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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
CNK College of Nursing, RT Nagar, Bangalore is an INC and KSNC-approved private nursing institution affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The B.Sc Nursing program spans 4 years and admits 60 students annually through KCET-based KEA counselling for state quota seats. Government quota fees total INR 2,25,000 and management quota fees total INR 7,50,000 for the full program.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. KEA nursing seat allotment begins August 2026 (Tentative).
CNK Nursing Bangalore B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee (Government Quota) | INR 56,250 |
| Annual Fee (Management Quota) | INR 1,87,500 |
| Total Fees (4 years) | INR 2,25,000 (Govt) INR 7,50,000 (Mgmt) |
- Fee structure is based on 2025 data and may be revised for the 2026-27 batch by RGUHS norms.
CNK Nursing Bangalore B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KCET Registration Closes | Feb 27, 2026 |
| KCET Exam | Apr 22 to Apr 24, 2026 |
| KCET Result | Jun 6, 2026 |
| KEA Nursing Option Entry Closes | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Karnataka state quota B.Sc Nursing seats are allotted through KEA at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Management quota applicants may contact the college directly for available seats after KEA allotment.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed II-PUC or 10+2 equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for SC, ST, and OBC candidates from Karnataka)
- Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission and Karnataka domicile required for government quota KCET seats
Admission Process
- Appear for KCET conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority for B.Sc Nursing state quota seats
- After KCET results, register on the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for nursing counselling
- Enter and lock college preferences during the KEA online option entry round for B.Sc Nursing allotment
- Check seat allotment result and report to CNK College of Nursing, RT Nagar with original documents
- Management quota candidates must approach the college admissions office directly with 10+2 marksheets
✓ Opt for this if
- Targeting an INC-approved B.Sc Nursing seat in Bangalore via KCET
- Government quota total fees of INR 2,25,000 fit within the planned budget
- Planning a nursing career in Bangalore or Karnataka hospital systems
- Karnataka domicile applying through the state quota KEA counselling process
- Comfortable with a private nursing college in central Bangalore at RT Nagar
✗ Skip if
- Non-Karnataka domicile with no access to KCET government quota seats
- Management quota fees of INR 7,50,000 are not feasible for the family budget
- Seeking a nursing college with published placement records and average salary data
- Preferring a government nursing college with substantially lower fee structure
- Targeting a hospital-attached nursing college with on-campus clinical departments
CNK Nursing Bangalore B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Government SC/ST/OBC Scholarship | Varies by category | Karnataka domicile students from reserved categories in government quota seats |
| Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship | Varies | Meritorious Karnataka domicile students in professional nursing programs |
| National Scholarship Portal Schemes | Varies | Central government schemes for minority and economically weaker section students |
- Karnataka state scholarships can be applied through the SSP portal at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.
- NSP scholarships are submitted at scholarships.gov.in each academic year by eligible students.
CNK Nursing Bangalore B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. How many B.Sc Nursing seats are available at CNK College of Nursing Bangalore?
Ans. CNK College of Nursing, Bangalore has an annual intake of 60 B.Sc Nursing seats. Of these, 20 percent are allocated as government quota seats through KCET and KEA counselling for Karnataka domicile students. The remaining 80 percent are management quota seats for which applicants can contact the college admissions office directly after the KEA counselling process concludes each year.
Ques. What are the fees for B.Sc Nursing at CNK College of Nursing Bangalore?
Ans. Government quota students at CNK College of Nursing pay a total of INR 2,25,000 for the four-year B.Sc Nursing program, working out to INR 56,250 per year. Management quota students pay INR 7,50,000 total, which is INR 1,87,500 per year. Fee figures are from the 2025 fee structure and students should verify the current amounts with the college admissions office.
Ques. What is the KCET counselling process for B.Sc Nursing at CNK College of Nursing?
Ans. Karnataka domicile students must appear for KCET conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. After KCET results are declared, eligible nursing candidates register on the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, enter college preferences during the option entry round, and receive allotment for B.Sc Nursing state quota seats. After allotment, students must report to CNK College of Nursing, RT Nagar with original documents within the stipulated deadline.
Ques. Is the B.Sc Nursing degree from CNK College of Nursing Bangalore recognized?
Ans. Yes, the B.Sc Nursing program at CNK College of Nursing is approved by the Indian Nursing Council and the Karnataka State Nursing Council, and is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Graduates are eligible to register as registered nurses with the Karnataka State Nursing Council and practice nursing across India after completing the program and any mandatory clinical training requirements.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Nursing from CNK College of Nursing Bangalore?
Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates can work as registered nurses in government and private hospitals in Bangalore and across Karnataka. Career options include staff nurse positions, OT nurses, ICU nurses, and community health nurses in government health programmes. Graduates may also pursue M.Sc Nursing specializations, appear for NCLEX-RN for opportunities abroad in countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, or join nursing education as tutors after completing M.Sc Nursing.
Ques. Can students from outside Karnataka apply for B.Sc Nursing at CNK College of Nursing Bangalore?
Ans. Out-of-state students are not eligible for Karnataka state quota seats via KCET. However, they may apply for management quota seats by contacting CNK College of Nursing directly. Management quota admissions are based on merit in 10+2 PCB and minimum eligibility of 45 percent aggregate. Interested students from other states should contact the college admissions office well before the academic year begins to check seat availability.