Top GNM Colleges in Karnataka 2025

There are total 115 G.N.M. (General Nursing and Midwifery) colleges in Karnataka. Out of the total, 103 G.N.M. (General Nursing and Midwifery) colleges are private and 3 G.N.M. (General Nursing and Midwifery) are owned by the government.Karnataka 2nd PUC, CBSE 12th, Karnataka PGCET, NEET are accepted for admission in G.N.M. (General Nursing and Midwifery) colleges in India. Top 10 G.N.M. (General Nursing and Midwifery) colleges are Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Rr Institutions, Srinivas University, Mangalore, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Harsha Institutions, Koshys Group of Institutions, Ebenezer Group of Institutions, Nitte University, SB Group of Institutions, Vydehi Institute of Nursing.

G.N.M. (General Nursing and Midwifery) College Highlights in Karnataka

Total Number of colleges	115
Accepted Entrance Exams	Karnataka 2nd PUC, CBSE 12th, Karnataka PGCET, NEET
Average Fees	₹ 1.08 Lacs

No. of G.N.M. (General Nursing and Midwifery) Colleges in nearby Karnataka

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	30	₹ 121222
Kerala	24	₹ 25000
Maharashtra	30	₹ 115170
Tamil Nadu	29	₹ 63750
Telangana	5	-

Top Private G.N.M. (General Nursing and Midwifery) Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Rr Institutions	-	-
Srinivas University, Mangalore	-	₹ 67000
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre	100	-
Harsha Institutions	-	₹ 115000
Koshys Group of Institutions	-	₹ 140000
Nitte University	-	₹ 66550
SB Group of Institutions	-	-
Vydehi Institute of Nursing	100	-
Padmashree Group Of Institutions	-	-
SEA Group of Institutions	-	₹ 230000

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Showing 116 GNM Colleges in Karnataka

Rr Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,00,000 - 4,00,000 Fees
PCI Accredition
...+5 NCTE , INC , DTE , AICTE , NAAC
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Rr Institution offers a nursing course through its RR School and College of Nursing. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, recognised by the Government of Karnataka, the Indian Nursing Council, and approved by the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board. The Rr Institution nursing courses are B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing in Paediatrics, and PB B.Sc Nursing. The minimum eligibility for admission at RR School and College of Nursing is Class 12 with at least 45% marks.

Shortlisted by 368+ students

KCN bangalore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

Indian Nur Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Koshys College of Nursing or KCN Bangalore offers various courses in nursing. The course list also includes several specialised courses which are in demand. The college is one of the best nursing colleges in Bangalore. Admission to KCN Bangalore is based upon the marks obtained in qualifying examination with a minimum of 40-50% marks. The courses offered at KCN Bangalore are General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PBBSC), and Master of Science in Nursing (MScN).

Shortlisted by 171+ students

Nitte University

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
#101-150 NIRF

2,550 - 31,62,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+5 DCI , Council of Architecture , MCI , MHRD , INC
NEET MDS Exams
...+6 NEET SS , GPAT , NEET , CMAT , NATA , XAT

Shortlisted by 932+ students

IADC bangalore

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

22,500 - 70,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
...+4 AICTE , Government of Karnataka , ISO , NAAC

IADC Bangalore is an autonomous degree college affiliated to Bengaluru North University and is also NAAC accredited with A++ grade. The college offers several courses, and IADC Bangalore is one of the top nursing colleges in Bangalore. The institute is recognised as a mentor institution under UGC Paramarsh Mentor Mentee Scheme, and DBT STAR college scheme.

Shortlisted by 200+ students

Avk Group Of Institutions

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Aided

AICTE Accredition
...+3 Government of Karnataka , INC , NAAC

Avk Group of Institutions is among the top institutes in Karnataka and is also famous for its Nursing courses. The college always ranks among the best colleges in the state. Avk Group of Institutions courses are B.Sc Nursing, PB B.Sc Nursing, and GN. The college is affiliated to Bangalore University. Admissions to the Avk Group of Institutions is done on the basis of a student's performance in the qualifying examination.

Shortlisted by 64+ students

Sarvodaya College of Nursing

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

50,000 Fees
Indian Nur Accredition
...+2 UGC , Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC)
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Shortlisted by 258+ students

SB Group of Institutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,25,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+2 Indian Nursing Council (INC) , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL
NEET Exams
...+6 CMAT , GMAT , XAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , MAT , CBSE 12th

SB Group of Institutions offers nursing courses through the SB School and College of Nursing. It is one of the top nursing colleges in Bangalore. The college is affiliated with the Indian Nursing Council, The Karnataka State Nursing Council, the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board. The courses are GNM, B.Sc in Nursing, PB B.Sc, M.Sc in Nursing, and MHA.

Shortlisted by 204+ students

Kumuda Institute of Nursing

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Davangere, Karnataka
Private

Indian Nur Accredition
...+2 Govt of Karnataka , Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC)
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Shortlisted by 28+ students

KSHMA Mangalore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
University

50,000 - 5,00,000 Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
NEET SS Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET PG

Shortlisted by 218+ students

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

47,000 - 5,00,000 Fees
Karnataka Accredition
CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 UP 10th , JEECUP , SVUCET , GPAT , JEE Main , CBSE 12th

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences or SVCN Bangalore is one of the top nursing colleges in Bangalore. The college is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and recognised by Karnataka State Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council. Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences courses is offered in B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, and General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM). The eligibility criteria for admission is as per RGUHS, INC and KNC. Apart from top nursing courses, the institute also offers facilities like a psychotherapy centre, communication and soft skill lab, and hostel. The institute also offers several placement and internship opportunities to the students.

Shortlisted by 99+ students

Bangalore City Group of Institutions

5.0
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

4,00,000 Fees
NCTE Accredition
...+2 INC , Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC)
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Bangalore City Group of Institutions was established in 2000 and became one of the top nursing colleges in Bangalore in a short span of time. The institute is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and Bangalore University. It is approved by the Government of Karnataka, and recognised by KNC, NCTE, and INC The courses are M.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Nursing, and Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery Programme (GNM). The minimum eligibility criteria for admission is 35-45% in the qualifying examination.

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Hillside Academy Group of Institutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

INC Accredition
...+3 Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) , PCI , AICTE
Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , KCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Hillside Academy Group of Institutions offers nursing courses through Hillside School and College of Nursing. It is one of the most desired colleges in Bangalore for education in nursing. The courses are B.Sc in Nursing, M.Sc in Nursing, PB B.Sc Nursing, and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Hillside School and College of Nursing is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Indian Nursing Council, and Karnataka Nursing Council.

Shortlisted by 97+ students

Koshys Group of Institutions

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

63,333 - 3,25,000 Fees
Indian Nur Accredition
...+2 NAAC , AICTE
NEET Exams
...+4 KMAT , Karnataka PGCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 12th

Koshys Group of Institutions is one of the premier nursing institutes in Bangalore, Karnataka, incepted in 2003 and approved by AICTE and NAAC. KGI provides a platform for excellent education in the fields of Nursing. It is approved by Indian Nursing Council. The popular nursing courses include General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM), Bachelor of Science in nursing (BScN), Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PBBSC), and Master of Science in Nursing (MScN). For all the UG courses, the candidate must have 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 and for PG courses candidate should have completed a bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate. Top recruiting companies are Fortis, Manipal Hospitals, Columbia Asia, etc.

Shortlisted by 24414+ students

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

MCI Accredition
UG Exams
...+6 NEET SS , NEET , PGET , PG , Dental , AIPGDEE

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences is one of the top nursing institutes in Bangalore having A+ NAAC accreditation. This institute is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. It is an excellent place for pursuing academic excellence in Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Allied Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Online Distance Learning, and Virtual Learning. Vydehi institute Bangalore offers numerous nursing programmes like General Nursing and Midwifery, Basic B.Sc Nursing, Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing, and M.Sc Nursing. Admissions at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences are done on a merit basis.

Shortlisted by 590+ students

bangalore City University

4.4
(19 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

3,900 - 1,10,000 Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
3.5 Lacs Avg Package

Bangalore City University is affiliated to Bangalore University and accredited by NAAC. The university was established in 1999. Bangalore City University offers courses across a diverse range of streams including nursing. The university is one of the top colleges in Bangalore that offers nursing programmes. The admissions to Bangalore City University is subject to the rules and regulations of Bangalore University.

Shortlisted by 447+ students

VIMS Bellary

Bellary, Karnataka
Government

3,000 - 3,42,000 Fees
NEET SS Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET PG

Shortlisted by 185+ students

Yenepoya Nursing College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private

INC Accredition
...+1 Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC)
NEET PG Exams

Shortlisted by 94+ students

Vydehi Institute of Nursing

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

Indian Nur Accredition
...+2 Govt of Karnataka , AICTE
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Vydehi Institute of Nursing is one of the most desired nursing institutions in Bangalore. The institute offers courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Vydehi Institute of Nursing nursing courses are M.Sc Nursing, PB B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Nursing, and General Nursing and Midwifery Programme (GNM). For admissions to Vydehi Institute of Nursing, performance in the qualifying examination is taken into consideration followed by an interview. The institute is accredited by Government of Karnataka, Indian Nursing Council, Karnataka Nursing Council, and Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board.

Shortlisted by 177+ students

Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

Indian Nur Accredition
...+2 Medical Council of India (MCI) , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL

Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences was established in 2003. It is a private college and is accredited by Medical Council of India (MCI). Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences courses are B.Sc Nursing and GNM. Admission to Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences is based on merit. The institute is among the desired institutes which offer Nursing courses.

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Vidyarathna College of Nursing

Udupi, Karnataka
Private

AICTE Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy College of Nursing

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

INC Accredition

Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy College of Nursing is approved by Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka, recognised by Government of Karnataka and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka. The courses at Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy College of Nursing are B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc Nursing. There are several specializations offered at the college that are Community Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, and Medical Surgical Nursing.

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Sri Devaraj Urs College of Nursing

Kolar, Karnataka
Private

Medical Co Accredition
...+2 ISO 9001-2008 , ISO 9001-2008 CERTIFIED

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Adichunchanagiri College Of Nursing (ACN), Mandya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mandya, Karnataka
Private

Indian Nur Accredition

Shortlisted by 58+ students

Banasawadi College of Nursing

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

AICTE Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Banasawadi College of Nursing is a private nursing college, established in 2005. The college is accredited by AICTE. Banasawadi College of Nursing offers nursing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The courses are B.Sc Nursing and GNM. Banasawadi College of Nursing is one of the top nursing colleges in Bangalore and admissions are done on merit basis.