Courses Offered
The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGHUS), Bangalore, and recognized by Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, and Karnataka State Nursing Council, Bangalore. The University ordinance for the Bachelor of Nursing course (Basic and Post Basic) and M.Sc. Nursing mentions the admission requirements, program of study and the examination scheme and the same is followed by this college.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Basic)
Duration: 4 years
Eligibility Criteria of Admission
The candidate seeking admission must:
- Have passed Pre-university examination (PUC of 2 years) or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with science subjects, viz., Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
- Have obtained at least fifty percent (50%) of the total marks in science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) & English in case of General Category and 40% in case of SC/ST.
- Have completed 17 years on or before 31st of December of the year of admission.
- Be medically fit (should produce a medical fitness certificate from a recognized and licensed Physician).
Bachelor of Science n Nursing (Post Basic)
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria for Admission
The candidate seeking admission must:
- Hold a Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM).
- Be a registered nurse and midwife.
- Have passed a pre-university examination in the Arts/Science/Commerce conducted by the Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka State or its equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
- Be medically fit (should produce a medical fitness certificate from a recognized and licensed physician).
- Have a good personal and professional record.
- Have working knowledge of English.
- Be within 48 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.
M.Sc. Nursing
Specialty Courses:
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing (Child Health Nursing)
- Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility Criteria for Admission
The candidate seeking admission must have:
- Passed B. Sc. Nursing (Basic) or Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing Degree or Post Certificate B. Sc. Nursing of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (RGUHS), or any other university accepted as equivalent by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, and must have obtained a minimum of not less than 55% aggregate marks. In respect of candidates belonging to scheduled caste and scheduled tribe, the aggregate marks obtained should not be less than 50% instead of 55% as above.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience after obtaining B.Sc. Nursing (Basic) or a minimum of one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing Degree or Post Certificate B. Sc. Nursing in a hospital or a nursing educational institution, which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
- Registered in State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC) course
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility Criteria for Admission
The candidate seeking admission must have:
- Pass in B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Hons. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
- Scored at least 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying B.Sc. program.
- Must be a registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN RM) with any State Nursing Registration Council.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience (prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or after Basic B.Sc. Nursing), preferably in a critical care setting before enrollment.
- Selection Process: Admission is generally based on merit through an entrance examination and interview conducted by the competent authority or university.
