MSc Nursing Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, & Selection Process

Updated on Jun 18, 2025 09:53 IST

MSc Nursing Admission is based on both merit and an entrance exam systems. It is a 2-year-long PG degree program training medical students in nursing education, management, and leadership roles

Eligibility Criteria

The top 5 MSc Nursing colleges' eligibility requirements are:

Colleges Eligibility
AIIMS Delhi
  • Graduation from a recognized university.
Parul University
  • A degree in B.Sc.(Nursing)/ B.Sc(Hons.) Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate score from a recognized university or INC.

  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience after BSc Nursing Post Basic.

  • The applicant must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.

Amity University, Gurugram
  • A degree in B.Sc.(Nursing)/ B.Sc(Hons.) Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate score from a recognized university or INC.

  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience after BSc Nursing Post Basic.

  • The applicant must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.

JIMPER Puducherry
  • A degree in BSc Nursing from a recognized university.

  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience after BSc Nursing Post Basic.

  • The applicant must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.

  • Candidates with a Post Basic BSc Nursing degree from IGNOU are not eligible.
PGIMS Rohtak
  • A degree in B.Sc.(Nursing)/ B.Sc(Hons.) Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate score from a recognized university or INC.
  • 50% minimum score in case of SC/OBC categories.
  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience from a Hospital of a Recognized Medical College/ Registered Hospital with a minimum of 100 beds. 

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

MSc Nursing Admission process

  1. Conduct personal-level research and know the eligibility for the courses in your chosen college.
  2. Look out for whether the admission requires appearing in any entrance; if yes, then choose the exam accordingly.
  3. Register, prepare, and appear for the exams accepted/ conducted by the colleges and wait for the results.
  4. Apply to the universities/ colleges by filling out the application/ registration form.
  5. Check out the official websites for your score.
  6. Attend counselling sessions if shortlisted.
  7. Pay the fees before you start with your classes.

Entrance Syllabus

Entrance Exams Exam Syllabus
KEAM Syllabus The KEAM syllabus contains mainly 3 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The topics are mainly based on the Class 11 and 12 syllabus.
CUET-PG Syllabus The CUET-PG syllabus for the Nursing exam is subject-specific. It includes topics such as Psychology, Nursing Foundation, Community Health Nursing, etc.
AIIMS Nursing Syllabus AIIMS MSc Nursing entrance syllabus includes subjects including Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundation, etc.
NEET PG Syllabus The NEET PG Syllabus includes a combination of Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical subjects.

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

Colleges Accepting Different Scores

MSc Nursing Colleges Admission Details

Top government and private college options for MSc Nursing in India are as follows:

MSc Nursing Government Colleges

Best Government Colleges Tuition Fee
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing MSc Nursing Admission INR 1,000
AIIMS Delhi MSc Nursing Admission INR 1,400
JIPMER MSc Nursing Admission INR 2,400
AIIMS Jodhpur MSc Nursing Admission INR 2,930
NIMHANS MSc Nursing Admission NR 20,000
PGIMS Rohtak MSc Nursing Admission INR 50,000
GGSIPU MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.4 Lakh
SNDTWU MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.86 Lakh
DMIHER MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.1 Lakh
Jamia Hamdard University MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.2 Lakh

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

 

MSc Nursing Private Colleges

 See the table below for more details.

Best Private Colleges Tuition Fee
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.07 Lakh
Amity University Gurugram MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.56 Lakh
CMC Vellore MSc Nursing Admission INR 2,000
Integral University MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.4 Lakh
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.5 Lakh
Manipal University MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.5 Lakh
NIMS Nursing College MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.6 Lakh
Parul University MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.92 Lakh - 2.5 Lakh
SRM Medical College MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.8 Lakh - 3 Lakh
St. John’s Medical College MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.15 Lakh - 2.98 Lakh

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

 

Top Placements

Colleges Average Package
JIPMER Placements INR 24 LPA
AIIMS Delhi Placements INR 20 LPA
DMIHER Placements INR 14 - 14.4 LPA
Chitkara School of Health Sciences Placements INR 11.06 LPA
University of Calcutta Placements INR 9.2 LPA
Global College of Nursing Placements INR 9.2 LPA
MMC Chennai Placements INR 9.1 LPA
PGIMER Chandigarh Placements INR 9 LPA
SCON Pune Placements INR 9 LPA
LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health Placements INR 8.71 LPA

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

Table of contents
  • Popular MSc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MSc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Popular MSc Nursing Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

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Popular MSc Nursing Specializations

Following are the most popular MSc Nursing Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Most Popular Courses

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As per popularity basis by shiksha.com, check the table below for some of the top Nursing colleges in Trivandrum, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Little Flower School of Nursing-
NIMS College of NursingINR 2 lakh
S.U.T. School of Nursing-
Dr. Govindans School of Nursing-
Government General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram-

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Check the table below for the low-cost Nursing colleges in Gwalior along with their low tuition fees.

Low-cost Nursing Colleges in GwaliorTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, Gwalior FeesINR 1.7 lakh
BIMR Nursing College FeesINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Awadh Madhav Nursing School FeesINR 1.64 lakh
Akadami Nursing College FeesINR 1.22 Lacs - INR 2.48 lakh

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Top Private Nursing Colleges in GwaliorTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, Gwalior Nursing CoursesINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 12 lakh
BIMR Nursing College Nursing CoursesINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
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Best BSc Nursing Gwalior CollegeTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, Gwalior BSc Nursing CourseINR 12 lakh
BIMR Nursing College BSc Nursing CourseINR 2.8 lakh
Post Graduate College of Nursing BSc Nursing CourseINR 4.24 lakh
Akadami Nursing College BSc Nursing CourseINR 2.48 lakh

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Top CollegesTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, GwaliorINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 12 lakh
BIMR Nursing CollegeINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Sophia Nursing SchoolINR 3.76 Lacs - INR 4.24 lakh
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Top Private Nursing Colleges in RajasthanTuition Fee
NIMS Nursing College, NIMS University Nursing CoursesINR 1.89 Lacs - INR 9.46 lakh
Jaipur National University Nursing CoursesINR 1.1 Lacs - INR 3.93 lakh
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology Nursing CoursesINR 1.4 Lacs - INR 5 lakh
Apex University Nursing CoursesINR 6 Lacs - INR 9 lakh
JIET University Nursing CoursesINR 87,500 - INR 5 lakh
Biyani School of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences Nursing CoursesINR 1.98 lakh
JIET Group of Institutions Nursing CoursesINR 3.8 lakh
Mahatma9 Nursing College Nursing CoursesINR 2.8 lakh
Jaipur College of Nursing and Hospital Nursing CoursesINR 2.8 lakh
Tantia University Nursing CoursesINR 1.9 Lacs - INR 4.8 lakh

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Admission takes place mainly through the RUHS Nursing Entrance Exam and then counselling by merit and category. This is valid for most Government and many private affiliated colleges of the University. Cutoffs vary each year on the basis of the number of applicants and the difficulty level. Hence, a

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Go through the table below for the fee range of BSc Nursing colleges in Kanpur.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Rama University, KanpurINR 4 lakh
Krishna Group of Institutions, KanpurINR 5.8 lakh
College of Nursing, KanpurINR 700
Saaii College of Medical Science & TechnologyINR 3 lakh
Yashraj Institute of Professional Studies, KanpurINR 4.8 lakh

NOTE: Fees mentioned above are taken from the official website.

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Graduates can work as staff nurses in hospitals, community health centres, or private clinics across UP and beyond. Colleges with strong hospital tie-ups, like those attached to GSVM, often give students a placement edge locally. Many nurses also pursue MSc Nursing later for teaching or specialised

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Yes, Kanpur's healthcare ecosystem, including GSVM Medical College Hospital and Regency Hospital, gives nursing students diverse clinical training opportunities. Many private colleges also have their own attached hospitals or tie-ups for practical exposure. 

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As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top colleges for Nursing in Kanpur along with their tuition fee.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Rama University, KanpurINR 1.5 Lacs - INR 4 lakh
MPGI - Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions-
Krishna Group of Institutions, KanpurINR 1.6 Lacs - INR 5.8 lakh
Regency Institute of Nursing-
College of Nursing, KanpurINR 350 - INR 700

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Rama University and Krishna Group of Institutions are frequently recommended as strong private options in Kanpur. Both offer decent infrastructure and clinical training tie-ups. Check the table below for some of the top private Nursing colleges in Kanpur.

Top Private Nursing Colleges in KanpurTuition Fee
Rama University Nursing CoursesINR 1.5 Lacs - INR 4 lakh
Krishna Group of Institutions, Kanpur Nursing CoursesINR 1.6 Lacs - INR 5.8 lakh
Yashraj Institute of Professional Studies, Kanpur Nursing CoursesINR 4.8 lakh
MPGI - Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions Nursing Courses-
Naraina Nursing College Nursing Courses-

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Kanpur has around 20 nursing colleges, with the majority being private institutes and only a couple of government options. This gives students a fair number of choices depending on budget and preference. Popular colleges are Rama University, MPGI - Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions, Krishna Grou

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Here in the table mentioned below some of the top BSc Nursing colleges in Lucknow which is provately owned along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Era Admission

INR 1.9 Lacs – INR 5.8 Lakh

Avadh Institute of Medical Technology and Hospital Admission

INR 72,000

Era University Admission

INR 5.4 Lakh

Nishat College of Nursing Admission

INR 3.05 Lakh

Nishat Hospital and Institute of Paramedical Sciences and College of Nursing Admission

INR 1.44 Lakh

 

 

 

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Here is the table below showing some of the top MSc Nursing colleges in Bangalore along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
National John's National Academy of Health Sciences MSc Nursing CourseINR 20,000 - INR 2.98 lakh
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences MSc Nursing CourseINR 20,000
DSU - Dayananda Sagar University MSc Nursing CourseINR 2.84 lakh
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences MSc Nursing CourseINR 2.07 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences MSc Nursing CourseINR 3.3 lakh

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Yes! Government colleges like NIMHANS Bangalore, St. Theresas College of Nursing, and Hoskote Mission Institute of Nursing are some of the top colleges under INR 30,000 offering various Nursing courses. This makes them far cheaper than most private nursing colleges in the city. Seats are limited, so

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Tasbiya Khan

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Yes, you can get direct admission to the *B.Sc. in Nursing* programme at Chitkara School of Health Sciences without a national entrance exam. Admission is merit-based, provided you meet the required eligibility criteria and clear a personal interview.

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