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. 8.2/10

    LNCT University, Bhopal

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    320,000
  2. 8.2/10

    GIET University, Gunupur

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    764,000
  3. 8.2/10

    Aliah University (New Town), Kolkata

    Established: 1780, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    49,330
  4. 8.2/10

    Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    125,000
  5. 8.2/10

    Aliah University -City Campus (Park Circus), Kolkata

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    AUAT
    Fees
    48,000
  6. 8.2/10

    ITM (SLS) Baroda University, Vadodara

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    340,000
  7. 8.2/10

    AIIMS Bathinda - All India Institute of Medical Sciences

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    7,326
  8. 8.2/10

    SVU - Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    75,000
  9. 8.2/10

    GEHU - Graphic Era Hill University Bhimtal, Nainital

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    560,318
  10. 8.2/10

    School of Nursing Sciences - ITM University, Gwalior

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    ITM NEST
    Fees
    960,000
  11. 8.2/10

    SVC - Swami Vivekanand University, Sagar

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    33,100
  12. 8.2/10

    Midnapore Medical College And Hospital

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    WBUHS
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    50,148
  13. 8.2/10

    Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    5,045,229
  14. 8.2/10

    Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    AKU
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    71,550
  15. 8.2/10

    Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    5,851,129
  16. 8.2/10

    Tirunelveli Medical College

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    TTNDMGRMU
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    101,100
  17. 8.2/10

    Sapthagiri School of Nursing, Bangalore

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  18. 8.2/10

    Bareilly International University

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    288,000
  19. 8.2/10

    Radha Govind University, Ramgarh

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    360,000
  20. 8.2/10

    Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    4,847,531
  21. 8.2/10

    Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    280,000
  22. 8.2/10

    Sigma Group of Institutes, Vadodara

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GTU
    Accepted Exam
    GUJCET
    Fees
    320,000
  23. 8.2/10

    Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences, Aizawl

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    TJEE
    Fees
    12,300
  24. 8.2/10

    SMU - Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok

    Established: 1995, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,280,000
  25. 8.2/10

    Sant Gajanan Maharaj Education Group, Mahagaon, Kolhapur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    750,000
  26. 8.2/10

    Motherhood University, Roorkee

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    264,000
  27. 8.2/10

    Nalanda Medical College Hospital, Patna

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    AKU
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    27,450
  28. 8.2/10

    Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    GATE
    Fees
    418,800
  29. 8.2/10

    Government Medical College, Jammu

    Established: 1971, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    12,000

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