Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)

Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research (RINER), Bangalore, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. Admission is through KCET for government quota and management quota process. The institute admits 90 students annually, with annual tuition fees of INR 2,40,000 (INR 9,60,000 for the full course).

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. KEA B.Sc Nursing counselling expected to begin August 2026 (Tentative).

RINER B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

• Fee figures are sourced from third-party records and must be confirmed with the college or official fee circular for 2026.
• Hostel and other charges are payable separately as per RINER norms.

RINER B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

• Government quota seats are filled through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) counselling using KCET scores.
• Management quota admissions are processed directly by the institute through a separate process.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
• Minimum aggregate of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
• Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission.
• Candidates must not have completed 35 years of age on or before 31 December 2026 as per INC norms.

Admission Process

• Qualify KCET 2026 and register on the KEA portal for Karnataka B.Sc Nursing counselling.
• Participate in KEA choice filling to indicate college preference during the allotment round.
• Allotment of government quota seats is based on KCET rank and Karnataka domicile eligibility.
• For management quota, apply directly to RINER with Class 12 marks and required documents.
• Report to the college with allotment letter and original certificates on the reporting date.
• Pay the course fee at the college to confirm the seat and complete enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking nursing education at a Ramaiah Group institution in Bangalore
• Karnataka domicile with a competitive KCET rank for government quota
• Planning a nursing career at major hospital chains or internationally
• Comfortable with Bangalore city campus and RGUHS affiliation
• Open to management quota admission outside the KEA process

✗ Skip if

• Seeking nursing from a college with a lower annual fee
• Not a Karnataka domicile and looking for state quota priority
• Prefer a nursing college with NEET-based (not KCET) admission route
• Require a hostel facility confirmed within the published fee structure

RINER B.Sc Nursing Placement 2026

• Placement data is as reported by the institute for the most recent batch and includes hospital and healthcare sector roles.

RINER B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

• Apply for the Ramaiah Centenary Scholarship directly through RINER’s scholarship office each year.
• Central scholarships require timely registration on scholarships.gov.in before the NSP deadline.

RINER B.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. Is KCET mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admission at Ramaiah Institute of Nursing?

Ans. KCET is required for Karnataka government quota seats at RINER. Karnataka domicile candidates must qualify KCET and participate in KEA counselling to be considered for these seats. Management quota seats are available through a separate institute-level process and do not require KCET. Outstation candidates typically apply through the management quota channel.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at RINER is INR 2,40,000, making the 4-year total INR 9,60,000. Hostel and other charges are payable separately as per the institute’s norms. Students should confirm the exact fee structure with the institute before admission, as fees may be revised for the 2026 batch.

Ques. How many seats are available in the B.Sc Nursing programme at RINER?

Ans. Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research offers 90 seats in the B.Sc Nursing programme per academic year. Seats are divided between Karnataka government quota, All India management quota, and NRI quota as per the Karnataka government and INC norms applicable each year.

Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc Nursing from Ramaiah Institute of Nursing?

Ans. RINER graduates are placed across major hospital chains including Apollo, Fortis, Medanta, and Ramaiah Memorial Hospital. Career paths include clinical nursing in ICUs, operation theatres, and speciality wards, government health department roles through Karnataka PSC, M.Sc Nursing postgraduate study, and international nursing practice in countries like UAE, UK, or Australia.

Ques. Is RINER affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and is the degree valid across India?

Ans. Yes, Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, and recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. The B.Sc Nursing degree from RGUHS is valid for nursing registration across all Indian states and is accepted for international nursing licensing processes as well.

Ques. Does RINER have a hospital for clinical training during the B.Sc Nursing programme?

Ans. Students at RINER receive clinical training at the attached MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, a large multi-speciality hospital in Bangalore. This provides exposure across departments including medicine, surgery, gynaecology, paediatrics, and critical care. Clinical postings are integrated into the curriculum across all four years of the programme as mandated by the Indian Nursing Council.