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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P. P. Savani University offers various scholarships to students. The university offers meritorious, defence, sports and other scholarships. To get the benefits, students have to meet the eligibility. Candidates can contact the admission desk to know more.

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.

No, there is no provision for direct admission at DMIHER. Admission is either merit-based or entrance-based. The final selection is based on academic scores and entrance scores. The exams accepted are DMIHER CET, NEET, JEE Main, MH CET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc.

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.

Amity University Gurugram is an excellent private university of Gurugram with student reviews from Shiksha reporting:

• Infrastructure: The university offers a calm campus with support for a range of Student-run Clubs & Societies. Further the university campus features other facilities such as a large sports complex, Wi-Fi, Library, etc. While students also report a good hostel environment and 2 mess facilities (Alok Kumar - B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027).
• Placements: Recent placements in the BSc Nursing batch had 100% placements with average packages of INR 3 LPA to INR 5 LPA. While tio recruiters included Medanta, Fortis, Gangaram, and Narayana who also offered summer internships (Shubham - B.Sc. in Nursing - Batch of 2026).

   

Candidates can also visit the campus for a tour to learn more.

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. 

In Ahmedabad, SSIU is among the top universities. Although SSIU was only founded in 2017, it has a lot of focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. Undergraduate and graduate programmes in engineering, design, management, and law are among the many that it provides. Student entrepreneurs wishing to launch their own firms can receive assistance from SSIU's incubation centre.

Modern campus amenities and an active startup community are features of the university. The curriculum at SSIU is meant to be current with the needs of the industry. The cost of joining SSIU is greater than that of government universities because it is a private university. Compared to some of Gujarat's older universities, SSIU is a relatively new institution.

Yes, the DIMS Dehradun has opened up the window for applying to the MSc courses. Admissions are open for the 2026 academic year. Candidates who are interested are requested to keep themselves updated with the forthcoming dates by regularly checking the official website. Hence, it is the candidates' responsibility to apply before the application deadline is over.

MGM School of Biomedical Sciences MSc seats are offered in limited number. The number of available seats depend upon specialisation. Total number of MSc seats at the institute is 109.

Yes, Sister Nivedita University is a good university as it has more than 39 years of experience and is recognised by the UGC. The university is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE, PCI, BCI, and WBNC. In addition to this, Sister Nivedita University has a dedicated placement cell that has decent connections with top-notch companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Ashok Leyland, Bosch, HP, etc. 

Parul University offers various prorgammes at the UG, PG, and other levels. The courses are available in the streams of Engineering, Management, Design, etc. Admission to Parul University courses is merit and entrance-based. As per the data curated from multiple sources, the top five courses of the university (in no particular order) are:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

240 students are eligible to do the M.Sc programme at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre. SRM Medical College has well-known M.Sc programs in different fields. Students have to write an entrance exam to get admission to M.Sc. SRM MCHRC is well-known for its research focus, you can check on its publications and clinical trials. You can find more information about SRM Medical College’s M.Sc programs on its website. If you would like to know more about SRM Medical College’s student intake for M.Sc, please contact their admissions office. The website has detailed information about the M.Sc program offered at SRM MCHRC.

AIIMS Delhi offers MSc Nursing, MSc in Paramedical Courses and MBiotechnology to students at the postgraduate level. The MSc in Nursing and MSc in Paramedical Courses in seven and eight specialisations, respectively. These are as follows:

MSc in Paramedical Courses Specialisations
Medical Anatomy	Medical Biochemistry	Biophysics
Cardiovascular Imaging and Endovascular Technologies	Medical Physiology	Medical Pharmacology
Reproductive Biology and Clinical Embryology	Nuclear Medicine Technology	-
MSc in Nursing Specialisations
Cardiological/ CTVS Nursing	Oncological Nursing	Neuro Sciences Nursing
Nephrological Nursing	Critical Care Nursing	Pediatrics Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing	-	-

KGMU accepts admission to most of the Medical courses through a valid score in NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test). The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the sole entrance test for admission to the BDS and MBBS programmes in India. According to the KGMU (King George's Medical University) cutoff for Round 2 in 2023, the closing ranks for all BDS and MBBS specialisations ranged from 1647 to 26203. For particular rank requirements, please visit the official website of the university. Students who have just started preparing for the next year NEET must prepare according to the NEET paper analysis  and must know about the NEET exam pattern.

Integral University is one of the eminent university which offers quality education to the students. The university ranked 28 in Science stream and 40 in Pharmacy stream by the NIRF Ranking 2025. The university has collaborated with the Master of Commerce in association with ACCA, Master of Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) in association with Seekho, and others.

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

Yes, Assam Down Town University is a really good university. The 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. A total of 121 companies participated during the placement session and presented over 900 jobs to batch 2026. The highest and average package secured by the batch 2026 was INR 9 LPA and INR 4.60 LPA. In short it is a good university in terms of rankings, placements, range of courses, etc.

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.

The modes of Christian Medical College Vellore MSc course admissions is online. Visit the official website and apply online for admission to the mentioned courses. Pay the application fee after selecting the preferred course. Fill and submit the complete application form. 

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.