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. National Heart Institute, New Delhi

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
    Fees
    72,450
  2. Abhilashi College of Nursing, Mandi

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  3. Sarvodaya Nursing Institute, Faridabad

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    HBSE 12th
  4. St. Xavier Catholic College of Nursing, Nagercoil

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TTNDMGRMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  5. Anushree College of Nursing, Jabalpur

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RDU J
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  6. Aliah University -Old Campus (Taltala), Kolkata

    Established: 1780, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    AUAT
    Fees
    1,800
  7. NIMT Institute of Medical and Paramedical Sciences, Greater Noida

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    JEECUP
    Fees
    440,000
  8. School of Nursing, Baptist Christian Hospital, Tezpur

    Established: 1954, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  9. Biyani School of Nursing, Jaipur

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
    Fees
    72,500
  10. HLM Nursing College, Ghaziabad

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  11. Narayana Hrudayalaya College of Nursing, Bangalore

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    NEET PG
    Fees
    450,000
  12. Dhanbad School of Nursing

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Jharkhand NEET
  13. Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University, Gangtok

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    108,000
  14. School of Medical Education, Manimalakunnu - Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Koothattukulam

    Established: 1995, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Kerala 12th
    Fees
    254,000
  15. School of Nursing, Poona Hospital and Research Centre, Pune

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  16. Alva's College of Nursing, Mangalore

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  17. Mother College of Nursing, Thrissur

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Kerala 12th
    Fees
    380,000
  18. Nootan College of Nursing, Visnagar

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SPU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    174,000
  19. Saurashtra Education Trust, Junagadh

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BKNMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    162,000
  20. Pratiksha College of Nursing, Guwahati

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SSUHS
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  21. Venkateswara Nursing College, Chennai

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TTNDMGRMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  22. University Ayurved Nursing Training Centre, Jodhpur

    Established: 2004, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DSRRAU
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
    Fees
    75,000
  23. Jupiter College of Nursing, Bangalore

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
    Fees
    200,000
  24. Cheran Group Of Institutions , Tiruppur

    Established: 1991, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BUC
    Fees
    400,000
  25. Institute of Child Health, Kolkata

    Established: 1953, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    WBUHS
    Accepted Exam
    NEET PG
    Fees
    48,000
  26. Ambedkar ANM Training School, Patna

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    DCECE
  27. Dhanalakshmi College of Nursing, Kannur

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    254,000
  28. Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU), Guwahati

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    12,000
  29. NS Memorial College of Nursing, Kollam

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Kerala 12th

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