• NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test): Many top nursing colleges like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, etc., accept NEET scores.

• State-level entrance exams: For example, in Karnataka, the KEA CET (Common Entrance Test) is conducted. You’ll have to register on the KEA portal and take part in the counselling process.

• Institution-specific exams: Some private and deemed universities like CMC Vellore, PGIMER, Manipal University, and St. John’s College of Nursing conduct their own entrance exams.

• CUET-UG: Some central universities now accept CUET-UG scores for BSc Nursing.

Entreance Exam

NEET UG 2025: Conducted on May 4, 2025, NEET is widely accepted for BSc Nursing admissions in institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, and many state colleges (e.g., Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh). Results are likely out by now, so check neet.nta.nic.in for your score.

• AIIMS BSc Nursing 2025: This exam (Stage 1) was held on June 1, 2025, for admission to AIIMS institutes. Results should be available soon on aiimsexams.ac.in.
• State-Level Exams:
  • MH BSc Nursing CET 2025 (Maharashtra): Held on April 7–8, 2025, with results expected around June 10–15, 2025. Check cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • UP BSc Nursing Entrance Exam 2025: Conducted on May 21, 2025, with results likely out. Visit Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University’s website for updates.
  • J&K BOPEE CET 2025: Scheduled for June 22, 2025, as per recent posts on X. Apply via jkbopee.gov.in if you’re in Jammu & Kashmir.
• Other Exams:
  • CMC Vellore Nursing Exam 2025: Application forms opened in late May 2025.
  • KGMU Nursing 2025: Applications start in June 2025, with the exam in August.
  • RUHS Nursing 2025 (Rajasthan): Applications begin in July 2025.

Colleges to choose

When selecting colleges, consider factors like reputation, fees, and location. Here are some recommendations:

• Government Colleges:
  • AIIMS Delhi: Top-tier, with excellent facilities. Fees: 50,000–1 lakh for the course. Requires AIIMS BSc Nursing or NEET scores.
  • JIPMER Puducherry: Renowned for nursing education. Fees: 20,000–50,000. Accepts NEET scores.
  • King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow: Offers a strong program. Fees: 30,000–70,000. Requires KGMU Nursing scores.
• Private Colleges:
  • SRM Medical College, Chennai: Known for quality education. Fees: 1–2.5 lakh/year. Accepts NEET or SRMJEEE scores.
  • Amity University, Gurugram: Modern facilities. Fees: 1.5–2 lakh/year. Accepts NEET/CUET scores.
  • Brainware University, Kolkata: Still accepting applications. Fees: 1–1.5 lakh/year. Merit-based or entrance scores.