Top Nursing colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Admission process, Courses Offered, Eligibility, Fees and More

Introduction: Nursing colleges in Andhra Pradesh are briefly described for students wanting admission in programs like ANM, GNM, BSc. Nursing, MSc. Nursing and Paramedical courses in the field of medical. In fact, the state has both categories of top private and government nursing colleges in Andhra Pradesh, all institutions in the place follow entrance admission process and give admission to only deserving candidate.

Let us check out some basic state details of Andhra Pradesh, I got some interesting fact collected about Andhra Pradesh, to list a few, it is a state in the south eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh largest state by area covering an area of 162975 square kilometers. The state share its boundaries with Telangana to the north west, Chhattisgarh to the north, Odisha to the north east, Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east. Apparently with such a mammoth geographically area the population of the state is also high with 49,386,799 inhabitants in total residing in the state.

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The base of the article is to solely focus on Nursing colleges in Andhra Pradesh which offer ANM, GNM, BSc. Nursing, MSc. Nursing and Paramedical courses to aspirants along with complete detail on Admission process, Eligibility criteria, Seats available and Course Fees. In short, this article will have parts containing relevant information about admission in Nursing colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

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Top Nursing Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

S No.	Name of Nursing College	Affiliated By	Category	Official website
1.	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences – RIMS	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Government	http://rimsadilabad.in/
2.	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	State University	Government	http://ntruhs.ap.nic.in/index.html
3.	Aditya Nursing Academy, Kakinada	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	https://aditya.ac.in/nursing/
4.	Archana School Of Nursing (ASN) , Hyderabad	Indian Nursing Council	Private	https://hyderabad.apollohospitals.com/archana-school/
5.	Kamineni College Of Nursing, Hyderabad	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://www.kamineninursing.org/kims_college.htm
6.	GVP Institute Of Health Care & Medical Technology (GVPIHCMT) , Visakhapatnam	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://www.gvpmc.in/
7.	Sri Venkateswara College Of Nursing (SVCN) , Chittoor	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council	Private	http://svcon.org/
8.	Minerva School Of Nursing (MSN), Visakhapatnam	Directorate of Medical Education Hyderabad	Government	http://www.msnvizag.org/
9.	Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute Of Medical Sciences ( CAIMS) , Hyderabad	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://caims.org/
10.	GITAM (Deemed To Be University) , Visakhapatnam	Deemed to be University	Private	https://vspgin.gitam.edu/
11.	Academy Of Life Sciences Nursing, Visakhapatnam	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://www.alsnursing.com/
12.	Maharajah Institute Of Medical Sciences ( MIMS) , Vizianagaram	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	www.mimsvzm.org
13.	St. Ann S College Of Nursing, Vijayawada	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://stannsnursing.com/aboutus.html
14.	Arogyavaram Medical Center (AROGYAVARAM) , Chittoor	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://amc-arogyavaram.com/
15.	Great Eastern Medical School And Hospital ( GEMS) , Srikakulam	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://gems.edu.in/
16.	Princess Durru Shehvar College Of Nursing (PDSCN) , Hyderabad	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	https://www.pdscon.org/
17.	Florence Nightingale College Of Nursing (FNCN) , Krishna	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	NA
18.	KKC College Of Nursing (KKCCN) , Chittoor	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://kkcnursing.org/
19.	Sri Venkateswara Institute Of Medical Sciences ( SVIMS) , Tirupati	Autonomous	Private	https://svimstpt.ap.nic.in/
20.	Narayana College Of Nursing (NCN) , Nellore	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council	Private	http://www.narayananursingcollege.com/
21.	Viswabharathi College Of Nursing (VCN) , Kurnool	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://www.viswabharathicon.edu.in/
22.	Rohini College Of Nursing (RCN) , Hanamkonda	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	https://rohininursingcollege.org/
23.	Mother Vannini College Of Nursing ( MVCN) , Tadepalligudem	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://mvcnursing.com/Mothervannini/home.php
24.	Sri Padmawathi College Of Nursing (SPCN) , Guntakal	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council	Private	https://www.padmavathiinstitutions.com/college_of_ nursing.html
25.	Asram Eluru Nursing College (ASRAM) , Elura	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://www.asram.in/
26.	Vijay Krishna College Of Nursing ( VKCN) , Visakhapatnam	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	NA
27.	St. Joseph S College Of Nursing ( SJCN) , Nellore	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://www.stjosephscon.com/
28.	Jesus Mary Joseph College & School Of Nursing (JMJCSON) , Hyderabad	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://www.jmjinstituteofnursing.com/
29.	GSL College Of Nursing (GSLNI) , Rajahmundry	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	http://www.gslmc.com/
30.	Owaisi College Of Nursing (OCON) , Hyderabad	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council	Private	http://owaisicollegeofnursing.org/
31.	Smt. Vijaya Luke College Of Nursing (SVLCN) , Visakhapatnam	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	NA
32.	Sri Ramya Sai School Of Nursing (SRSSN) , Anantapur	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	https://www.srisaicollegeofnursing.com/
33.	Manisha College Of Nursing (MCN) , Visakhapatnam	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	Private	NA

Admission process for Nursing colleges in Andhra Pradesh

The admission into any Nursing college is based upon Nursing Entrance Exam which is to test the ability of the students on various medical aspects before a seat is allotted to the candidate. Some of the top entrance exam held in India is AIIMS Nursing, Indian Army Nursing Exam, JIPMER Nursing, AFMC Nursing entrance exam.

The college or institutes are also eligible to take and entrance exam which they have designed themselves and it is also a popular practice where colleges also prefer to take their own entrance exam before admission.

Eligibility Criteria for admission in Nursing Courses

S No.

Nursing Course

Eligibility Criteria

Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife (ANM)

The minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
The maximum age for admission is 35 years.
The minimum educational requirements are 10 + 2 in Science (PCB) or Arts and English Core/English Elective or Science or Health care Science with aggregate 45% marks.
Vocational stream ONLY passing out from recognized Board
Student should be medically fit
Student should have qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination conducted by National Institute of Open School.

General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)

Candidate’s age should be between 17 and 35 years are eligible to apply. There is no age bar for ANM/LHV.
10+2 class passed preferably Science (PCB) & English with aggregate of 40% marks.
10+2 in Arts (and English Core/English Elective or Health care Science – Vocational stream ONLY, passing out from recognized Board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent board with 40% marks.
10+2 vocational ANM under CBSE Board or other equivalent board from a school and recognized by Indian Nursing Council with 40% marks.
Registered as ANM with State Nursing Registration Council.
Student should be medically fit.
Student should have qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination or Health care Science – Vocational stream ONLY conducted by National Institute of Open School with 40% marks.

B. Sc. (Nursing)

Student should have qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination or Health care
Science – Vocational stream ONLY conducted by National Institute of Open School with 40% marks.
The minimum age for admission is 17 years as on 31st December of the year of admission.
10+2 class passed with Science (PCB) & English Core/English Elective with aggregate of 45% marks from recognized board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board.
Student should be medically fit
Students appearing in 10+2 examination in Science conducted by National Institute of Open School with 45% marks.

Post Basic B. Sc. (N)

Passed the Higher Secondary or Senior Secondary or Intermediate or 10+2 or an equivalent examination recognized by the university for this purpose. Those who have done 10+1 in or before 1986, will be eligible for admission into Post Basic B.Sc Nursing.
Obtained a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery and registered as R.N.R.M. with the State Nurses Registration Council. A male nurse, trained before the implementation of the new integrated course besides being registered as a nurse with State Nurses Registration Council, shall produce evidence of training approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC) for a similar duration in lieu of midwifery in any one of the following areas O.T. Techniques, Ophthalmic Nursing, Leprosy Nursing, TB Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Neurological and Neuro surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Cancer Nursing, Orthopedic Nursing
Candidates shall be medically fit.

M. Sc. (Nursing)

The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife of equivalent qualification with any State Nursing Registration Council.
The Minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.

Takeaway

If you are one of the students who have compassionate yet a strong heart then nursing education is for you. Needless to say, nursing job comes with occupational stress attached to it where one comes face to face to a lot of suffering and pain. If you think you can handle then make the move. Our only Suggestion for students appearing for entrance exam would be to invest in good quality study material and make a workable time table which is aligned with your daily life routine.

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