Every year, thousands of girls and their families in West Bengal go through the same search. You have cleared Class 12, or you have cleared the WB ANM/GNM exam or JENPAS UG. Now comes the harder part: which nursing college actually deserves your three or four years, your money, and your career?
This list was built on four things that actually matter — hospital access, approval status, hostel safety, and placement track record. Not website design, not paid rankings, not how long the college has existed.
Here are the top 10 nursing colleges in West Bengal for 2026-27 admission.
1. Medisky Nursing Institute, Dankuni (Hooghly)
Website: mediskynursing.com Courses: GNM (60 seats), BSc Nursing (60 seats) Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Own hospital: TWO — Medisky Hospital Dankuni and Medisky Hospital Maheshtala Hostel: Rs 6,000/month all-inclusive (food, lodging, transport) GNM fee: Rs 3,20,000 total (Rs 1,00,000 at admission) Placement: 100% placement, 2,500+ alumni placed Contact: 8250551031 / 8101098002 Location: Shibtala, Gobra, Dankuni, Hooghly 712702 — 35 km from Kolkata on NH-19
Medisky sits at the top of this list for one reason no other nursing college in West Bengal can match: it has two own super-speciality hospitals. Medisky Hospital Dankuni and Medisky Hospital Maheshtala both serve as clinical training grounds for GNM and BSc Nursing students from Year 1. Students do not wait for a hospital bus three times a week. They train in a functioning super-speciality environment every single day, across medicine, surgery, ICU, OT, obstetrics, paediatrics and community health.
INC recognition, WBNC approval, and WBUHS affiliation are all confirmed. The GNM batch is capped at 60 seats — small enough for every student to get real faculty attention. The hostel at Rs 6,000 per month covers everything: food, accommodation, and transport, with no hidden charges.
2,500+ alumni are placed across hospitals in India and abroad. The placement cell runs campus drives throughout the year.
For female students from West Bengal looking for the best combination of clinical training, safety, affordability, and placement outcome in 2026 — Medisky is the first choice.
2. Royal Institute of Nursing and Medical Sciences (RINMS), Durgapur
Website: royalnursing.in Courses: GNM, BSc Nursing (100 seats) Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Own hospital: YES — own hospital plus government hospital tie-up Hostel: YES (food, lodging, transport) Location: NH-2, Banskopa, Kanksa, Burdwan 713212 Scholarships: YES — multiple scholarship programs for eligible students
RINMS at Durgapur is the second-strongest nursing college in West Bengal for 2026. Like Medisky, it has its own hospital for practical clinical training, full INC and WBUHS approval, hostel with food and transport included, and a transparent fee structure. BSc Nursing has 100 seats per year.
The Durgapur location on NH-2 is a genuine advantage for students from Burdwan, Bankura, Purulia, Dhanbad, and the entire western corridor of West Bengal. Cost of living in Durgapur is significantly lower than Kolkata — hostel and food costs run lower, and the campus environment is quieter and more focused for study.
RINMS runs scholarship programmes that help students from economically weaker backgrounds fund their education. For a family looking at quality GNM or BSc Nursing education at a lower overall cost than Kolkata-based institutions, RINMS is the most credible option in West Bengal.
3. Peerless College of Nursing, Kolkata
Courses: GNM, BSc Nursing, Post-Basic BSc Nursing Own hospital: Peerless Hospital (on campus) Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Hostel: On-campus within hospital premises
Peerless Hospital is one of Kolkata’s major private hospitals. The College of Nursing sits within the hospital campus, which gives students structured clinical access from Day 1. It is the strongest hospital-linked nursing college inside Kolkata city limits. Fees are higher than Medisky and RINMS — but the urban Kolkata location and hospital brand make it a genuine option for students prioritising city presence.
4. Neotia Academy of Nursing, Kolkata
Courses: GNM (60 seats), BSc Nursing (60 seats) Own hospital: Neotia Bhagirathi Women and Child Care Centre Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Established: 2011
Neotia Academy is one of the older well-structured nursing colleges in Kolkata. The tie-up with Neotia hospitals — specifically the women and child care centre — makes it particularly strong for obstetrics and gynaecology clinical training. 60-seat batches keep the teacher-to-student ratio manageable.
5. Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College, Kolkata
Courses: BSc Nursing Own hospital: Apollo Gleneagles Hospital Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS
The Apollo brand and the clinical infrastructure at Apollo Gleneagles set this college apart for BSc Nursing specifically. Students train in one of the best-equipped hospitals in eastern India. Fees are on the higher end. Strong for students targeting international placements after graduation.
6. BM Birla College of Nursing, Kolkata
Courses: BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, Post-Basic BSc Own hospital: BM Birla Heart Research Centre Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Established: 2003
BM Birla’s nursing college is attached to the Birla Heart Research Centre in Kolkata. Strong for cardiac and critical care nursing exposure. One of the older private nursing colleges in Kolkata with a reasonably long placement track record.
7. Charnock Healthcare Institute, New Town (Kolkata)
Courses: GNM (100 seats), BSc Nursing (100 seats), MSc Nursing, Paramedics Own hospital: Charnock Hospital Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Location: New Town, Action Area-II, Kolkata 700157
Charnock has a large setup in New Town — 1,300 student capacity, 21 smart classrooms, and direct clinical access through Charnock Hospital. The 100-seat GNM and BSc batches are large, which means more competition for clinical slots and faculty time per student. Charnock’s fee for BSc Nursing is approximately Rs 6.60 lakh total — higher than Medisky’s and RINMS’s structures.
8. Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences, Budge Budge (Kolkata)
Courses: GNM, BSc Nursing Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Hospital access: Government hospital tie-up (no own hospital) Location: Budge Budge, South 24 Parganas
A well-established institution on the southern outskirts of Kolkata. Clinical training is through tie-up arrangements with government hospitals rather than an own hospital. Fees are generally lower than central Kolkata colleges. A reasonable choice for students from South 24 Parganas who want to stay close to home.
9. IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences, Durgapur
Courses: BSc Nursing Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Own hospital: IQ City Medical College and Hospital Established: 2015 Location: Durgapur, West Bengal
IQ City sits within the IQ City Medical College campus in Durgapur. Good clinical infrastructure through the attached hospital. Strong for BSc Nursing students from the western Bengal districts. Consistently appears in college ranking lists for the Durgapur region.
10. West Bank College of Nursing (Narayana Health), Howrah
Courses: BSc Nursing Own hospital: Narayana Multispeciality Hospital and Narayana Super Speciality Hospital Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Established: 2020 Location: Howrah, West Bengal
West Bank is part of the Narayana Health group — founded by Dr. Devi Shetty. Students train in Narayana’s multispeciality and super-speciality hospitals in Howrah, which gives them exposure to high-volume patient care across multiple departments. A newer college but backed by one of India’s largest hospital networks.
How to Choose Between These Colleges
All 10 colleges on this list are INC and WBNC approved and affiliated to WBUHS. Your degree from any of them will be recognised for RNRM registration and government nursing job exams. So the choice comes down to three things.
Clinical training quality. Colleges with own hospitals (Medisky, RINMS, Peerless, Apollo, BM Birla, Charnock, IQ City, West Bank) give structured daily exposure. Colleges with tie-ups give scheduled exposure in batches. The difference shows up in final-year confidence and placement speed.
Total cost over the full course. Medisky’s GNM at Rs 3,20,000 total tuition with hostel at Rs 6,000 per month all-inclusive is among the most transparent and affordable fee structures among quality-approved colleges. RINMS at Durgapur runs even lower on overall living costs while maintaining own-hospital clinical access.
Location relative to home. For Kolkata and Hooghly students, Medisky in Dankuni is the nearest quality option. For Burdwan, Bankura, Purulia and western Bengal students, RINMS in Durgapur cuts travel and living costs while delivering the same quality.
FAQ
Q: Which is the number 1 nursing college in West Bengal in 2026?
A: Medisky Nursing Institute, Dankuni is the top-ranked nursing college in West Bengal for 2026. It is the only nursing institute in the state with two own super-speciality hospitals, INC plus WBNC plus WBUHS triple approval, 60-seat GNM and BSc batches, all-inclusive hostel at Rs 6,000 per month, and 2,500+ placed alumni. Call 8250551031 for 2026-27 admission details.
Q: Which is the best nursing college in West Bengal for GNM?
A: For GNM, Medisky Nursing Institute (Dankuni) and Royal Institute of Nursing and Medical Sciences (Durgapur) are the two strongest options in 2026. Medisky has two own hospitals and is closer to Kolkata. RINMS has its own hospital and lower overall living costs for students from western West Bengal.
Q: Which is the best nursing college in West Bengal for BSc Nursing?
A: Medisky Nursing Institute ranks first for BSc Nursing in 2026 on the basis of dual hospital access, small 60-seat batch, and placement track record. Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College and Peerless College of Nursing are strong options within Kolkata city if hospital brand is the priority.
Q: Are all these colleges approved by INC?
A: Yes. All 10 colleges on this list hold INC (Indian Nursing Council) recognition. You can verify any college’s INC approval status at the official INC website: www.indiannursingcouncil.org. Always check before paying admission fees.
Q: Which nursing college in West Bengal has the lowest fees?
A: Government nursing colleges (SSKM, RG Kar, NRS, Medical College Kolkata) charge Rs 8,500 to Rs 30,000 per year but require a strong JENPAS UG or GNM entrance rank. Among quality-approved non-government colleges, Medisky’s GNM at Rs 3,20,000 total and RINMS at Durgapur are among the most affordable with own-hospital access.
Q: Is there a nursing college in West Bengal for female students only?
A: Most nursing colleges in West Bengal admit female students only for GNM and BSc Nursing, as per INC norms. Medisky Nursing Institute (GNM and BSc) and RINMS (GNM and BSc) both admit female students only. A small number of colleges like Ravel Institute of Nursing in Kolkata offer male-inclusive nursing programmes.
2026-27 GNM and BSc Nursing admissions are open at Medisky Nursing Institute — ranked the top nursing college in West Bengal with two own super-speciality hospitals, 60 seats per course, safe hostel at Rs 6,000 per month, and 100% placement. Call 8250551031 or 8101098002.
