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. 7.4/10

    RDVV - Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

    Established: 1956, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    128,000
  2. 7.4/10

    RUHS - Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    200,000
  3. 7.4/10

    BRABU - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur

    Established: 1952, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    XAT
    Fees
    2,625
  4. 7.4/10

    Biyanis Group of Colleges, Jaipur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    210,000
  5. 7.4/10

    Nagaland University Lumami Campus (NU), Kohima

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    12,670
  6. 7.4/10

    Soni College of Nursing, Jaipur

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  7. 7.4/10

    Bhagwan Mahavir University, Surat

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    268,000
  8. 7.4/10

    MVM College of Allied Health Sciences, Bangalore

    Established: 2019, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  9. 7.2/10

    Maharishi Markandeshwar Technical Campus, Solan

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    280,000
  10. 7.2/10

    Central University of Jammu

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    J&K BOPEE CET
    Fees
    240,000
  11. 7.2/10

    Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Salem

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    255,000
  12. 7.2/10

    Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology, Solan

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    560,000
  13. 7.2/10

    Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    240,000
  14. 7.2/10

    Mewar University, Chittorgarh

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    300,000
  15. 7.2/10

    Sun Rise University, Alwar

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Rajasthan JET Agriculture
    Fees
    220,000
  16. 7.2/10

    Vns Group of Institutions, Bhopal

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    310,800
  17. 7.2/10

    Islamic University of Sciences and Technology University, Pulwama

    Established: 1985, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    248,000
  18. 7.2/10

    Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Ranchi

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    30,000
  19. 7.2/10

    Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing, Mumbai

    Established: 1952, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SNDTWU
  20. 7.2/10

    Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    296,010
  21. 7.2/10

    Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    418,000
  22. 7.2/10

    Radha Govind Group of Institutions, Meerut

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    244,800
  23. 7.2/10

    St Mary's College of Nursing, Lucknow

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RMLAU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  24. 7.2/10

    IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    IGNOU BEd Entrance Test
    Fees
    8,400
  25. 7.2/10

    IGNOU Ahmedabad Regional Centre

    Established: 1988, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    3,000
  26. 7.2/10

    Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai

    Established: 1988, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    300,000
  27. 7.2/10

    Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    300,000
  28. 7.2/10

    Jiwaji University, Gwalior

    Established: 1964, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    244,350
  29. 7.2/10

    Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra

    Established: 1927, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    6,542
  30. 7.2/10

    Rayat Bahra University, Mohali

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    161,000

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