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

Bangalore Group of Institutions has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BBA	Candidate should have passed PUC/12th Standard from Recognized Board.
B.Com	Candidate should have passed PUC/12th Standard from Recognized Board.
BCA	Candidate should have passed PUC/12th Standard from Recognized Board.
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidate must have completed GNM Course or should have a Diploma with or without experience.
D.Pharma	Candidate must have scored mentioned marks under Science with Mandatory subjects.
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidate must have passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer with the mentioned marks in aggregate from a recognised Institute/ University.
MBBS	Candidate must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually and must have obtained mentioned percentage taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology. In respect of PwBD candidates as per NMC and DCI Regulations, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 40% instead of 50%. Candidates who have passed Class 12 from Open School or as private candidates shall not be eligible to appear for theNational Eligibility Cum Entrance Test'. However, this has been a subject matter of challenge before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, and Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur The lower age limit is 17 years on or before 31st Dec of the year of admission (born on or before 31.12.2006) Result awaited candidates can also apply.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have scored mentioned marks in 10+2 class passed from recognised board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board. Students appearing in 10+2 examination in Science conducted by National Institute of Open School with 45% marks are also eligible to apply.
M.Sc.	Minimum 1-year work experience as mentioned above, in a hospital or nursing educational institution after obtaining B.Sc. Nursing for candidates with post basic B.Sc. in nursing degree.
UG Diploma	Students with vocational ANM from a school registered by State Nursing Registration Council with minimum 40% marks can also apply.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Courses offered by Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences are MBBS, B.Sc. These courses are in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing. Chikkaballapura Institute of Medical Sciences offers specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Anaesthesia Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology.

Yes, candidates are eligible for admission in MSc course at R.V. College of Nursing with 60% in Class 12. The minimum required aggregate of Class 12 for admission in the BSc course is 45% (40% for reserved category). They must submit the marksheet and certificate for the same to apply for and confirm admission in the college. 

St. Josephs College 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.

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

Courses	Eligibility
PG Diploma	Candidate must have completed B.Com/B.A./B.B.M/B.B.S/BTA/BIAS/BHM/BCA/B.E/MBBS degree or equaivalent with mentioned marks from any recognized university.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized 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).

Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences and Research Centre 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 recognized school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu is a well-known institution for B.Sc, MBBS, MD, MS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu has course specializations in Medical Laboratory Technology, Anatomy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Pathology, Anesthesiology.

Shridevi College of Nursing has been rated 3.5 on Placements on the basis of 2 reviews given by the students.

Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as NMC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences goes up to 165.

Government College Of Nursing, Holenarasipura provides programmes including M.Sc, B.Sc, B.Sc. (Post Basic) in streams such as Nursing, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Community Medicine Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

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

Kempegowda College of Nursing offers various courses like B.Sc, M.Sc, GNM, B.Sc. (Post Basic) in Nursing stream. Kempegowda College of Nursing has specializations such as Community Medicine Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, General Nursing & Midwifery.

Government College of Nursing, Dharwad courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Government College of Nursing, Dharwad goes up to 180.

Aditya Group of Institutions has been rated 4.5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

KLE University accepts various entrance exam scores for admission to different programs. The specific exam accepted for a particular programme depends on the program's requirements. For undergraduate programs, common exams include the KLE Scholastic Aptitude Test (KLE SAT), Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main), Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET), and National Eligibility Test (NEET). For postgraduate programs, common exams include the Postgraduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET), Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT), Common Admission Test (CAT), and Management Aptitude Test (MAT). 

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

Highest Nursing job is Senior Staff Nurse.

They manage junior staff nurses and Nursing students to make sure patients get best care. 

These nurses are give nursing care to such patients. 

Presidency College of Nursing offer courses like B.Sc., B.Sc. (Post Basic), GNM with the stream of Nursing. Presidency College of Nursing offers specializations such as GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences is a well-known institution for MD, B.Sc, MBBS, MS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences has course specializations in Community Medicine, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Physiology, Anatomy, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, Anesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dermatology.

Vivekananda College of Nursing courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Vivekananda College of Nursing goes up to 175.