Four pathways into the nursing profession.
From a four-year B.Sc. degree to a practice-intensive diploma, every ABC programme is built on supervised clinical hours, simulation practice and a commitment to underserved communities — recognised by the Indian Nursing Council and the Karnataka Nursing Council, and affiliated to RGUHS.
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Choose the route that fits your story.
Four INC-recognised programmes spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, lateral-entry and diploma tracks — each with its own clinical intensity, eligibility window and career arc.
Five M.Sc. specialties, five callings.
A two-year master's with mentored thesis, teaching practice and clinical specialisation — each track prepares nurse educators, clinical specialists and researchers who will lead practice.
- MSc MSN
Medical–Surgical Nursing
Advanced adult health, critical care and evidence-based clinical practice.
5seats - MSc OBG
Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing
High-risk maternity care, neonatal stabilisation and reproductive health.
5seats - MSc CHN
Community Health Nursing
Epidemiology, public health programmes and rural health leadership.
5seats - MSc PED
Paediatric Nursing
Neonatal and paediatric critical care, immunisation, family-centred practice.
5seats - MSc PSY
Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing
Therapeutic communication, psychotherapies and community psychiatry.
5seats
Duration & eligibility, side by side.
A quick comparison to help you shortlist the programme that matches your qualification and the years you can commit. Full eligibility notes are on each programme page.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Intake | Eligibility (minimum) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Undergraduate | 4 Years (8 Semesters) | 60 seats | Pass in 10+2 / PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories). Minimum age 17 years as on 31st December of admission year. |
| M.Sc. Nursing Master of Science in Nursing | Postgraduate | 2 Years (4 Semesters) | 25 seats across 5 specialties | B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% marks, registered with State Nursing Council, and one year of work experience preferred. |
| P.B.B.Sc. Nursing Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing | Undergraduate (Lateral) | 2 Years (4 Semesters) | 30 seats | Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) with registration in the State Nursing Council, and minimum two years of work experience. |
| G.N.M. General Nursing & Midwifery | Diploma | 3 Years + 6 Months Internship | 40 seats | 10+2 / PUC in any stream with minimum 40% marks, and English as a subject. Minimum age 17 years. |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Duration
- 4 Years (8 Semesters)
- Intake
- 60 seats
- Eligibility
- Pass in 10+2 / PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories). Minimum age 17 years as on 31st December of admission year.
Master of Science in Nursing
- Duration
- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
- Intake
- 25 seats across 5 specialties
- Eligibility
- B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% marks, registered with State Nursing Council, and one year of work experience preferred.
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
- Duration
- 2 Years (4 Semesters)
- Intake
- 30 seats
- Eligibility
- Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) with registration in the State Nursing Council, and minimum two years of work experience.
General Nursing & Midwifery
- Duration
- 3 Years + 6 Months Internship
- Intake
- 40 seats
- Eligibility
- 10+2 / PUC in any stream with minimum 40% marks, and English as a subject. Minimum age 17 years.
Transparent fees, with scholarships and loans for those who need them.
Annual fees range from ₹80,000 for GNM to ₹1,23,000 for M.Sc. Nursing — tuition and optional hostel combined. A one-time admission deposit of ₹8,500 is payable at enrolment. Merit scholarships cover up to 50% tuition for the top 10 entrance rankers, and education loans are facilitated through Canara Bank and Union Bank of India.
Quick reference
- B.Sc. Nursing₹93,000 / year
- M.Sc. Nursing₹1,23,000 / year
- P.B.B.Sc. Nursing₹86,000 / year
- G.N.M.₹80,000 / year