B.Sc Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Top Ranked B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for B.Sc Nursing in India. The list includes 7 government and 1 private institution. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹5,000 to ₹2.29 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹5,000 | View |
| #2 |
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Puducherry, Puducherry |
Government | ₹6,000 | View |
| #2 |
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, Chandigarh |
Government | ₹10,500 | View |
| #3 |
Christian Medical College Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
Private | ₹160,000 | View |
| #5 |
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | ₹229,000 | View |
| #6 |
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | ₹52,730 | View |
| #7 |
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Government | ₹177,000 | View |
| #8 |
Armed Forces Medical College Pune
Pune, Maharashtra |
Government | ₹80,000 | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
All NIRF Ranked B.Sc Nursing Colleges (25)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering B.Sc Nursing
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹16.00 LPA |
| 2 |
JIPMER
Puducherry, Puducherry
|
₹12.00 LPA |
| 2 |
PGIMER
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
|
- |
| 3 |
CMC Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
|
₹12.00 LPA |
| 5 |
SGPGI
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 6 |
BHU
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
|
₹8.00 LPA |
| 7 |
NIMHANS
Bengaluru, Karnataka
|
- |
| 8 |
AFMC Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
|
₹14.20 LPA |
| 8 |
KGMU
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 13 |
AIIMS Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
|
- |
| 14 |
MAHE
Manipal, Karnataka
|
₹12.31 LPA |
| 15 |
SOA University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
₹5.75 LPA |
| 21 |
SRIHER
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 23 |
Amrita
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
|
₹8.34 LPA |
| 23 |
SIMATS
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 24 |
KIIT
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
₹8.50 LPA |
| 29 |
AMU
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 32 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
₹9.54 LPA |
| 37 |
JSS AHER
Mysore, Karnataka
|
- |
| 46 |
KL University
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
|
₹11.00 LPA |
| 48 |
KARE
Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
|
₹4.50 LPA |
| 72 |
GEU
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
|
- |
| 74 |
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹5.50 LPA |
| - |
SU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| - |
GITAM
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
|
- |
India Today B.Sc Nursing College Rankings 2025
10 colleges ranked by India Today
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 1 |
AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
| 2 |
CMC Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
|
| 3 |
JIPMER
Puducherry, Puducherry
|
| 4 |
BHU
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
|
| 4 |
NIMHANS
Bengaluru, Karnataka
|
| 6 |
AFMC Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
|
| 8 |
KGMU
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
| 12 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
| 19 |
AIIMS Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
|
| 30 |
PU
Vadodara, Gujarat
|
QS India B.Sc Nursing College Rankings 2025
4 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 11 |
BHU
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
|
| 20 |
Amrita
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
|
| 25 |
SRM Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
| 30 |
LPU
Jalandhar, Punjab
|
QS World University Rankings 2026 - B.Sc Nursing Colleges
3 B.Sc Nursing colleges featured in the global QS World University Rankings 2026
| Global Rank | College |
|---|---|
| #575 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
| #801 |
Amrita
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
|
| #1401 |
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Delhi
|
QS World University Rankings are released annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Ranks shown are overall global positions for the latest available edition.
Frequently Asked Questions - B.Sc Nursing College Rankings
NIRF does not have a separate nursing category. Nursing colleges attached to medical institutions may benefit from their parent institution's NIRF medical ranking. Look for Indian Nursing Council (INC) recognition as a quality indicator.
A nursing college should be recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the respective State Nursing Council. NAAC accreditation is an additional quality marker. Ensure the college is affiliated with a recognised university.
Government nursing colleges attached to large teaching hospitals often provide excellent clinical exposure due to high patient volume. However, some well-established private nursing institutions also offer strong training with modern facilities.