Best Nursing Colleges in Mangalore: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements

As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, check the table below for some of the top Nursing colleges in Mangalore with their tuition fees -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Srinivas University	INR 10.04 Lacs - INR 11.64 lakh
Yenepoya (Deemed to be university)	INR 96,000 - INR 12.15 lakh
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences	INR 1.47 Lacs - INR 7.75 lakh
Fr. Muller's College of Nursing	INR 99,490 - INR 2.28 lakh
Kanachur College of Nursing Sciences	INR 5.15 lakh

NOTE: The above info. has been taken from the college's official website and may vary in the future.

Yes, some private colleges give direct admission just based on Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. This helps students who didn't take or didn't clear NEET or KCET. But these colleges may charge higher fees than exam-based ones. Always check the college's recognition and accreditation before joining. Direct admission doesn't mean lower quality, but you should still do proper research.

Many top private colleges have strong placement records through hospital tie-ups. Placement quality depends on the hospital network each college is connected to. Colleges with their own hospitals tend to do better here. Always ask for real placement data before joining any college. Check the table below for top private colleges with their fees and median salary.

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee	Median Salary
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences Placements	INR 1.67 Lacs - INR 9.15 lakh	INR 2.73 LPA  - 36 LPA
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Placements	INR 1.68 Lacs - INR 8.48 lakh	INR 10.05 LPA
Srinivas University Placements	INR 10.04 Lacs - INR 11.64 lakh	INR 10 LPA
Global College of Nursing Placements	INR 2.59 Lacs - INR 3.25 lakh	INR 9.2 LPA
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences Placements	INR 1.92 Lacs - INR 5.6 lakh	INR 3.8 LPA

 

KCET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top Nursing colleges in Karnataka. Listed below are some colleges with their fees.

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga	INR 81,800
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences	INR 2.85 lakh
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute	INR 50,600
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences	INR 5.6 lakh
East Point Group of Institutions	INR 5.6 lakh

Srinivas University - Bangalore Campus selects candidates based on their SUAT scores. The university conducts Srinivas University Admission Test for admission in UG and PG courses. The university also considers merit of the aspirants for admission. Aspirants must contact the admission office for more details on direct admission.

Private Nursing colleges are expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private entities. Go through the table below for the top colleges with their tuition fees.

ivate Nursing Colleges	Tuition Fee
Srinivas University Nursing Courses	INR 6.2 Lacs – INR 11.6 lakh
Yenepoya (Deemed to be university) Nursing Courses	INR 96,000 INR 12.15 lakh
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences Nursing Courses	INR 1.47 Lacs – INR 7.75 lakh
Muller's College of Nursing Courses	INR 99,490 – INR 2.28 lakh
Kanachur College of Nursing Sciences Nursing Courses	INR 5.15 lakh
Unity College of Nursing Courses	INR 1.4 Lacs - INR 2 lakh
Shree Devi College of Nursing Nursing Courses	INR 2 lakh
New Mangala College of Nursing Courses	INR 1.65 lakh
Aaliyah College of Nursing Courses	INR 8.35 lakh
SCS College of Nursing Courses	INR 5.5 lakh

Several nursing colleges in Mangalore advertise or report a 100% placement rate or strong placement assistance, notably Srinivas University, Yenepoya Nursing College (postgraduate programs). Check the table below for the top colleges with median salaries.

Top Colleges	Median Salary
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences Placements	INR 2.73 Lacs - INR 36 lakh
Srinivas (Deemed to be a university) Placements	INR 4.8 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Srinivas University Placements	INR 10 LPA

Yes, NEET is now mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admissions across India, including Mangalore. Candidates who are willing to get admission to B.Sc Nursing should appear for the NEET examination. After NEET, government seats and private college seats are filled through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) counselling. So if you want a government quota seat or even a management quota seat in most private colleges, your NEET score matters a lot. The higher your NEET score, the better the college you can get. Students who score well in NEET have a much stronger chance of getting into top colleges like Father Muller or Yenepoya.

There are about 40+ Nursing colleges in Mangalore, of these, 30 are private colleges, 3 are semi-government colleges, and government institutions own only 1 Nursing college. KCET and NEET are some of the most accepting entrance exams in Mangalore Nursing colleges.

Some of the top colleges include Srinivas University, Yenepoya (Deemed to be university), Alva's College of Nursing, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, etc.

Candidates may explore the opportunity to apply into ACN Mangalore through the KCET common entrance test conducted by the State Government of Karnataka. Cutoff for the KCET test is released on a yearly basis and ACN Mangalore inducts students on the basis of the merit of this test.

Yes, most reputed nursing colleges in Mangalore provide hostel facilities for outstation students.

Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing has 3 hostels that are well designed for comfortable living, with first-year students being provided accommodation. Similarly, Father Muller College of Nursing, Yenepoya College of Nursing, and A.J. Institute of Nursing Sciences all have hostel facilities for students. For girl students especially, these hostels are supervised with wardens and security. If you are coming from outside Mangalore, it is always a good idea to confirm hostel availability and fees at the time of admission so there are no last-minute surprises.

The chances are limited but not impossible if you prepare well. There is only 1 government nursing college in Mangalore, which is the Mangalore College of Nursing. The intake for B.Sc Nursing at this government nursing college is 60 students per year. Since there are only 60 seats and Lacs of students appear for NEET in Karnataka, the competition for government seats is very high. To improve your chances, you need a good NEET score and a good rank in the KEA counselling. SC/ST students have relaxed cutoffs. If you miss the government seat, many private colleges in Mangalore offer good value for money with strong training and placement support.

It is very important and should never be ignored. Before taking admission, check for nursing schools INC approval. INC refers to Indian Nursing Council, which is a national regulatory body for nursing education in India. Nursing colleges not approved by INC will make your degree invalid. Therefore, you cannot register with the Karnataka State Nursing Council - otherwise you can't work as nurse in India or take exams abroad. It is recommended to check for INC acceptance from official INC website itself without paying any money or signing any document with the nursing school.

Not always. While NEET is common, several Karnataka colleges also accept KCET scores, and some even offer direct admission based on 12th marks. This is different from MBBS, where NEET is compulsory everywhere. So if you missed NEET or didn't score well, you still have other routes into a good nursing college. It's smart to check each college's exact admission criteria beforehand.

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. 

As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top Nursing college in Karnataka, along with their tuition fees.

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
East Point Group of Institutions	INR 4.92 Lacs - INR 5.6 lakh
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences	INR 1.92 Lacs - INR 5.6 lakh
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute	INR 50,600
DSU - Dayananda Sagar University	INR 1.84 Lacs - INR 7.28 lakh
Manipal Academy of Higher Education	INR 1.68 Lacs - INR 8.48 lakh

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.

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.

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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.

Unity College of Nursing offers Degree and Diploma courses including 4 UG and 1 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Unity College of Nursing has specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Echo Cardiology & Cardiac Technology, PG Diploma specializations in Critical Care Nursing, GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

Aaliyah College of Nursing has been rated 5 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute offers great infrastructure 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 to students. Aaliyah College of Nursing has also been rated 4 for Campuslife.

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. 

Shree Devi College of Nursing offer courses like B.Sc. with the stream of Nursing. Institute has specialisation studies in Community Medicine Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Paediatric Nursing in courses available at Shree Devi College of Nursing.

Mangalore 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.

Courses offered by Dr. M.V. Shetty Institute of Health Sciences are M.Sc., B.Sc., B.Sc. (Post Basic), GNM. These courses are in the stream of Science, Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing. Dr. M.V. Shetty Institute of Health Sciences offers specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Medical Laboratory Technology, GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

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NITTE Mangalore faculty are diploma, PhD, and degree holders. NITTE Mangalore has experienced faculty members. NITTE Mangalore Faculty motivates students to learn new skills and knowledge. NITTE Mangalore faculty are well-trained and experienced professionals.

Srinivas University is a private university established in karnataka under the karnataka government act 2013.It comes under Srinivas group of institutions. The university offers courses in various disciplines like Engineering, Management, Commerce, Nursing etc. The university is approved by NCTE, UGC and AICTE.

• Ranked grade A college accredited by NAAC .
• It has a country rank of 757 among 1200.

Colaco School of Nursing has courses such as B.Sc., UG Diploma which are primarily in the stream of Nursing. Colaco School of Nursing has specializations such as UG Diploma specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

Zulekha Nursing College courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Zulekha Nursing College goes up to 135.

The seats availability for offered courses at SCS College of Nursing goes up to 112. Courses offerred by SCS College of Nursing are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC.

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

Courses	Eligibility
GNM	Registered ANM with pass mark.

New Mangala College of Nursing courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by New Mangala College of Nursing goes up to 60.