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

Nursing is a branch of Science that deals with taking care of the sick or elderly. It is an integral part of the healthcare sector. Nurses focus on providing services/care to individuals or communities and are responsible for creating an optimal environment for recovery.There are almost 400 Nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh which provide full-time, Part- time and Distance/Correspondence nursing courses. Among these, 224 are Private, 26 are Public Private and the rest 17 are Public/Government. 

To take admission to a Nursing college in Uttar Pradesh, a candidate needs to fulfil the following eligibility conditions:

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• They must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects.
• General category candidates must have scored an aggregate of 50 percent or more in Class 12.

BSc in Nursing is a rewarding course for medical students. A nursing job ensures a steady and secure future. To be eligible for a BSc Nursing programme, you must have completed your 12 examinations in science. You can pursue a certificate in health administration or a full-fledged post-graduate degree.

As per CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:

Section I- Languages 

Section II- Domain Subject

Section III- General Test

Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Candidates will not be given extra time.

The numbers for choosing CUET subjects are five out of the 37 options available. 

Refer to the table below for more details on CUET subject choices.

Section 1A (13 languages)	Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Section 2- (23 domain-specific subjects)	Accountancy/ Book Keeping,  Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry,  Business Studies,  Chemistry,  Computer Science/ Informatics Practices,  Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology,  History,  Home Science,  Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India,  Environmental Science,  Mathematics,  Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga,  Physics,  Political Science,  Psychology,  Sociology,  Agriculture,  Mass Media/ Mass Communication,  Anthropology,  Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts,  Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion),  Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism
Section 3	General Test

Source - Multiple external/ official sites on the web, data may vary.

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CUET Syllabus

As per CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:

Section I- Languages 

Section II- Domain Subject

Section III- General Test

Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Candidates will not be given extra time.

The numbers for choosing CUET subjects are five out of the 37 options available. 

Refer to the table below for more details on CUET subject choices.

Section 1A (13 languages)	Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Section 2- (23 domain-specific subjects)	Accountancy/ Book Keeping,  Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry,  Business Studies,  Chemistry,  Computer Science/ Informatics Practices,  Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology,  History,  Home Science,  Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India,  Environmental Science,  Mathematics,  Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga,  Physics,  Political Science,  Psychology,  Sociology,  Agriculture,  Mass Media/ Mass Communication,  Anthropology,  Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts,  Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion),  Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism
Section 3	General Test

Source - Multiple external/ official sites on the web, data may vary.

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CUET Syllabus

CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in May/June for 37 subjects. The mode of examination is CBT (Computer Based Test). NTA did not release official notification for CUET UG date sheet. Candidates can know exam details through CUET UG information bulletin. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registering for the exam. Registered candidates can know the exact CUET UG exam on hall ticket. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. The exam will be held in two slots each day depending upon the subject combinations chosen by the candidate.

Common University Entrance Test/ CUET UG is an entrance exam. It is conducted for admission to UG programs offered by various central, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates willing to take admission to undergraduation programme in streams like Science, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management must appear for CUET UG exam when conducted.

This entrance examination assesses candidates at various levels: Language, domain knowledge and general aptitude. CUET UG is conducted annually in computer based mode. CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 300 universities across India. 

Yes Krishna Group of Institutions in Kanpur is considered good institution for placements particularly for BTech & BSc offering decent placement record through its dedicated training & placement cell.

Hi, you can refer to the table below for the best BSc Nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh with their seat intake:

College Name	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees
Galgotias University	60	INR 4.1 LPA
KGMU	100	INR 48,000
IUL	80	INR 1.7 Lacs - INR 5.2 lakh
IIMT University	40	INR 5.6 lakh
Rama University	100	INR 4 lakh

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.

Vimla Nursing College is a private college in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 2008 by the Society Vimla Devi Jankalyan Sewa Samiti. The institution aims to uplift poor people in particular health and education and others in general. The college has well-furnished and equipped classrooms with adequate seating arrangements that provide an ambiance for good learning. Vimla Nursing College has a well-equipped audio-visual aids department headed by a senior faculty member. The college offers three courses across one stream, which include B.Sc. (Nursing), ANM (Nursing), and Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. The college's campus is situated on a 30-acre area that is free from noise, overcrowding, and pollution.

Saaii College of Medical Science & Technology is a well-known institution for M.Sc, BPT, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, UG Diploma, B.Sc. (Post Basic) courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Saaii College of Medical Science & Technology has a rating of 4.1 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.75 on Campus Life, 2.75 on Placements, 5 on Faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

Hi, about 20+ best government Nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can fing below some of the colleges along with their tuition fees:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
KGMU	INR 48,000	Merit-Based
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	INR 2 lakh	Merit-Based
BHU	INR 600	Merit-Based
Institute of Medical Sciences BHU	INR 900	NEET
Government Institute of Medical Sciences	INR 2 lakh	Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

Rama University, Kanpur is the top private Nursing college in UP, offering the highest placement package of INR 5.6 LPA- INR 6.5 LPA.

Listed below are some of the top colleges with tition fees -

Private Nursing Colleges	Average Salary
Integral University - IUL	INR 3 LPA - INR 3.25 LPA
Rama University, Kanpur	INR 5.6 LPA- INR 6.5 LPA
SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti University	INR 3 LPA
Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing	INR 4.3 LPA
Sharda School of Nursing Science & Research	INR 4 LPA - INR 4.5 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Listed below are the top job position along with their salary packages:

Note: The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com

Rama University Kanpur offers good placements annually for its various courses like MBA, MCA and BTech, etc. In 2024, over 500 recruiters participated and placed over 3,500 students of the batch 2024. The key highlights of Rama University Kanpur placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 45 LPA
Students placed with package above INR 5 LPA	250+
Students placed	3,500
Companies visited	500+

NOTE: The placement data year was not mentioned in the official placement report. Hence, the data are assumed for the year 2024.

School of Nursing, St Catherine Hospital has courses such as GNM, UG Diploma which are primarily in the stream of Nursing. School of Nursing, St Catherine Hospital has specializations such as GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery, UG Diploma specializations in Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife.

Joining the top Nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh can be affordable. Listed below are some of the top colleges with tuition fees of less than INR 1 Lacs -

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Banaras Hindu University	INR 3,000
KGMU - King George's Medical University	INR 48,000
Integral University - IUL	INR 55,000 - INR 65,000
Guru Shri Gorakshnath College of Nursing	INR 66,000
Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Nursing	INR 72,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

There are about 6 top Nursing colleges in UP accepting CUET scores. Candidates can see the table below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences	INR 7.07 lakh
Sharda School of Nursing Science & Research	INR 10.04 lakh
Bareilly International University	INR 72,000 - INR 2.88 lakh
Mangalayatan University	INR 1.2 lakh
Future University	INR 1.6 Lacs - INR 5 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

There are about 40+ MSc Nursing colleges in UP. Candidates can see the table below for the top MSc Nursing colleges with their cost -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Integral University - IUL MSc	INR 2.4 lakh
Era University MSc	INR 2.2 lakh
Rama University, Kanpur MSc	INR 2 lakh
Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing MSc	INR 3.02 lakh
SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti University MSc	INR 2.68 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Yes, there are about 10 Nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh offer Certificate courses. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
SVSU	INR 4 lakh
Bareilly International University	INR 2 lakh
IIMT Group of Colleges, Agra	INR 25,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

G.S.V.M. Medical College has good and experienced faculty. The faculty members are very helpful, knowledgeable and very hard-working. They solve the problems of students in a very smart way. All the faculty members are postgraduate degree holders. Most of the faculty members are very friendly and supportive.

As per popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top Nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh with their tuition fees -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Banaras Hindu University	INR 3,000
Galgotias University	INR 6.04 lakh
KGMU - King George's Medical University	INR 48,000
Integral University - IUL	INR 55,000 - INR 5.8 lakh
Era University	INR 1.4 lakh - INR 5.4 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Some of the top Medical Surgical Nursing Colleges whose fees is less than 1 Lacs are mentioned in the table below -

College Name	Fees
JIPMER Puducherry	INR 2.4 K
Government College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram	INR 64.82 K
Government College of Nursing, Velappara	INR 64.82 K

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

Hope this helps!

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 Range	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
Free	4	LNCT University, AIIMS Rishikesh, Coursera, Alison, etc.
< INR 1 lakh	314	JIPMER Pududcherry, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Armed Forces Medical College, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	406	Amity University Gurugram, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Parul University, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	530	Amity University Gurugram, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Parul University, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	383	Galgotias University, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Parul University, etc.
> INR 5 lakh	141	Amity 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!

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.