Courses
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).
As per RGUHS Revised Ordinance Ref. No. UA/SYN/ORD/B.Sc. (N)/32/2005-06 Dt. 08-08.2006
| First Year Subjects | Second Year Subjects | Third Year Subjects | Fourth Year Subjects |
| English | Sociology | Medical Surgical Nursing – II | Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing |
| Anatomy | Pharmacology | Child Health Nursing | Community Health Nursing – II |
| Physiology | Pathology | Mental Health Nursing | Management of Nursing Services and Education |
| Nutrition | Genetics | Nursing Research & Statistics | |
| Biochemistry | Medical Surgical Nursing-I | ||
| Nursing Foundation | Community Health Nursing | ||
| Psychology | Communication and Educational Technology | ||
| Microbiology | |||
| Introduction to Computers | |||
| Kannada |
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.
AS per RGUHS Revised Ordinance Ref. No. ACA/ORD-8/2005-06 Dt. 12.09.05
| First Year Subjects | Second Year Subjects |
| 1. Nursing Foundation | 1. Sociology |
| 2. Nutrition & Dietetics | 2. Community Health Nursing |
| 3. Biochemistry & Biophysics | 3. Mental Health Nursing |
| 4. Psychology | 4. Introduction to Nursing Education |
| 5. Microbiology | 5. Introduction to Nursing Administration |
| 6. Maternal Nursing | 6. Introduction to Nursing Research and Statistics |
| 7. Child Health Nursing | |
| 8. Medical & Surgical Nursing | |
| 9. English (Qualifying) |
M. Sc. Nursing
Speciality 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.
As per RGUHS – Revised Ordinance 2009
| First Year Subjects | Second Year Subjects |
| 1. Nursing Education | 1. Nursing Management |
| 2. Advanced Nursing Practice | 2. Nursing Research (Dissertation) |
| 3. Nursing Research & Statistics | 3. *Clinical Specialty –II |
| 4. *Clinical Specialty -I | 4. Educational Visit – 2 weeks |
Clinical Specialty
- Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardivascular & Thoracic Nursing/Critical Care Nursing/Oncology Nursing/Neurosciences Nursing/Nephro-Urology Nursing/Orthopedic Nursing/Gastroenterology Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing