Nursing Colleges in India

Nursing is a field of healthcare that focuses on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nursing colleges in India offer various undergraduate and postgraduate nursing courses.

Admissions: Admission to nursing colleges in India is based on merit or entrance exams. Some colleges may conduct their entrance exams for admission. Candidates who have passed 10+2 examinations in the science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects are eligible for admission to the B.Sc Nursing course.

Entrance Exams: There are several entrance exams for nursing in India. Some of the popular ones are:

  1. AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam - Conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for admission to nursing courses offered by its various campuses.

  2. JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam - Conducted by Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) for admission to its nursing courses.

  3. NEIGRIHMS Nursing Entrance Exam - Conducted by North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) for admission to its nursing courses.

  4. PGIMER Nursing Entrance Exam - Conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) for admission to its nursing courses.

  5. BVP CET Nursing - Conducted by Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University for admission to its nursing courses.

Courses: The following are the popular courses offered by nursing colleges in India:

  1. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing
  2. General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
  3. Post Basic Bachelor of Science (P.B.B.Sc) in Nursing
  4. Master of Science (M.Sc) in Nursing
  5. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing

Fees Structure: The fees structure for nursing colleges in India varies from college to college. The fees for government colleges are relatively lower than private colleges. The fees for B.Sc nursing in government colleges range from INR 20,000 to INR 50,000 per annum, and in private colleges, it ranges from INR 1,00,000 to INR 3,00,000 per annum.

Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criteria for admission to nursing colleges in India are as follows:

  1. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
  2. The minimum age limit for admission is 17 years.
  3. Candidates must have secured a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination for general category candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

Cutoffs: The cutoffs for nursing colleges in India vary every year and depend on factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats. Candidates are required to meet the cutoff score to be eligible for admission to nursing courses.

Placements: Nursing graduates have vast employment opportunities in India and abroad. They can work in government and private hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and community health centers. They can also work in research and development, teaching, and administration. The average salary for nursing graduates in India ranges from INR 2.5 to 4 lakhs per annum, depending on the job role and experience.

Top nursing colleges in India with their rankings:

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
  2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
  3. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
  4. Apollo College of Nursing, Chennai
  5. Government College of Nursing, Kottayam
  6. Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal
  7. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, Delhi
  8. Institute of Nursing Education, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi
  9. College of Nursing, Medical College, Kolkata
  10. College of Nursing, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad
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List of 5484 Nursing Colleges in India

  1. 8.4/10

    MGM Medical College And Hospital, Jamshedpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RU
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    41,085
  2. 8.4/10

    Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, Moradabad

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    302,400
  3. 8.4/10

    Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    280,000
  4. 8.4/10

    Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    104,900
  5. 8.4/10

    A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    2,141,340
  6. 8.4/10

    SMBT Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Nashik

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    556,000
  7. 8.4/10

    Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Rourkela

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    2,475,000
  8. 8.4/10

    Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    AKU
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    27,000
  9. 8.4/10

    Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    346,500
  10. 8.4/10

    Haldia Institute of Health Science

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JENPAS UG
    Fees
    45,000
  11. 8.4/10

    Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Vijayawada

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    NTRUHS
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    630,000
  12. 8.4/10

    Prof Brijmohan Mishra Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Burhanpur

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
    Fees
    225,000
  13. 8.4/10

    TU - Telangana University, Nizamabad

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    40,800
  14. 8.4/10

    Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Patiala

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BFUHS
    Accepted Exam
    NEET PG
    Fees
    1,575,000
  15. 8.4/10

    Guru Nanak College of Nursing, Nawanshahr

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BFUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  16. 8.4/10
  17. 8.4/10

    Akkamahadevi Women's University, Bijapur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka PGCET
    Fees
    470,000
  18. 8.4/10

    Sir C.R. Reddy College, Eluru

    Established: 1945, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ANU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    48,000
  19. 8.4/10

    Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    490,000
  20. 8.4/10

    Naraina Group of Institutions, Kanpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    282,000
  21. 8.4/10

    BIMR Nursing College, Gwalior

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    280,000
  22. 8.4/10

    Federal College of Nursing, Bangalore

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
    Fees
    25,000
  23. 8.4/10

    Vedanshi College of Nursing, Udaipur

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    280,000
  24. 8.4/10

    MVJ College of Nursing, Bangalore

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    540,000
  25. 8.4/10

    Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    348,300
  26. 8.4/10

    Nirwan University, Jaipur

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Rajasthan JET Agriculture
    Fees
    12,000
  27. 8.4/10

    Krupanidhi Group of Institutions, Bangalore

    Established: 1985, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    565,000
  28. 8.4/10

    B.G.S. First Grade College, Kuvempunagar, Mysore

    Established: 2015, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UOM
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  29. 8.4/10

    Government College of Nursing, Safidon, Jind

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UHSR
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  30. 8.4/10

    Calcutta Nursing Training Institute, Kolkata

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE

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