SDM College of Nursing Sciences

The SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences, Dharwad was established in 2006 under the auspices of the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Education Society, with the unwavering support and blessings of President Rev. Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade. As one of the leading nursing institutions in Karnataka, the institute is committed to upholding high standards in nursing education and practice, with a clear vision for excellence. The institute continues to flourish under the dynamic leadership and patronage of Honorable Medical Director Dr. Niranjan Kumar and Smt. Padmalatha Niranjan, Executive Director of SDMALAC. All these programs are recognized by the Government of Karnataka, approved by the Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC), and are affiliated with the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB) and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore.

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.

M.Sc. Nursing (2 years)

Eligibility Criteria:

• B.Sc Nursing (Basic) / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing.
• Minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST).
• Degree must be from RGUHS Karnataka or an equivalent recognized university.
• Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Candidates should not exceed 45 years on the last date of application.

Specialties

• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Child Health Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Obstetrics And Gynecology Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing

Experience: 1-year experience in a hospital, nursing institute, or community health (for B.Sc. Nursing Basic). No experience needed for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing graduates.
Registration: Must be a Registered Nurse & Midwife with the State Nursing Council.

Specializations Available:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing
• Psychiatric Nursing

Step 1: Visit KEA website: http://kea.kar.nic.in Click on “Online Application”. Select “New User? Click Here to Register”. Fill in the required details and submit. You will receive an Application Number & User ID on your registered mobile/email

Step 2: Login with User ID & Password. Enter personal, academic, and reservation details and Upload Documents

Step 3: Pay the Application Fee

Step 4: Print the submitted form. Attend KEA document verification with original documents.

Step 5: Appear for the KEA Entrance Exam. Ranks assigned based on merit.

Step 6: Register for online counselling & select colleges. Seats allotted based on rank & preference. Report to the allotted college for admission.