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. Mother Teresa Nursing School and Hospital, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  2. Haritha Nursing Academy, Kakinada

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NTRUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  3. Shyamal Chandrashekhar Nursing College, Khagaria

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    AKU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    400,000
  4. College of Nursing, Ahmedabad

    Established: 1963, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    332,000
  5. Satabai Landge Nursing School, Nanded

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  6. Aasra Institute of Nursing, Ambikapur

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PDUMHSAUR
    Accepted Exam
    CGBSE 12th
  7. Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing, Gangtok

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    130,000
  8. Shaudamini Institut of Narshing and Risarch, Rewa

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  9. Shree Umiya KVC Nursing College, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    280,000
  10. Vatsalya Institute of Nursing and Paramedicla Sciences, Prayagraj

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  11. J.K. Institute of Nursing and Para Medical Sciences, Jammu

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JKCET
  12. Shri Nyalkaran Nursing College, Ankleshwar

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    76,000
  13. Maa Shahjadi Devi Memorial School of Nursing, Azamgarh

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    LKOUNIV
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  14. Institute of Nursing Education, Mumbai

    Established: 1960, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MNLUN
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  15. Image Madhapur College of Nursing, Hyderabad

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KU
    Accepted Exam
    TSBIE
  16. Capital Academy of Nursing, Khordha

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  17. Mejor S.D. Singh School of Nursing, Farrukhabad

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UPUMS
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  18. Nursing Training School, Uluberia, Howrah

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE
  19. Institute of Nursing Education and Research, Pune

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  20. Government Nursing College, Jodhpur

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    200,000
  21. Raghvendra Hospital and Nursing Training Institute, Jhansi

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UPUMS
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  22. J.K. College of General Nursing, Etawah

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  23. Maharani Premkumari Nursing Training School, Mayurbhanj

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  24. I.L.S. Nursing College, Agartala

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TBSE 12th
  25. Nirmala College of Nursing, Anantapur

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NTRUHS
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  26. Adarsha College of Nursing, Anantapur

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NTRUHS
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  27. Rourkela Senior Nursing College, Sundergarh

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  28. Yeola Nursing School, Nashik

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  29. Sunita Nursing School, Wardha

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC

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