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

Akansha BishtSenior Executive
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 |
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| Parul University |
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| Amity University, Gurugram |
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| JIMPER Puducherry |
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| PGIMS Rohtak |
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Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.
MSc Nursing Admission process
- Conduct personal-level research and know the eligibility for the courses in your chosen college.
- Look out for whether the admission requires appearing in any entrance; if yes, then choose the exam accordingly.
- Register, prepare, and appear for the exams accepted/ conducted by the colleges and wait for the results.
- Apply to the universities/ colleges by filling out the application/ registration form.
- Check out the official websites for your score.
- Attend counselling sessions if shortlisted.
- 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 accepting JEMScN score.
- MSc Nursing Colleges accepting JEPAS PG score.
- MSc Nursing Colleges accepting CUET-PG score.
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.
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