Faculty of Nursing
The backbone of every healthcare system.
With 256 affiliated nursing colleges and 22,000+ BSc Nursing seats, RGUHS produces the nurses who staff every hospital and PHC in Karnataka. Our programmes — GNM, BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, and MSc Nursing — create compassionate, evidence-based practitioners.
Regulated by: Indian Nursing Council (INC)
256
Affiliated Colleges
1,98,000+
Students Enrolled
6
Programmes Offered
88
PG Colleges
256 Nursing Colleges
More nursing colleges affiliated to RGUHS than any other faculty — reflecting India's nursing workforce need.
INC Recognised
All programmes comply with Indian Nursing Council syllabi and infrastructure norms.
International Pathway
RGUHS nurses are in high demand globally — UK NMC, USA NCLEX, and Gulf licensing supported.
NEP 2020 Exit Options
BSc Nursing offers a Certificate in Health Assistance after Year 1 for students who need to exit early.
All 6 programmes offered across 256 affiliated colleges. Click any programme to see eligibility, intake, fees, and admission routes.
Duration
3½ years
Annual Intake
15,000
Entrance Exam
Direct Admission
Fee Range
₹15,000 – ₹80,000 / yr
Eligibility
10+2 any stream, 45%
Duration
4 years
Annual Intake
22,000
Entrance Exam
KCET / Direct
Fee Range
₹15,000 – ₹1 L / yr
Eligibility
10+2 PCB, 45%
Duration
2 years
Annual Intake
2,400
Entrance Exam
KCET / Direct
Fee Range
₹20,000 – ₹60,000 / yr
Eligibility
GNM with 1 yr experience
Duration
2 years
Annual Intake
2,200
Entrance Exam
KCET / Direct
Fee Range
₹25,000 – ₹1.5 L / yr
Eligibility
BSc Nursing + 1 yr experience
Duration
3–5 years
Annual Intake
120
Entrance Exam
RGUHS Research Entrance Test
Fee Range
₹50,000 / yr
Eligibility
MSc Nursing with 55%
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Programmes:GNMDiplomaBSc NursingUGPB BSc NursingUGMSc NursingPGPhD (Nursing)Doctoral