Nursing in Pune
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Always check for INC recognition, which stands for Indian Nursing Council and is mandatory for all nursing programs in India. NAAC accreditation with an A or A+ grade reflects strong academic quality. Affiliation to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences is also essential, as it gives your degree strong credibility across the country. Always verify these accreditations on official INC and NAAC websites before paying your fees.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Yes. NEET UG is the most popular entrance for admission to most of the top nursing colleges in Pune. But many private colleges also accept MHT CET scores for admission or conduct their own entrance tests to assess the admission. A few colleges in Pune offer regular merit admission on the basis of Class 12 marks without any NEET test score. But for admission to government colleges and top ranked colleges like Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Bharati Vidyapeeth etc. a valid NEET score can help you to get a good seat.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
The career options after Nursing from Pune are wider than most students think. Some of the most popular job roles are Registered Nurse, Nursing Practitioner, Public Health Nurse, Ward Nurse, Nursing Educator, Military Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Medical Coder, and Nursing Instructor. With Pune's growing network of multi-speciality hospitals like Sahyadri Hospitals, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Jehangir Hospital, and Ruby Hall Clinic, nursing graduates have strong local employment options along with opportunities across India and internationally.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Pune offers far more variety in Nursing courses than most students expect. Nursing courses are offered at diploma, UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The main courses include Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, General Nursing and Midwifery, BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, and PhD in Nursing. Students can choose a course based on their current qualification, budget, and long-term career goals in the nursing and healthcare sector.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, but the options are limited compared to private colleges. There are about 4 top government Nursing colleges in Pune. Government colleges are significantly more affordable
| College Name | Tuition Fee | Eligibility / Exams |
|---|---|---|
| College of Nursing Admission | INR 1.4 lakh - INR 2.6 lakh | Merit-Based |
| Armed Forces Medical College Admission | INR 80,000 | Merit-Based |
| Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals Admission | INR 3.42 lakh | Merit-Based |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, It is estimated that joining the top Nursing colleges in Pune might be affordable. Listed below are some colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:
| Low-cost Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Armed Forces Medical College Fees | INR 80,000 |
| St. Andrews College of Nursing Fees | INR 63,000 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Fees | INR 46,000 |
| Medical College, Bharati Vidyapeeth Fees | INR 40,000 |
| Sushrusha Institute of Nursing Science Fees | INR 77,000 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
As per NIRF rankings 2025, Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth emerged to be as the top ranked Nursing colleges in Pune securing 12th position under Medicine category. Listed below are some colleges along with their rankings:
College Name | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
15 | 11 | 12 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 9
Here is the list of colleges in Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune offering B.Sc Nursing programs that are known for their relatively low fees, especially for SC category:
- Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research (MIMER)
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Collge of Nursing
- Singhard College of Nursing
- Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing
- Symbiosis College of Nursing
- Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
- AFMC College of Nursing
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Given below is the fee structure of the top Nursing in Pune -
| Fee Range | No. of Colleges | Popular Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| < INR 1 lakh | 7 | Armed Forces Medical College, Medical College, Bharati Vidyapeeth, St. Andrews College of Nursing, etc. |
| INR 1-3 lakh | 12 | Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Nursing, College of Nursing, Pune, Symbiosis College of Nursing, etc. |
| INR 3-5 lakh | 9 | College of Nursing, Symbiosis College of Nursing, Singhad Nursing College, etc. |
| INR 5-7 lakh | 3 | Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals, College of Nursing, Pune, Symbiosis College of Nursing, etc. |
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3 years agoContributor-Level 9
Being at least 17 years old at the time of admission, having completed the 12th grade from a recognised board, and passing the HSC (class 12th) in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as the subjects are the typical eligibility requirements for B.Sc. Nursing in Pune government colleges.The general category applicant should have received at least 45% in each subject to have passed.
according to my knowledge of the percentile-based entrance requirements for B.Sc. nursing programs in government colleges in Pune.However, a number of colleges in Pune, including Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Armed Forces Medical College
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