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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka State Nursing Council. The programme has an intake of 60 seats and admits students through the KCET entrance exam. Total tuition fees for the 4-year programme stand at INR 5,60,000.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling Rounds in progress. Last admission date is 30 September 2026.
Key Points
- Dedicated MCH lab for maternal and child health nursing practicals on campus
- On-campus Community Lab specifically designed for community nursing training
- Modern Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition labs on a large 35-acre campus
Padmashree Nursing B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 1,40,000 |
| Hostel Charges (per year, optional) | INR 72,000 |
| Total Tuition Fees (4 years) | INR 5,60,000 |
- Hostel charges are billed separately and not included in the total tuition fees.
- Fee payment schedule details are provided at the time of admission reporting.
Padmashree Nursing B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Registration Closed | 27 February 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam | 22 to 24 April 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result Declared | 6 June 2026 |
| KEA Document Verification | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA Option Entry and Counselling | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Final Admission Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- KCET counselling and option entry are conducted at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Candidates must report within the deadline to avoid cancellation of the allotted seat.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum 45% aggregate marks
- English must be a compulsory subject in Class 12
- Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission
- Valid KCET 2026 rank required for KEA counselling and option entry
Admission Process
- Qualify KCET 2026 conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority
- Register for KEA counselling and complete document verification at the designated centre
- Fill college and course preferences during the KEA option entry window
- Receive seat allotment result and report to Padmashree Institute of Nursing within the deadline
- Submit original documents for verification and complete fee payment to confirm admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking an INC-approved B.Sc Nursing degree in Bangalore with good lab infrastructure
- Based in Karnataka and preferring a RGUHS-affiliated nursing college
- Targeting a nursing career in Karnataka government or Bangalore private hospitals
- Looking for a KCET-based admission at an established Bangalore nursing institution
✗ Skip if
- Higher tuition fees are a concern and a more affordable nursing college is needed
- A college attached to a large teaching hospital is preferred for clinical training
- Nursing education outside Karnataka with different counselling pathways is planned
Padmashree Nursing B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST/OBC students from Karnataka domicile |
| Karnataka DSTE Fee Reimbursement | Full or partial tuition | SC/ST students admitted through KCET |
| National Scholarship Portal Schemes | Varies by scheme | Merit and income criteria as per central norms |
- Karnataka scholarship applications are submitted through scholarships.karnataka.gov.in.
- SC/ST candidates admitted through KCET may qualify for DSTE fee reimbursement.
As mentioned, Padmashree Group of Institutions Bangalore offers admission to B.Sc (Nursing) program based on KCET rank. Padmashree Group of Institutions Bangalore KCET Cutoff 2025 rank is 158414 for the 1G category. Further, KCET cutoff rank is 177900 for 2AR , 207649 for 2ARH , 187963 for 2BG and 145339 for GMR category. Check Padmashree Group of Institutions Bangalore Cutoff
Padmashree Group of Institutions Bangalore B.Sc (Nursing) Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in Padmashree Group of Institutions Bangalore B.Sc (Nursing) Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Padmashree Group of Institutions Bangalore B.Sc (Nursing) program in 2025 was closed at the 207649 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 184651 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1G | 158414 | - |
| 2AR | 177900 | 148060 |
| 2ARH | 207649 | - |
| 2BG | 187963 | - |
| GMR | 145339 | - |
| SCG | 166426 | 148862 |
| SCR | 175992 | - |
| STG | 165307 | - |
| GM | 193134 | 118422 |
Padmashree Nursing B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. Is KCET mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admission at Padmashree Institute of Nursing Bangalore?
Ans. Yes, admission to B.Sc Nursing at Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore is through the KCET 2026 entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates must qualify KCET and participate in KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The seat allotment is based on KCET rank and the college preferences submitted during the KEA option entry window. All seats at Padmashree are allotted through the KEA KCET counselling process.
Ques. What are the total fees for B.Sc Nursing at Padmashree Institute of Nursing Bangalore?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme at Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore is INR 5,60,000, charged at INR 1,40,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 72,000 per year, billed separately from the tuition fees. Candidates should confirm the current fee structure at the time of KEA allotment reporting, as fees may be revised for subsequent academic sessions.
Ques. How many seats are available in B.Sc Nursing at Padmashree Institute of Nursing?
Ans. Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore has an approved intake of 60 seats for the B.Sc Nursing programme per academic session. All seats are allotted through the KEA KCET counselling process based on merit rank. Candidates who do not receive an allotment in the first round may participate in subsequent KEA option entry rounds. The final admission deadline for the 2026-27 session is 30 September 2026.
Ques. What labs and facilities are available for B.Sc Nursing students at Padmashree?
Ans. Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore provides a dedicated MCH lab for maternal and child health nursing practicals, a Community Lab for public health nursing training, and modern Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition labs on a 35-acre campus. A Computer Lab is also available for nursing informatics and allied academic work. These lab facilities support the practical component of the INC-approved B.Sc Nursing curriculum across all four years of the programme.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for B.Sc Nursing at Padmashree Institute of Nursing Bangalore?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks. English must be a compulsory subject in Class 12. The minimum age at the time of admission is 17 years. A valid KCET 2026 rank is required to participate in the KEA counselling process for seat allotment at Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore.
Ques. What are career options after completing B.Sc Nursing from Padmashree Institute of Nursing Bangalore?
Ans. Graduates of the B.Sc Nursing programme from Padmashree Institute of Nursing can register with the Karnataka State Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council. Career paths include staff nurse roles in BBMP hospitals, ESIC facilities, private hospital chains, and community health centres in Bangalore and across Karnataka. Graduates may also appear for Karnataka PSC staff nurse recruitment exams or pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation in nursing sub-fields.