GNM Colleges in West Bengal 2026: Fees, Admission, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements

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Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Centre Kolkata, Brainware University Kolkata, IPGMER Kolkata, NRS Kolkata, KPC Hospital Kolkata are the top GNM colleges in West Bengal. The average course fees range from 2.44 Lakh at NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur to 5.39 Lakh at SNU Kolkata. Admission is based on the WBJEE ANM GNM Score. Some colleges also offer direct admissions based on merit, with specific criteria (depending on the colleges).

Top GNM Nursing Colleges in West Bengal 2026

Top Government GNM Nursing Colleges in West Bengal 2026

West Bengal has 57 GNM Government colleges. IPGMER Kolkata, NRS Kolkata, College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital Kolkata, RGKMCH Kolkata, College of Medicine & JNM Hospital Kalyani Nadia are the top GNM Government colleges in West Bengal. Here is a list of the top 10 GNM Government Colleges in West Bengal.

Top Private GNM Nursing Colleges in West Bengal 2026

West Bengal has 42 Private GNM colleges. Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Centre, Brainware University, KPC Hospital Kolkata, Techno India University Kolkata, Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital Kolkata are the top private GNM colleges in West Bengal. The course fees range from 2.44 Lakh at NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur to 5.39 Lakh at SNU Kolkata. Here is a list of the top 10 private GNM Colleges in West Bengal, along with their course fees and city.

Cheapest GNM Nursing Colleges in West Bengal 2026

Murshidabad Medical College & Hospital is the cheapest GNM college in West Bengal, offering the GNM course for only 20 K, followed by Elite Institute of Nursing Sciences, which has a course fee of 1.5 lakh. Here is the list of the top 10 GNM colleges in West Bengal based on the lowest fees.

GNM Nursing Colleges in West Bengal: Admission 2026

The admission process for the GNM course in West Bengal is largely the same in both government and private colleges, and is based on the WBJEEB ANM & GNM entrance exam. Here are the admission details for the GNM course in West Bengal in the table below.

College Name College Type Primary Admission Criteria Min. Educational Criteria (Class 12)
Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Center Kolkata Private 1. WBJEEB E-Counselling (State Quota)
2. Direct Admission (Management Quota) based on 10+2 Merit/Interview.
10+2 Pass (Science stream is often preferred) with 40%-50% Aggregate and passed English.
Brainware University Kolkata Private 1. WBJEEB E-Counselling (State Quota)
2. University's Admission Process based on 10+2 Merit/Test.
10+2 Pass with min. 40% to 50% Aggregate and passed English.
IPGMER Kolkata Government WBJEEB ANM(R) & GNM Exam Rank + E-Counselling 10+2 Pass with min. 40% Aggregate and passed English. Domicile in WB is mandatory.
NRS Kolkata Government WBJEEB ANM(R) & GNM Exam Rank + E-Counselling 10+2 Pass with min. 40% Aggregate and passed English. Domicile in WB is mandatory.
KPC Hospital Kolkata Private 1. WBJEEB E-Counselling (State Quota) 2. Direct Admission (Management Quota) based on 10+2 Merit. 10+2 Pass with min. 50% Aggregate (as per college site) and passed English.
College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital Kolkata Government WBJEEB ANM(R) & GNM Exam Rank + E-Counselling 10+2 Pass with min. 40% Aggregate and passed English. Domicile in WB is mandatory.
RGKMCH Kolkata Government WBJEEB ANM(R) & GNM Exam Rank + E-Counselling 10+2 Pass with min. 40% Aggregate and passed English. Domicile in WB is mandatory.
College of Medicine & JNM Hospital Kalyani Nadia Government WBJEEB ANM(R) & GNM Exam Rank + E-Counselling 10+2 Pass with min. 40% Aggregate and passed English. Domicile in WB is mandatory.
Bankura Sammilani Medical College Government WBJEEB ANM(R) & GNM Exam Rank + E-Counselling 10+2 Pass with min. 40% Aggregate and passed English. Domicile in WB is mandatory.
Midnapore Medical College & Hospital Medinipur Government WBJEEB ANM(R) & GNM Exam Rank + E-Counselling 10+2 Pass with min. 40% Aggregate and passed English. Domicile in WB is mandatory.

GNM Nursing Colleges in West Bengal without an Entrance Exam

Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Centre, Brainware University, Neotia Academy of Nursing, KPC Hospital, and IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences are some of the top colleges that offer direct admission to the GNM course through management quota and their own selection process. Here is the list of the GNM colleges in West Bengal that offer direct admission to the GNM program.

College Name Location Primary Direct Admission Criteria Est. Annual Fees (INR)
Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Center Kolkata Kolkata 10+2 Merit followed by a College-level Interview/Test. 5.1 Lakh
Brainware University Kolkata Kolkata 10+2 Merit (min 45% aggregate) and performance in the University's Admission Process/Test. 5 Lakh
Neotia Academy of Nursing Kolkata (Rajarhat) 10+2 Merit (min 40% aggregate) and the Institute's Interview. 1.50 - 2 Lakh
KPC Hospital Kolkata Kolkata 10+2 Merit (Management Quota) 4.35 Lakh
IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences Durgapur 10+2 Merit (min 40% aggregate) and internal selection process. 4.55 Lakh
JIMSH Kolkata Kolkata 10+2 Merit (min 40% aggregate) and/or Internal Test. 3.62 Lakh
SNU Kolkata Kolkata SNUET (University Entrance Test) or 10+2 Merit-Based application. 1.70 - 2.0 Lakh
Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College Kolkata 10+2 Merit (often with a high percentage required) and a Personal Interview. -

Disclaimer: The data is sourced from official websites and Collegedunia reviews, and may vary.

GNM Nursing Colleges in West Bengal : City-wise

Kolkata has the highest number of GNM colleges in West Bengal with 27, followed by Bardhaman, which has 5 GNM colleges. Here is the city-wise count of the top GNM colleges in West Bengal.

City Number of Colleges
Kolkata 27
Bardhaman 5
Durgapur 5
Hooghly 3
Howrah 3

GNM Nursing Colleges in Kolkata 2026

The best GNM college in Kolkata is Peerless Hospital and the BK Roy Research Centre. They offer the GNM course for 5.1 lakh. Here is the list of the top 5 GNM colleges in Kolkata with their localities and course fees.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Center Kolkata Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Centre, 360 Panchasayar 5.1 Lakh
Brainware University Kolkata 398, Ramkrishnapur Road, Barasat, Near Jagadighata Market 5 Lakh
IPGMER Kolkata A.J.C.Bose Road -
NRS Sealdah -
KPC Hospital Kolkata Jadavpur University 4.35 Lakh

GNM Nursing Colleges in Bardhaman 2026

ABS Academy of Science Technology and Management, Rama Devi Nursing Institute, and Elite Institute of Nursing Sciences are the top GNM colleges in Bardhaman. Here is the list of the top 5 GNM Colleges in Bardhaman, along with their locality and course fee.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
ABS Academy of Science Technology and Management Bardhaman P.S. Avenue Sagarbhanga Durgapur -
Rama Devi Nursing Institute Bardhaman Gopalpur village, Durgapur 6.5 Lakh
Elite Institute of Nursing Sciences Bardhaman Durgapur, P.O. Bidhannagar 1.5 Lakh
Sephali Memorial Nursing Institute Bardhaman P.O- Keleti, Gobindapur (Near Guskara) 2.5 Lakh
Swami Vivekananda Institute Of Nursing Bardhaman Vill & PO- Kurmun, Dist.- Purba Bardhaman 4.5 Lakh

GNM Nursing Colleges in Durgapur 2026

NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur, Durgapur Society of Management Science, and National School of Management Studies Durgapur are the best GNM colleges in Durgapur. The course fees range from 2.44 Lakh to 4.55 Lakh. Here is the list of the top 5 GNM Colleges in Durgapur, along with their locality and course fee.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur, Established by NSHM Academy Arrah, Shibtala Via Muchipara 2.44 Lakh
Durgapur Society of Management Science Dr Zakir Hussain Avenue, Bidhannagar 3.58 Lakh
National School of Management Studies Durgapur 56&57 Ram Mohan Avenue Zonal Market A-Zone Durgapur 3.5 Lakh
IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences Durgapur IQ City Rd, Burdwan 4.55 Lakh
DSMS Institute of Nursing Durgapur Dr Zakir Hussain Ave, Hudcomore, Bidhannagar 4.2 Lakh

GNM Nursing Colleges in Hooghly 2026

Swarnali's Paramedical and Pharmacy Institute, Lakshmi Nursing Institute, and Basudeb Nursing Academy are the best GNM colleges in Hooghly. The course fees range from 1.8 Lakh to 2 Lakh. Here is the list of the top GNM Colleges in Hooghly, along with their locality and course fee.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Swarnali's Paramedical and Pharmacy Institute Hooghly Padmapukur more, ward no 10, Tarakeswar, Hooghly 1.8 Lakh
Lakshmi Nursing Institute Hooghly Lakshmi Nursing Institute, Sugandha More, Polba, Beside: Delhi Road, Chinsurah 3.5 Lakh
Basudeb Nursing Academy Hooghly P.S-Polba, Chinsurah Station Road, Land mark: Amarpur Playground, Chinsurah 2 Lakh

GNM Nursing Colleges in Howrah 2026

Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College & Hospital, Sebabrata Institute of Nursing, and Queensland Academy of Nursing are the best GNM colleges in Howrah. The course fees range from 3.9 Lakh to 4 Lakh. Here is the list of the top GNM Colleges in Howrah, along with their locality and course fee.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College & Hospital Howrah Uluberia Sub Divisional Hospital, Mouja- Latibpur, L R No: 433, P. O- Uluberia -
Sebabrata Institute of Nursing Howrah Hatgacha, Uluberia 4 Lakh
Queensland Academy of Nursing Howrah Fuleswar Beltala More 3.9 Lakh

GNM Nursing Colleges in West Bengal FAQs

Ques. Which are the top 5 GNM nursing colleges in West Bengal?

Ans. Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Center Kolkata, Brainware University Kolkata, IPGMER Kolkata, NRS Kolkata, KPC Hospital Kolkata are the top GNM nursing colleges in West Bengal.

Ques. How many NCI-approved GNM nursing colleges are in West Bengal?

Ans. 27 NCI-approved nursing colleges are in West Bengal. Here is the list of the top 5 NCI-approved nursing colleges in West Bengal.

  • Brainware University, Kolkata
  • Techno India University, Kolkata
  • Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [JIMSH], Kolkata
  • Kingston Educational Institute - [KEI], Kolkata
  • Sister Nivedita University - [SNU], Kolkata

Ques. How many GNM Nursing colleges are affiliated with WBUHS?

Ans. 22 GNM Nursing colleges are affiliated with WBUHS. Here is the list of the top 5 WBUHS-affiliated nursing colleges in West Bengal.

  • Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Centre, Kolkata
  • Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education And Research - [IPGMER] Kolkata
  • Nilratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital - [NRS], Kolkata
  • KPC Medical College and Hospital - [KPCMC&H], Kolkata
  • College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital - [CMSDH], Kolkata
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#1

KPC Medical College and Hospital - [KPCMC&H], Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal |MCI Approved
1,45,000General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 35 User
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#2

Murshidabad Medical College & Hospital, Murshidabad

Murshidabad, West Bengal |MCI Approved
6,520Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 33 User
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Best in Placements
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#3

Brainware University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal |PCI, INC, BCI, UGC, MHRD Approved
5,00,000General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 517 User
Reviews
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#4
1,57,500General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 7 User
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Kingston Educational Institute - [KEI], Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal |NCTE, AICTE, INC, BCI Approved
5,03,000General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 455 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#6

Sister Nivedita University - [SNU], Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal |AICTE, COA, PCI, INC, BCI Approved
1,89,200General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 236 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#7

NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur

Durgapur, West Bengal |AICTE, NBA Approved
81,400General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 175 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#8

The Neotia University - [TNU], Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal |AICTE, PCI, INC, BCI, ICAR Approved
1,49,000General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees 4 / 5 Based on 187 User
Reviews
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#9
5,10,000General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees------
#10

Durgapur Society of Management Science - [DSMS], Durgapur

Durgapur, West Bengal |AICTE, INC Approved
3,58,000General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 14 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#11

Edugree, Siliguri

Siliguri, West Bengal 
4,00,000General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees-- 5 / 5 Based on 3 User
Reviews
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#12

National School of Management Studies, Durgapur

Durgapur, West Bengal |INC, UGC Approved
3,50,000General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees------
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#13

PMIT Group of Colleges, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal |NCTE, PCI Approved
3,50,000General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]- Total Fees------