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.

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

AIIMS Delhi is the top MSc in Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category followed by other top colleges like PGIMER and CMC Vellore. Source: Official site and may vary.

What are the top job profiles after doing MSc Nursing in India?

Hi, please refer below for the top job profiles after pursuing MSc Nursing in India: Job Profile Annual Median Package Nurse Educator INR 5 Lacs - INR 10 lakh Nurse Manager INR 6 Lacs - INR 15 lakh Clinical Nurse Specialist INR 7 Lacs - INR 20 lakh Nurse Researcher INR 5 lakh- INR 12 lakh Nursing Administrator INR 8 Lacs - INR 25 lakh Nurse Practitioner INR 10 Lacs - INR 30 lakh Nursing Consultant INR 7 Lacs - INR 20 lakh Nursing Home Administrator INR 6 Lacs - INR 15 lakh

Nursing after 12th - is it possible without PCB?

Yes it is possible to apply for Nursing without PCB in Class 12 but your options are limited to Diploma courses like ANM course. But you need to clear Class 12 for BSc Nursing.

BSc Nursing for male students - is it possible?

Yes BSc Nursing can be chosen by males too. Nursing is not only for women and men can also study it. Male nurses are nowadays needed in hospitals and clinics. So yes a male can also go for Nursing courses and become a nurse. Hope this answer helped your query! All the best!

Can I do MBBS after Nursing?

Yes, you can do MBBS after Nursing courses. But you should clear NEET UG for that. There is no direct entry which means you will start from first year of MBBS. To answer your questions, it is possible only if you clear the medical entrance exam.

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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

Banasawadi College of Nursing

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Nida School of Nursing

BidarPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Spoorthi Institute of Nursing

KoppalPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Vighneshwara Institute of Nursing Science College

DharwadPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Suleman College of Nursing

BidarPvt

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 are the facilities available for students at Banasawadi 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: Are there any specializations offered by Spoorthi Institute of Nursing?

Spoorthi Institute of Nursing offers Degree and Diploma courses including 2 UG course. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Spoorthi Institute of Nursing has specializations such as GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

Q: How can I get into Vighneshwara Institute of Nursing Science College for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

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

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Science stream with above mentioned marks from any recognised Board/Council.

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

Suleman 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 in Science stream with above mentioned marks from any recognised Board/Council.

K M N School of Nursing

Bangalore

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Panasia School of Nursing

Bangalore

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Tapovana Institute of Nursing

Davangere

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Smt. Padma G Madegowda College of Nursing

Karnataka - Other

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.4

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

2.5

Fortune Academy of Health Sciences

Udupi

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Most preferred locations for Nursing

Bangalore (404)

Karnataka - Other (99)

Sevaki College of Nursing, Bidar

Bidar

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Sri Ranga College of Nursing, Hassan

Karnataka - Other

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Crescent College of Nursing, Belagavi

Karnataka - Other

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

SDM Institute of Information Science

HubliPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

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 eligibility to get admission in SDM Institute of Information Science for UG/PG courses?

SDM Institute of Information Science has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

Satyam School of Nursing

BallariPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Most preferred Courses for Nursing

B.Sc. (624)

GNM (460)

B.Sc. (Post Basic) (215)

M.Sc. (182)

UG Diploma (104)

PG Diploma (10)

Certificate (5)

Ph.D. (4)

MPT (1)

MSW (1)

Yashas College of Nursing

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

KCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Swarnalatha School of Nursing

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Santosh Institute of Nursing and Rsearch

Bangalore

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.8

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

3.0

Sanjeevini Institute of Nursing Sciences

Davangere

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 eligibility to get admission in Satyam School of Nursing for UG/PG courses?

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

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Q: What is the overall intake at Swarnalatha School of Nursing for all courses together?

Combined intake across all courses at Swarnalatha School of Nursing is up to 60. Swarnalatha School of Nursing offers a UG Diploma course in Nursing. The course is available in Full Time mode.