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Our Legacy of Nursing Excellence

St. Andrews College of Nursing has a proud history rooted in a commitment to quality education and compassionate healthcare service. Since its establishment, the institution has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of the healthcare sector while maintaining strong academic standards.

Over the years, the college has built a reputation for nurturing skilled and dedicated nursing professionals through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical training. With experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, and a focus on holistic development, it has grown into a trusted name in nursing education.

Today, the institution continues its journey with the same vision—empowering future nurses to serve with competence, care, and integrity while contributing meaningfully to healthcare systems in India and beyond.

Our Journey

St. Andrews College of Nursing is a Christian minority institution established under St. Andrews Education Foundation, Pune. St. Andrews Education Foundation, Pune, is a charitable trust, established under the Public Trust Act of 1950.

B.Sc. Nursing - 2026

The College started Basic B.Sc. nursing programme on 6th November 2006, recognized by Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi and Maharashtra Nursing Council (MNC), Mumbai. Permission was granted by Government of Maharashtra. The College is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. St Andrews further grew and started the Post Basic B.Sc Nursing in 2009.

Driven by a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and the ever-growing demands of specialised healthcare, St Andrews College of Nursing marked the year 2009 as a defining chapter in its institutional journey. Building upon a strong foundation of undergraduate nursing education, the college extended its academic portfolio by introducing significant higher-level programmes — the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (PBBSc) in 2009 and received the necessary approvals from the Indian Nursing Council (INC) , Maharashtra Nursing Council, and affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences university, signifying the institution’s dedication to regulated, quality-driven nursing education.

In 2019 St Andrews College of Nursing made a significant contribution to paediatric nursing in the region by launching the M.Sc. Nursing in Child Health Nursing. This specialised postgraduate programme was designed to meet the urgent demand for highly trained nurses in paediatric and neonatal intensive care, child development, and family-centred health services.