Nursing Colleges in Bangalore: Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Nursing offer various courses like offer various courses like ANM, GNM, BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, etc. Candidates wanted to pursue Nursing courses in Bangaore, can apply in top colleges. These colleges are recognised for their accredited nursing programs ranging from diploma and UG degrees like B.Sc. Nursing to PG options such as M.Sc. Nursing, all regulated by bodies like the Indian Nursing Council and the Karnataka Nursing Council. About 390+ best Nursing colleges are there Bangalore that provide Nursing in full-time, online, and part-time mode. Of these, 220+ are privately owned, 30+ are owned by semi government and the rest 10+ colleges are government owned. Top BSc Nursing colleges in Bangalore are East Point Group of Institutions, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, Krupanidi College of Nursing, and many more. Admission will be based on merit based or through entrance exam like KCET.

Fees for Nursing courses can vary across Bangalore’s colleges. Government colleges generally have lower tuition fees, often ranging from a less than INR 1 lakh to INR 3 lakh, while private colleges have tuition fees upto INR 10 lakh, depending on the college’s facilities, reputation, and affiliated hospital networks.

Key Features of Nursing Colleges in Bangalore

Nursing colleges in Bangalore have blend of education, training, and professionalism. Whether you aim to work in top hospitals, pursue advanced studies, or serve in community health roles, Bangalore’s nursing education ecosystem provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the nursing and healthcare sector. Nursing courses offered at various levels like UG in BSc Nursing, PG in MSc Nursing, PhD, Diploma and Certificate level.

Candidates can see the table below for the key highlights of the Bangalore Nursing colleges including total no. of colleges, fee range across top colleges, top specialisations offered with admission process -

Particulars	Statistics
Total no. of Nursing colleges in Bangalore	390+ colleges
Fee structure across top Nursing colleges in Bangalore	Less than INR 1 lakh: 24 colleges INR 1-3 lakh: 59 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 24 colleges INR 5-7 lakh: 14 colleges INR 7 1-10: 6 colleges
Top Nursing colleges in Bangalore as per NIRF ranking 2025 (Private/Government)	NIMHANS Bangalore St. John's Medical College M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, etc.
Estimated Tuition Fee of top Bangalore Nursing colleges	Government: INR < 1 lakh - INR 3 lakh Private: upto INR 10 lakh
Top Nursing Specialisations offered in Bangalore	General Nursing & Midwifery Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Paediatric Nursing Medical surgical nursing Psychiatric Nursing, etc.
Top rated nursing colleges in Bangalore (4 star - 5 star)	East Point Group of Institutions NIMHANS Bangalore Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, etc.
Admission Process into Nursing courses in Bangalore	Merit-based or entrance-based like KCET

Source: Official site and may vary.

NIRF Ranking 2025 of Nursing Colleges in Bangalore

While the official NIRF 2025 list for Nursing colleges isn't directly available on offical website of NIRF, Bangalore has top colleges like  St. John's College of Nursing and NIMHANS. However, to check the exact NIRF 2025 rankings ranks, candidates need to check the official NIRF website, as NIRF often combines nursing under "Medical" category. 

NIMHANS emerged to be as the top ranked Nursing college in Bangalore, ranked at 7th position under "Medical" category. Candidates can see the table below for the top Nursing colleges in Bangalore with NIRF ranking over the past three years under Medical category -

Nursing Colleges in Bangalore	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore Ranking	4	4	7
St. John's Medical College Ranking	19	28	30
M. S. Ramaiah Medical College Ranking	43	46	50

Source: Official site and may vary.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Bangalore Nursing Colleges

Admission to Bangalore Nursing colleges can vary from college to college. Candidates can see below the eligibility criteria for the best Nursing colleges in Bangalore-

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 with PCB along with English as compulsory subjects with a minimum aggregate of 45% aggregate marks.
• Candidates must be between 17 and 35 years of age to be eligible for the course.
• Candidates must clean an entrance exam like KCET, but some private colleges often accept direct admission without entrance exam.

Source: Official site and may vary.

Best Nursing Colleges in Bangalore: Exam Schedule 2026

Candidates can see the table below for the top entrance exams accepted in the best Nursing colleges in Bangalore with schedule -

Exam	Schedule	Predictor
KCET 2026	KCET Schedule	KCET Predictor

Private Nursing Colleges in Bangalore

Bangalore has many private nursing colleges like St. John's College of Nursing, Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, Krupanidhi College of Nursing, offering various programs including BSc, Post Basic BSc, GNM Nursing, affiliated with RGUHS, focusing on quality education with good hospital facilities for hands-on training, with admissions often requiring PCB subjects in Class 12. There are about 220+ best private Nursing colleges in Bangalore. Candidates can see the table below for the best private Nursing colleges in Bangalore -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences Admission	INR 20,000 - INR 4 lakh	Merit-Based
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences Admission	INR 2.07 lakh- INR 2.85 lakh	KCET
Krupanidhi College of Nursing Admission	INR 74,000 - INR 2.49 lakh	Merit-Based
East Point Group of Institutions Admission	INR 5.92 lakh - INR 5.6 lakh	KCET and Merit-Based
DSU Admission	INR 1.84 lakh - INR 5.68 lakh	Karnataka PGCET, KCET, Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

Government Nursing Colleges in Bangalore

The primary government Nursing college in Bangalore are NIMHANS Bangalore, Bangalore Medical College, offering UG and PG courses with affiliation and hands-on training. Government colleges offers quality education with limited seats and tough competition. Studying Nursing courses in Bangalorecis somewhat affordable in government colleges where fees are much lower than private colleges. Candidates can see the table below for the top government Nursing colleges in Bihar with tuiion fees and eligibility criteria -

Public/Govt. Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Admission	INR 10,000- INR 1.4 lakh	Merit-Based
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute Admission	INR 50,600	KCET
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology Admission	INR 57,000	KCET
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Admission	INR 13,000	Merit-Based
ESIC College of Nursing Admission	INR 81,800	KCET

Source: Official site and may vary.

Nursing Colleges in Bangalore Approved by INC and KNC

Many nursing colleges in Bangalore are approved by both the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC), including St. John's Medical College, East Point Group of Institutions, etc., often affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).

For the most current, comprehensive list, check the official INC website's downloadable PDFs for recognised colleges for specific academic years (like 2025-2026). 

Semi Government Nursing Colleges in Bangalore

Semi-government Nursing colleges in Bangalore offer a blend of government and private colleges, often associated with larger medical colleges like those under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The table below shows the list of top semi government Nursing college in Bangalore with their annual fees and accepted entrance exam -

Public-Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
SB College of Nursing Admission	INR 1.01 lakh - INR 1.71 lakh	KCET and Merit-Based
Sarvodaya College of Nursing Admission	INR 1 lakh - INR 2 lakh	Merit-Based
Faran College of Nursing Admission	INR 1.58 lakh - INR 2.98 lakh	Merit-Based
Jubilee Mission College of Nursing Admission	INR 2.2 lakh	KCET
Christian College of Nursing Admission	INR 3.8 lakh	Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

BSc Nursing College in Bangalore

There are about 280+ BSc Nursing college Bangalore. Candidates can see the table below for some colleges with tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences BSc	INR 4.4
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences BSc	INR 1.4 lakh
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences BSc	INR 2.85 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences BSc	INR 9.6 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

MSc Nursing Colleges in Bangalore

There are about 100+ MSc Nursing colleges in Bangalore. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences MSc Course	INR 20,000 - INR 2.98 lakh
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences MSc Course	INR 20,000
DSU - Dayananda Sagar University MSc Course	INR 2.84 lakh
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences MSc Course	INR 2.07 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences MSc Course	INR 3.3 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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ROI of Best Nursing Colleges in Bangalore

The ROI for top nursing colleges in Bangalore is good, with high placement package offered in major hospitals like Apollo, Fortis, etc., with starting salaries from INR 2.5 LPA to INR 20 LPA+ after experience,  in colleges like St. John's Medical College with low fees and high salary. 

Joining the top Nursing colleges in Bangalore can be worthwhile for you. For that, candidates must chec ROI by comparing tuition fees and average salary. Candidates can see the table below for the top Nursing colleges in Bangalore with their tuition fees and average salary -

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences Courses	INR 20,000 - INR 4 lakh	INR 3.8 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Affordable Nursing Colleges in Bangalored

For low cost nursing education in Bangalore, focus on Government Colleges as they have very low fees. Joining the best Nursing colleges in Bangalore can be affordable. Listed below are some of the top low-cost Bangalore Nursing colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIMHANS Fees	INR 10,000 - INR 20,000
Krupanidhi College of Nursing Fees	INR 74,000
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute Fees	INR 51,000
The Oxford College of Nursing Fees	INR 90,000
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology Fees	INR 57,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

Cost of Studying Nursing at Best Nursing Colleges in Bangalore

 It is estimated that studying nursing in Bangalore is affordable, 46 colleges have their annual fee ranging INR 2-3 lakh and some of them are Acharya Institute of Health Science, John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, DSU, Krupanidi College of Nursing, Indian Academy College of Nursing. The below table shows popular Bangalore Nursing colleges with their annual fee:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 lakh	24 (Bangalore and Medical College and Research Institute, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, DSU, etc.)
INR 1-3 lakh	59 (St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, NIMHANS, Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, etc.)
INR 3-5 lakh	23 (St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, East Group of Institutions, Bangalore Group of Institutions, etc.)
INR 5-7 lakh	15 (DSU, Bangalore Group of Institutions, Karnataka College of Nursing, etc.)
INR 7-10 lakh	5 (PES University, RV College of Nursing, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, etc.)

Specialisations Offered by Best Nursing Colleges in Bangalore

Top nursing colleges in Bangalore, like St. John's, Vydehi, Ramaiah, and NIMHANS, offer diverse specialisations including Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Obstetrics & Gynaecological, Psychiatric, and Community Health Nursing. The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various Nursing colleges in Bangalore:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Nursing & Midwifery	266 (Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Krupanidhi College of Nursing, etc.)
GNM	234 (St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, East Point Group of Institutions, Government College of Nursing, Bangalore, etc.)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology	83 (DSU - Dayananda Sagar University, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, etc.)
Pediatric Nursing	75 (DSU - Dayananda Sagar University, Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, Krupanidhi College of Nursing, etc.)
Medical-Surgical Nursing	73 (Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, Krupanidhi College of Nursing, Christian College, etc.)

Best Nursing Colleges in Bangalore: Comparison 2026

Candidates can see below the best nursing colleges in Bangalore: 

• East Group of Institutions Comparison with other Colleges
• St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences Comparison with other Colleges
• BMCRI Comparison with other Colleges
• PES University Comparison with other Colleges

Tasbiya Khan12-31-2025 11:02