Archive · 10 Aug 2026
St Luke's Nursing College ranks 1st in AP, 69th nationally
St Luke's College of Nursing is a school in Visakhapatnam, India, where students learn to become nurses.
A group called IIRF made a big list of all the nursing colleges in India.
The list is called the IIRF Nursing Colleges Ranking 2026.
St Luke's College came 69th on that national list.
It came first in its home state, Andhra Pradesh, and 40th in the southern zone.
This means the school is very good at teaching nursing and helping students get jobs.
The leader of the college, M. Preethum Luke, said everyone is very proud.
The college will receive a special certificate and a gold-plated trophy.
Another college called AMC also made Visakhapatnam proud by coming 13th in India for medical schools.
St Luke's College of Nursing, Visakhapatnam, secured 69th rank nationally, first rank in Andhra Pradesh and 40th rank in the south zone in the IIRF Nursing Colleges Ranking–2026.
The article headline cites 5th rank in Andhra Pradesh, while the article body states first rank in the state.
The ranking recognizes the college's commitment to quality nursing education, clinical training, and affiliations with government and leading corporate hospitals.
M. Preethum Luke, Secretary and Correspondent, called the achievement "a proud moment" and said the goal is to nurture world-class nursing professionals with better career opportunities.
AMC secured 13th rank nationally in the medical colleges category in the IIRF Rankings–2026, strengthening Visakhapatnam's standing as a centre for medical and nursing education.
- Who
- St Luke's College of Nursing, Visakhapatnam, led by Secretary and Correspondent M. Preethum Luke, and AMC in the medical colleges category.
- What
- St Luke's College of Nursing secured 69th rank nationally, first rank in Andhra Pradesh, and 40th rank in the south zone in the IIRF Nursing Colleges Ranking–2026, and will receive an official IIRF certificate and gold-plated trophy.
- When
- No specific date was given; the achievement relates to the IIRF Nursing Colleges Ranking–2026.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The ranking reflects the institution's commitment to quality nursing education, clinical training, affiliations with government and corporate hospitals, skill development, career guidance and placement opportunities.
- Institution
- St Luke's College of Nursing, Visakhapatnam
- Ranking body
- IIRF Nursing Colleges Ranking–2026
- National rank
- 69th
- Andhra Pradesh rank
- 1st (article headline cites 5th)
- South zone rank
- 40th
- Recognition
- Official IIRF certificate and gold-plated trophy
- Key official
- M. Preethum Luke, Secretary and Correspondent
- Related achievement
- AMC ranked 13th nationally in medical colleges category (IIRF Rankings–2026)