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

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    Global Life Institute of Fire & Safety Engineering is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Global Life Institute of Fire & Safety Engineering offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      CMAT Exams

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    Delhi Institute of Technology and Paramedical Sciences is a Private Institute located in Delhi. . Delhi Institute of Technology and Paramedical Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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      ...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , NEET
    Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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      ...+3 Govt of Karnataka , Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC) , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL
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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC
    College of Nursing - Unity Academy of Education is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1983. College of Nursing - Unity Academy of Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      NEET Exams

      ...+6 PGIMER , COMEDK , UG , CBSE 12th , Dental , PG

    Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences is one of the top nursing institutes in Bangalore having A+ NAAC accreditation. This institute is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. It is an excellent place for pursuing academic excellence in Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Allied Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Online Distance Learning, and Virtual Learning. Vydehi institute Bangalore offers numerous nursing programmes like General Nursing and Midwifery, Basic B.Sc Nursing, Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing, and M.Sc Nursing. Admissions at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences are done on a merit basis.

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    • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      Bangalore City University is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2000. Bangalore City University offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        60,000 - 1,10,000 Nursing

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      Saaii College of Medical Science & Technology is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Saaii College of Medical Science & Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, BPT, MPT in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingKolar, Karnataka
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        ...+3 NEET , NEET PG , Karnataka 2nd PUC
      SDUMC Kolar is a Private Institute located in Kolar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1986. SDUMC Kolar offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1926. Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      LHMC is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1916. LHMC offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, MSc, PGD, MD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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        2,00,000 Nursing

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        #90 NIRF Ranking

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        ...+6 BEEE , CMAT , AILET , NEET , LSAT , CBSE 12th

      Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, formerly Bharath Engineering College, was founded in 1984 by S. Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. It is a private and deemed to University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The institute has been recognised by UGC and has received the highest rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also approved BIHER. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the law stream which is very popular among the students.

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      • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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        4,11,000 Nursing

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        ...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , Tamilnadu 12th
      Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        67,000 - 1,00,000 Nursing

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      RITEE Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1995. RITEE Raipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingPune, Maharashtra
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      D.Y. Patil College of Engineering is famous among the students for its flagship engineering courses. It is a private college, situated in Pune is accredited by AICTE, NAAC and DTE. It offers engineering courses such as M.Tech and B.Tech in specialisations like computer engineering, information technology, mechanical engineering and more. The candidates must have to appear in the MHTCET entrance exam to become eligible to apply for B.Tech courses and GATE for M.Tech courses. A total of 966 candidates were placed in the year 2021-22.

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      • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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        ...+1 Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC)
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      Yenepoya Nursing College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2002. Yenepoya Nursing College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingPuducherry, Puducherry
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      Sri Venkateswara Medical College is a Private Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 2010. Sri Venkateswara Medical College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, D Pharma, MD, MS (Surgery) in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Welcare College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2010. Welcare College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      Vydehi Institute of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Vydehi Institute of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, Certificate, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingBardez, Goa
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        Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education & College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Bardez, Goa. It was established in the year 2005. Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education & College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Viswabharathi College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Viswabharathi College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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          Viswa Sai College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Viswa Sai College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          • RatingMysuru, Karnataka
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            Vikram Institute of Nursing & Paramedical Sciences is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Vikram Institute of Nursing & Paramedical Sciences offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            Vignesh Nursing College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Vignesh Nursing College offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            Vijaya College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Kottarakara, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Vijaya College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            Vijayanagar College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2002. Vijayanagar College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            GVP Institute of Health Care & Medical Technology is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. GVP Institute of Health Care & Medical Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Pharm, MD, MS (Surgery), MS in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences offers Regular courses such as BSc, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              Vidyarathna College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Vidyarathna College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              Smt. Vijaya Luke College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Smt. Vijaya Luke College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              • RatingNellore, Andhra Pradesh
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                St. Joseph s College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. St. Joseph s College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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