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Top 10 BSc Nursing Colleges in India: Pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing from a pretigious institution is a important step for those students aiming to build a secure successful healthcare career. India is leading nursing colleges are recognised for their strong academic foundation, extensive clinical exposure and opportunities for skill enhancement.

According to the latest rankings, institutes such as AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, CMC Vellore, and JIPMER Puducherry lead the list for offering high-quality nursing education at affordable costs. These colleges not only prepare students for hospital-based roles but also equip them for research, teaching, and community healthcare services.

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Top 10 Nursing Colleges in India:

Rank College Name Location Seats    Admission Mode  Tuition Fee Specialisations
1 AIIMS Delhi Delhi 77 NEET Rs 600/year

Pediatric, Psychiatric, Critical Care

 
2 PGIMER Chandigarh Chandigarh   93

Entrance Exam

 

 Rs 1,000/year   General, Post-Basic
3 CMC Vellore Tamil Nadu 100 Entrance Exam Rs 810/year Multiple Nursing Specialisations
4 NIMHANS  Bengaluru 75 Entrance Exam Rs 1.4 lakh total Psychiatric, Neurological
5 JIPMER  Puducherry 94 NEET Rs 5,760/year General, Clinical
6 SGPGIMS Lucknow 60 Entrance Exam Rs 50000/year General, Specialty Care
7 Banaras Hindu University Varanasi 100 Entrance Exam Rs 900/year General Nursing
8 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kerala 100 Entrance Exam  Rs. 1,75,000/ Year Multiple Nursing Streams
9 Kasturba Medical College Manipal 250 Entrance Exam 2.5 Lakhs to 3 Lakhs per year  
10 Madras Medical College Tamil Nadu 100 Entrance Exam 45000 /year General, Specialty Care

Eligibility & Admission Process:

To apply for a BSc Nursing program, candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 55 Per cent in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board. Admissions are based on Class 12 merit or entrance exams like NEET, KCET, AP EAMCET, JENPAS UG, and CUET.

While NEET is not compulsory, certain top institutions such as AIIMS and JIPMER use it for shortlisting candidates.

Programme Highlights:

Most BSc Nursing courses are four years in duration, including practical training, internships, and specialisations. Some institutions offer Post-Basic BSc Nursing for diploma holders.

Tuition Fee vary from as low as Rs 600 per year at AIIMS Delhi to Rs 1.4 lakh at NIMHANS Bengaluru, depending on facilities and specialisation.

Career Scope & Opportunities:

Graduates from these top colleges are already working in leading hospitals, NGOs and global healthcare organisations..  They can pursue higher education such as MSc Nursing, Nurse Practitioner courses or opt for teaching and research roles.

Specialisations include Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, and more.

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