Nursing Colleges in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

31 nursing institutions in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh hold a current approval from INC. Between them they list 4 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 1,535 seats. The largest by intake are Gitam Institute Of Nursing Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda (100), American N R I College Of Nursing Sangivalasa Bheemunipatnam (80), Manisha College Of Nursing (80).

INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.

Statistics for this listing
Who runs them
Private27Government4
  • Private: 27
  • Government: 4

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
bsc-nursing15gnm15post-basic-bsc-n…3anm2
  • bsc-nursing: 15
  • gnm: 15
  • post-basic-bsc-nursing: 3
  • anm: 2

Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.

  • Academy of Life Sciences (Nursing), Visakhapatnam

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationDr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijaywada
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-30528
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing60INC approved
    Official site
  • American N R I College Of Nursing Sangivalasa Bheemunipatnam

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing30INC approved
    Total intake80
  • Bethany School of Nursing, P.M. Palem, Visakhapatnam

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-12935
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM30INC approved
  • Care Waltair College of Nursing, Visakhapatnam

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationDr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijaywada
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-30463
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing40INC approved
    Official site
  • College Of Life Sciences Nursing Krishi Hospital Campus, Sheelanagar Visakhapatnam

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Emmanuel School Of Nursing Kondala Agraharam

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressP O Makavarapalem
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM50INC approved
  • Gitam Institute Of Nursing Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing100INC approved
  • Govt College Of Nursing K G Hospital Campus

    Ownership: GovernmentVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing25INC approved
  • Gravis Medi's School Of Nursing 24-1-11, Thompson Street

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
  • King George Hospital School Of Nursing Maharani Petta

    Ownership: GovernmentVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
  • Lazarus School Of Nursing 10-50-2

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM30INC approved
  • Manisha College Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressBehind Sheela Nagar, Visakhapatnam - 530 012
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing30INC approved
    Total intake80
  • Minerva School Of Nursing 32-11-1, Krishi Hospital Campus, Nathayyapalem

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressBehind Sheela Nagar
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM50INC approved
  • Mother College Of Nursing Peda Boddeaplli/ Dharmasagaram, Narsipatnam Revenue Division

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Prema Sagari College Of Nursing, Thimmapuram( V)

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Prema School Of Nursing 14-3-18 Maharanipeta

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • Pydah College Of Nursing Rednam Gardens Ramnagar

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Regional Training Centre (Female)

    Ownership: GovernmentVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressNear Dmho Office, Satyam Junction Nakkavanipalew
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM20INC approved
  • Satyam College of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressOpp Santaram Hospital Near Sai Baba Temple, Main Road, Dowlaiswaram Rajahmundry
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationDr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijaywada
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-71775
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing30INC approved
    Official site
  • Seven Hills College Of Nursing, Maganti Mansion, Jagadamba Junction, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Seven Hills Hospital School Of Nursing Rockdale Layout

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
  • Siddhartha School Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM30INC approved
  • Smt. Vijaya Luke College of Nursing, Visakhapatnam

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationDr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijaywada
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-30478
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Official site
  • Sri Venkateswara School Of Nursing, Maganti Mansion's, Jagadamba Junction, Visakhapatnam

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM30INC approved
  • St Ann's School Of Nursing St. Ann's Jubilee Memorial Hospital Malkapuram

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • St Joseph's Hospital School Of Nursing Mary Land

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • ST Joseph's School of Nursing Maharanipeta Visakhapatnam

    Ownership: GovernmentVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-3656
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM30INC approved
  • St Luke's College Of Nursing Plot No

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • St Luke's School Of Nursing 14-11-1, Maharanipeta

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM20INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
    Total intake80
  • Vijay Krishna College Of Nursing D No 32-12-329/5

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing30INC approved
    Total intake80
  • Visakha School Of Nursing D No 50-60-1

    Ownership: PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressNear Apoorva Hosp
    DistrictVisakhapatnam
    StateAndhra Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing colleges are there in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?

31 nursing institutions in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh hold a current approval from INC. INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.

Where can I find the full list of INC-approved nursing colleges in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from INC, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do nursing colleges in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh have?

1,535 approved seats across 31 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do nursing colleges in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh offer?

The most widely approved are bsc-nursing (15), gnm (15), post-basic-bsc-nursing (3), anm (2). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many nursing colleges in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh are government and how many are private?

Of the 31 institutions listed: 27 private, 4 government. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

What is the difference between ANM, GNM and B.Sc Nursing?

ANM is a two-year diploma in auxiliary nursing and midwifery. GNM is a three-year diploma in general nursing and midwifery. B.Sc Nursing is a four-year degree, and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is a shorter degree route for candidates who already hold GNM. All are approved separately by the Indian Nursing Council, so an institution approved for one is not automatically approved for another.

Where does this list come from?

INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.