Nursing Colleges in West Bengal - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Hi, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research is the top ranked Nursing college in West Bengal according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Medical category.

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Nursing in West Bengal can either be quite expensive or inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of INR 1 Lacs and or INR 5 lakh. You can go for these Nursing colleges according to their fee range:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges	College Name
< INR 1 lakh	10+	Aliah University, Maa Sarada College of Nursing, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Bankura Sammilani Medical College, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	7	Sister Nivedita University, Ramakrishna Mission Seva Prathishthan, International Institute of Nursing and Research, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	4	Charnock Healthcare Institute, GIMT, National Correspondence College, Edugree, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	10+	The Neotia University, Charnock Healthcare Institute, Priyamvada Birla Institute of Nursing, etc.
> INR 5 lakh	10+	Sister Nivedita University, The Neotia University, Charnock Healthcare Institute, etc.

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While NEET UG is widely accepted and required for government colleges and most deemed universities, many private nursing colleges also offer admission based on their own institutional entrance exams or merit in Class 12. Many colleges accept students on merit basis and through entrance exams other than NEET. Students who could not score well in NEET can still find good private colleges through institutional exams like MET, SRMJEEH, and state-level nursing council exams.

Sister Nivedita University is a good choice for students interested in either the Engineering or Management streams with the university being ranked 113 and 105 in the Engineering and Management categories, respectively by Outlook Ranking 2025.

The university is also known for its other UG, PG, Diploma and certificate courses  with Sister Nivedita University Kolkata being a good choice overall for many students depending on their interests.

Hi, refer below for the top course levels offered by Nursing colleges in West Bengal:

Course Levels	No. of Colleges
GNM	230+
BSc	150+
MSc	30+
UG Diploma	20+
BSc (Post Basic)	20+

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There are multiple forms of nursing, and if you want to become a Nurse in one of the many sectors, you will just need particular certifications, some of which you may earn by studying a variety of vital subjects. The following are examples:

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Applied Science

• Health and Social Care

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Physical Education

Three most popular nursing programs after class 10+2 are B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing, and GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Nursing.

Bachelor of Science Nursing graduates, like Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife ANM and General Nursing and Midwifery GNM graduates, are in high demand in both public and private sectors.

NEET UG is widely accepted for govt. and deemed universities. MET for Manipal and exams by CMC Vellore, Amrita, SRMJEEH are conducted by institutions. Nursing councils of individual states conduct state level exams. Many colleges conduct merit admission based on Class 12 marks. Hence, even with a low NEET score students can secure admission through various other opportunities.

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.

Hi, AIIMS Delhi is the top BSc Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category, securing 1st position as the No. 1 college followed by PGIMER and CMC Vellore.

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.

Comparing two nursing courses and deciding the better course is subjective to each student. If we talk about comparing Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing and Neonatal, Infant & Newborn Nursing, it depends entirely if the student wants to care for the mother or the child. The OBGYN specialisation focuses on women's reproductive health, labour, pregnancy and postpartum care. The neonatal specialisation is more about newborns. It aims at childcare, premature birth, illness or defects after birth.

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. 

R. G. Kar Medical College was established in 1886, making it one of the oldest medical colleges in India. It was named after the renowned Indian philanthropist Dr. Radha Gobinda Kar. R G Kar Kolkata is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and is recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI).

R. G. Kar Medical College has a rich history and has produced many accomplished medical professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of medicine.

Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Mandatory Hostel.

Maa Sarada College of Nursing provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research has been rated 4.7 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College, Kolkata has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
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.

Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata has been rated 4.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The Neotia University admissions are open for 2024. The university offers a wide range of programmes at UG, PG, and doctoral levels, mainly in the field of Engineering, IT & Software, Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Humanities, Agriculture, Management, etc. To get admitted to Neotia University, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates seeking admission to the BTech programme must be Class 12 passed with 60% aggregate in the Science stream. 

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.

Gouri Devi Nursing Academy has been rated 4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Refer to the below cut off details for  Aliah University, New Town:

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	17365	11929	11430
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	33320	19518	16170
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	13209	8212	9052
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	28946	16331	14466
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	7566	5280	7099

Burdwan Medical College has been rated 4.2 on Infrastructure parameter. Burdwan Medical College has also been rated 4.7 for Campuslife.