In Dehradun, there are several INC-approved colleges offering various nursing programs. These colleges provide quality education and training to aspiring nurses, ensuring that they meet the standards set by the Indian Nursing Council. The curriculum of these colleges also includes mandatory INC-mandated courses, which are essential for all nurses to qualify as professional nurses in India. Therefore, it is mandatory for all aspiring nurses to attend an INC-approved college in Dehradun if they want to pursue a career in nursing.

Here are the top 5 INC approved colleges in Dehradun –

• COMBINED INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH (CIMS) – It is one of the top institutions in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It started operating in 2002. It is accredited by the Uttarakhand Nurses & Midwives Council, Ministry of HRD, Government of India, and Government of Uttarakhand. It is affiliated with HNB Garhwal University, HNB Uttarakhand Medical University, and Sridev Suman University and approved by INC. The Indian Association of Physiotherapists also acknowledges the college. It is run by J.J Educational Institute Registered Society, a Dehradun-based organisation recognised by the Indian Society Registration Act of 1860. The college is located at Haridwar Road, P.O. Harrawala, Kuanwala, Dehradun. It provides a variety of degrees, including paramedical and nursing.

• UTTARANCHAL (PG) COLLEGE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES & HOSPITAL – One of the most esteemed universities in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is the Uttaranchal (PG) College of Bio-Medical Sciences and Hospital. By offering a top-notch education and a global perspective, UCBMSH helps students realise their aspirations and have a great and prosperous future. It was founded in 2003, is associated with H.N.B. Garhwal University, and has received approval and recognition from the departments of education and health and family welfare as well as the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP), Indian Nursing council. In Dehradun, Uttarakhand, it is close to I.S.B.T., Sewla Khurd, and G.M.S. – Transport Nagar Road.

• SHRI DEV BHOOMI INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY – Shree Dev Bhoomi Institute of Education Science and Technology (SDBIT), a private college in Dehradun, is affiliated with the Ministry of HRD of the Government of India and has received approval from the AICTE, PCI, NCTE, and Uttarkhand government and approved by INC. The institution, which began operations with the 2005–2006 academic year, is located in Vill. Mazhon P.O. Poundha, Premnagar District Dehradun on the Dehradun Chakrata National Highway, about 13 kilometres from the main capital city of Dehradun in a cool, calm, dust-free, serene, and peaceful area.

• BFIT GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS – The Baba Farid Institute of Technology (BFIT) is one of Dehradun, Uttarakhand’s most prestigious educational institutions. Under the direction of the Kartar Educational & Cultural Society, it was established in the year 2002. The college is aaffiliated with the Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education, Sri Dev Suman University, H.N.B. Garhwal Central University, All India Council for Technical Education, National Dairy Research Institute, Ministry of Human Resource Development (AICTE) and also approved by INC. Chakrata Road, Suddhowala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand is where BFIT is situated. Three further campuses, namely Kingston Imperial Institute, Dunga, KIPS-GNC Jhajra, and Libra College of Law, are owned by the BFIT Group of Institutions. There are campuses in Dehradun alone. Its professors are well qualified with doctorates, and its curriculum and plans are distinctive.

• DBIT GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS – Dev Bhoomi Institute of Technology, Dev Bhoomi Institute of Technology for Women, Dev Bhoomi Institute of Pharmacy and Research, and Dev Bhoomi Institute of Applied Sciences are all creations of the Dev Group of Institutions. DBIT offers nursing courses along with many other courses. It is approved by INC, accredited by AICTE and Uttarakhand Technical University.

The INC colleges in Dehradun offer courses that are tailored to meet the requirements of the healthcare sector and equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in this field. These colleges meet the standards set by the INC and also provide students with necessary knowledge and skills required for the profession.

CONTENT CURATOR : PUJA UNIYAL