Diploma in Nursing Colleges in India

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.

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. 

Parul University is a well-known institute recognised across categories by a number of ranking bodies. As per the NIRF 2025 ranking, the university has ranked 41 in the Pharmacy category. It has been ranked 50 by the India Today 2025 in the BCA category.

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.

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.

King George's Medical University application window is open. Eligible students can go through the steps here to complete the King George's Medical University application process:

1. Go to the KGMU main site and apply.
2. Login and then fill the application form.
3. Pay an application fee and submit the form.

Candidates who secure a seat in Integral University must appear for the counselling process and carry these documents during the time of the counselling process:

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
• Graduation marksheets (for IUL Lucknow PG admission).
• IUET/ CAT/ MAT/ UPSEE/ JEE Mains/ JEE Advanced/ CMAT/ UPCATET/ AMUEEE/ Uni-GAUGE score card
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate
• Affidavit for gap year (if applicable)
• 5 passport size photographs
• Caste Certificate (for OBC/SC/ST category candidates).
• Aadhaar card of student and parents
• NAD ID
• Parent's income certificate
• Physical disability certificate issued and duly signed by the competent medical authority (if applicable)

Note: The list of documents mentioned above is not an exhaustive list. Candidates might have to bring additional documents as communicated by the university.

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.

It is accredited with NAAC with Grade "A+". AFMC, Pune is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS),   and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).  Armed Forces Medical College is ranked #4 by the India Today 2025 under the Medical category. MBBS & BSc are the flagship courses. It is one of the famous medical college with top faculty & facilities.

Candidates aspiring for AMU MD/ MS courses can check the table below to know which specialisation they are eligible for, with the rank of 3632 after NEET PG Last round 2025 results (General AI Category):

Assam Down Town University is ranked #101-125 in "Pharmacy" category by NIRF in the year 2025. At the UG level, courses like BA, BCom, BSc, BTech, BBA, BA LLB, BCA, etc. are offered. The university offers MTech, MBA, MCA, LLM, MA, etc. at the PG level. The average package secured by the batch 2026 was INR 4.60 LPA. The highest package was INR 9 LPA. A total of 121 companies participated during the placement session and presented over 900 jobs to batch 2026. In short, it is a good university in terms of rankings, placements, faculty, infrastructure, etc.

JIPMER Puducherry inducts candidates for the MBBS programme based on valid NEET-UG scores followed by the counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

The NEET last round closing rank for admission to the MBBS programme at the JIPMER, Puducherry was 17588. Candidates having their rank as specified by the institute cut-off list can register for the counselling round at JIPMER followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

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. 

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

Candidates can check below the total tuition fee of St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences courses:

*This information is taken from the official website and may change.

Candidates need to complete Class 12 to apply for any of the SGT University UG courses. Aspirants must apply for PG courses after completing graduation. Below is SGT University eligibility criteria for top courses:

Jaipur National University is a self-financed private university recognised by the University Grant Commission (UGC). The fee for BTech ranges around INR 1.1 Lakhs - 4.4 Lakhs, depending on the specilaisations. For MBA course the fee is INR 1.4 - 3.5 Lakhs. For BSc, the fee is INR 26.6 K - 2.3 Lakh. Overall, the institute is cost friendly & it also offers scholarship opportunities to the students. 

Yes, Sarala Birla University offers a BBA in Stock Broking and Portfolio Management course on the UG level.

This course has a duration of four years and admissions to this course are merit based. Candidates interested in applying will need to provide their Class 12 board exam scores in order to apply for admission.

MGUMST Jaipur offers MBBS as its flagship course. MBBS is provided at the UG level for the duration of 5.5 years, which includes a 1-year compulsory internship program. The annual student intake for the course is 250. GMCH MBBS admission is based on the NEET-UG scores followed by Counselling process. The total course fee for the programme is INR 1.2 Cr.