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
NEET Exams
...+6 Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 12th , CET , NEET PG , NEET MDS , KCET

Shortlisted by 980+ 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 380+ 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 174+ 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 61+ 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 835+ students

Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore

4.1
(50 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
NEET Exams
...+6 NEET SS , COMEDK UGET , CAT , MAT , JIPMER , ISC

Shortlisted by 6170+ 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 Exams
...+6 NEET SS , NIPER JEE , CMAT , NATA , CAT , GPAT

Shortlisted by 956+ 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 209+ 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
SAT Exams
...+6 KCET , IRMASAT , RUASAT , Karnataka PGCET , GATE , KMAT

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 191476+ 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 68+ 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 347+ students

IDA bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

Shortlisted by 93+ students

FMMC Mangalore

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private

68,800 - 21,41,000 Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
NEET PG Exams
...+1 NEET SS

Shortlisted by 519+ students

Manipal College of Nursing

Manipal, Karnataka
University

1,00,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
1.44 Lacs Avg Package

Shortlisted by 160+ students

Acharya Institute of Health Sciences (AIHS), Bangalore

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Aided

54,000 - 3,40,000 Fees
NBA Accredition
...+2 Indian Nursing Council (INC) , Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC)

Acharya College of Nursing or ACN Bangalore is among the popular nursing colleges in Bangalore. Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences, this private college is accredited by the Indian Nursing Council (ICN) and the Karnataka Nursing Council. ACN Bangalore courses are offered in Management, Nursing and Paramedical streams. Top recruiters include Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Abhaya Hospital and Trinity Heart Foundation. Students get an average starting salary package of Rs 1.8 lakhs per annum.

Shortlisted by 33747+ students

College of Nursing - Unity Academy of Education

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private

4,762 - 85,000 Fees
Indian Nur Accredition
...+3 Govt of Karnataka , Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC) , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

MCI Accredition
NEET Exams
...+6 NEET SS , PGET , PG , AIPGDEE , AIIMS , COMEDK

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 600+ 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 497+ students

SDUMC Kolar

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolar, Karnataka
Private

45,000 - 26,40,000 Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+1 Medical Council of India (MCI)
NEET Exams
...+3 Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 12th , NEET PG

Shortlisted by 150+ 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 223+ students

Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government

13,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
Other Accredition
NEET SS Exams
...+3 Karnataka 2nd PUC , 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 754+ 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 101+ 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 235+ students

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

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 188+ 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 24+ students

NDRK Hassan

Hassan, Karnataka
Private

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

Shortlisted by 75+ 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

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