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Nursing Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

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Sister Nivedita University

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Calcutta Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science

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College of Nursing, Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan

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On Nursing Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements
Q:   How many best Nursing colleges are there in India?
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There are more than 1,600 Nursing colleges in India offering Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery course to students. Among them, around 879 are private and 105 are government entities, and remaining colleges are government-aided. 

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Statistics

No. of Colleges

5,800+ colleges

Annual Fee

Free of cost: 4 colleges

Less than INR 1 lakh: 314 colleges

INR 1-2 lakh: 406 colleges

INR 2-3 lakh: 530 colleges

INR 3-5 lakh: 383 colleges

> INR 5 lakh: 141 colleges

Ownership

  • Private: 2,896 Colleges
  • Government: 450 Colleges
  • Semi Government: 369 Colleges

Courses Offered

BSc, GNM, ANM, BSc (Post Basic), UG Diploma, MSc, etc.

Top Specialisations

Admission Process

Merit based or entrance based like KCET, AP EAMCET, etc.

 

Q:   Which is the No. 1 Nursing college in India?
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Hi, AIIMS Delhi is the top Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2024 under the Medical category, securing 1st position.

Q:   What are the top colleges for Nursing in India?
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Hi, please refer below for the top Nursing colleges in India according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Medical category:

College Name

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

AIIMS Delhi Ranking

1

1

1

PGIMER Ranking

2

2

2

CMC Vellore Ranking

3

3

3

NIMHANS Bangalore Ranking

4

4

4

JIPMER Ranking

6

5

5

SGPIMS Ranking

7

7

6

BHU Ranking

5

8

7

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranking

8

6

8

Kasturba Medical College Manipal Ranking

10

9

9

Madras Medical College Ranking

12

11

10

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Q:   I am 32 years old. Can I still pursue BSc Nursing?
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Yes,  you can. According to the Indian Nursing Council, the minimum age of an applicant must be 17 years,  whereas the maximum limit is 35 years. You will need verified documents like 12th marksheet, Aadhar Card, etc. 

Q:   Why to choose Sister Nivedita University Kolkata?
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Sister Nivedita University is a good choice for students interested in either the Engineering or Management streams with the university being ranked 113 and 105 in the Engineering and Management categories, respectively by Outlook Ranking 2025.

The university is also known for its other UG, PG, Diploma and certificate courses  with Sister Nivedita University Kolkata being a good choice overall for many students depending on their interests.

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West Bengal Government College of Nursing, Kolkata

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Kashyap Edutech

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Q:   What is the difference between ANM and GNM?
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The full form of ANM is Auxiliary Nurse Midwife. It is a 2 year certificate programme that generally focuses on healthcare in rural areas. 

The full form of GNM is General Nursing and Midwifery. It is a 3 year Diploma course that teaches healthcare and midwifery in a larger context.

Q:   What is post basic nursing?
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PB BSc or Post Basic BSc Nursing is a 2 year undergraduate nursing course specialisation for registered nurses with an ANM certificate or GNM diploma. 

It is a good degree for students who want to move from basics to more advanced education if they want to pursue roles in leadership or teaching.

Q:   Which specialisation is better OBGYN or Neonatal?
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Comparing two nursing courses and deciding the better course is subjective to each student. If we talk about comparing Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing and Neonatal, Infant & Newborn Nursing, it depends entirely if the student wants to care for the mother or the child. The OBGYN specialisation focuses on women's reproductive health, labour, pregnancy and postpartum care. The neonatal specialisation is more about newborns. It aims at childcare, premature birth, illness or defects after birth.

Q:   How can I get into West Bengal Government College of Nursing, Kolkata for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?
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West Bengal Government College of Nursing, Kolkata has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:
CoursesEligibility
B.Sc. (Post Basic)Upper age limit for the candidate presently employed by the West Bengal State Govt is 53 completed years (as on 31.12.2023) and no upper age limit for others (including ESI/Central govt.employee). At the time of admission, the candidates presently employed by the West Bengal State Govt. will have to follow the then applicable TR Rules of the WB State Govt. The candidates presently employed by the West Bengal State Govt. must have at least 3 years' qualifying uninterrupted/ regularized experience in Govt. service as on the last date of application. Work experience is not essential for others (including ESI and Central Govt. employees)
M.Sc.Age limit : WB State Govt employee: 53 years as on 31.12 2023. Others: No upper age limit (including ESI and Central Govt. employees). Work experience: WB State Govt employee: Minimum 3 years' working experience after publication of result of the qualifying examinations (which is taken as the date of the final mark sheet) and by the last date of application. For B.Sc. Nursing -1 year experience after publication of final result and by the last date of application. For Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. (Hons)- Nursing - 1-year experience before or after publication of final result and by the last date of application. For Post Basic B.Sc. - Nursing through distance education- 1 year experience after publication of final result and by the last date of application.
B.Sc.Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.
Q:   Which courses does Kashyap Edutech offer?
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Kashyap Edutech provides programmes including M.Sc, B.Ed, LL.M, LL.B, B.Sc, B.Sc. (Post Basic), UG Diploma in streams such as Nursing, Teaching & Education, Law, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.
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Government College of Nursing, Kalimpong

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Q:   Can I do Nursing without NEET?
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Yes, you can definitely pursue Nursing in India without having to take the NEET exam. NEET is mandatory for MBBS and BDS programs, but not for BSc in Nursing. But to increase your chances of getting into best Nursing colleges in India, it is advised to appear for NEET. 

Q:   Is studying Nursing expensive in India?
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There are more than 1,600 Nursing colleges in India offering Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery course to students. Among them, around 879 are private and 105 are government entities, and remaining colleges are government-aided.

Given below are best Nursing colleges in India in different fee ranges -

Fee RangeNo. of CollegesPopular Colleges
Free4LNCT University, AIIMS Rishikesh, Coursera, Alison, etc.
< INR 1 lakh314JIPMER Pududcherry, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Armed Forces Medical College, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh406Amity University Gurugram, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Parul University, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh530Amity University Gurugram, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Parul University, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh383Galgotias University, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Parul University, etc.
> INR 5 lakh 141Amity University Gurugram, NIMS Nursing College, Sharda School of Nursing Science & Research, etc.

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

Q:   Are there any affordable Nursing colleges in India?
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Yes, there are many affordable Nursing colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost CollegesTuition Fee
Parul University FeesINR 50,000 - INR 76,000
AIIMS Delhi FeesINR 400 - INR 2,400
JIPMER Puducherry FeesINR 1,200 - INR 26,580
Armed Forces Medical College FeesINR 80,000
GMCH Chandigarh FeesINR 38,320

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Q:   How to apply for BSc Nursing abroad?
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To apply for a BSc Nursing degree abroad, first you need to select a college and check eligibility criteria. The basic requirements for application process mostly include a PCB background in class 12th, an English proficiency certificate like IELTS and a valid passport.

Q:   Which Nursing job profile is highly paid?
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Highest Nursing job is Senior Staff Nurse.

They manage junior staff nurses and Nursing students to make sure patients get best care. 

These nurses are give nursing care to such patients. 

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College of Nursing, Imphal, Kolkata

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Apollo College of Nursing, Kolkata

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