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. Mercy College of Nursing, Kottayam

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Kerala 12th
  2. Sawali School of Nursing, Ahmednagar

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  3. Smt. Gunmala Jain Charitable Institute of Nursing Education, Gondia

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  4. Smt. Kamalaben Patel Institute of Nursing, Solapur

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  5. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Bahu Shikshan Sanstha's Nursing School, Chikhli

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  6. Painganga Institute of Nursing, Buldhana

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  7. Prajakta Nursing School, Beed

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  8. Swami Vivekanand Sanstha's Nursing School, Nashik

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  9. Nityaseva Nursing School, Ahmednagar

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  10. Unique R.A.N.M. Nursing School, Beed

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  11. Jeevan Jyot Nursing College, Osmanabad

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  12. Late Annasaheb Kakade Nursing School, Parbhani

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  13. Samatha School of Nursing, Proddatur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  14. Sai Nightingale School of Nursing, Guntur

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  15. Sri Bhargavi School of Nursing, Prakasam, Ongole

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  16. Sri Durga School of Nursing, Ongole

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  17. Aluri School of Nursing, Ongole

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  18. Sai Bhargavi School of Nursing, Nellore

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  19. Bless School of Nursing, Chittoor

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NTRUHS
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  20. Enlight School of Nursing, Chittoor

    Established: 1989, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  21. Jeevanjyothi School of Nursing, Tenali

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  22. Swatantra School of Nursing, East Godavari

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NTRUHS
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  23. Tungabhadra School of Nursing, Bellary

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  24. Government Nursing School, Bellary

    Established: 1961, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  25. Asia Pacific Shool of Nursing, Bangalore

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  26. Khannur School of Nursing, Haveri

    Established: 2016, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  27. Bangalore Nursing School

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  28. Prabhank School of Nursing, Gulbarga

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  29. Vinay College of Pharmacy, Tilakwadi

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  30. Maa Asarfi Nursing School, Ballia

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th

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