Top Nursing Colleges in India 2025

There are total 1681 Nursing colleges in India. Out of the total, 1286 Nursing colleges are private and 87 Nursing are owned by the government.IPU CET, CBSE 12th, NEET, UP 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC are accepted for admission in Nursing colleges in India. Top 10 Nursing colleges are AIIMS Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Manipal University, SRM University Chennai, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, University of Hyderabad, Saveetha University, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Gauhati University.

Nursing College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	1681
Accepted Entrance Exams	IPU CET, CBSE 12th, NEET, UP 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC
Average Fees	₹ 1.13 Lacs

Nursing Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Karnataka	258	₹ 140830
Tamil Nadu	192	₹ 131892
Kerala	124	₹ 135497
Uttar Pradesh	120	₹ 105667
Punjab	117	₹ 89328
Madhya Pradesh	115	₹ 109216
Gujarat	113	₹ 94486
Maharashtra	97	₹ 144300
Rajasthan	83	₹ 97867
Andhra Pradesh	75	₹ 99096

Top Govt Nursing Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
AIIMS Delhi	-	₹ 2040
Banaras Hindu University	-	₹ 2381
University of Hyderabad	1	-
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research	113	₹ 1200
Gauhati University	-	-
AIIMS Jodhpur	-	-
AIIMS Patna	75	₹ 600
Armed Forces Medical College	-	-
Government Medical College & Hospital	-	₹ 95000
Govt Medical College Nagpur	50	₹ 8800

Top Private Nursing Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	132	₹ 164312
SRM University Chennai	60	₹ 83333
Sathyabama University	60	₹ 445000
King George'S Medical University	120	₹ 48000
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute	-	₹ 95833
Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Bhopal	-	-
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences	100	₹ 30000
Jaipur National University	-	₹ 107450
NIMS University	2	₹ 45000
Parul University	190	₹ 108681

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Showing 1521 Nursing Colleges in India

MLB Jhansi

Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Government

90,000 - 1,12,000 Fees
MCI Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 UG , UP 12th , NEET PG , NEET

Shortlisted by 238+ students

Kumuda Institute of Nursing

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Davangere, Karnataka
Private

Indian Nur Accredition
...+2 Govt of Karnataka , Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC)
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Shortlisted by 28+ students

MAMC Hisar

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hisar, Haryana
Private

50,000 - 3,80,000 Fees
MCI Accredition
NEET PG Exams
...+2 NEET , Haryana NEET

Shortlisted by 203+ students

IRT Perundurai Medical College & Research Center

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private

AICTE Accredition
NEET PG Exams
...+1 NEET

Shortlisted by 101+ students

GEM Hospital and Research Centre

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

Indian Nur Accredition
...+1 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL

Shortlisted by 68+ students

GMKMC Salem

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Government

90,000 Fees
MCI Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 Tamilnadu 12th , NEET PG , NEET , NEET SS

Shortlisted by 203+ students

Dr. Somervell Memorial C.S.I Medical College

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private

MCI Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 Kerala 12th , Kerala NEET , NEET PG , NEET , KEAM

Shortlisted by 114+ students

KSHMA Mangalore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
University

50,000 - 5,00,000 Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
NEET PG Exams
...+2 NEET SS , NEET

Shortlisted by 227+ students

TMC Thanjavur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Government

40,000 - 1,42,000 Fees
MCI Accredition
NEET PG Exams
...+2 NEET SS , NEET

Shortlisted by 826+ students

RINPAS Ranchi

Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government

NEET PG Exams

Shortlisted by 96+ students

SMC Silchar

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Silchar, Assam
Government

26,000 Fees
MCI Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 NEET , AHSEC

Shortlisted by 199+ students

Sophia Homeopathic Medical College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private

CCH Accredition

Shortlisted by 233+ students

Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government

13,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
Other Accredition
NEET PG Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , NEET SS , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology is a government-run, registered autonomous institute. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology offers a one-year certificate course in Post Basic Diploma in Cardio-thoracic Nursing. The eligibility criteria for admission is that the student must have at least PC B.Sc (Nursing)/B.Sc (Nursing)/ GNM, with one year experience as a Staff Nurse.

Shortlisted by 761+ students

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences

Puducherry, Puducherry
Private

MCI Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 NEET PG , CENTAC , NEET , NEET SS

Shortlisted by 161+ students

SCB Medical College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Cuttack, Odisha
Government Aided

70,000 - 1,05,000 Fees
Other Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 Odisha CHSE , JIPMER , NEET PG , NEET , NEET SS

Shortlisted by 356+ students

Indira Gandhi Medical College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Government

2,000 - 3,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
FMGE Exams
...+3 NEET PG , NEET , UG

Shortlisted by 496+ students

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

47,000 - 5,00,000 Fees
Karnataka Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 GPAT , CBSE 10th , UP 10th , JEE Main , GATE , SVUCET

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences or SVCN Bangalore is one of the top nursing colleges in Bangalore. The college is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and recognised by Karnataka State Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council. Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences courses is offered in B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, and General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM). The eligibility criteria for admission is as per RGUHS, INC and KNC. Apart from top nursing courses, the institute also offers facilities like a psychotherapy centre, communication and soft skill lab, and hostel. The institute also offers several placement and internship opportunities to the students.

Shortlisted by 103+ students

VVM College of Nursing

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

INC Accredition
...+2 Indian Nursing Council (INC) , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL

Shortlisted by 226+ students

Bangalore City Group of Institutions

5.0
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

4,00,000 Fees
NCTE Accredition
...+2 INC , Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC)
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Bangalore City Group of Institutions was established in 2000 and became one of the top nursing colleges in Bangalore in a short span of time. The institute is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and Bangalore University. It is approved by the Government of Karnataka, and recognised by KNC, NCTE, and INC The courses are M.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Nursing, and Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery Programme (GNM). The minimum eligibility criteria for admission is 35-45% in the qualifying examination.

Shortlisted by 50+ students

Smt. Nagarathnamma College Of Nursing

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

70,000 Fees
INC Accredition
...+3 Govt of Karnataka , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing or SNCN Bangalore is a top nursing college in Bangalore as it falls under the top 20 colleges that offer nursing courses in Bangalore. SNCN College offers Diploma in Nursing, Basic B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc Nursing courses. The college is a constituent college of Archarya Institutes. Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing offers domestic as well as international admissions.

Shortlisted by 24+ students

MHF's School Of Nursing

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
University

Maharashtr Accredition
...+4 INC , NAAC , Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shortlisted by 74+ students

RajaRajeshwari College Of Nursing

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

AICTE Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams

Shortlisted by 193+ students

Smt. Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing Education

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

Government Accredition
...+1 Indian Nursing Council (INC)

Shortlisted by 140+ students

Aditya College of Nursing (ACN), Bangalore

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

INC Accredition

Aditya College and School of Nursing or ACN Bangalore is one of the most desired and top nursing colleges in Bangalore. The college is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, Karnataka Nursing Council, and the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and is affiliated with the Government of Karnataka. ACN Bangalore courses are Post Basic B.Sc, M.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Nursing and GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery). The faculty is a team of highly qualified individuals and apart from the best courses, the college also provides a vast range of facilities as well.