Vivekananda College Of Nursing

Vivekanandha College of Nursing, Chitradurga was established in 1995, was founded with the vision of providing high-quality health sciences education while promoting academic excellence. 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 features a well-equipped computer lab with internet access and elinet facilities, allowing students to stay connected with global events. Vivekananda Institute of Nursing Sciences provides comfortable accommodation for resident students, offering both Kerala and Karnataka-style food, spacious and well-furnished rooms, warden supervision, and telephone facilities. Additionally, the college has a well-established transport department with dedicated buses for boys and girls, providing frequent travel between the campus, the city, and major routes.

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

PB B.Sc Nursing:-

Eligibility: Candidate must have completed and passed a qualifying Diploma or GNM course from a Government institution or a Karnataka Government–recognized educational institution located within the State of Karnataka. Additionally, the candidate should be domiciled in Karnataka for a minimum of 10 years and must have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years.

I. For Non In-service Candidate

• Hold a diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM).
• Be a registered nurse
• Have passed Pre-university examination in Arts /Science/ Commerce conducted by Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka State or its equivalent recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

II. For In-service Candidate

• Should have passed the General Nursing and Midwifery examination.
• Should have registered with Karnataka Nursing Council (Staff Nurse)
• Should have passed PUC or equivalent examination in Arts, commerce or Science from the educational institutions recognized by any University in Karnataka.
• Should have completed number of years of service and should have satisfactorily declared the probationary period as per KCSR rules.
• Should be a Domicile of Karnataka
• In-service candidates from Govt./Govt. Autonomous institution shall opt UG PBBSc seats only in the Government Nursing Institution. However if seats are not available in the Government institution in such a case they can opt seat from Private Nursing Institution. (No. MED 443 MSF 2022 Dated 02.01.2023.)
• Should have completed minimum 5 years of service if deputed earlier to following to studies.
• Selection shall be based on the seniority in respect of In-service candidates following the reservation policy of the state.
• In- service candidates for higher studies must submit NOC obtained from the appointing authority.
• Should have good moral turpitude service motive and service record.
• In-service candidate should take the admission through KEA Counseling process.
• As per KCSR Roll Number 61, Appendix 2A, Age Below 48 Years.

Note:- Document verification for In-service candidate shall be done at KEA, Bengaluru only.

Certificates to be produced at the Time of Document Verification:-

i. Final printout of the online application form.

ii. Proof for having paid the application fees.

iii. S.S.L.C marks card (for proof of Date of Birth).

iv. Marks Card of II-PUC or equivalent examination.

v. Diploma marks card of all Years. (for B.Sc. Allied Health Sciences)

vi. Marks Card of General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) of all years ( for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing).

vii. Karnataka State Nursing Council Registration certificate ( for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing).

viii. Domicile certificate for 10 years in Karnataka (issued by the Tahasildhar) and study certificate for having studied seven years in Karnataka.

If applicable the following documents should be produced,

ix. Caste Certificate / Caste Income Certificate / Income Certificate obtained from the concerned Tahasildhar, for the candidates claiming Reservation benefits. (Caste and Income Certificate in Form ‘D’ in case of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and in Form ‘E’ in case of Category-I and a Caste Income Certificate in Form ‘F’ for other backward classes like 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, issued by the jurisdictional Tahasildhar).

x. Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation (Article 371 (j):) Candidates claiming must submit the certificate in Annexure – A (eligibility certificate – rule3(3))issued by the concerned Assistant Commissioner during document verification.

Additional documents for In-service candidate in Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

xi. Government order of satisfactorily declaration of the probationary period.

xii. No objection certification for higher studies issued from respective appointment authority.

xiii. Service certificate from the Head of the Department.

xiv. In-service candidate must apply online with all the relevant information.

Further In-Service candidates shall furnish the information sought in the application form / Information bulletin through their respective Head of the Department to Directorate of Medical Education with all the relevant documents.

Guidelines for Filling the Online Application Form: As applicants are required to upload their photograph while submitting the online application, they must keep a scanned copy of their passport-size photograph ready. The photograph should be taken on or after 01/09/2025, clearly display the candidate’s name and date on the photograph, and be scanned in .jpg format as per the prescribed specifications for uploading.

Select the Course- Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PB B.Sc Nursing)

Category Codes:

Requests for change of category after submission of the application will not be considered. Applicants must correctly mention their religion, caste, and sub-caste. The complete postal address should be entered in BLOCK LETTERS, clearly indicating the city, state, and PIN code; contact details such as telephone number with STD code or mobile number and email ID may also be provided. Candidates must indicate whether they are claiming reservation under the Persons with Disabilities quota and/or the Hyderabad–Karnataka (HK) Region by selecting Yes or No. After carefully verifying all the details entered in the online application, click the SUBMIT button. The system will then prompt for uploading the scanned passport-size photograph in .jpg format as per the specified guidelines. Upon successful submission, an Application Number will be generated, which should be noted for future reference, and a printout of the completed application should be taken.

How to apply:

Step 1: Enter all the details through ONLINE by browsing URL on website http://kea.kar.nic.in by selecting “ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing & B.Sc Allied Health Science (lateral Entry) -2025 Online Registration”. After completion of entry of all the details candidate’s will receive an application ID and Password to their registered mobile phone number and to email address and also the same information will be displayed on the screen.

Step 2: Upload the scanned copy of recent passport size Color Photograph, Signature and Left Hand Thumb Impression in JPG / JPEG format separately.

Step 3: The candidates have to pay the requisite fee in the prescribed method.

Step 4: Take a printout of the application form on A-4 Size paper and the same copy should be produced during document verification.

NOTE: The application form may be edited any number of times before it is finally declared and submitted. Once the application is declared and submitted, further editing will not be permitted, and only payment and final printout options will remain enabled. Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility criteria for admission to the respective course, as any ineligibility detected at any stage by the Government, KEA University or Apex Body will result in cancellation of candidature and may attract legal action.

Merit List: The Course wise merit list will be announced on the KEA website as per calendar of events.

M.Sc Nursing:-

Eligibility: The candidate must be a citizen of India and a domicile of Karnataka. The applicant should have passed B.Sc. Nursing (Basic), B.Sc. Nursing (Hons.), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka, or any other university located in Karnataka and recognized as equivalent by RGUHS; the institution must be recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. For SC/ST candidates, a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is required. The candidate must also have completed at least one year of work experience after obtaining the B.Sc. Nursing (Basic) degree in a hospital, nursing educational institution, or community health setting, completed on or before the date of counselling; in the case of Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, one year of work experience either before or after completion of the course is mandatory. Additionally, the candidate must be registered with the State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife and must hold such registration for admission to the branches of Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, and Psychiatric Nursing.

Government of Karnataka In-Service Candidates:
In addition to the general eligibility criteria, Government of Karnataka In-Service candidates seeking admission to Postgraduate courses in Nursing and Physiotherapy must fulfill specific conditions and must compulsorily appear for the entrance test. An in-service candidate who already holds a Postgraduate degree in any specialty or is currently pursuing a Postgraduate degree shall not be eligible for admission. In-service candidates from Government or Government Autonomous institutions shall opt for PG Nursing seats only in Government Nursing Institutions; however, if seats are not available, they may opt for seats in Private Nursing Institutions as per Government Order No. MED 443 MSF 2022 dated 02.01.2023. Eligibility to appear for PGET is subject to the provisions of the Karnataka Civil Services Rules (KCSR) and other relevant Government rules and notifications governing state services. Eligible in-service candidates willing to apply for M.Sc. Nursing or MPT courses must submit their applications with all required details to the Director of Medical Education (DME), who will forward the list of eligible candidates.

Application Form: Guidelines to fill the online Application form:

Note: Since the Applicant should upload their photographs in online application entry, the applicant should scan their passport size photograph (Snapped after 01/01/2025 with Name & Date on the photograph) in .jpg format and make available for uploading with the following specifications.

After filling the online application form press SUBMIT button, if you are sure that all the data entered by you is correct. The system will ask for uploading photograph and the scanned photograph of .jpg format file with the above mentioned specification has to be uploaded. An Application Number will get generated and please record it for your future usage. In-service candidates should submit their applications through the concerned Head of the Department and no advance copy will be entertained.

Please note that the candidate will not become eligible for attending the entrance test only by online registration.

Mode of submission of application through online: Candidates must apply online for admission to the above courses through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). While filling the online application form or after completing the submission, candidates should not attach or send any certificates, documents, or papers to KEA in support of their claims. However, at the time of online application, candidates must invariably and correctly indicate the reservation category for which they are eligible. Although possession or uploading of certificates is not required while entering reservation details online, candidates must produce the relevant original certificates at the time of document verification to substantiate the claims made in the online application.

Brief Note on Applying Online Application (KEA):-

NOTE: The final submitted online application details will be treated as the official data for all further KEA processes. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to fill the form carefully and avoid mistakes.

Method of Applying Online:-

First Phase:

Step 1: Candidates should visit the KEA website at http://kea.kar.nic.in and select “Online Application”.

Step 2: Click on “New User? Click Here to Register” on the home page of the online application form. Fill in all the required details in the registration form and submit. After successful registration, candidates will receive an Application Number and User ID on their registered mobile number and email ID, which will also be displayed on the screen. Candidates must then create their own password for further login.

Step 3: A login prompt will appear. Enter the User ID and Password created during registration to log in.

Step 4: After successful login, the Student Information page will be displayed. Candidates must start entering all the required personal details.

Step 5: Once all student information is entered, click Save to store the entries.

Step 6: Enter all the educational/study details and click Save and Next.

Step 7: Upload the scanned images of Photograph, Candidate Signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression, and Parent Signature, then click Save and Next.

Step 8: After completing all entries, take a Draft Printout of the application. Carefully verify all information. If any corrections are needed, candidates can log in and make changes any number of times before selecting the Declaration.

Second Phase:
In the second phase of the online application, candidates must carefully read and understand the Declaration before clicking the Submit button. After submission, candidates should select a bank from the given list, download the challan, and take a printout to make the payment at the respective bank.

Step 1: After completing all entries, candidates will receive their Application ID and Password on their registered email address and it will also be displayed on the screen.

Step 2: Candidates must upload scanned copies of their recent passport-size color photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format. Photographs taken from mobile phones can also be uploaded.

Step 3: Candidates should print the challan, which comes in triplicate. Karnataka-origin candidates must pay the prescribed fee in any branch of the specified banks. The bank will retain one copy of the challan and return the remaining two copies to the candidate. Alternatively, candidates can pay the fees via net banking.

IMPORTANT: If any information provided in the online application form is found to be false or incorrect at any stage, the application may be rejected, the seat allotted (if any) may be cancelled, and the entire fee paid by the candidate will be forfeited. Candidates are therefore strongly advised to provide accurate and truthful information while filling the form.

Registration Fee:-

Certificates to be Produced at the Time of Document Verification:-

Counseling & Seat Selection: The counseling process will be conducted online. The counseling dates for each faculty will be published on the KEA website. Candidates will not receive individual notifications, so it is their responsibility to check the website for updates.