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

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Introduction: Nursing colleges in Maharashtra are provided with relevant details in this article to support students contemplating for programs like ANM, GNM, BSc. Nursing, MSc. Nursing and Paramedical courses in the field of medical. There is no doubt that, the state has both categories of  top private and government nursing colleges in Maharashtra, all institutions in the state follow entrance admission process and give admission to only deserving candidate.

Maharashtra is a state in India which has covered a major geographical land of the Deccan plateau. Mumbai is its capital city, which was formerly known as Bombay.

The Maharashtra state economy is very strong and comprises of multiple options like Industrial manufacturing, agriculture, trading and education.

In terms of education system and infrastructure the state is also doing very well here, as the literacy rate been 82.34% which is above the national average of 2011 census report.

 

 

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In the continuum, the article will solely focus on Nursing colleges in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra.

 

Top Nursing Colleges in Maharashtra

S No. Name of Nursing College Affiliated By Category Official website
 

 

 

1.

 Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College ( SGSMC) , Mumbai

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & MCI Private  

https://www.kem.edu/college/

 
 

 

 

2.

 Govt Medical College ( GMC) , Nagpur

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & MCI Government  

http://gmcnagpur.org/

 
 

 

 

 

3.

 Tehmi Grant Institute Of Nursing Education ( TGINE) , Pune

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council Private  

http://tgine.com/

 
 

 

 

4.

 D Y Patil University , Navi Mumbai

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council Private  

 

http://www.dypatil.edu/

 
 

 

 

5.

 Symbiosis College Of Nursing ( SCON) , Pune

 Symbiosis International University Private  

 

https://www.scon.edu.in/

 
 

 

 

 

6.

 Savitribai Phule College Of Nursing ( SPCN) , Kolhapur

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council Private  

 

http://www.savitribaiphulecon.com/

 
 

 

 

7.

 Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences ( KIMS KARAD) , Satara

 Krishna institute of medical Sciences University, Karad Private  

https://www.kimskarad.in/

 
 

 

 

 

8.

 Armed Forces Medical College ( AFMC) , Pune

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Public  

https://www.afmc.nic.in/

 
 

 

 

9.

 Datta Meghe Institute Of Medical Sciences ( DMIMS) , Wardha

 Deemed to be University Private  

 

http://www.dmimsu.edu.in/

 
 

 

 

10.

 Maharashtra Institute Of Nursing Sciences ( MINS) , Latur

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

https://www.mimsr.net/

 
 

 

 

 

11.

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Topiwala National Medical College ( TNMC) , Mumbai

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

 

http://tnmcnair.edu.in/

 
 

 

 

12.

 The Yash Foundation’s College Of Nursing & Medical Research Institute ( TYFCNMRI) , Ratnagiri

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

 

https://theyashfoundation.in/overview

 
 

 

 

 

 

13.

 Maharashi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha’s Smt. Bakul Tambat Nursing Institute ( MKSSSSBTNI) , Pune

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council Private  

https://maharshikarve.ac.in/smt-bakul-tambat-

institute-nursing-education/

 
 

 

 

14.

 Wanless College Of Nursing ( WCN) , Sangli

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council Private  

http://www.wanlesscollegeofnursing.org/

 
 

 

 

15.

 K.K. Wagh College Of Nursing ( KKWCN) , Nashik

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

http://www.kkwaghedusoc.org/

 
 

 

 

16.

 Bhaktivedanta Hospital Institute Of Nursing ( BHIN) , Thane

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council Private  

https://www.bhaktivedantahospital.com/

education-careers/nursing-education/

 
 

 

 

17.

 Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil College Of Nursing ( DYPCN) , Pune

 

 Dr. D.Y Patil Vidya Peeth, Pune Private  

https://nursing.dypvp.edu.in/

 
 

 

 

18.

 DES’s Smt. Subhadra K. Jindal College Of Nursing ( DESSSKJCN) , Pune

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

 

https://www.desnursingcollege.edu.in/

 
 

 

 

19.

 Godavari College Of Nursing ( GCN) , Jalgaon

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

http://godavarinursing.ac.in/

 
 

 

 

 

20.

 Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya ( SSMM) , Pune

 

 Savitribai Phule Pune University Private  

 

http://www.shahucollegepune.org/

 
 

 

 

21.

 A.C.P.M. Nursing College ( ACPM DHULE) , Dhule

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

http://www.acpmjmf.com/

 
 

 

 

22.

 Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s College Of Nursing ( MGMCN) , Navi Mumbai

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

 

http://www.mgmmumbai.ac.in/nursing/

college/home_nursing.html

 
 

 

 

23.

 Ashwini Rural Medical College Hospital & Research Centre ( ARMC) , Solapur

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

http://www.armch.org/

 
 

 

 

 

24.

 Leelabai Thackersey College Of Nursing ( LTCN) , Mumbai S.N.D.T. Women’s University Private http://www.ltcnsndt.org/

 
 

 

 

 

25.

 K.J. Somaiya College Of Nursing (BSc) ( KJSCN) , Mumbai

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

https://nursing.somaiya.edu.in/en

 
 

 

 

26.

 Hiranandani College Of Nursing ( HCN) , Mumbai

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

http://www.hicon.edu.in/

 
 

 

 

27.

 Holy Spirit Institute Of Nursing Education ( HSINE) , Mumbai Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

https://www.holyspiritcollegeofnursing.org/

 
 

 

 

 

28.

 ASPM S K.T.Patil Nursing Institutes ( ASPMKTPNI) , Osmanabad

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council Private http://www.ktpatilnursing.org/

 
 

 

 

29.

 Bel-Air College Of Nursing ( BACN) , Satara

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

http://belaircollegeofnursing.org/about/

 
 

 

 

30.

 Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre ( BHMRC) , Mumbai

 

 Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Private  

https://bombayhospital.com/

 

 

 

Admission process for Nursing colleges in Maharashtra

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
 

 

1.

  

 

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.
 

 

 

2.

  

 

 

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.
 

 

 

3.

  

 

 

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.
 

 

 

4.

  

 

 

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.
 

 

 

5.

  

 

 

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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