Top Nursing Colleges in Karnataka 2025

There are total 258 Nursing colleges in Karnataka. Out of the total, 219 Nursing colleges are private and 13 Nursing are owned by the government.SVUCET, PESSAT, CBSE 12th, NEET, Karnataka 2nd PUC are accepted for admission in Nursing colleges in India. Top 10 Nursing colleges are Manipal University, PES University, Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Acharya Institutes, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Rr Institutions.

Nursing College Highlights in Karnataka

Total Number of colleges	258
Accepted Entrance Exams	SVUCET, PESSAT, CBSE 12th, NEET, Karnataka 2nd PUC
Average Fees	₹ 1.37 Lacs

No. of Nursing Colleges in nearby Karnataka

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	75	₹ 99096
Kerala	124	₹ 135497
Maharashtra	97	₹ 144300
Tamil Nadu	192	₹ 131892
Telangana	26	₹ 112666

Top Govt Nursing Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences	-	-
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences	60	-
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences	-	-
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences	-	-
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology	40	-
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences	-	-
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology	-	-
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences	-	-
Mysore Medical College	-	-
Indira Gandhi College of Nursing	100	-

Top Private Nursing Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	132	₹ 164312
Acharya Institutes	-	₹ 96333
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences	-	-
Rr Institutions	-	-
Srinivas University, Mangalore	200	₹ 124875
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre	285	-
Harsha Institutions	135	₹ 135625
Yenepoya University, Mangalore	185	-
Kle University	100	-
Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences	300	₹ 163333

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Showing 234 Nursing Colleges in Karnataka

Kle University

4.6
(9 Reviews)
Belgaum, Karnataka
Private

3,100 - 33,82,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+1 NAAC
CET Exams
...+6 Karnataka 2nd PUC , KCET , NEET MDS , CBSE 12th , NEET , NEET PG

Shortlisted by 976+ students

Rr Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

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 369+ students

KCN bangalore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

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

St. George College of Management Science & Nursing

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

47,000 - 1,50,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+4 INC , Govt of Karnataka , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 60+ students

R.V. College of Nursing

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,00,000 - 1,01,000 Fees
INC Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams

RV College of Nursing or RVCN is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, and it was founded in 2003. RV College of Nursing courses include B.Sc in Nursing and M.Sc in Nursing. RV College of Nursing fees structure is quite affordable and the college also provides a hostel. RV College of Nursing application form can be filled out online. Being a top nursing college in Bangalore this college is always on the list of students desiring education in nursing.

Shortlisted by 833+ students

Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore

4.0
(49 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
#101-150 NIRF

10,000 - 97,00,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
...+3 NABH , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
7 Lacs Avg Package
KMAT Exams
...+6 ISC , KCET , COMEDK UGET , NEET MDS , MAT , XAT

Shortlisted by 6154+ 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
CET Exams
...+6 GPAT , NIPER JEE , NEET MDS , MAT , XAT , CMAT

Shortlisted by 946+ 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 204+ students

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

4.6
(71 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

40,000 - 5,00,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
...+1 NAAC
6 Lacs Avg Package
KMAT Exams
...+6 RUASAT , SAT , SAT India , GATE , KCET , IRMASAT

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is one of the popular nursing institutes in Bangalore and offers courses like General Nursing & Midwifery, B.Sc. Nursing, P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, and PhD in Nursing. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences offers regular degree and skill-based courses as well as degree programmes in high-growth sectors of CSIT, and pharmaceuticals. Top recruiters such as HCL, Conga, Mindtree, Indegene, etc are invited for campus placement offering students an average package of Rs 4.72 lakhs per annum.

Shortlisted by 191062+ 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

GC bangalore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

Goutham College or GC Bangalore was established in 1986, and is a private college. The college is accredited by AICTE and recognised by UGC and INC. It is one of the top nursing colleges in Bangalore and is desired by many students. GC Bangalore courses are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The nursing courses at GC Bangalore are B.Sc in Nursing and M.Sc in Nursing.

Shortlisted by 344+ students

Sarvodaya College of Nursing

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

Shortlisted by 265+ students

PESCP bangalore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

3,20,000 - 18,00,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
PESSAT Exams
...+5 JEE Main , Karnataka PGCET , KCET , NATA , GATE

Shortlisted by 222+ students

M.S. Ramaiah College of Pharmacy

4.7
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

2,80,000 - 4,00,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
KCET Exams
...+3 Karnataka PGCET , RUASAT , NEET MDS

Shortlisted by 355+ 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
GMAT Exams
...+6 Karnataka 2nd PUC , MAT , XAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT

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 207+ students

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Unaided

91,724 - 18,62,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
8 Lacs Avg Package
GMAT Exams
...+6 Karnataka PGCET , KCET , COMEDK UGET , NEET MDS , MAT , XAT

Shortlisted by 112+ students

Kumuda Institute of Nursing

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Davangere, Karnataka
Private

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

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 Exams
...+2 NEET SS , NEET PG

Shortlisted by 222+ students

Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government

13,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
Other Accredition
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+3 NEET SS , CBSE 12th , NEET PG

Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology is a government-run, registered autonomous institute. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology offers a one-year certificate course in Post Basic Diploma in Cardio-thoracic Nursing. The eligibility criteria for admission is that the student must have at least PC B.Sc (Nursing)/B.Sc (Nursing)/ GNM, with one year experience as a Staff Nurse.

Shortlisted by 748+ students

Mysore Medical College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mysuru, Karnataka
Government

39,000 - 6,73,000 Fees
Other Accredition
UG Exams
...+3 NEET , NEET SS , NEET PG

Shortlisted by 232+ students

Aditya College of Nursing (ACN), Bangalore

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

INC Accredition

Aditya College and School of Nursing or ACN Bangalore is one of the most desired and top nursing colleges in Bangalore. The college is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, Karnataka Nursing Council, and the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and is affiliated with the Government of Karnataka. ACN Bangalore courses are Post Basic B.Sc, M.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Nursing and GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery). The faculty is a team of highly qualified individuals and apart from the best courses, the college also provides a vast range of facilities as well.

Shortlisted by 100+ students

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

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 102+ students

RajaRajeshwari College Of Nursing

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

AICTE Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams

Shortlisted by 187+ 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)
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

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 50+ students

Smt. Nagarathnamma College Of Nursing

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

70,000 Fees
INC Accredition
...+3 Govt of Karnataka , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing or SNCN Bangalore is a top nursing college in Bangalore as it falls under the top 20 colleges that offer nursing courses in Bangalore. SNCN College offers Diploma in Nursing, Basic B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc Nursing courses. The college is a constituent college of Archarya Institutes. Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing offers domestic as well as international admissions.

Shortlisted by 23+ students

NDRK Hassan

Hassan, Karnataka
Private

40,220 - 3,60,000 Fees
INC Accredition
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , KCET , COMEDK UGET

Shortlisted by 75+ students

JSS College of Nursing

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private

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

Shortlisted by 235+ students

M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education & Research

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

2,40,000 Fees
Indian Nur Accredition
...+1 Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC)
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education & Research was established in 1987 and has been among the top colleges in Bangalore that are offering education in Nursing. The courses at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education & Research are B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) and PhD in Nursing. Admissions are based on merit.

Shortlisted by 73+ students

Acharya's NR School of Nursing

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

25,000 - 1,20,000 Fees
Indian Nur Accredition
...+1 NAAC
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 143+ students

Dayananda Sagar College of Pharmacy

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

34,667 - 11,18,000 Fees
PCI Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 Karnataka PGCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC , NEET MDS

Shortlisted by 151+ students

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