Ravindranath Tagore Nursing School

Ravindranath Tagore School of Nursing is a well-established nursing education institute in Bengaluru, Karnataka, known for its focus on quality nursing training and professional development. It was founded in 2003 and is a private, co-educational nursing school offering programs designed to prepare students for careers in the healthcare sector. The institute is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and affiliated with Bangalore University (BU) and recognized by the Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC), ensuring adherence to national academic and professional standards. The school emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical training, providing students with hands-on experience through hospital attachments, well-equipped labs, and experienced faculty support. Its training aims to develop competent nurses equipped with essential skills for patient care, community health, and clinical practice. The campus is rated positively by students and features supportive infrastructure, including classrooms, labs, and student resources.

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conduct counselling for B.Sc Nursing/GNM Nursing in Karnataka

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). It is held for students seeking admission to undergraduate courses such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Nursing and other professional programs in colleges across Karnataka. KCET provides eligible candidates with a fair and transparent pathway to secure seats in government and private institutions within the state.

B.Sc Nursing:-

As per Government Order No. MED 51 RGU 2023 dated 13-04-2023, candidates seeking admission to B.Sc. (Nursing) must register for CET-2025 through the KEA online portal and appear for the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by KEA in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).

Eligibility: Candidates must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English individually in II PUC / 12th Standard (10+2). A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in PCB is required. Candidates belonging to Karnataka SC/ST/OBC categories are eligible with 40% aggregate marks in PCB. This relaxation applies only to Karnataka candidates.

Important Note: Non-Karnataka candidates are not eligible for reservation and are also not eligible for Government quota seats in B.Sc. (Nursing) admissions through KEA.

More about the written test – method of cet-2025

DOCUMENTS TO BE KEPT READY – CET / KEA ADMISSIONS:-

1. CET Application Printout
2. SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
3. 7 Years Study Certificate
4. Kannada Medium Certificate (if applicable)
5. Rural Study Certificate (if applicable)
6. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
7. Caste / Caste Income Certificate
8. Income Certificate
9. Article 371(j) Kalyana Karnataka Certificate
10. Parent’s Study / Domicile / Employment Certificate (if applicable)
11. Horanadu / Gadinadu Kannadiga Affidavit (if applicable)
12. Jammu & Kashmir Migrant Identity Card (if applicable)
13. Religious Minority Certificate (Medical/Dental only)
14. Linguistic Minority Certificate (Medical/Dental only)
15. NRI Ward Certificate (Medical/Dental only)
16. Foreign National Documents (Medical/Dental only)
17. OCI / PIO Documents (Medical/Dental only)

GNM Nursing:

Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for admission to the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course generally require candidates to have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with English as a compulsory subject from a recognized board, securing at least 40% aggregate marks (some institutions may require 45%). Candidates must be between 17 and 35 years of age as on 31st December of the admission year. While Science stream candidates are preferred, applicants from Arts, Commerce, or other recognized streams may also be considered as per institutional or state regulations. Candidates should also be medically fit to pursue the course.