How you get in
AIIMS (top government medical institutes) exam, NEET-UG or state tests; PCB with English, 45 per cent
Where to study
AIIMS, very low fees; CMC (Christian Medical College) Vellore; state colleges
Leads to
Nursing officer, about 10 lakh to start in government; far less privately
Top colleges and what it takes
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing admission varies. MCC now fills the central Delhi and BHU nursing colleges on the NEET-UG rank (figures below are the official round-1 closing AIR on the All-India Open seat, 2025; these colleges admit women only). AIIMS runs its own B.Sc (Hons) Nursing entrance for all AIIMS, CMC Vellore runs its own process, and state colleges use NEET-UG or state tests through state counselling.
- AIIMS New Delhi, College of Nursing
New Delhi · Government · NIRF 2025 Medical #1 (AIIMS Delhi)
AIIMS B.Sc (Hons) Nursing entrance exam
No published closing rank: seats go on the AIIMS nursing entrance merit, and a top-few-hundred rank is needed for AIIMS Delhi itself (approximate)(approx.) source
1 programmes
- B.Sc (Hons) NursingAIIMS nursing entrance merit; no published cut-off (women only at most AIIMS)
- Ahilya Bai College of Nursing (MAMC)
New Delhi · Government
NEET-UG (MCC B.Sc Nursing counselling)
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing closed at NEET AIR 37,310 on the All-India Open seat (MCC 2025 round 1); women only source
1 programmes
- B.Sc (Hons) NursingNEET-UG AIR 37,310 (Open, B.Sc Nursing All-India quota, MCC 2025 round 1)
- College of Nursing, BHU (IMS-BHU)
New Delhi · Government · NIRF 2025 Medical #6 (BHU)
NEET-UG (MCC B.Sc Nursing counselling)
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing closed at NEET AIR 45,932 on the All-India Open seat (MCC 2025 round 1); women only source
1 programmes
- B.Sc (Hons) NursingNEET-UG AIR 45,932 (Open, B.Sc Nursing All-India quota, MCC 2025 round 1)
- College of Nursing, Lady Hardinge Medical College
New Delhi · Government · NIRF 2025 Medical #32 (LHMC)
NEET-UG (MCC B.Sc Nursing counselling)
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing closed at NEET AIR 62,205 on the All-India Open seat (MCC 2025 round 1); women only source
1 programmes
- B.Sc (Hons) NursingNEET-UG AIR 62,205 (Open, B.Sc Nursing All-India quota, MCC 2025 round 1)
- Florence Nightingale College of Nursing (GTB Hospital)
New Delhi · Government
NEET-UG (MCC B.Sc Nursing counselling)
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing closed at NEET AIR 66,090 on the All-India Open seat (MCC 2025 round 1); women only source
1 programmes
- B.Sc (Hons) NursingNEET-UG AIR 66,090 (Open, B.Sc Nursing All-India quota, MCC 2025 round 1)
- College of Nursing, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital
New Delhi · Government · NIRF 2025 Medical #22 (VMMC)
NEET-UG (MCC B.Sc Nursing counselling)
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing closed at NEET AIR 68,655 on the All-India Open seat (MCC 2025 round 1); women only source
1 programmes
- B.Sc (Hons) NursingNEET-UG AIR 68,655 (Open, B.Sc Nursing All-India quota, MCC 2025 round 1)
- College of Nursing, Dr RML Hospital (ABVIMS)
New Delhi · Government
NEET-UG (MCC B.Sc Nursing counselling)
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing closed at NEET AIR 68,701 on the All-India Open seat (MCC 2025 round 1); women only source
1 programmes
- B.Sc (Hons) NursingNEET-UG AIR 68,701 (Open, B.Sc Nursing All-India quota, MCC 2025 round 1)
- Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing (RAKCON)
New Delhi · Government
NEET-UG (MCC B.Sc Nursing counselling)
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing closed at NEET AIR 79,963 on the All-India Open seat (MCC 2025 round 1); women only source
1 programmes
- B.Sc (Hons) NursingNEET-UG AIR 79,963 (Open, B.Sc Nursing All-India quota, MCC 2025 round 1)
- Christian Medical College, College of Nursing
Vellore · Private · NIRF 2025 Medical #3 (CMC Vellore)
NEET-UG + CMC's own selection process
No published closing rank: shortlisted from NEET-UG, then CMC's own assessment and interview. Many seats are for sponsored minority candidates.(approx.) source
1 programmes
- B.Sc NursingNEET-UG + CMC selection; no published cut-off
- College of Nursing, AFMC (Armed Forces Medical Services)
Pune (and other AFMS colleges) · Government
NEET-UG + written test/interview (Military Nursing Service)
No closing rank: shortlisted on NEET-UG, then a written test, interview and medical; comes with a Military Nursing Service commitment (women only)(approx.) source
1 programmes
- B.Sc Nursing (MNS)NEET-UG qualification + MNS selection; no published cut-off
Cut-offs move every year and differ by category, quota and home state. Use them to judge the level, then check the official counselling data.
Route missing something?
This is one of Chapter 17’s short notes. Put the five questions from Chapter 3 to it, and ask recent graduates what they do now.
Official links and free study material
- Officialindiannursingcouncil.orgIndian Nursing CouncilRegulator; check a nursing college is recognised
- Officialaiimsexams.ac.inAIIMS ExamsAdmissions to B.Sc Nursing and paramedical courses at AIIMS
- Officialneet.nta.nic.inNEET-UG (NTA)NEET scores are used for many B.Sc Nursing admissions
- Free studyncert.nic.inNCERT textbooksFree Class 11-12 science books for nursing entrance prep
Nursing: common questions
How do I get into Nursing after 12th?
AIIMS (top government medical institutes) exam, NEET-UG or state tests; PCB with English, 45 per cent
Which stream do I need for Nursing?
Open to PCB.
Source: Chapter 17 of the book. Notes and sources