Is NEET mandatory for BSc Nursing admission in India?

While NEET UG is widely accepted and required for government colleges and most deemed universities, many private nursing colleges also offer admission based on their own institutional entrance exams or merit in Class 12. Many colleges accept students on merit basis and through entrance exams other than NEET. Students who could not score well in NEET can still find good private colleges through institutional exams like MET, SRMJEEH, and state-level nursing council exams.

What entrance exams are accepted for BSc Nursing admission in India?

NEET UG is widely accepted for govt. and deemed universities. MET for Manipal and exams by CMC Vellore, Amrita, SRMJEEH are conducted by institutions. Nursing councils of individual states conduct state level exams. Many colleges conduct merit admission based on Class 12 marks. Hence, even with a low NEET score students can secure admission through various other opportunities.

Which is the No. 1 BSc Nursing college in India?

Hi, AIIMS Delhi is the top BSc Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category, securing 1st position as the No. 1 college followed by PGIMER and CMC Vellore.

Has ANM course been discontinued?

No, ANM nursing courses have not been discontinued nationwide. States like Karnataka have officially decided to close all Auxiliary Nursing Midwife Training Centers (ANMTC) and suspend ANM nursing courses starting academic year 2026-27. On the other hand, States like West Bengal, Bihar and UP are officially continuing ANM nursing courses.

What is better, ANM or GNM?

Choosing ANM nursing or GNM courses depends upon your career path and interests. An ANM degree is beneficial for people who want a shorter course and want to start working as fast as possible.ANM nursing is specially beneficial for people from non Science background. GNM course is better for people who want broader career opportunities, advanced clinical training, or the option to later transition into a Post-Basic BSc Nursing degree.

How much is the ANM course fees in India?

Hello, More than 1,600 colleges in India are offering ANM program , and these colleges include both government and private entities. Since all of these colleges have different ratings, placement records, etc., ANM course fee also differs. But average fee starts from INR 1,000 and goes up to INR 3 Lakh in India.

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Nursing Colleges in Karnataka - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

India is home to some of the top-rated Nursing colleges. There are 883 Nursing colleges in India. If split by ownerships, there are 477 private, 57 public private & 44 public / government colleges.

Location wise

Colleges offering Nursing in Karnataka are placed around the state. The top cities with colleges are listed below in a table:

Location Details	Colleges
Karnataka	883 Colleges
Maharashtra	682 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	453 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	414 Colleges
Bangalore	397 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	371 Colleges
Gujarat	333 Colleges
West Bengal	326 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	306 Colleges
Kerala	269 Colleges
Punjab	262 Colleges
Rajasthan	228 Colleges
Orissa	211 Colleges
Telangana	189 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	156 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	141 Colleges
Bihar	138 Colleges
Haryana	111 Colleges
Jharkhand	104 Colleges
Kolkata	103 Colleges

Specializations

A variety of specialisations, including Nursing & Midwifery, General Nursing & Midwifery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing are offered for the Nursing in the Karnataka. Refer to the table below, which lists the most popular specialisations and the number of universities that offer them:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Nursing & Midwifery	605 Colleges
General Nursing & Midwifery	482 Colleges
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing	138 Colleges
Medical Surgical Nursing	126 Colleges
Paediatric Nursing	126 Colleges
Psychiatric Nursing	112 Colleges
Community Medicine Nursing	73 Colleges
Critical Care Nursing	14 Colleges
Neuro Science & Mental Health Nursing	10 Colleges
Neonatal, Infant & Newborn Nursing	5 Colleges
Emergency Medical Services Nursing	2 Colleges
Paramedical	1 Colleges
Cardiological / CTVS Nursing	1 Colleges
Social Work	1 Colleges
Oncological Nursing	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Several entrance tests at the national, state, or university levels must be passed by applicants. The following table lists the top admission examinations for several colleges in Karnataka that offer Nurs

India is home to some of the top-rated Nursing colleges. There are 883 Nursing colleges in India. If split by ownerships, there are 477 private, 57 public private & 44 public / government colleges.

Location wise

Colleges offering Nursing in Karnataka are placed around the state. The top cities with colleges are listed below in a table:

Location Details	Colleges
Karnataka	883 Colleges
Maharashtra	682 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	453 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	414 Colleges
Bangalore	397 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	371 Colleges
Gujarat	333 Colleges
West Bengal	326 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	306 Colleges
Kerala	269 Colleges
Punjab	262 Colleges
Rajasthan	228 Colleges
Orissa	211 Colleges
Telangana	189 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	156 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	141 Colleges
Bihar	138 Colleges
Haryana	111 Colleges
Jharkhand	104 Colleges
Kolkata	103 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
Nursing & Midwifery	605 Colleges
General Nursing & Midwifery	482 Colleges
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing	138 Colleges
Medical Surgical Nursing	126 Colleges
Paediatric Nursing	126 Colleges
Psychiatric Nursing	112 Colleges
Community Medicine Nursing	73 Colleges
Critical Care Nursing	14 Colleges
Neuro Science & Mental Health Nursing	10 Colleges
Neonatal, Infant & Newborn Nursing	5 Colleges
Emergency Medical Services Nursing	2 Colleges
Paramedical	1 Colleges
Cardiological / CTVS Nursing	1 Colleges
Social Work	1 Colleges
Oncological Nursing	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Exam Details	Colleges
KCET	619 Colleges
CBSE 12th	597 Colleges
Karnataka 2nd PUC	596 Colleges
ISC	592 Colleges
NEET	2 Colleges
CUET-PG	2 Colleges
PESSAT	1 Colleges
MET	1 Colleges
Karnataka PGCET	1 Colleges
CBSE 10th	1 Colleges
ICSE	1 Colleges
Karnataka SSLC	1 Colleges
RUASAT	1 Colleges
KSEEB	1 Colleges

Chaitanya School of Nursing

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara School of Nursing

ChitradurgaPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

SJB College of Nursing

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L - 2 L

Median Salary

– / –

Leela College of Nursing

BallariPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Vanshika College of Nursing

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Nursing Colleges in Karnataka - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Q: How can I get into Chaitanya School of Nursing for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Chaitanya School of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
GNM	Registered ANM with pass mark.

Q: What is the overall intake at SJB College of Nursing for all courses together?

SJB College of Nursing courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by SJB College of Nursing goes up to 165.

Q: What are the facilities available for students at Leela College of Nursing?

Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Q: What is the overall intake at Vanshika College of Nursing for all courses together?

Vanshika College of Nursing courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Vanshika College of Nursing goes up to 80.

S J M Institute of Nursing Sciences

Chitradurga

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Sirigeri D. Venkoba Setty Memorial College of Nursing, Gangavathi

Karnataka - Other

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Nethaji Institute of Nursing Sciences

MangalorePvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.8

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

4.0

Sanjay Dange College of Nursing Sciences, Havari

Karnataka - Other

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Manjunath College of Nursing

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

5.0

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

5.0

Commonly asked questions
On Nursing Colleges in Karnataka - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Q: Which book is the best for preparing for the NEET-PG?

Anatomy- Pulse + Rajesh Kaushal notes Physiology- Soumen Manna Biochem- Rebecca James Pathology- Devesh Mishra Pharmacology- Ranjan Kumar Patel Forensic- Submit Seth Microbiology- Apurba Sastry ENT- Manisha Opthalmology - Sudha Seetharam SPM- Vivek Jain Medicine- Mudit Khanna Pediatrics- Sushanta Bhanja Surgery- Pritesh + Surgery Sixer by RRM Gynae & Obs- Unit Bhojani Orthopedics- Apurv Mehra Radiology- Summer Seth Skin- Pulse.

Q: How can I get into Nethaji Institute of Nursing Sciences for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Nethaji Institute of Nursing Sciences has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidates should be registered as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM). Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the profession (after registration as RNRM).

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Manjunath College of Nursing for UG/PG courses?

Manjunath College of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
GNM	Registered ANM with pass mark.

Most preferred locations for Nursing

Bangalore (405)

Karnataka - Other (99)

New Mangalore College of Nursing

Karnataka - OtherPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

The Unity Institute of Nursing Sciences

Chitradurga

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Adventist College of Nursing

Bangalore

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.48 L

Median Salary

– / –

St. Ann's School of Nursing

Mangalore

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Smt. G. Anuradha College of Nursing

Bangalore

Courses Offered

7 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Nursing Colleges in Karnataka - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Q: Which book is the best for preparing for the NEET-PG?

Q: How can I get into St. Ann's School of Nursing for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

St. Ann's School of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognised board.

Q: How can I get into Smt. G. Anuradha College of Nursing for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Smt. G. Anuradha College of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidates should be registered as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM). Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the profession (after registration as RNRM).
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.

Most preferred Courses for Nursing

B.Sc. (644)

GNM (461)

B.Sc. (Post Basic) (217)

M.Sc. (182)

UG Diploma (104)

PG Diploma (10)

Certificate (5)

Ph.D. (4)

MPT (1)

MSW (1)

Nidhi College of Nursing

ChikkamagaluruPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

MVM Suma College of Nursing

BangalorePPP

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Government Nursing School, Bellary

BallariGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Sri Mruthyunjaya School of Nursing

DavangerePPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Vidyarthi Group of Institutions, Chikkamagaluru

Bangalore

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Nursing Colleges in Karnataka - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Q: What is the overall intake at Nidhi College of Nursing for all courses together?

Nidhi College of Nursing courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Nidhi College of Nursing goes up to 40.

Q: How can I get into MVM Suma College of Nursing for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

MVM Suma College of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidates should be registered as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM). Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the profession (after registration as RNRM).
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.
GNM	Registered ANM with pass mark.

Q: How can I get into Sri Mruthyunjaya School of Nursing for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Sri Mruthyunjaya School of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses: