M.Sc. Nursing Colleges in India - Admissions 2026, Course Fees, Placements

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There is no specific rankings of MSc Nursing colleges. However, the below mentioned rankings havebeen taken from "Medical" category under NIRF ranking 2025. As per NIRF ranking 2025, AIIMS Delhi emerged to be as the No. MSc Nursing college in India. Check the table below for the top colleges -

Top MSc Nursing Colleges in India	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
AIIMS Delhi Ranking	1	1	1
PGIMER Ranking	2	2	2
CMC Vellore Ranking	3	3	3
JIPMER Ranking	5	5	4
SGPIMS Ranking	7	6	5
BHU Ranking	8	7	6
NIMHANS Bangalore Ranking	4	4	7
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranking	6	8	9
Kasturba Medical College Manipal Ranking	9	9	10

Source: Official NIRF website and hence may vary.

 

Hi, it can be observed that studying MSc Nursing is affordable. Check the table below for the top affordable MSc Nursing colleges in India under INR 1 lakh -

Affordable Colleges	Tuition Fee
AIIMS Delhi Fees	INR 1,400
Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences Fees	INR 50,000
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences Fees	INR 20,000
JIPMER Puducherry Fees Fees	INR 2,400
CMC Vellore Fees	INR 2,000

Source: External site and may vary.

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M.Sc Nursing course duration is 2 year in which you will get to study subjects like  -

• Advance nursing practice
• Nursing education
• Nursing Management
• Nursing Research and Statistics

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Yes, Parul University Vadodara is considered to be on a moderately expensive side for most courses. While the lowest fee for a degree course stands at INR 32,000 (for MLib.Sc), the highest fee is INR 30.4 lakh (for BAMS) indicating a big difference in the fee range. Being a private university, the fee for various courses can be a little high. But students can apply for scholarships/ financial assistance which could reduce the fee to an extent, making courses somewhat affordable.  Further, students get global exposure, experience top-class infra & curriculum. The overall highest package was INR 60 LPA. Based on these parameters, the fees seems justifiable. 

Hi, given below are the top specialisations offered by best MSc Nursing colleges in India:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing	580+
Medical Surgical Nursing	550+
Paediatric Nursing	520+
Psychiatric Nursing	490+
Community Medicine Nursing	300+

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Hi, please refer below for the top job profiles after pursuing MSc Nursing in India:

Job Profile	Annual Median Package
Nurse Educator	INR 5 Lacs - INR 10 lakh
Nurse Manager	INR 6 Lacs - INR 15 lakh
Clinical Nurse Specialist	INR 7 Lacs - INR 20 lakh
Nurse Researcher	INR 5 lakh- INR 12 lakh
Nursing Administrator	INR 8 Lacs - INR 25 lakh
Nurse Practitioner	INR 10 Lacs - INR 30 lakh
Nursing Consultant	INR 7 Lacs - INR 20 lakh
Nursing Home Administrator	INR 6 Lacs - INR 15 lakh

AIIMS Delhi is the top MSc in Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category followed by other top colleges like PGIMER and CMC Vellore.

Source: Official site and may vary.

If you want to study Msc. Nursing abroad then the best countries will be USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and Germany as they provide a very high-quality education, potential of high salary after graduation, and if you want to stay there then permanent residency (PR) pathways as well.

Tabulated below are the course-wise median packages offered during Amity Gurgaon placements 2025:

Course	Median Package (in INR) - 2025
BTech	5.5 LPA
MTech	4.2 LPA
MBA	5.5 LPA
BPharma	4 LPA

Note: Above mentioned data are gathered from Amity University Gurgaon NIRF report 2026.

After an MSc in Nursing, the highest paying job roles often involve advanced practice, with top job profiles are Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Director or Superintendent job profiles in large hospitals offering high salaries.

Source: external site and may vary. 

The salary of an AIIMS nurse can vary depending on their experience, qualifications, and specific role. However, generally speaking, AIIMS nurses receive a competitive salary.  

• The starting salary for a nursing officer in AIIMS ranges from INR 62,700 to INR 1,00,000 per month.
• AIIMS nursing officers receive a grade pay of INR 4600 per month, which adds up to INR 55,200 per year.
• In addition to their basic salary and grade pay, AIIMS nurses are entitled to various allowances such as house rent allowance, dearness allowance, and medical allowance.

Please note that these figures are approximate and may have changed since the last update. It's always best to check the official AIIMS website or job postings for the most accurate salary information.

Candidates can check below the MSc Nursing course eligibility criteria before applying for admission to top MSc Nursing colleges in India:

• To be eligible for admission, candidates must have obtained a BSc Nursing, BSc (Hons) Nursing, or Post Basic BSc Nursing degree with at least 55% marks from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council or a recognised university. Alternatively, an equivalent qualification is acceptable.
• ST/SC applicants receive a 5% relaxation in the minimum pass percentage required for admission.
• Applicants must be registered nurses and possess a minimum of one year's work experience as a nurse either before or after completing their post-basic BSc Nursing program.
• The specific admission procedure varies depending on the university, so candidates may need to sit for entrance exams.

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

MSc Nursing full form is Master of Science in Nursing. It is a PG course in Nursing which you can opt for with a specialisation like -

• Oncology
• Cardiovascular & Thoracic
• Critical Care
• Neurosciences
• Psychiatric
• Gastroenterology
• Medical-Surgical

It's a high-level course in India after which you can get a Nursing job in your specialised area.

No, you cannot join AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College) without NEET. NEET scores are essential for eligibility to join AFMC for MBBS. The admission process to AFMC requires candidates to clear NEET UG followed by an interview and a medical exam. AFMC is a prestigious institution that offers a unique opportunity to serve in the armed forces of the country. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being unmarried, achieving a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Science subjects, and securing at least 50% in English and each Science subject. Additionally, candidates must pass the NEET entrance exam to be considered for admission to AFMC

Avg. salary for an MSc Nursing graduate is not fixed. It depends on work profile and department (chosen at PG level). However, average salary a Registered nurse after MSc Nursing can earn is INR 6.7 LPA in India. After a few years of experience, job position and salary can also increase.

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Nursing students learn how to care for patients following surgery or other physical disorders. But Chemistry is trained to provide the best possible care to patients. 

Candidates can see table below to see comparison between two -

Particulars	MSc Nursing	MBBS
Course Level	Postgraduate	Undergraduate
Course Duration	2 years	5.5 years
Course Fee	INR 1,000 - INR 4 Lakh	INR 10,000 - INR 25 Lakh
Admission Process	Entrance-Based	Entrance-Based
Eligibility Criteria	BSc Nursing or Post Basic BSc Nursing with a minimum of 55%.	Class 12 in the Science stream with  Physics,  Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology  (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics subjects and be over 17 years of age.
Entrance Exams	KEAM, CUET PG, JEMScN, etc.	NEET
Popular Colleges	JIPMER Puducherry, Amity University, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, NIMS Nursing College, etc.	AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, KGMU, AIIMS Rishikesh, CMC, KMC, SRIHER, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, etc.
Job Profile	Clinical Nurse Managers, Staff Nurses, Nurse Educators or Registered Nurses, etc.	MBBS Doctors, Medical Surgeons, Medical Officers, Paediatricians, General Physicians, Medical Assistants (Surgery), etc.
Average Salary	INR 2.4 LPA - INR 6 LPA	INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA
Top Recruiters	Fortis Hospitals,  Columbia Asia Hospitals,  CMC,  Ayurvedic treatment centres,  AIIMS,  PGIMER, etc.	Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc.

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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AIIMS Nursing entrance exam is generally of 'Moderate' difficulty level. AIIMS Nursing exam is based on syllabus of class 12 and Class 11. There are 20% to 30% application based question which are time consuming and analytical in nature. 

The average package offered at SAGE University Bhopal placements 2024 is yet to be released on the official website. However, the media reports reveal that the average package offered during SAGE University Bhopal placements in 2023 stood at INR 4.20 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 4.20 LPA

JIPMER, Pondicherry offers twelve courses in its M.Sc program. The admission is made on the basis of marks secured in entrance exams. The entrance exams accepted for admission to M.Sc at JIPMER, Pondicherry are JIPMER Nursing and JIPMER PG. Other than these, JIPMER admission to MD/ MS courses is based on INI CET scores. INI CET 2024 Counselling is ongoing for the January Session for admission to MD/ MS courses at JIPMER. 

Almost 70 to 80 percent of the students used to get placed from Era University with a median package of INR 10 Lacs per annum for the Master of Business Administration course. Top recruiting companies that visited Era University for placements are Wipro, Infosys, Intel, Lenovo, etc. However, Era University provides good placements for medical students.

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences was established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). The college is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences has been recognised by the NAAC and is approved by MCI, Government of Karnataka, the nursing college under it is recognised by Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka Nursing Council. The college has been ranked 19 by NIRF 2023 among the top Medical colleges in India with a score of 60.49. St John's Medical College offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Super Specialty, and Doctoral courses in the field of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. St John's Medical College is popular for its MBBS course. Candidates can enrol in the MBBS course by taking the NEET exam.

Yes, LNCT University provides direct admissions to students. Following are the admission guidelines:

• Managament quota: Students can apply for Management Quota seats for direct admissions.
• Merit based admissions: Students can apply for courses such as BCA, BBA, etc. for direct merit based admissions. 
• Lateral entry: Any student having Diploma can apply for direct admission to the 2nd year subject to meeting the eligibility criteria set by the university. 

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:

Courses	Common Eligibility
BAMS	NEET Qualified Admissions through centralised counselling
BTech	Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with any one out of Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/ Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for reserved category)
MBBS	NEET Qualified (UG)
MBA	Graduation with at least 55% aggregate
BCA	Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for reserved category) with English as one of the subjects
BSc/ BSc (Hons)	Class 12 in relevant subjects
MDS	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognised university/ institute with at least 50% aggregate and 1 year compulsory internship

Candidates can complete the TANCET registration process in an online mode. Candidates meed not visit anywhere to submit the form offline or send the hard copy of the filled in form. Therefore, the registration fee payment is also done online. After filling all the details and uploading the documents, candidates need to click the 'Submit' button and pay the fees online. For online payment of TANCET application fee, candidates need the following details: - Name on Card - Card Number - Expiry date - CVV Number Additionally, candidates will need the OTP received on the bank registered mobile number for payment verification.