Nursing Colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

15 nursing institutions in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh hold a current approval from INC. Between them they list 4 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 1,140 seats. The largest by intake are Heritage School Of Nursing & Paramedical Institute Plot No (140), Apex College Of Nursing N - 7/2 A (120), Ashirvad Nursing & Paramedical Institute Varanasi (110).

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

Statistics for this listing
Who runs them
Private13Government Aided2
  • Private: 13
  • Government Aided: 2

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
anm13gnm12bsc-nursing2post-basic-bsc-n…1
  • anm: 13
  • gnm: 12
  • bsc-nursing: 2
  • post-basic-bsc-nursing: 1

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

  • Apex College Of Nursing Apex Hospital D L W Hydel Road

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Apex College Of Nursing N - 7/2 A

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing30INC approved
    Total intake120
  • Ashirvad Nursing & Paramedical Institute Varanasi

    Ownership: Government AidedVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipGovernment Aided
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-5385
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM50INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
    Total intake110
  • DR. Vijay College of Nursing and Medical Bhandhakala Kaithi Varanasi

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-18241
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
    Total intake70
  • Hari Bandhu Nursing and Paramedical Institute Madhukar Nagar Colony Ruppanpur Natui Sarnath Varanasi

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-73788
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM20INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
    Total intake60
  • Heritage School Of Nursing & Paramedical Institute Plot No

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM40INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing40INC approved
    Total intake140
  • Jeevandeep School of Nursing Varnasi

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-5426
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
    Total intake70
  • Laxmi Nursing Training Institute

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-15298
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM30INC approved
    Total intake60
  • Merdian School Of Nursing Education Oposite Power House (Ledhupur)

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM40INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
    Total intake100
  • Popular College of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressVill And Post Bachchhao Chunar Road Varanasi
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-72726
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
    Total intake70
    Official site
  • S A S School Of Nursing D61/38-E-11, Siddhgiribagh (Sigra) Varanasi

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
  • Santushti Institute Of Nursing & Paramedical Sciences N-8/180/K-1-G, Newada, Sunderpur Varanasi

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM40INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM50INC approved
    Total intake90
  • Shiv Surgical Nursing School, Varanasi

    Ownership: Government AidedVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipGovernment Aided
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-14082
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
    Total intake90
  • St Mary's School Of Nursing C/O St. Mary's Hospital Korauta

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • Varanasi College Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressVill- Sarai Takki, Po Ramai Patti Varanasi, U P- 221202 , Uttar Pradesh
    DistrictVaranasi
    StateUttar Pradesh
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM40INC approved

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing colleges are there in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

15 nursing institutions in Varanasi, Uttar 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 Varanasi, Uttar 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 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh have?

1,140 approved seats across 15 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do nursing colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh offer?

The most widely approved are anm (13), gnm (12), bsc-nursing (2), post-basic-bsc-nursing (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many nursing colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh are government and how many are private?

Of the 15 institutions listed: 13 private, 2 government aided. 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.