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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Parul University Vadodara is a private university that was established under the Gujarat Private Universities (Second Amendment ACT and is accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), NABH, Central Council for Homeopathy, Bar Council of India, and the National Medical Commission. Being a private university, the fee for various courses can be a little high but the students can apply for scholarships offered by the university. The scholarships offered by the university are Cultural Scholarships, Sports Scholarships, and Defence Scholarships.

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.

Candidates can get direct admission in Amity Gurugram based on their merit in some courses. Admission in BCA, BA, MA, MSc, etc, aspirants do not have to pass any entrance exam. They only need to meet the eligibility.

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.

JIPMER Institutes GN EWS – GN SC OBC ST

Marks Rank Marks Rank Marks Rank Marks Rank Marks Rank

Puducherry 691 (General)239 (general ees)675 (sc) 1106 (obc)641 (St)

Karaikal 672 (gen)1068 (gen ews)661 (sc) 1876 (obc)615 (St) 

These are the cutoff of JIPMER pg. The data may vary because the information which I have got isn't from the official website. I had gone through several websites and collected this data.

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 BSc (h) Nursing exam was conducted on June 1, 2025 and BSc (post basic) exam on June 21, 2025 in online mode. AIIMS Nursing exam is based on syllabus of class 12 and Class 11. difficulty level of questions ranges from easy to moderate. As per student review, mostly direct questions are provided in exam. There are 20% to 30% application based question which are time consuming and analytical in nature. 

No, CMC Vellore does not offer direct admission to the MSc programme. Candidate need to meet the last educational qualification. Candidates seeking admission to CMC Vellore MSc course need to pass graduation with 50% aggregate. The selection criteria is through merit-based as per the latest course requirement.

NEET MDS is a computer-based exam of three hours duration with two time-bound sections. Part A was for 75 minutes and had 100 questions. Part B had 140 questions to be solved in105 minutes. The timing of the exam was 2 PM to 5 PM. There were a total of 240 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the NEET MDS syllabus. Each question has four marks and there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. The following table brings the overview and structure of the NEET MDS exam pattern. 

NEET MDS Pattern 2025
Mode of the examination	Online
Medium of the examination	English only
Duration of the examination	3 hours
Type of questions	Objective type
Total number of questions	240
Negative marking	25% negative marking for incorrect answers

The NEET MDS 2025 exam pattern has been revised from last year. 

Era's Lucknow Medical College And Hospital Hostel Fee For Male: INR 1.50 Lacs Hostel fee: Rs. 1,50,000- Hostel charges per annum (Triple sharing Non AC room) Security Deposit: INR 1,00,000 (one time) Era's Lucknow Medical College And Hospital Hostel Fee For Females: INR 1.50 Lacs Hostel fee: INR 1,50,000- Hostel charges per annum (Triple sharing Non AC room) Security Deposit: INR 1,00,000 (one time). .

To get admission in Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, students have to check the eligibility online. Eligible students can then apply online. The university offers entrance-based admissions. Selected students have to pay the admission fees to complete the process.

Yes because with MSc Nursing nurses get to work in mnay sectors like multispeciality hospitals, private or government healthcare units, academic or research institutes, nursing homes, old age homes and also armed services.

There are many job options like nursing educator, staff nurse, nurse assistant or even nursing supervisor.

Yes, entrance tests are accepted for selection in Jamia Hamdard. The selection for admission in preferred programme is based on the merit and the candidate's performance in NEET, JEE Main, CAT, MAT, CMAT, CUET, etc.