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. Shri C.M. Nursing College, Durg

    Established: 2017, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PDUMHSAUR
    Accepted Exam
    CGBSE 12th
  2. Government College of Nursing, Durg

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PDUMHSAUR
    Accepted Exam
    CGBSE 12th
  3. D.V.C Para Medical Institute, Cuddalore

    Established: 2013, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TTNDMGRMU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  4. Sushila Nursing School, Pune

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  5. Vishwas Sawant Nursing School, Beed

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  6. Janaki Institue of Nursing Education, Pune

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  7. Indira Gandhi Nursing School, Parner, Ahmednagar

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  8. Gondia City Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  9. Nifad Nursing School, Nashik

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  10. Oneness School of Nursing, Buldhana

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  11. Ekvira School of Nursing, Amravati

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  12. Lazarus School of Nursing, Visakhapatnam

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  13. Usha School of Nursing, Krishna

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  14. Shri Data Sai Nursing School, Kolar

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  15. Lombard Memorial Hospital, Udupi

    Established: 1980, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  16. Dr. S.V. Totagantimath School of Nursing, Gadag

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  17. Dr. L. Padmavathi Institute of Nursing Sciences, Gulbarga

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  18. B.L.S. School of Nursing, Mandya

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  19. Sri Kanaka School of Nursing, Ramanagara

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  20. Pattammal School of Nursing, Thanjavur

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  21. Sri Jeya School of Nursing, Vellore

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TTNDMGRMU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  22. Sarala Institute of Nursing, Cuttack

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  23. Tejeswi School of Nursing Hyderabad

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TSBIE
  24. Aparna School of Nursing, Suryapeta

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TSBIE
  25. Mukti A.N.M. Training Centre, Puri

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  26. Manav Nursing School, Visnagar

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    300,000
  27. Shree Sodha School of Nursing, Rajkot

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    340,000
  28. Sarwa Dharma Institute of Nursing, Gwalior

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  29. Arham Institute of Nursing, Jhabua

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  30. St. Ann College of Nursing, Mulki

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC

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