The College of Nursing at Gauhati Medical College is the premier government nursing institution in Assam. Backed by GMC’s 1,000+ bed teaching hospital — one of Northeast India’s largest tertiary care facilities — students get exceptional clinical exposure across medicine, surgery, OBG, paediatrics, and emergency care from Year 1.

Assam Medical College, established in 1947, is the oldest and most prestigious medical institution in Northeast India. Its nursing college offers both BSc Nursing (4-year) and GNM (3-year) programs. The 1,200-bed hospital provides extraordinary clinical exposure. Graduates are recruited by hospitals across Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland and Meghalaya.

GNRC Institute of Nursing Sciences is one of the best private nursing colleges in Assam, backed by GNRC Hospitals’ multi-specialty setup. Known for international placement assistance — graduates have been placed in the UK, Oman, Qatar, and Singapore through the college’s placement cell. Strong simulation labs and modern clinical facilities.

Down Town University’s School of Nursing offers both BSc Nursing (4-year) and Post-Basic BSc Nursing (2-year) for GNM holders. The university has active UK & Gulf placement partnerships, making it a top choice for students targeting abroad opportunities. Affiliated Down Town Hospital provides structured clinical postings.

Pratiksha Institute of Medical Sciences is a well-established private medical institution in Guwahati. The nursing college is affiliated to SSUHS and INC-approved. Strong clinical training through Pratiksha Hospital with rotations in medical, surgical, OBG, and ICU wards. Good student-to-bed ratio for hands-on practice.

Silchar Medical College’s nursing college is the primary training institution for nurses serving South Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Government-subsidised fees and excellent clinical exposure through SMCH’s busy hospital complex. High patient volume from a largely underserved region ensures diverse clinical experience for students.

Jorhat Medical College serves Central Assam’s nursing training needs. The nursing college benefits from JMC’s well-established teaching hospital. Preferred by students from Jorhat, Golaghat, Sivasagar, and Majuli districts. Graduates find strong employment in government health centers and district hospitals across Central Assam and Nagaland.

Tezpur Medical College’s nursing college provides government-quality nursing education for North Assam and Arunachal Pradesh border regions. The growing hospital complex ensures an expanding clinical training environment. Ideal for students from Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur, and Dhemaji districts looking for affordable quality education.

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College Nursing School in Barpeta is a key institution for nursing education in Western Assam. Serving the densely populated Barpeta, Bongaigaon, and Lower Assam districts, the school offers clinical training at FAAMC’s busy hospital with high patient load. Affordable government fees and hostel accommodation available.

Royal Global University offers BSc Nursing and MSc Nursing programs with a research-oriented curriculum. RGU’s modern campus in Guwahati includes simulation labs, skills labs, and an attached hospital. The university also has ties with international nursing programs, making it suitable for students planning to pursue higher studies or international nursing careers.