Prasanna College Of Nursing

Prasanna College of Nursing, Beltangady established in 2005, offers a four-year BSc Nursing program with an intake of 60 students. The Prasanna Institute of Nursing Education and Research is recognized by the Government of Karnataka, the Karnataka Nursing Council, and the Indian Nursing Council. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a degree-based healthcare profession focused on assisting doctors and providing patient care. Nurses play a vital role in the healthcare system, positively impacting patients' lives every day. Nursing offers a rewarding and viable career choice, directly influencing the health and well-being of communities. The demand for BSN graduates continues to grow, providing exceptional career opportunities both locally and internationally.

B.Sc. Nursing ( 4 years)

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conduct counselling for B.Sc Nursing on the bases of KCET mark

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts entrance exams like KCET for merit-based admissions in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions in the State of Karnataka to professional courses such as Engineering, Technology, Architecture, BNYS, B.Sc. Nursing, Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), and various Farm Science programs such as B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture, Sericulture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Community Science, as well as B.Tech in Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, and Dairy Technology. KEA also oversees admissions for B.F.Sc (Fisheries), B.Sc. (Hons) Agri-Business Management, B.Pharma, Pharma-D, and Lateral Entry to 2nd-year B.Pharma.

Important Note: Non-Karnataka candidates are required to appear for the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by KEA to be eligible for B.Sc. Nursing admissions in Karnataka. However, they are not eligible for government quota seats and will be considered under private or management quotas.

Eligibility criteria for B.sc Nursing

candidates must have passed the 12th standard (10+2) or II PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as individual subjects. They must secure a minimum aggregate of 45% in PCB subjects. However, candidates from Karnataka belonging to SC, ST, or OBC categories are eligible with a reduced requirement of 40% in PCB.

Minimum age 17 years (as of December 31st of the admission year).

Non-Karnataka candidates are not eligible for reservation benefits and cannot apply for government quota seats in the B.Sc. Nursing course through KEA.

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts counseling in three phases: Round 1, Round 2, and the Mop-Up Round. If seats remain vacant even after the Mop-Up Round, KEA may organize additional rounds, such as the Stray Vacancy Round

Step 1: Registration & Document Verification

Step 2: First Round

• Option Entry
• Mock Allotment Results
• Chance for Candidates to Reshuffle Their Choices
• Locking of Choices
• First Round Allotment Results & Cutoff
• Reporting to the Allotted College

Step 3: Second Round

• Option Entry & Choice Filling (Only Reshuffling Allowed)
• Second Round Allotment & Cutoff
• Reporting to the Allotted College

Step 4: Mop-Up Round

• Mop-Up Registration Form Submission
• Document Verification
• Publication of Verified List
• Option Entry
• Result

Step 5: Stray Vacancy Round (if seats remain vacant after the Mop-Up Round)

GNM Nursing (3 years)

Eligibility Criteria for GNM Nursing (3 years)

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed 10+2 (PUC II) from a recognized board.
• Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) is preferred but candidates from Arts and Commerce backgrounds may also apply in some institutions.
• Minimum 40-45% aggregate marks (varies by institution).
• For SC/ST/OBC candidates, relaxation in minimum marks may be available as per government norms.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 17 years
• Maximum age: 35 years

Nationality & Domicile
The candidate must be an Indian citizen, and some institutions, especially for government quota seats, may require proof of Karnataka domicile.