Nursing Colleges in Shimoga - 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.

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.

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.

Combined intake across all courses at Tadikela Subbaiah School of Nursing is up to 200. Tadikela Subbaiah School of Nursing offers M.Sc, UG Diploma, B.Sc, B.Sc. (Post Basic) courses for students to build their careers in Nursing. These highly regarded programs are available in full-time mode, catering to the needs of students who wish to obtain a comprehensive education in this field.

Nanjappa Hospital 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).

For faculty, Nanjappa Institute of Allied Health Sciences has been rated 3 as per reviews.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of N.S.G. has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
GNM	Registered ANM with pass mark.