 for Campuslife.

Santhiram Medical College provides programmes including MD, MS, B.Sc, MBBS in streams such as Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, Dermatology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Community Medicine, Anatomy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedics.

College of Nursing, Tirupati has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Science stream with above mentioned marks from any recognised Board/Council.

King George Hospital School of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
GNM	Registered ANM with pass mark.

ACSR Government Medical College has been rated 4.6 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Katuri College of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.

Sir C.R. Reddy College is a reputed institute for B.Com, B.Sc., BBA, B.A., B.Voc. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Accounting & Commerce, Science, Business & Management Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, IT & Software, Nursing. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Sir C.R. Reddy College has a review rating of 4.2 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.6 on campuslife, 3.9 on placements, 4.3 on faculty and 4.2 on Infrastructure.

Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Government School of Nursing, Visakhapatnam has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidates should be registered as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM). Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the profession (after registration as RNRM).
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.

Sri Padmavathi School of Nursing, Tirupathi has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
GNM	Registered ANM with pass mark.

Government College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.