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

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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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Yes, you can apply to private nursing colleges in Bihar before your Class 12 result comes out. Candidates in Class 12 can apply for the Bihar BSc Nursing exam; however, they must have passed the Class 12 grade before the start of online counselling with Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and English with
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Yes, you can do MBBS after Nursing courses. But you should clear NEET UG for that. There is no direct entry which means you will start from first year of MBBS.
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No, a gap year after Class 12th won't affect your admission to any private Nursing college in Uttar Pradesh. The only requirement for B.Sc. Nursing requires a candidate to have passed Class 12 from any recognised board with a minimum mark of 45% in PCB together and passed in English individually.
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Yes, you can apply to private Nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh before your Class 12th result is declared. If a student has yet to get their 12th marks, they may choose the option “appearing” for that particular class before filling the application form. However, the candidate has to update his/her
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No, negative marking is not done for wrong answers in MH Nursing CET. There are 100 questions in MH BSc Nursing CET. Each question has 1 mark.
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No, NEET is not compulsory for nursing courses. Admission is done through the BCECEB entrance exam for government colleges. Many private colleges in Patna offer direct admission based on Class 12 marks only.
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NEIGRIHMS (North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences, Shillong) is generally considered better than most private nursing colleges for several reasons:
Why NEIGRIHMS Stands Out
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- Funded and managed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Gov
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| Institution Type | Annual Fee (Approx.) | Total 4‑Year Cost | Examples |
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| Government Colleges | ₹15,000 – ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 – ₹2.4 lakh | AIIMS, Govt. Nursing Colleges |
| Private Colleges | ₹80,000 – ₹2 lakh | ₹3.2 – ₹8 lakh | Amity, Symbiosis, Manipal, SRM |
| Deemed Universities | ₹1.5 – ₹2.5 lakh | ₹6 – ₹10 lakh | DY Patil, Jain University, LPU |
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Exam is on online mode.
IIMS MSc Nursing 2025 test centres are decided by the exam conducting body, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. The list of AIIMS MSc. Nursing test centres are released by the AIIMS Delhi at the official website.
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Yes, Amity University Gurugram does offer a BSc in Nursing course in 2026. This course has a duration of four years that covers eight semesters. Admissions to this course are open to candidates who completed Class 12 board exams in the PCB stream. Selection will be done base done based on merit in C
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Yes, Narayan Nursing College, Sasaram BSc fees is subject to increase after the first year of the course. According to the website of Gopal Narayan Singh University, the annual fees of Narayan Nursing College, Sasaram is subject to a five percent increase starting from second year.
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Graphic Era Deemed to be University offered the highest median salary of INR 7.45 LPA. Listed below are the Shri Nursing colleges in Dehradun -
Top Colleges | Tuition Fee | Median Salary |
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INR 10.55 lakh | INR 7.45 LPA | |
INR 83,600 – INR 2.9 lakh | INR 3.6 LPA |
Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.
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The total fee for the BSc Nursing course at Doon Institute of Medical Sciences (DIMS) is mentioned below -
| Top College | Tuition fee |
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| Doon Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 2.9 lakh |
Source: Official site of the college and may vary in future.
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Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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INR 10.55 lakh | |
INR 2.9 lakh | |
INR 2.9 lakh | |
INR 9.6 lakh | |
INR 5.17 Lacs – INR 6.47 lakh |
Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.
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As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are the top Nursing colleges in Dehradun with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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| Graphic Era Deemed to be University | INR 10.55 lakh |
| Shri Guru Ram Rai University | INR 83,600 - INR 2.9 lakh |
| Doon Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 1.6 Lacs - INR 2.9 lakh |
| Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University | INR 4.05 Lacs - INR 9.6 lakh |
| DIT University | INR 5.17 Lacs - INR 6.47 lakh |
Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.
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There are about 30+ Nursing colleges in Dehradun. Of these, 20+ are private colleges and 3 are government colleges. Admissions to these colleges are based on merit or through entrance exam like CUET .
The top colleges are Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Doon Instit
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Listed below are some of the top private Nursing colleges in Chennai without any entrance exam -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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| SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre | INR 1.8 lakh |
| Saveetha University | INR 60,000 - INR 2 lakh |
| SRIHER | INR 5 lakh |
| VISTAS | INR 4.88 lakh |
| BIHER | INR 10 lakh |
Source: official site and may vary.
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Generally, private colleges are more expensive than government colleges. However, affordable options are also available. Some of the private Nursing colleges in Chennai are mentioned below with fees less than INR 1 Lacs -
| Top Private Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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| SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre | INR 35,000 |
| Saveetha University | INR 50,000 - INR 75,000 |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | INR 6,000 - INR 60,000 |
Source: official site and may vary.
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Candidates can download the CG BSc Nursing 2026 admit card by June 11, 2026. The admit card download link will be updated online. Download and take the print of admit card.
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