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.

PB BSc or Post Basic BSc Nursing is a 2 year undergraduate nursing course specialisation for registered nurses with an ANM certificate or GNM diploma. 

It is a good degree for students who want to move from basics to more advanced education if they want to pursue roles in leadership or teaching.

Comparing two nursing courses and deciding the better course is subjective to each student. If we talk about comparing Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing and Neonatal, Infant & Newborn Nursing, it depends entirely if the student wants to care for the mother or the child. The OBGYN specialisation focuses on women's reproductive health, labour, pregnancy and postpartum care. The neonatal specialisation is more about newborns. It aims at childcare, premature birth, illness or defects after birth.

Yes,  you can. According to the Indian Nursing Council, the minimum age of an applicant must be 17 years,  whereas the maximum limit is 35 years. You will need verified documents like 12th marksheet, Aadhar Card, etc. 

No, students cannot get direct admission in Srinivas University. Entrance exams are required for admission in the university. The selection criteria for admission is based on the scores in KCET, JEE Main, KMAT, GATE, NEET, PGCET, etc.

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.

This is one of the most common questions students ask and the answer is simple. B.Sc Nursing will be a 4 year degree programme after 6-month internship, and GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) will be a 3 year Diploma after 6-month internship. B.Sc Nursing is with you for government gazetted officer post, nursing educator, M.Sc Nursing and higher studies and it is embraced by most of the international licensing agencies. For your long-term career growth and abroad options, you should opt for B.Sc Nursing. GNM is good if you want to go to work right away; however if you have any possibilities of going abroad or climbing the career ladder, B.Sc Nursing is a better option.

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.

The fees structure for programs offerred by the Fr. Muller's College of Nursing is INR 99490 - INR 228000.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Father Mullers Medical College is a well-known institution for B.Sc, PG Diploma, M.Ch, DM, MBBS, MD, MS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Father Mullers Medical College has course specializations in Dermatology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Optometry, Anaesthesia Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiotherapy, Urology, Neurology, Nephrology, Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Anatomy, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics.

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.

A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre is a well-known institution for PG Diploma, B.Sc, M.Ch, DM, MBBS, MD, MS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre has course specializations in Optometry, Anaesthesia Technology, Echo Cardiology & Cardiac Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Perfusion Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Neuro Science & Mental Health Nursing, Radiotherapy, Urology, Cardiology, Plastic Surgery, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Toxicology, Dermatology, Physiology, Orthopaedics, Pathology, ENT, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Ophthalmology, Anatomy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, General Medicine, Community Medicine, General Surgery.

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.

Aaliyah College of Nursing has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

New Mangala 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.

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.

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.