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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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College of Nursing, Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan

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Calcutta Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science

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Sister Nivedita University

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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:   Nursing after 12th - is it possible without PCB?
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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.

Q:   Is Sister Nivedita University a good university?
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Yes, Sister Nivedita University is a good university as it has more than 39 years of experience and is recognised by the UGC. The university is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE, PCI, BCI, and WBNC. In addition to this, Sister Nivedita University has a dedicated placement cell that has decent connections with top-notch companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Ashok Leyland, Bosch, HP, etc. 

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West Bengal Government College of Nursing, Kolkata

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Kashyap Edutech

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Q:   BSc Nursing for male students - is it possible?
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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!

Q:   Can I do MBBS after Nursing?
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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.

Q:   Which are the government colleges that provide Medical Surgical Nursing under 1 Lakhs in India?
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Some of the top Medical Surgical Nursing Colleges whose fees is less than 1 Lacs are mentioned in the table below -

College NameFees
JIPMER PuducherryINR 2.4 K
Government College of Nursing, ThiruvananthapuramINR 64.82 K
Government College of Nursing, VelapparaINR 64.82 K

Please note - The fees mentioned are taken from multiple sites and may be different.

Hope this helps!

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:   Is MSc Nursing easy or difficult?
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Career as an MSc Nursing graduate is difficult because graduate should must have some important skills and aptitude to be successful. For eg - assisting doctors in difficult situations means that nurse should also be similarly skilled. 

Also, hard is a subjective level of difficulty. There are many nursing specialities for which you can think of going for MSc Nursing. 

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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