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

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Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital

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R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital

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North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling

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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:   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 to become a nephrologist after 12th?
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Below are steps to become a Nephrologist after 12th -

  • Complete 12th with PCB
  • Clear NEET-UG
  • Complete MBBS (5.5 years)
  • Qualify NEET-PG
  • Pursue MD (3 years)
  • Appear for NEET-SS.
  • Complete DM/DNB in Nephrology (3 years)
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Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College, Kolkata

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Charnock Healthcare Institute

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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 are the top colleges for BSc Nursing in India under NEET?
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There are few government and private nursing colleges that consider NEET UG score for admission to a BSc Nursing course. Some of top nursing colleges that consider NEET scores are: All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi Banaras Hindu University in Uttar Pradesh Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata Christian Medical College in Vellore admission cutoff for these and other top colleges is usually above a 250 score on NEET. Therefore, with 167 marks and EWS category, you may get admission to a private nursing college like Terna Nursing College in Navi Mumbai.

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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. 

Q:   Which courses are available at Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College, Kolkata for students?
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Courses offered by Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College, Kolkata are B.Sc. (Post Basic), M.Sc., B.Sc.. These courses are in the stream of Nursing. Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College, Kolkata offers specializations such as M.Sc. specializations in Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Medicine Nursing, Neuro Science & Mental Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing.
Q:   Which courses does Charnock Healthcare Institute offer?
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Charnock Healthcare Institute provides programmes including M.Sc, UG Diploma, B.Sc. in streams such as Nursing, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Community Medicine Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, General Nursing & Midwifery, Medical Surgical Nursing.
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Priyamvada Birla Institute of Nursing

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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:   What does MSc Nursing do?
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MSc Nursing is a PG degree for advanced level registered nurses and an entry level degree for nurse educators and managers. A Nursing degree may also prepare a nurse to work as a nurse administrator, health policy expert or also clinical nurse leader. Nursing degrees prepare nurses to work as administrators, clinical nurse leaders and even health policy professionals. 

 

Q:   What specializations do Priyamvada Birla Institute of Nursing offer in their courses?
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Priyamvada Birla Institute of Nursing offers courses such as UG Diploma, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Sc. (Post Basic). The courses are available in full-time mode. Priyamvada Birla Institute of Nursing has specializations such as General Nursing & Midwifery, Medical Surgical Nursing.
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College of Nursing, Asia Heart Foundation, kolkata

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Medical College Kolkata

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Burdwan Medical College

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Q:   What are the top specialised courses offered by Nursing colleges in India?
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The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various Nursing colleges in India:

Top SpecialisationsNo. of Colleges
GNM3348
ANM1640
Obstetrics & Gynaecology615
Medical Surgical Nursing586
Paediatric Nursing554
Q:   Can I do Nursing courses after Class 10?
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No class 12 qualifications is needed for most Nursing courses and many other subjects. Physics, Chemistry and Biology are must to be eligible for courses.
But there are some Diploma courses in nursing like Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) which one can pursue after Class 10.
Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) is a one-year Diploma course in basic health care and midwifery nursing and concerns study of provision of basic health care, maternal care, and midwifery skills. This is an undergraduate level course for applicants who have passed their Class 10 and are now looking forward to a career in nursing. ANM graduates primarily work in primary health care settings, assisting a registered nurse with providing essential nursing care.

Q:   How can I become a nurse without NEET?
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NEET is just an entrance examination for Medical and Dental courses across India. There are plenty of colleges that, on basis of entrance examinations, offer nursing courses that include KCET, NEET, JKCET, CUET, IPU CET, KEAM, etc.
However, do check up on admission requirements of nursing programs you are applying to. This will let you know if programs conduct some type of entrance exam on their own or are based on merit and thus do not require any NEET scores.

Q:   Which courses does College of Nursing, Asia Heart Foundation, kolkata offer?
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College of Nursing, Asia Heart Foundation, kolkata provides programmes including PG Diploma, M.Sc, B.Sc, GNM, B.Sc. (Post Basic) in streams such as Nursing, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Community Medicine Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Neuro Science & Mental Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, General Nursing & Midwifery.
Q:   Is Medical College, Kolkata good for MBBS?
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Medical College, Kolkata is considered one of the best colleges for MBBS in West Bengal and probably the best in Eastern India, with a rich legacy of 188 years, making it the oldest college in Asia. The college has good placements and a hostel facility. According to student reviews, it is a very good college for MBBS. Admission to the MBBS course is based on the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test ranking, and the duration of the course is 4.5 years plus one year of compulsory rotating medical internship

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West Bengal Government College of Nursing, Kolkata

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Bankura Sammilani Medical College

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BM Birla College of Nursing

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Murshidabad Medical College And Hospital

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IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences

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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:   Does Bankura Sammilani Medical College provide good placement facilities?
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Bankura Sammilani Medical College has been rated 4.4 on placements.
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. 

Q:   What all specializations are provided by the courses offered at Murshidabad Medical College And Hospital?
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Murshidabad Medical College And Hospital is a well-known institution for MD, MS, ANM, M.Sc, B.Sc, GNM, MBBS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Murshidabad Medical College And Hospital has course specializations in Community Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Biochemistry, Anesthesiology, Physiology, Pathology, Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife, Community Medicine Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Neuro Science & Mental Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, General Nursing & Midwifery.
Q:   What kind of courses does IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences offer for students?
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IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences offer courses like B.Sc., M.Sc., GNM with the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing. IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences offers specializations such as GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.
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Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata

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ANM Nursing Training School, I.D. and B.G. Hospital

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Neotia Academy of Nursing

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National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan)

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Q:   What is the overall intake at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata for all courses together?
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Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata goes up to 15.
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. 

Q:   How many seats are available for various courses offered at Institute of Psychiatry?
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Courses offerred by Institute of Psychiatry are approved by eminent Government bodies like INC. The combined seats available for courses offered at Institute of Psychiatry goes up to 96.
Q:   What specializations do National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan) offer in their courses?
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National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan) is a good institution for MOT, M.Sc, PG Diploma, MPT, BPT courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan) are Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Medical Surgical Nursing.
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Apollo College of Nursing, Kolkata

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