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. Sri Shankara College of Nursing, Bangalore

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    KCET
    Fees
    280,000
  2. Mallareddy College of Nursing, Hyderabad

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KU
    Accepted Exam
    TSBIE
  3. Khalsa Rural Nursing Training Institute and Hospital, Mansa

    Established: 1987, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    PSEB 12th
  4. Sanjiban Institute of Health Sciences, Howrah

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  5. Swami Ramanand Tirth Nursing Institute, Nanded

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  6. Shiv Surgical Nursing School, Varanasi

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  7. Lima Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bangalore

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    KCET
  8. St. Andrews College of P.B. B.Sc. Nursing, Pune

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  9. College of Nursing, Rohtak

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    48,000
  10. Popular Nursing School, Varanasi

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  11. P.P.S. College of Nursing, Barabanki

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  12. HLG Memorial Hospital, Asansol

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  13. Saini Nursing School, Roorkee

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UOU
    Accepted Exam
    UK 12th
  14. Lalitha College of Nursing, Guntur

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NTRUHS
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  15. School of Nursing, Cama and Albless Hospital, Mumbai

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  16. Mother Teresa Nursing Institute, Nanded

    Established: 2011, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  17. General Nursing School, Dharampur, Valsad

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    150
  18. School of Nursing, General Hospital, Godhra

    Established: 1982, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    150
  19. Khawaja Garib Nawaj Para Medical College, Darbhanga

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  20. A.N.M. School, Sitamarhi

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    DCECE
  21. Florence Nursing College, Kota

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
  22. Sharda Nursing College, Gandhinagar

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    324,000
  23. Tejaswini Nursing School, Pune

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  24. V.S. General Hospital, Thane

    Established: 1946, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  25. Seva School of Nursing, Angul

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  26. Vanita Vishram A.N.M. School, Surat

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    110,000
  27. Kullu Valley College of Nursing

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    HPBOSE 12th
  28. Katuri College of Nursing, Guntur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NTRUHS
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  29. Kiran Nursing College, Surat

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    340,000

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