Nursing Colleges in Punjab
238 nursing institutions in Punjab hold a current approval from INC. They are spread across 54 districts, with the largest concentration in Ludhiana (27). Between them they list 5 approved courses.
INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- Ludhiana: 27
- Jalandhar: 19
- Amritsar: 18
- Gurdaspur: 16
- Hoshiarpur: 15
- Bathinda: 12
- Mansa: 10
- Patiala: 9
- S A S Nagar: 9
- Sangrur: 9
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Private: 214
- Government: 15
- Government Aided: 6
- State University: 3
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- gnm: 159
- anm: 121
- bsc-nursing: 77
- post-basic-bsc-nursing: 68
- msc-nursing: 8
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing colleges are there in Punjab?
238 nursing institutions in Punjab 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 Punjab?
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 Punjab have?
17,899 approved seats across 238 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Punjab has the most nursing colleges?
Ludhiana, with 27 of the 238 institutions listed here.
What courses do nursing colleges in Punjab offer?
The most widely approved are gnm (159), anm (121), bsc-nursing (77), post-basic-bsc-nursing (68), msc-nursing (8). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many nursing colleges in Punjab are government and how many are private?
Of the 238 institutions listed: 214 private, 15 government, 6 government aided, 3 state university. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.
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.