Nursing is a career with strong demand in India and abroad. Admission to nursing courses such as B.Sc Nursing, GNM, ANM and M.Sc Nursing depends on the institution and the state, and the process can be an entrance test, a merit list or counselling. This page helps you find the right process and prepare for it.
How to find the exam for your course
- Decide the course: ANM, GNM, B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc or M.Sc Nursing.
- Open the official website or admission notice of each college you like.
- Note the entrance exam or merit rule, the application dates and the documents needed.
- Check the approval of the course before applying.
National & Major Institute Level Nursing Entrance Exams
| Exam Name | Conducting Body | Courses Covered | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET‑UG | National Testing Agency | B.Sc Nursing (through counselling) | National |
| AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam | All India Institute of Medical Sciences | B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, Post‑Basic B.Sc Nursing | National Institute |
| AIIMS M.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam | AIIMS | M.Sc Nursing | National Institute |
| JIPMER B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research | B.Sc Nursing | National Institute |
| PGIMER Nursing Entrance Exam | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research | M.Sc Nursing (and sometimes B.Sc level) | National Institute |
| Indian Army MNS Exam | Directorate General of Medical Services (Army) | B.Sc Nursing for Military Nursing Service | National Govt Service Entry |
| IGNOU OPENNET Nursing Entrance | Indira Gandhi National Open University | B.Sc / Post‑Basic Nursing Admission | National Open University |
| BHU B.Sc Nursing Entrance | Banaras Hindu University | B.Sc Nursing (often via NEET score + BHU process) | Central University |
State-Level Nursing Entrance Exams
| Exam Name | Conducting Body | Courses Covered | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAM Nursing (Kerala) | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala | B.Sc Nursing | State Level |
| KEE (Karnataka Nursing Entrance) | Karnataka Examinations Authority | B.Sc / Post-Basic Nursing | State Level |
| TN TRB / Anna University Nursing Exam (Tamil Nadu) | Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board / State Universities | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | State Level |
| WBJEEB Nursing Entrance (West Bengal) | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board | B.Sc Nursing | State Level |
| OJEE Nursing Exam (Odisha) | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board | B.Sc / Post-Basic Nursing | State Level |
| MP PEB Nursing Exam (Madhya Pradesh) | Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | State Level |
| UP B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam | Uttar Pradesh Nursing Council / State Universities | B.Sc Nursing | State Level |
| Rajasthan Nursing Admission Test | Rajasthan University / State Nursing Council | B.Sc / Post-Basic Nursing | State Level |
| Maharashtra CET Nursing | State CET Cell, Maharashtra | B.Sc / Post-Basic Nursing | State Level |
| Haryana Nursing Entrance Exam | Haryana State Nursing Council | B.Sc Nursing | State Level |
University & Private College Level Nursing Entrance Exams
| Exam / Admission Test | Conducting Body / Institute | Courses Covered | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal Nursing Entrance | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University / Private |
| Amrita Nursing Entrance | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University |
| Symbiosis Nursing Entrance | Symbiosis International University | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University |
| Jamia Hamdard Nursing Entrance | Jamia Hamdard University | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University |
| SRM Nursing Entrance | SRM Institute of Science & Technology | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University |
| Chandigarh University Nursing Entrance | Chandigarh University | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University |
| KLE University Nursing Entrance | KLE Academy of Higher Education | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University |
| Dayananda Sagar Nursing Entrance | Dayananda Sagar University | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University |
| Lovely Professional University (LPU) Nursing Entrance | LPU | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University |
| Aligarh Muslim University Nursing Entrance (AMU‑ET) | AMU | B.Sc Nursing | Central University |
| Christian Medical College (CMC) Entrance | CMC Vellore | B.Sc Nursing | Institute Level |
| King George’s Medical University (KGMU) Nursing Entrance | KGMU, Lucknow | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University Level |
| Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) Nursing Entrance | RUHS Jaipur | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | University Level |
| ILBS M.Sc Nursing Entrance | Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences (Delhi) | M.Sc Nursing | Institute Level |
| VNSGU M.Sc Nursing Entrance | Veer Narmad South Gujarat University | M.Sc Nursing | University Level |
| NEIGRIHMS Nursing Entrance | North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences | B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing | Institute Level |
Check approval first
The Indian Nursing Council (indiannursingcouncil.org) is the regulator for nursing education in India. Check the course approval with it, and the university’s recognition on the UGC website. Our guide How to avoid fake colleges (in Hindi) explains the steps.
Preparation tips
- Revise class 11 and 12 Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- Solve previous year papers for the exam your target college uses.
- Practise English and general knowledge, as many tests include them.
Related guides
- Nursing Entrance Exams
- Certificate in Nursing, Undergraduate in Nursing, Postgraduate in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing
- KGMU Nursing Entrance 2026
- Indian Army B.Sc Nursing Exam
- JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam
- All entrance exams in India
Nursing colleges by city
Lucknow, Bangalore, Jaipur, Indore, Varanasi, Coimbatore, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Mangalore and Mysuru.
Courses, jobs and salary
Not sure which course to choose? Read BSc Nursing vs GNM: which should you choose and MSc Nursing specializations explained. To know what to expect after the course, see Staff Nurse salary in India and abroad nursing jobs for Indian nurses. Build your skills with the courses at Bhavya Gyan Academy and see openings on JobsHub.
Further reading (Official resources)
Conclusion
Find the admission rule of every college from its official website, confirm the course approval with the Indian Nursing Council and prepare with previous papers. Keep this page bookmarked for the related guides.
FAQs
Is there one entrance exam for all nursing courses?
No. Admission rules differ by course, institution and state. Read the admission notice of each college.
Which regulator approves nursing courses?
The Indian Nursing Council is the regulator for nursing education. Check the course approval on its website.
Which subjects should I prepare for nursing tests?
Most tests are based on class 11 and 12 Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Follow the syllabus given by the college.
Where can I see nursing colleges?
See the city-wise lists linked on this page.