Updated for 2026 Admissions

Best Nursing Colleges in India (2026)

Compare 20 nursing colleges in India — from Madras Medical College, Chennai (Estd. 1850) to institutes across Chennai, Manipal, New Delhi. Get free, personalised admission guidance from AGS counsellors: college shortlisting, applications, entrance-exam planning and education-loan support.

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Best Nursing Colleges in India: Full List

Listed by year of establishment — not an official ranking. Click a college for details, courses and eligibility.

Madras Medical College, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1850 · Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
Vellore · Estd. 1900 · Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Manipal · Estd. 1953 · Affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1956 · Affiliated to AIIMS University
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Chandigarh · Estd. 1962 · Affiliated to PGIMER Chandigarh
National Institute of Nursing Education, Chandigarh
Chandigarh · Estd. 1964 · Affiliated to PGIMER Chandigarh
Sri Ramachandra College of Nursing, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1985 · Affiliated to Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
KLE Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi
Belagavi · Estd. 1987 · Affiliated to KLE University
Jamia Hamdard Faculty of Nursing, New Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1989 · Affiliated to Jamia Hamdard University
St. John's College of Nursing, Bengaluru
Bengaluru · Estd. 1989 · Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal
Manipal · Estd. 1990 · Affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Nursing, Pune
Pune · Estd. 1992 · Affiliated to Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, Ambala
Ambala · Estd. 1993 · Affiliated to Maharishi Markandeshwar University
Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing, Gangtok
Gangtok · Estd. 2001 · Affiliated to Sikkim Manipal University
Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi
Kochi · Estd. 2002 · Affiliated to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Apollo College of Nursing, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 2003 · Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Bharti College of Nursing, Durg
Durg · Estd. 2003 · Affiliated to Ayush and Health Science University
DY Patil College of Nursing, Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai · Estd. 2004 · Affiliated to DY Patil Deemed University
Symbiosis College of Nursing, Pune
Pune · Estd. 2007 · Affiliated to Symbiosis International University
NIMS College of Nursing, Jaipur
Jaipur · Estd. 2008 · Affiliated to NIMS University

Entrance Exams for Nursing Admission

B.Sc Nursing / GNM admissions in India typically consider these exams — check dates and application windows:

NEET

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing colleges are there in India?

AGS counsellors currently track 20 nursing colleges in India, with the largest share in Chennai (3 colleges).

Which are the best nursing colleges in India?

Long-established options include Madras Medical College, Chennai, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. The right college depends on your entrance-exam score, budget and preferred course — AGS counsellors help you build a personalised shortlist for free.

Which entrance exams are required for nursing admission in India?

B.Sc Nursing / GNM admissions typically consider NEET. AGS helps you plan college applications around your scores and counselling rounds.

How can AGS help me get admission in India?

Admission Guidance Services (a unit of Amaze Career Guidance) provides free counselling: college shortlisting, application and document support, spot admission drives, education-loan assistance and placement guidance. Call +91-70312-66309 or send an enquiry from any page.

When should I start the 2026-27 admission process?

Application windows open several months before the academic session, and popular colleges fill early rounds first. Starting early keeps more options open — contact AGS for the current deadlines of each college on this list.