Sri Nirvanaswamy College Of Nursing

Sri Nirvanaswamy College of Nursing, Bangalore Rural was established in 2003, is located on the outskirts of Bangalore. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC). The college is equipped with modern infrastructure and instructional facilities, ensuring high-quality nursing education. It has established partnerships with super-specialty hospitals and reputed healthcare institutions for clinical training. Sri Nirvanaswamy College of Nursing also offers a well-equipped library and information center, complete with computers and internet access for Helinet services. Separate hostels are available for both boys and girls, and the institution provides bus services for transportation.

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)

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 years)

Online registration is mandatory to participate in the counseling process for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing admission. Candidates must also complete document verification to proceed with option entry and seat allotment. However, registration and application alone do not guarantee eligibility; admission is subject to government rules and regulations, which may change over time.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) diploma from a recognized institution. Should be a registered nurse with the Karnataka Nursing Council. Must have passed PUC (Arts/Science/Commerce) or equivalent.

How to Apply for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

1. Online Registration: Visit KEA website, select Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing & B.Sc. Allied Health Science (Lateral Entry) - 2024, and complete the application. You will receive an Application ID and Password via SMS and email.
2. Upload Documents: Submit a passport-size photo, signature, and left-hand thumb impression in JPG/JPEG format.
3. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee through the prescribed online method.
4. Print Application: Take a printout of the completed application (A4 size) and present it during document verification.