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

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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Hi, AIIMS Delhi is the top Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2024 under the Medical category, securing 1st position.

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

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

No, ANM nursing courses have not been discontinued nationwide. States like Karnataka have officially decided to close all Auxiliary Nursing Midwife Training Centers (ANMTC) and suspend ANM nursing courses starting academic year 2026-27. On the other hand, States like West Bengal, Bihar and UP are officially continuing ANM nursing courses.

Yes, Galgotias University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, etc. As per the latest report, the highest and average package offered during Galgotias University placements 2026 stood at INR 60 LPA and INR 5.4 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Galgotias University placements for the Class of 2026 are tabulated below:

Choosing ANM nursing or GNM courses depends upon your career path and interests. An ANM degree is beneficial for people who want a shorter course and want to start working as fast as possible.ANM nursing is specially beneficial for people from non Science background. GNM course is better for people who want broader career opportunities, advanced clinical training, or the option to later transition into a Post-Basic BSc Nursing degree.

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More than 1,600 colleges in India are offering ANM program, and these colleges include both government and private entities. Since all of these colleges have different ratings, placement records, etc., ANM course fee also differs.

But average fee starts from INR 1,000 and goes up to INR 3 Lakh in India.

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. 

AIIMS Delhi is India's premier medical institution celebrated for its unparalleled clinical exposure, groundbreaking research & highly subsidised world-class healthcare. It consistently ranks as the top medical college in the country by the NIRF & is recognised globally for producing exceptional doctors & medical scientists.

It has premier centers dedicated to cardiology, neurosciences, ophthalmology & trauma care allowing for advanced, multidisciplinary clinical exposure rarely found elsewhere.

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. 

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 -

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

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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:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

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.

Being a government led university, seeking education at KSOU is very reasonable. The Open University offers courses in UG, PG, PhD and Certificate level with a duration spanning from 6 months to 3 years. Moreover, the fee structure of the respective courses vary from INR 2.9 K to INR 6.5 Lakh. TO conclude, the University offers courses at a very affordable price for an easy access. 

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various Nursing colleges in India:

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.

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.

No, Integral University does not offer direct admission. The university accepts admission based entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams like IUET, MAT, CAT, CUET,  CUET-PG, and others.

The expected closing ranks for NEET MDS cutoff for AMU MDS R1 for OBC Category can be anticipated from the last three year cutoff ranges as mentioned below: 

• For MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics it must range around 49
• For MDS0 in Periodontology it must range around 275
• For MDS in Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry it must range around 198
• For MDS5 in Oral Medicine & Radiology it must range around 341

Once the application process is completed, the college checks each form. Students needs to upload the correct documents and fill the correct details for their forms to be accepted. After this the college releases the cutoff list. Students falling in the list can proceed for further process of admissions.

Yes, the Avadh Institute of Medical Technology and Hospital offers placement assistance to its students. AIMTH conducts various skill enhancement programmes, mock interviews, and communication skills workshops to prepare students for various workplace challenges. In addition to this, the institute also offers internship opportunities to students and organises placement drives for them. AIMTH has a dedicated placement cell to look after all these placement-related activities.

No, students cannot apply offline for admission in GMCH Chandigarh - Government Medical College and Hospital. The application process is conducted in online mode. Students must register for relevant entrance exam. Aspirants must also apply on college official portal, fill the application form and pay application fee.

SAGE University Bhopal has a faculty-student ratio of 1:20. SAGE University, Bhopal faculty is said to be very helpful and have more than 5 years of experience in this field. The faculty members are friendly and create a good environment for students. The faculty members' teaching methods include case studies, presentations, participation in the class, industry visits, live projects, simulations, etc.

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JIPMER Puducherry fee once paid by the college students will never be refunded. If a student decides to withdraw their admission or leaves a course midway, the following rules apply:

• Caution Deposits: The caution deposit paid by the students is the only refundable fee component & is returned to the student upon successful course completition or when leaving the hostel. 

• Academic Fees: The entire amount paid at the time of JIPMER admission will be forfeited.
• Penalty: For MBBS students who withdraw admission after getting a seat, an additional penalty of INR 10,000 will be imposed.

This college is one of the best colleges in the country for providing Medical Education.

Yes, ragging was an issue in the past, but now there are very few instances of ragging, and that too is not severe (just some intros and other minor things)

I have not heard of any rave parties happening here (I don't know who told you this). And as far as liquor is concerned, yes few students do consume liquor, but the count is very low to have liquor parties going on on the campus.

Hostels are hardly 300–500 meters away from the college building. Anyone needing a hostel room can get it and doesn't need to stay in private hostels.

As far as teaching is concerned, the lecturers are very good. Some of them have so tremendous knowledge and experience, that you would be baffled by how much information they can deduce just from a patient's clinical history.

Students do not always go on studying all year. There are at least 2 major college fests happening in a year. You can join clubs such as Music society, Dance club, Drama club, Quiz club (or even create your little club!)

There are some issues, such as bunks happening in the first year and sometimes (very rarely) non-functional equipment. These are some minor issues, but they don't bother you much.

GMC Nagpur, although it is infamous for ragging, I can assure you that all our seniors are extremely kind-hearted. My seniors were the only reliable friends I had in my first year of MBBS. They not only kept me grounded and motivated, but also took me out for dinners whenever I had a bad day or I was homesick. I would've probably sunk into depression had it not been for them.

There are 2 girls' hostels for MBBS students: Ladies Hostel 1 & Ladies Hostel 2, which are adjacent to the college building. The boys hostel is further down the road (a very beautiful road, I must add) - Boys Hostel 3, 4 & 5. I wouldn't say that they are extremely clean and posh, but they are pretty good considering that they're run by the state government. The food in the mess is okay. If you do not get acclimatised to it in the first few months, there are a variety of Tiffin Services to choose from.

The girls are required to have a room partner throughout the tenure, but the boys do get their private rooms after the 1st year (it depends on which hostel you are allotted and the number of students who opt for the hostel). If there are enough rooms available, the boys end up getting private rooms. To answer your question, usually most 1st year students are allotted the hostel.

About liquor & rave parties: I have been in the ladies' hostel since 2013, and there hasn't ever been any such incident. The reports that you may have come across were not reported in the national newspaper, but in the vernacular newspapers, which have a secret agenda to defame certain people working for the benefit of the student body.

About the education & teaching: If you take an interest in learning, then you will flourish no matter what sort of environment you are put into. GMC Nagpur has some of the best teachers who actually take an interest in teaching, but if you or your batch as a whole does not show interest in learning, they may not even look your way twice.

MBBS is a competitive course, so don't be surprised if you feel too much pressure. You will probably have to face the same environment even if you choose to go to a different college. Dealing with human lives is a mammoth task, and only we can ensure that we live up to our reputation of being the crème de la crème of society.

At the end of the day, no matter which college you choose to go to, it will have its pros & cons. The decision will rest upon you whether to utilise the pros to your benefit or not.

Even as a person who belongs to Mumbai, I have fallen in love with GMC Nagpur. It has humbled me in ways unimaginable. I go to college with students who not only come from families of famous doctors, but also from families of farmers and agriculturists. This is something you don't get to see in every other college.

Believe it or not, I have found friends in such a wide spectrum of society that I am convinced that GMC Nagpur has not only trained me to be a good doctor, but also to be an open-minded human being.

So, all in all, it is a great college for doing your UG, and I am a proud GMCian.

Yes,  Assam Down Town University (ADTU) offers scholarship. Students can apply for merit-based, government, economic background, and sports-based scholarships, making education more accessible.

Era University UG and PG programs are offered to students. These courses are provided across the Pharmacy,  Optometry, and various other streams. At the UG level, the university offers three-year BCA, four-year BSc,  BPharma, and other courses to students. At the PG level, the university offers MSc,  MCA, and other courses to students. MSc is offered in more than 11 specialisations such as Medical Anatomy, Biotechnology, and others

CMC, Vellore is a private college that is ranked number three (3) by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) in the year 2025 under the medical colleges category. This college offers various UG, PG, diploma, & various other courses for students interested in pursuing Nursing, Medicine, Allied Health Sciences, & various other streams.  Christian Medical College, Vellore also offers distance education for UG (undergraduate), PG & other courses.