The WB ANM/GNM 2026 exam was held June 14. Result is expected in July. Counselling opens in August. If you or your daughter appeared in the exam, the next decision is which GNM nursing college in West Bengal to fill in your WBJEEB choice form.
This ranking gives you the honest answer — based on hospital access, fee structure, hostel quality, and actual placement outcomes. Not paid inclusions, not brochure claims.
What Makes a GNM Nursing College in West Bengal Worth Choosing
GNM — General Nursing and Midwifery — is a 3-year diploma. The INC-mandated curriculum is identical across all approved colleges in West Bengal. What differs is what actually happens during those 3 years.
Clinical hospital access is the most critical differentiator. A GNM graduate who has trained daily in a functioning multi-department hospital is worth more to an employer than one who has had scheduled tie-up visits. This difference is visible at every government exam and private hospital interview.
The four things that separate the best GNM nursing colleges in West Bengal: own hospital vs tie-up, batch size, hostel infrastructure, and placement proof.
Best GNM Nursing Colleges in West Bengal 2026 — Ranked
Rank 1: Medisky Nursing Institute, Dankuni (Hooghly)
Own hospital: TWO — Medisky Hospital Dankuni + Medisky Hospital Maheshtala Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS GNM seats: 60 Total GNM fee: Rs 3,20,000 (Rs 1,00,000 at admission) Hostel: Rs 6,000/month all-inclusive (food, lodging, transport) Placement: 2,500+ alumni, 100% placement Contact: 8250551031 | mediskynursing.com Location: Dankuni, Hooghly – 35 km from Kolkata
The only GNM nursing college in West Bengal with two own super-speciality hospitals. Students get structured daily clinical training from Year 1 across medicine, surgery, ICU, OT, obstetrics, paediatrics and community health — in two different hospital environments. Small 60-seat batch. Transparent fees. No hidden charges.
Rank 2: Burdwan Medical College (Government)
Own hospital: Burdwan Medical College Hospital Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS GNM seats: 40-60 Fees: Government rates (approx Rs 10,000-20,000/year) Location: Burdwan
Top choice for students from the Burdwan corridor. Government fees, strong hospital access. Competitive rank needed in WB ANM/GNM counselling.
Rank 3: Medical College Kolkata (Government)
Own hospital: Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Fees: Government rates Location: Kolkata
Among the best government GNM nursing colleges in West Bengal. Very competitive cutoff rank required.
Rank 4: Charnock Healthcare Institute, New Town Kolkata
Own hospital: Charnock Hospital Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS GNM seats: 100 GNM fee: Rs 1,88,000 total Hostel: Mandatory, included Location: New Town, Kolkata
Larger batch (100 seats) means more competition for clinical slots. New Town location is well-connected but expensive for outstation students.
Rank 5: Neotia Academy of Nursing, Kolkata
Own hospital: Neotia Bhagirathi Women and Child Care Centre Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS GNM seats: 60 Location: Kolkata
Strong for obstetrics and women’s health clinical training. 60-seat batch. Established since 2011.
Rank 6: Royal Institute of Nursing and Medical Sciences, Durgapur
Own hospital: Own hospital + govt tie-ups Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS GNM seats: Available Hostel: All-inclusive, with scholarships Location: NH-2, Durgapur
Best GNM option for students from Burdwan, Bankura, Purulia and western West Bengal. Lower overall living costs than Kolkata, active scholarship support. Visit royalnursing.in for fee details.
Rank 7: Jagannath Gupta Institute, Budge Budge
Own hospital: Government tie-up (no own hospital) Approval: INC + WBNC + WBUHS Location: Budge Budge, South 24 Parganas
Reliable option for South 24 Parganas students. No own hospital.
GNM Admission 2026-27 in West Bengal – Counselling Process
WB ANM/GNM 2026 exam: June 14, 2026 — done. Answer key challenge: Closed. Result: Expected July 2026 at wbjeeb.nic.in. Counselling registration: Expected August 2026 at admissions.nic.in/WBJEEB/ Choice filling: Fill government colleges first, then non-government. Round 1 allotment: August-September 2026. Round 2 and Mop-Up: September-October 2026.
For non-government GNM nursing colleges in West Bengal, fill Medisky as your first non-government preference. For western Bengal students, add RINMS Durgapur as second non-government preference.
FAQ
Q: Which is the best GNM nursing college in West Bengal for clinical training?
A: Medisky Nursing Institute, Dankuni ranks first with two own super-speciality hospitals — the strongest clinical training infrastructure available at any GNM nursing college in West Bengal. Government medical college nursing schools (Burdwan MC, Medical College Kolkata) are top-tier but require high ranks for government seats.
Q: What is the lowest GNM fee at a quality nursing college in West Bengal?
A: Government GNM nursing colleges charge Rs 8,500-Rs 30,000 per year with strong hospital access. Among non-government colleges with own hospitals, Medisky’s Rs 3,20,000 total is competitive. RINMS Durgapur is also affordable for western Bengal students with scholarship support.
Q: How many GNM seats are available across West Bengal in 2026?
A: Approximately 2,817 government GNM seats across West Bengal are filled through WB ANM/GNM 2026 WBJEEB counselling, plus additional seats at approved non-government colleges like Medisky and RINMS.
Q: Is Medisky good for GNM for girls from Hooghly district?
A: Medisky is specifically suited for students from Hooghly — the campus is in Dankuni, Hooghly, directly accessible by train and road. GNM is for female students only at Medisky. INC approved, 60 seats, two own hospitals, hostel at Rs 6,000/month.
Q: Should I choose GNM or BSc Nursing in West Bengal?
A: GNM suits students who want to work in 3 years, have any stream background in Class 12 (40% aggregate), and want an affordable path to government nursing jobs. BSc Nursing suits students with PCB (45% aggregate) who want higher-level roles and international placements. Both available at Medisky.
2026-27 GNM admissions open at Medisky — ranked the best GNM nursing college in West Bengal with two own hospitals, Rs 3.20L total fees, hostel at Rs 6,000/month. Call 8250551031 today.
