Nursing School: Which degree is required to open a nursing school? Lakh or crore, how much will it cost? Know every detail..

How to Open a Nursing School: There has always been a demand for nursing in India, and it is going to increase in the coming years. The reputation and skills of Indian nurses are appreciated in hospitals, healthcare centers, and even abroad. If you want to enter the healthcare sector, then opening a nursing school is a great business and service opportunity. It not only gives you a stable source of income, but also shows the way of employment and training to thousands of youth.

Having only land and buildings is not enough to open a nursing school. For this, special degrees, accreditations, and guidelines have to be fulfilled. Opening a nursing school means preparing the future healthcare workforce. The government and the Indian Nursing Council (INC) have made some strict rules for this. This helps in maintaining the level of education and quality of training. You should not only have qualifications related to the nursing field, but also have adequate infrastructure, teaching staff, and tie-ups with hospitals.

How to open a nursing school in India?

If you understand the rules of opening a nursing school, then this process is not as difficult as it sounds. Know who can open a nursing school in India, what degree is required for it, the necessary guidelines, and the complete process.
Who can open a nursing school in India?

Any person, NGO, trust, society, or registered company.
Healthcare-related institutions are preferred.
Degree and qualification to open a nursing school
It is beneficial for the founder to have a nursing/medical background.
Minimum M.Sc Nursing (5 years experience) or B.Sc.Sc Nursing (8 years experience) is required for the principal/head.
Necessary guidelines for nursing school (as per INC and State Nursing Council)
Recognition from the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the State Nursing Council.
Tie up with a hospital or own hospital with a minimum of 100 beds.
Facilities include a classroom, lab, library, hostel, and grounds.
Qualified teaching and non-teaching staff.
Process to open a nursing school
1- Register a trust/society or company.
2- Get the map of the land and building prepared.
3- Keep the hospital tie-up/self-hospital ready.

4- Apply to the State Nursing Council and INC.

5- Infrastructure and staff verification will be done.

6- Start the courses after getting the approval.

How much will it cost to open a nursing school?

The cost of opening a nursing school in India depends on many factors - like location, land ownership or rent, number of courses, and level of infrastructure. On average, the total estimated cost can be from ₹1.5 crore to ₹5 crore.

Expense breakup
Land or building – ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore (may be less if you have your own land)
Classroom, lab and library setup – ₹25 lakh to ₹60 lakh
Hostel and staff quarters – ₹20 lakh to ₹50 lakh
Hospital tie-up or own hospital setup – ₹40 lakh to ₹1.5 crore
Furniture, medical equipment and lab instruments – ₹15 lakh to ₹40 lakh
Staff recruitment and starting salary (6 months) – ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh
License and approval fees (INC and State Council) ₹2 lakh to ₹5 lakh
Tip: If you open a nursing school through a trust or NGO and take government/CSR grants, the expenses can be significantly less.

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