Nursing has evolved greatly as a profession in India. This is visible in almost all levels . Firstly qualification, in the past a three years diploma was considered sufficient for nurses. However with the advancement of medical sciences there is a need for candidates to have different qualifications and the need for super specialization has also increased. There is no dearth in terms of choice of nursing Colleges and institutes in India. Most of these located next to hospitals and healthcare facilities offer aspirants the opportunity of practical training along with study. With the rapid growth of healthcare in recent years the demand for nurses have increased not only in the country but also abroad where there has been an increasing demand for Indian trained nurses. Following is a list of nursing colleges offering related courses.