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

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

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.

Mysore Medical College And Research Institute is a well-known institution for GNM, B.Sc, PG Diploma, M.Ch, MBBS, MD, MS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Mysore Medical College And Research Institute has course specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Plastic Surgery, Biochemistry, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Community Medicine, Anatomy, General Surgery.

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.

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.

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. 

Gopala Gowda Shantaveri Memorial College of Nursing has been rated 3 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

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

Holdsworth Memorial College of Nursing, Mysore 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).
GNM	Registered ANM with pass mark.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Science stream with above mentioned marks from any recognised Board/Council.

B.G.S. First Grade College, Kuvempunagar has been rated 4.7 on Infrastructure parameter. B.G.S. First Grade College, Kuvempunagar offers good infrastructure 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. B.G.S. First Grade College, Kuvempunagar has also been rated 4.8 for Campuslife.

Holdsworth Memorial College of Nursing, Mysuru 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.

CSI Holdsworth Memorial Hospital offers Degree courses including 1 UG course. Additionally, it also has Post Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. CSI Holdsworth Memorial Hospital has specializations such as DNB specializations in General Medicine, Pediatrics.

Cauvery Institution of Health Sciences has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.