Top 10 B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India: Admission Fees and Ranking

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Are you a 12th pass-out who is searching for top nursing colleges to take admission to? If so, this blog will give you a detailed overview of the B.Sc nursing course and will discuss the list of top B.Sc nursing colleges in India.

Jun 14
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Dr Raj Patel
Uro-oncologist & Robotic Surgeon, Zydus Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad

 

Best Nursing Colleges in India: Course Highlights

B.Sc nursing is a 4-year undergraduate program that teaches students to become professional nurses. It equips students with all the knowledge and skills required to tackle any kind of healthcare emergency and provide high-quality healthcare services. In addition to that, a B.Sc in Nursing course will train students with all the necessary skills to take care of patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations.

Course Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Course LevelUndergraduate
B.Sc Nursing Course Duration4 years
B.Sc Nursing Fees

₹ 2.4 - 6 Lakhs (approx.)

 

B.Sc Nursing Course Admission CriteriaMerit-Based/Entrance-Based
B.Sc Nursing Course Eligibility CriteriaClass 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam 2024NEET, CUET, AIIMS Paramedical, IPU CET, Jharkhand NEET, JENPAS UG, KCET, etc.

 

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc in Nursing

The eligibility for a B.Sc in nursing depends on the college to which you want to be admitted. Top B.Sc nursing colleges in India mainly focus on the below points for students to be eligible for their B.Sc in nursing program:

  • Students should have physics, chemistry, and biology in their 12th standard.
  • Candidates must be at least 17 years old to be considered for the application.
  • A minimum of 50% aggregate in the 12th standard is mandatory to be eligible. 
  • Candidates must be less than 35 years old to be eligible to apply.
     

Entrance Exam for B.Sc in Nursing

Although different entrance exams are being conducted by different institutes for admission to their B.Sc nursing course. Below mentioned are some of the most common entrance exams conducted by some top nursing colleges:

  • PGIMER Nursing
  • BHU Nursing
  • Jamia Hamdard Nursing
  • RUHS Nursing
  • BHU Nursing
  • JIPMER Nursing
  • Lady Hardinge Nursing Entrance Exam
  • Uttarakhand Nursing Entrance Exam
  • CMC Nursing Entrance Exam
  • NEIGRIHMS BSc Nursing
  • AIIMS Nursing
  • Indian Army BSc Nursing
  • AFMC Nursing Exam
     

Why Study B.Sc in Nursing?

Nursing as a career is different than other professions. Students with a mindset to help those suffering from any kind of medical condition or disease are best suited for the B.Sc in nursing program. Nursing as a profession offers great career growth to those who love to take care of patients, which is the core of nursing as a profession. Below are some reasons why students usually take up a B.Sc in nursing: 

  • Opportunity To Help - Nursing candidates often have the mindset to help patients out and improve their healthcare conditions.
     Various Specialization - Aspiring nurses can opt for the nursing specialization of their wish such as cardiac care, ayurvedic care, medical surgery, oncology nursing, dialysis nursing, etc., to choose from.
  • Career Growth - Nurses experience great career growth as they gain more experience and become well-versed in different healthcare setups. Also, nurses play a vital role in keeping the hospital and care industry running. 
  • Job Satisfaction -  Along with good career growth, nursing as a profession will also provide you with job satisfaction like no other job. You will get opportunities to cure patients with proper medical care. 
  • Job Stability - Due to the high demand for nurses in the medical and care industry, it is very unlikely that nurses will get laid off from their duties. 

 

Top 10 B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India

Here is a list of the top 10 B.Sc nursing colleges in India where you can apply and get admitted to the B.Sc nursing specialization of your dreams:

College NameCityState
All India Institute of Medical SciencesDelhi 
Christian Medical CollegeVelloreTamil Nadu
Acharya Institute of Health ScienceBangloreKarnataka
Chandigarh UniversityChandigarhPunjab & Haryana
Armed Forces Medical CollegePuneMaharashtra
NIMS UniversityJaipurRajasthan
Kasturba Medical CollegeMangaloreKarnataka
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Research & EducationPondicherryPuducherry
Madras Medical CollegeChennaiTamil Nadu
King George’s Medical UniversityLucknowUttar Pradesh

 

Best Private Nursing Colleges in India

College NameCityState
Mahatma Gandhi Group of Colleges

Sikar

 

Rajasthan
Major SD Singh Medical College and Hospital FarrukhabadUttar Pradesh
Teerthanker Mahaveer UniversityMoradabadUttar Pradesh
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and ResearchChennaiTamil Nadu
Shaheed Udham Singh College of Nursing RatiaHaryana
Chitkara University

Patiala

 

Punjab
St. John’s Medical College BangaloreKarnataka
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Manipal

 

Karnataka
Government Medical College 

Nagpur

 

Maharastra
Kasturba Medical College (KMC)

Mangalore

 

Karnataka

 

Best Government Nursing Colleges in India

College NameCityState
AIIMS 

Delhi

 

 
PGIMER 

Chandigarh

 

Punjab & Haryana
BHUVaranasiUttar Pradesh
JIPMER Pondicherry 
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

New Delhi

 

 
Vardhman Mahavir Medical CollegeNew Delhi 
Annamalai UniversityChidambaramTamil Nadu
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences

Tirupati

 

Andhra Pradesh
Grant Government Medical College

Mumbai

 

Maharashtra
Govt. Medical College & Hospital

Chandigarh

 

Punjab & Haryana

 

B.Sc Nursing Syllabus

Year 1 - Foundations of Nursing 

SEMESTER 1
Anatomy and Physiology
Nursing Foundations
Psychology
Microbiology
English
Introduction to Computers

Nutrition and Dietetics 

 

 

SEMESTER 2
Sociology
Pharmacology
Pathology and Genetics
Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)
Community Health Nursing
Communication and Educational Technology

 

Year 2- Expanding Core Knowledge

SEMESTER 3
Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including Geriatrics) - Advanced
Mental Health Nursing
Child Health Nursing

 

SEMESTER 4
Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
Community Health Nursing - Advanced

Research and Statistics

 

 

Year 3 - Specialized  Care

SEMESTER 5
Medical-Surgical Nursing (Specialties)
Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing
Pediatric Nursing

 

SEMESTER 6
Community Health Nursing - Leadership
Management of Nursing Services and Education
Nursing Research and Statistics

 

Year 4 - Integration and Practice 

SEMESTER 7 
Practical in Medical-Surgical Nursing
Practical in Child Health Nursing
Practical in Mental Health Nursing
Practical in Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing

 

SEMESTER 8
Internship in Community Health Nursing
Management of Nursing Services and Education
Research Project

 

B.Sc Nursing Course Fees

In this section, you will get an idea of the fee structure offered by top B.Sc nursing colleges, including both government and private colleges. 

College NameCourse Fees (approx.)
JIPMER Puducherry₹1,200 - 26,600
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, DharwadClick
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre₹ 5,00,000 - 7,00,000
Mehsana District Bank College of Nursing, MehsanaClick
Armed Forces Medical College₹ 80,000 - 1,20,000
AHS Nursing College, SamastipurClick
AIIMS Delhi₹ 400 - 2,400
Smt.Sunanda Pravin Gambhirchand Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, MumbaiClick
Government Medical College, Nagpur₹ 30,200 - 45,000
Mother Mary's Institute of Nursing, HoshiarpurClick
GMCH Chandigarh₹ 32,300 - 42,000
Bharti College of Nursing, DurgClick
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute₹ 50,600 - 63,000
Sri Surya College of Nursing (SSCN), HyderabadClick
King George's Medical University, KGMU ₹ 45,000 - 55,000
IPHH College of Nursing and Allied Health Science, Bhalwal, JammuClick
Jamia Hamdard₹ 2,80,000 - 3,30,000

 

B.Sc Nursing Career and Scope

Nursing as a career has a wide scope not only in India but also in abroad. Here we will see some of the top recruiters of nursing graduates along with the job roles and corresponding salaries. 

Top Recruiters

Apollo Hospitals

Ramaiah Group of Hospitals

Fortis Hospitals

Columbia Asia Hospitals

Ayurvedic Treatment Centres

AIIMS

PGIMER

Medanta

 

Nursing Job Roles and Salary

Job RolesAverage Salary
Registered Nurse₹ 3.5 - 4.5 Lakhs
Nurse Anesthetist₹ 5 - 7.5 Lakhs 
ICU Nurse₹ 3 - 3.6 Lakhs
Dialysis nurse₹ 2.5 - 3 Lakhs
Nursing Manager₹ 4.8 - 6.6 Lakhs
Public Health Nurse₹ 3.3 - 4.8 Lakhs

 

Docthub can make the college searching process easy for you as it has a comprehensive list of colleges offering B.Sc nursing courses. 

 

FAQs

Which place is best for BSc Nursing in India?

The best place for you depends on the specialization in which you want to pursue your B.Sc nursing program. Once you select the specialization, you can start applying after seeing the eligibility of the program offered by colleges.

 

Which is the first BSc Nursing college in India?

The first four-year Basic B.Sc. program was established in 1946 at RAK College of Nursing in Delhi. 

 

What are the top 10 nursing private colleges in India?

Christian Medical College - [CMC], Vellore

 

Lovely Professional University - [LPU], Jalandhar

 

Chandigarh University - [CU], Chandigarh

 

Chandigarh University - [CU], Chandigarh

 

Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS], Chennai

 

Chitkara University - [CU], Patiala

 

St John's Medical College, Bangalore

 

 

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE], Manipal

 

Amity University, Gurgaon

 

 

Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi

 

 

Which country is best for BSc Nursing?

Countries like the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand are often considered to be among the best countries for B.Sc nursing graduates. It is so because these countries often have a high demand for skilled nurses, offering a promising career ahead for Indian nurses to excel globally. 

 

Is BSc Nursing 5 Year Course?

No, B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year graduate program that includes a year of mandatory internship.