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. Laxmi Nursing Training Institute, Varanasi

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  2. Sampati Devi Memorial Nursing College, Mandi

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    HPBOSE 12th
  3. R.R. Christian College of Nursing, Kurnool

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NTRUHS
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  4. Devi College of Medical Lab Technology, Hyderabad

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KU
    Accepted Exam
    TSBIE
  5. Baba Ram Sanehi Das School of Nursing, Azamgarh

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  6. Sahayoga Institute of GNM Training College, Rayagada

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  7. Raak Nursing and Paramedical College, Pondicherry

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CENTAC
  8. Nightingale Institute of Nursing Education, Coimbatore

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TTNDMGRMU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  9. St. Jude's Hospital, Jhansi

    Established: 1985, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  10. Popular Nursing School, Mirzapur

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  11. S.T.N.T. Nursing Institute, Kushinagar

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    D.S.M.N.R.U.
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  12. Avadh Hospital Group of Institution, Gonda

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  13. School of Nursing, Kasturba Hospital, Chennai

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  14. Kumaran College of Medical Sciences and Research Institute, Vellore

    Established: 2000, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  15. Koraput G.N.M. Training College

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  16. Index Nursing College, Indore

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    236,000
  17. Excel School of Nursing, Tirunelveli

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  18. Tarakeswar Vivekananda Pally Seva Kendra, Hooghly

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE
  19. Kalp Institute of Nursing, Junagadh

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
    Fees
    162,000
  20. Bharat Institute of Nursing, Dindori, Mandla

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    AIIMS
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  21. Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, Krishna

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BIEAP
  22. J.V. College of Nursing, Chennai

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TTNDMGRMU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  23. Spandan Nursing College, Bhandara

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  24. Dwarika Sangamnerkar Medical Foundation School of Nursing, Pune

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MUHS
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  25. Akshay Institute of Nursing, Nanded

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  26. Dhanush Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bagalkot

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    KCET
  27. R.K. Para Medical College, Salem

    Established: 2001, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TTNDMGRMU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  28. Eklavya College of Nursing, Panchmahal

    Established: 2019, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SGGU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    150,000
  29. Kasabai School of Nursing, Wardha

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC

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