Top Private Nursing Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

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

Showing 1207 Private Nursing Colleges in India

Vijaya School of Nursing

Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Private
INC

BIEAP Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Vijaya School of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Vijaya School of Nursing offers Regular courses such as GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

Holy Cross School of Nursing

Chamrajnagar, Karnataka
Private

Holy Cross School of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Chamrajnagar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. Holy Cross School of Nursing offers Regular courses such as GNM, ANM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

St. Philomena's College of Nursing

4.2
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Philomena's College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2000. St. Philomena's College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 623+ students

Saket Institute of Research And Paramedicals Sciences

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Saket Institute of Research And Paramedicals Sciences is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. . Saket Institute of Research And Paramedicals Sciences offers Regular courses such as BSc, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

St. Johan Para-Medical Institute

Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

St. Johan Para-Medical Institute is a Private Institute located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. St. Johan Para-Medical Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

L.V.T.G College of Physiotherapy

Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

L.V.T.G College of Physiotherapy is a Private Institute located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. L.V.T.G College of Physiotherapy offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 155+ students

Balaji College of Nursing

Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Private
Indian Nur
...+1 Government of Rajasthan

2,80,000 Nursing
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams

Balaji College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Balaji College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 100+ students

Father Muller College of Nursing

4.1
(15 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Father Muller College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1987. Father Muller College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 927+ students

Bethel Medical Institute of Nursing Sciences

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Bethel Medical Institute of Nursing Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. Bethel Medical Institute of Nursing Sciences offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 141+ students

Rajiv Gandhi college of Nursing (RGCN), Bangalore

4.0
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
INC
...+1 Indian Nursing Council (INC)

Rajiv Gandhi college of Nursing (RGCN), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2002. Rajiv Gandhi college of Nursing (RGCN), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 449+ students

Nida College of Nursing

Bidar, Karnataka
Private
Indian Nur

Nida College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Bidar, Karnataka. . Nida College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Indiana College of Nursing

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private

KCET Exams

Indiana College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1990. Indiana College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 159+ students

K.L.E Society's Institute Of Nursing Science

Hubli, Karnataka
Private
Government

K.L.E Society's Institute Of Nursing Science is a Private Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. K.L.E Society's Institute Of Nursing Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

MediCiti School of Nursing

Rangareddi, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Medical Co

MediCiti School of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Rangareddi, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1995. MediCiti School of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

Little Flower School of Nursing

Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
Medical Co

Little Flower School of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. . Little Flower School of Nursing offers Regular courses such as GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

Pragathi College of Education

Mahbubnagar, Telangana
Private
NAAC

Pragathi College of Education is a Private Institute located in Mahbubnagar, Telangana. It was established in the year 2012. Pragathi College of Education offers Regular courses such as MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Punjab National Nursing School

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
AICTE

Punjab National Nursing School is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. . Punjab National Nursing School offers Regular courses such as GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Minerva School of Nursing

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Minerva School of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Minerva School of Nursing offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Josco Institutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Indian Nur

Josco Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. Josco Institutions offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MSc, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Archana School of Nursing

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

1,50,000 Nursing
Get Fee Details

Archana School of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1993. Archana School of Nursing offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Lazarus School of Nursing

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Lazarus School of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. . Lazarus School of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Father Muller School of Nursing

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
INC

Father Muller School of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1880. Father Muller School of Nursing offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Westfort School of Nursing

Thrissur, Kerala
Private
Indian Nur

Westfort School of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1994. Westfort School of Nursing offers Regular courses such as GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Holy Cross College of Nursing (HCCN), Kollam

Kollam, Kerala
Private
Indian Nur

Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Holy Cross College of Nursing (HCCN), Kollam is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2011. Holy Cross College of Nursing (HCCN), Kollam offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, Post Baccalaureate Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

Sikar Nursing Training and Research Institute

Sikar, Rajasthan
Private
Indian Nur

Sikar Nursing Training and Research Institute is a Private Institute located in Sikar, Rajasthan. . Sikar Nursing Training and Research Institute offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Shri Onkar Lal Nursing Mahavidyalya

Baran, Rajasthan
Private
Indian Nur

Shri Onkar Lal Nursing Mahavidyalya is a Private Institute located in Baran, Rajasthan. . Shri Onkar Lal Nursing Mahavidyalya offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Shekhawati Medical Training Institute College of Nursing

Sikar, Rajasthan
Private
Other

2,80,000 Nursing
Get Fee Details
RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shekhawati Medical Training Institute College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Sikar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. Shekhawati Medical Training Institute College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

J Watumull Global Hospital and Research Centre

Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private

55,500 - 85,000 Nursing
Get Fee Details

J Watumull Global Hospital and Research Centre is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1991. J Watumull Global Hospital and Research Centre offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate, DNB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Dr.NSAM PU College

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Dr.NSAM PU College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. Dr.NSAM PU College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, BA, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Medical Co

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy offers Regular courses such as PhD, BPT in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 104+ students

Top Private Nursing Colleges in India 2026

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BIEAP Exams

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

RBSE 12th Exams

2,80,000 Nursing

CBSE 12th Exams

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

KCET Exams

1,50,000 Nursing

Kerala 12th Exams

2,80,000 Nursing

RBSE 12th Exams

55,500 - 85,000 Nursing

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