Nursing Colleges in Patna, Bihar

17 nursing institutions in Patna, Bihar hold a current approval from INC. Between them they list 3 approved courses.

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

Statistics for this listing
Who runs them
Private13Government Aided3Government1
  • Private: 13
  • Government Aided: 3
  • Government: 1

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
anm17b-pharm1d-pharm1
  • anm: 17
  • b-pharm: 1
  • d-pharm: 1

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

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing colleges are there in Patna, Bihar?

17 nursing institutions in Patna, Bihar 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 Patna, Bihar?

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 Patna, Bihar have?

725 approved seats across 17 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do nursing colleges in Patna, Bihar offer?

The most widely approved are anm (17), b-pharm (1), d-pharm (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many nursing colleges in Patna, Bihar are government and how many are private?

Of the 17 institutions listed: 13 private, 3 government aided, 1 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.