Which is the No.1 Nursing college in West Bengal?

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.

Is it expensive to pursue Nursing in West Bengal?

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. Hope this solved your question!

Is NEET mandatory for BSc Nursing admission in India?

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.

What are the various courses offered by the best Nursing colleges in West Bengal?

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+ Hope this helps!

Which subject is best for MSc Nursing?

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

Which course is best for Nursing?

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.

What entrance exams are accepted for BSc Nursing admission in India?

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.

Which is the No. 1 BSc Nursing college in India?

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.

Has ANM course been discontinued?

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.

What is better, ANM or GNM?

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.

How much is the ANM course fees in India?

Hello, 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.

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

There are 320+ best Nursing colleges in West Bengal of which 60+ colleges are owned by the government, 50+ colleges are owned privately and 7 colleges are owned by semi government institutions. West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing and NEET are the top entrance exams for admission to best Nursing institutes in West Bengal. R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sister Nivedita University, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Peerless College of Nursing and Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College are the top Nursing colleges in West Bengal.

Table of Contents

Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Highlights 2025
Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Admissions 2025
Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Exam Schedule 2025
Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: NIRF Ranking 2024
Best Private Nursing Colleges in West Bengal
Best Government Nursing Colleges in West Bengal

Table of Contents

Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Highlights 2025
Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Admissions 2025
Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Exam Schedule 2025
Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: NIRF Ranking 2024
Best Private Nursing Colleges in West Bengal
Best Government Nursing Colleges in West Bengal
Highest Salary Offered by Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal
Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Comparison 2025

Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Highlights 2025

Nursing courses equip students with the knowledge and skills to care for patients in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centres. The Nursing course duration differs according to the course levels, generally ranging from 2 to 3 years. Nursing courses are offered at the UG, PG, Doctorate, after 10th, and advanced master's course levels. Please refer below for the key highlights of top colleges for BSn Nursing in West Bengal:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Colleges	320+ colleges
Tuition Fee	< INR 1 lakh: 10+ colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 7 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 4 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 10+ colleges > INR 5 lakh: 10+ colleges
Top Specialisations	GNM, Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife, Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Medicine Nursing, Obstetrics &
Accepted Entrance Exams	West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing and NEET

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

Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Admissions 2025

The prerequisites for admission to top colleges of Nursing in West Bengal differ according on the kind of nursing programme you want to enrol in. Given below is the broad summary for top Nursing colleges in West Bengal:

For BSc: Candidates must have passed Class 12 with PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology) as their subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
For GNM: Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 40-50% marks in aggregate.
For ANM: Candidates must be a graduate from a recognized board.
For MSc: Candidates must have completed BTech / B Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with physics as one of the subject from any recognised Institute/University.

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

Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Exam Schedule 2025

Listed below are the popular entrance exams for top colleges for Nursing courses in West Bengal:

West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing: WBJEEB conducts OMR-based comment entrance test ANM and GNM for admission in various Colleges/ Institutes in the State of West Bengal into two years Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery (Revised) courses and three years’ General Nursing & Midwifery course.
NEET: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a national level entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical and paramedical courses offered in India. The exam is conducted once a year in offline or paper-pencil-based test (PBT) mode for three hours and 20 minutes or 200 minutes.

Please refer below for the schedule of the above mentioned entrance exams for admission to best colleges for Nursing in West Bengal:

Exam Name	Exam Dates	Exam Schedule
WB ANM GNM 2025	over for 2025	WB ANM GNM Schedule
NEET 2025	over for 2025	NEET Schedule

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

Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: NIRF Ranking 2024

Please refer below for the top Nursing colleges in West Bengal according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Medical category:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Ranking	21	24	22

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

Best Private Nursing Colleges in West Bengal

Listed below are the top private Nursing colleges in West Bengal with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Sister Nivedita University Admission	INR 1.76 lakh – INR 8.15 lakh	JEPBN, SNUET and Merit-Based
Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan Admission	INR 1.44 lakh	JENPAS UG and Merit-Based
The Neotia University Admission	INR 3.59 lakh – INR 5.73 lakh	West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing and Merit-Based
Charnock Healthcare Institute Admission	INR 2.16 lakh – INR 5.6 lakh	JENPAS UG, West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing, JEMScN and Merit-Based
Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital Admission	INR 3.3 lakh – INR 4.2 lakh	JENPAS UG, NEET and Merit-Based

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

Best Government Nursing Colleges in West Bengal

Given below are the top government Nursing colleges in West Bengal with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Aliah University New Town Admission	INR 48,000	JENPAS UG, AUAT
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Admission	INR 8,000 – INR 50,000	JENPAS, West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing
Bankura Sammilani Medical College Admission	INR 90,000	JENPAS UG, West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing
Aliah University City Campus Admission	INR 48,000	JENPAS UG
College of Nursing Ramakrishna Mission Seva Prathishthan Admission	INR 60,000	JEPBM

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

Highest Salary Offered by Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal

Please refer to the table below for the top Nursing colleges in West Bengal that offer the highest Return on Investment to their students in the form of placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
Calcutta University Placement	--	INR 9.2 LPA
Sister Nivedita University Placement	INR 1.76 lakh – INR 8.15 lakh	INR 4.5 LPA – INR 6 LPA
Aliah University Placement	INR 48,000	INR 4.2 LPA
The Neotia University Placement	INR 3.59 lakh – INR 5.73 lakh	INR 3.6 LPA
Aliah University New Town Placement	INR 48,000	INR 3.5 LPA

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

Best Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Comparison 2025

Given below is the comparison for top Nursing colleges in West Bengal:

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Mother Teresa Institute of Nursing

West Bengal - Other

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.5 L - 6.5 L

Median Salary

– / –

Government School of Nursing, Ghatal S.D.Hospital

West Bengal - OtherGovt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

College of Nursing, Midnapore

MidnaporeGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.6

Exams Accepted

JENPAS UG

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

4.0

Joy Welfare Nursing Institute

Kalyani

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Islamia Nurses Training Centre

KolkataPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Nursing Colleges in West Bengal - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Q: How many seats are available at Government School of Nursing, Ghatal S.D.Hospital for all courses combined?

The overall seats available across all courses offered by Government School of Nursing, Ghatal S.D.Hospital is up to 60. Good thing to know is that Government School of Nursing, Ghatal S.D.Hospital has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like INC.

Q: How can I get into Islamia Nurses Training Centre for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Islamia Nurses Training Centre has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
GNM	Registered ANM with pass mark.

College of Nursing,ESI Asansol

AsansolGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

JENPAS UG

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

ANM (R) Training School, Birbhum

Birbhum

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

College of Nursing, ESI Hospital

BardhamanGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

JENPAS UG

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Durgapur School of Nursing

BardhamanPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.8

Exams Accepted

West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

5.0

Rajib Gandhi Nursing Training School

District 24 Parganas

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Nursing Colleges in West Bengal - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Q: What is the overall intake at College of Nursing, ESI Hospital for all courses together?

College of Nursing, ESI Hospital courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by College of Nursing, ESI Hospital goes up to 40.

Q: Is Durgapur School of Nursing worth considering?

The flagship courses offered at Durgapur School of Nursing are GNM. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Durgapur School of Nursing has a rating of 3.8 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 3, 5, 4 and 3 as per reviews by students.

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Nursing Training School, M.J.N Hospital

CoochbeharPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing

Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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St. Pauls School of Nursing, Hoogly

Hooghly

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Newtown Institute of Nursing Science

KolkataPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3 L - 4 L

Median Salary

– / –

Inservice Training School

KalyaniGovt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

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Muktadhara Nursing Institution

Bankura

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Nursing Colleges in West Bengal - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Q: What is the selection criteria for courses at Newtown Institute of Nursing Science?

The selection criteria for courses at Newtown Institute of Nursing Science can be entrance-based or merit-based depending upon the selection criteria of the course. Candidates can follow the selection criteria given below to secure a seat in their desired programme:

Course	Selection Criteria
GNM	Merit-Based
BSc	JENPAS UG / NEET

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St. Joseph's Nursing School

Midnapore

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

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Sub-Divisional Hospital, Darjeeling

DarjeelingGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Santiniketan Nursing Institute

BirbhumPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Sadar Hospital

DarjeelingGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Institute of Psychiatry

KolkataGovt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Nursing Colleges in West Bengal - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Q: How can I apply at Santiniketan Nursing Institute?

Candidates can apply online at Santiniketan Nursing Institute after passing the entrance test. Aspirants need to fill out the form on the institute's website with basic details. Candidates also have to upload passport-size photograph, Aadhaar Card ad Madhyamik Marksheet.

Q: How many seats are available for various courses offered at Institute of Psychiatry?

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.

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