Best Nursing Colleges in UP

Uttar Pradesh is home to several reputed nursing colleges offering courses like B.Sc Nursing, GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery), ANM (Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery), M.Sc Nursing and more. If you are planning to build a career in nursing, choosing the right college is an important step. Here is a complete guide to the best nursing colleges in UP with fees, admission process, eligibility, and course details.

Popular Nursing Courses Offered in UP

B.Sc Nursing: 4-year undergraduate program
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing: 2-year program for GNM holders
GNM: 3-year diploma program
ANM: 2-year diploma program
M.Sc Nursing: 2-year postgraduate program

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc Nursing: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category)
GNM: 10+2 with any stream, preferably science with minimum 40% marks
ANM: 10+2 with any stream
M.Sc Nursing: B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with minimum 55% marks + registration as RN/RM

Top Nursing Colleges in Uttar Pradesh (2025)

College Name	Location	Courses Offered	Approx. Fees (B.Sc Nursing)
SGPGI College of Nursing	Lucknow	B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing	₹80,000 - ₹1,00,000 per year
King George’s Medical University (KGMU)	Lucknow	B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing	₹75,000 per year
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) College of Nursing	Varanasi	B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing	₹70,000 per year
Era University	Lucknow	B.Sc Nursing, GNM, ANM	₹90,000 per year
Integral University	Lucknow	B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing	₹85,000 per year
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences	Lucknow	B.Sc Nursing	₹65,000 per year

Admission Process

Visit the official website of the desired nursing college.
Fill the online application form and upload necessary documents.
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Appear for entrance test (if applicable) or selection will be merit-based.
Once selected, complete admission process by paying fees and document verification.

Career Scope after Nursing

After completing nursing courses, candidates can work as:

Staff Nurse in Hospitals
Community Health Nurse
Nursing Tutor
Clinical Instructor
Research Nurse
Specialized Nurse (ICU, OT, Pediatrics, etc.)

Conclusion

Choosing the right nursing college is the first step towards a successful career in healthcare. Uttar Pradesh has many good government and private nursing colleges. Make sure to check their recognition by INC (Indian Nursing Council) before taking admission.