Best Nursing Colleges in Pune: Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Placements

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth is the top ranking Nursing college in Pune according to NIRF ranking 2025. Nursing courses are offered at diploma, UG, PG, and doctoral levels.

There are about 50+ best Nursing colleges in Pune. Of these, 37 colleges are privately owned, 4 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 1 college. Students can secure admission after passing class 12 boards or some . Some of the popular BSc in Nursing college Pune include Armed Forces Medical College, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing, College of Nursing, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Symbiosis College of Nursing, Symbiosis International Pune, Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Sinhgad Nursing College, and many others.

As per NIRF rankings 2025, Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth emerged to be as the top ranked Nursing colleges in Pune securing 12th position under Medicine category. Listed below are some colleges along with their rankings:

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Ranking	15	11	12

Source: Official site and may vary.

Hi, the different Nursing courses offered in Maharashtra are listed below:

Course Name	No. of Colleges
ANM	400+
GNM	200
BSc	120+
UG Diploma	80+
BSc (Post Basic)	50+
MSc	45+

Armed Forces Medical College offers a range of courses in fields like Medicine, Health Sciences, Nursing, etc. The college offers courses at the UG, PG, and Doctorate levels. MBBS & BSc Nursing are some of the most popular courses offered by the institution.

Pune offers far more variety in Nursing courses than most students expect. Nursing courses are offered at diploma, UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The main courses include Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, General Nursing and Midwifery, BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, and PhD in Nursing. Students can choose a course based on their current qualification, budget, and long-term career goals in the nursing and healthcare sector.

Yes, but the options are limited compared to private colleges. There are about 4 top government Nursing colleges in Pune. Government colleges are significantly more affordable

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
College of Nursing Admission	INR 1.4 lakh - INR 2.6 lakh	Merit-Based
Armed Forces Medical College Admission	INR 80,000	Merit-Based
Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals Admission	INR 3.42 lakh	Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

The career options after Nursing from Pune are wider than most students think. Some of the most popular job roles are Registered Nurse, Nursing Practitioner, Public Health Nurse, Ward Nurse, Nursing Educator, Military Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Medical Coder, and Nursing Instructor. With Pune's growing network of multi-speciality hospitals like Sahyadri Hospitals, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Jehangir Hospital, and Ruby Hall Clinic, nursing graduates have strong local employment options along with opportunities across India and internationally.

Hi, listed below are the top private Nursing colleges in Maharashtra with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune Admission	INR 2.6 Lacs – INR 5.8 lakh	Merit-Based
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Admission	INR 10,000 – INR 3.2 lakh	Merit-Based
DY Patil University Navi Mumbai Admission	INR 2 Lacs – INR 14 lakh	Merit-Based
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Nursing Admission	INR 1.1 lakh	Merit-Based
College of Nursing Pune Bharati Vidyapeeth Admission	INR 1.47 Lacs – INR 4.2 lakh	BVP CET, Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

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Yes. NEET UG is the most popular entrance for admission to most of the top nursing colleges in Pune. But many private colleges also accept MHT CET scores for admission or conduct their own entrance tests to assess the admission. A few colleges in Pune offer regular merit admission on the basis of Class 12 marks without any NEET test score. But for admission to government colleges and top ranked colleges like Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Bharati Vidyapeeth etc. a valid NEET score can help you to get a good seat.

Hi, you can refer to the table below for the best Nursing colleges in Pune according to students preference, popularity:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Armed Forces Medical College	INR 80,000	Merit-Based
College Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College	INR 3.42 lakh	Merit-Based
Dr. D. Y.Patil College of Nursing	INR 1.1 lakh	Merit-Based
College of Nursing	INR 1.47 Lacs - INR 4.2 lakh	BVP CET
Symbiosis College of Nursing	INR 1.78 Lacs - INR 4.2 lakh	Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

Always check for INC recognition, which stands for Indian Nursing Council and is mandatory for all nursing programs in India. NAAC accreditation with an A or A+ grade reflects strong academic quality. Affiliation to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences is also essential, as it gives your degree strong credibility across the country. Always verify these accreditations on official INC and NAAC websites before paying your fees.

Hi, the top government Nursing colleges in Maharashtra are listed below:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
AIIMS Forces Medical College Admission	INR 80,000	Merit-Based
Government Medical College Nagpur Admission	INR 35,200	Merit-Based
AIIMS Nagpur Admission	INR 2,400	AIIMS Paramedical
Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals Admission	INR 3.42 lakh	Merit-Based
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission	INR 20,000 – INR 6.4 lakh	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

The seats availability for offered courses at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning goes up to 16650. Courses offerred by Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

Hi, given below are the top recruiters and placement package offered by best Nursing colleges in Maharashtra:

College Name	Annual Median Package	Top Recruiters
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Placement	INR 5 LPA – INR 14 LPA	IBM, Samsung, Lenskart, Tech Mahindra, L&T, Infosys, Apollo Hospitals, Bosch Ltd, etc.
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences Placement	INR 9 LPA	Accenture, Phillips India, Apollo Hospitals, Deloitte, TATA AIG Insurance, etc.
Datta6 Mumbai Placement	INR 5.22 – INR 6.5 LPA	Reliance, Teach for India, UNICEF, Google, NTPC, Tata Power, etc.
DY Patil University Navi Mumbai Placement	INR 4.6 Lacs – INR 6.4 lakh	CapGemini, Amazon, Infosys, TCS, Microsoft, Accenture, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Hi, the top Nursing colleges in Maharashtra that offer ANM and GNM couses are given below:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
DY Patil University Navi Mumbai	INR 3.75 lakh	Merit-Based
College of Nursing Pune Bharati Vidyapeeth	INR 1.95 lakh	BVP CET and Merit-Based
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research	INR 2.4 lakh	Merit-Based
School of Nursing KJ Somaiya Medical College	INR 2.3 lakh	Merit-Based
Holy Family Institute of Nursing Education	INR 1.3 lakh	Merit-Based

Hope this helps!

Hi, the fee structure for Nursing colleges in Maharashtra is given below:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 lakh	20+ colleges
INR 1-2 lakh	55+ colleges
INR 2-3 lakh	50 colleges
INR 3-5 lakh	50 colleges
> INR 5 lakh	6 colleges

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Hi, the top entrance exam for admission to best Nursing colleges in Maharashtra is NEET. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a national level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical and paramedical courses offered in India. 

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Sushrusha Institute of Nursing Science courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Sushrusha Institute of Nursing Science goes up to 70.

College provides good facilities and infrastructure such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campusto the students.

Snehal G.N.M. Institute of Nursing courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Snehal G.N.M. Institute of Nursing goes up to 20.

St. Andrews College of P.B.Sc. Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidates should be registered as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM). Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the profession (after registration as RNRM).