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

Popular MSc Nursing Colleges in India

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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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KCET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top Nursing colleges in Karnataka. Listed below are some colleges with their fees.

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ESIC Medical College, GulbargaINR 81,800
Acharya Institute of Health SciencesINR 2.85 lakh
Bangalore Medical College and Research InstituteINR 50,600
St. John's National Academy of Health SciencesINR 5.6 lakh
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East Point Group of InstitutionsINR 4.92 Lacs - INR 5.6 lakh
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DSU - Dayananda Sagar UniversityINR 1.84 Lacs - INR 7.28 lakh
Manipal Academy of Higher EducationINR 1.68 Lacs - INR 8.48 lakh

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Not always. While NEET is common, several Karnataka colleges also accept KCET scores, and some even offer direct admission based on 12th marks. This is different from MBBS, where NEET is compulsory everywhere. So if you missed NEET or didn't score well, you still have other routes into a good nursin

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B.Sc Nursing eligibility requirements:

Qualifying exam: 12th with PCB and English from a recognised board ( CBSE, ICSC, state boards or NIOS).

Minimum marks: 45-50% in aggregate in PCB for general, 40% for SC/ST/OBC.

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Reviews help, but take them with a pinch of salt since some are exaggerated in both directions. It's better to combine online reviews with a personal campus visit and a direct conversation with current students if possible. Ask about actual clinical training hours, hostel conditions, and faculty ava

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Recognition status varies, and this is honestly the single most important thing to verify before admission. A college needs approval from the State Nursing Council and alignment with Indian Nursing Council norms for your degree to count later. Some smaller institutes cut corners here, which can crea

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Many of them do, mainly through their own attached hospitals, which absorb a chunk of fresh graduates directly. But don't expect guaranteed placement like an engineering college brochure promises. Nursing placement really depends on how well you perform in your internship year. Colleges with bigger

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Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences Nursing CoursesINR 1.92 Lacs - INR 6.15 lakh
SDGI Global University, Ghaziabad Nursing CoursesINR 1.2 Lacs - INR 5.2 lakh
Santosh Medical College and Hospital Nursing CoursesINR 2.35 Lacs - INR 6.15 lakh
D.S. Institute of Paramedical Science and Hospital Nursing CoursesINR 1.6 Lacs - INR 1.7 lakh
HLM Group of Institutions Nursing CoursesINR 2 Lacs - INR 3 lakh
D.S. Institute of Paramedical Science and Hospital Nursing CoursesINR 1.6 Lacs - INR 1.7 lakh

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Yes, many private colleges here take students through direct merit-based admission using your 12th marks. Some do ask for a basic entrance or interview round though. It totally depends on the specific college and course you're applying for. GNM Diploma admissions are usually simpler than B.Sc Nursin

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

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Santosh Institute of Allied Health SciencesINR 1.92 Lacs - INR 6.15 lakh
SDGI Global University, GhaziabadINR 1.2 Lacs - INR 5.12 lakh
Santosh Medical College and HospitalINR 2.35 Lacs - INR 6.15 lakh
D.S. Institute of Paramedical Science and HospitalINR 1.6 Lacs - INR 1.7 lakh
HLM Group of InstitutionsINR 2 lakjh - INR 3 lakh

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There are about 10 Nursing colleges in Ghaziabad, including only private colleges. Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, SDGI Global University Ghaziabad, Santosh Medical College and Hospital, and D.S. Institute of Paramedical Science and Hospital are some of the top colleges and admission to

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Some do, but many do not promise jobs. Nursing students often get jobs through hospital tie-ups and internship contacts. Students in reviews rate placements lower than infrastructure or campus life. Ask the college which hospitals took its last batch. Ask for real numbers, not just big claims.

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The cutoff changes every year. It depends on how many students apply and how many seats are open. Government colleges close at higher scores than private ones. Category and gender quotas also change the cutoff. Check last year's CAP round cutoffs to get a rough idea, then aim a little higher.

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There are around 44 Nursing colleges in Nashik, with a mix of both private and government colleges. Some of the top colleges are MUHS, M.V.P Samaj's Institute of Nursing Education, K.K. Wagh College of Nursing, SMBT Group of Institutions, S.N.D. College of Nursing, and Matoshri College of B.Sc. Nurs

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

Top CollegesTuition Fee
MUHSINR 32,000 - INRv 1 lakh
M.V.P Samaj's Institute of Nursing EducationINR 1.05 Lacs - INR 2.84 lakh
K.K. Wagh College of NursingINR 2.68 lakh
S.N.D. College of NursingINR 1.72 Lacs - INR 3.43 lakh
Matoshri College of B.Sc. NursingINR 3.43 lakh

 

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Yes, you can get admission to Raspun School of Nursing-Shillong after passing class 2th. You need to pass class 12th from a recognized board such as CBSE, ISC, or MBOSE HSSLC with an aggregate score of at least 40%. 

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