Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
at Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - [SIMSRC]
Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (SIMSRC) in Bangalore offers a four-year B.Sc Nursing programme affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Admission is through KCET, with a total course fee of INR 2,20,000 for government quota seats. Students train in the institute’s NABH-accredited 1,070-bed teaching hospital, gaining clinical exposure across medicine, surgery, obstetrics, and community health nursing.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. KCET Counselling Round 1 college reporting deadline is 24 July 2026.
SIMSRC B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Tuition Fee | INR 55,000 |
| Year 2 Tuition Fee | INR 55,000 |
| Year 3 Tuition Fee | INR 55,000 |
| Year 4 Tuition Fee | INR 55,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 2,20,000 |
- Fee figures are for government quota seats as per Karnataka fee committee norms.
- Management quota fees differ and are governed by the institute’s own schedule.
SIMSRC B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KCET Registration Start | 16 January 2026 |
| KCET Registration Closed | 27 February 2026 |
| KCET Admit Card Released | 10 April 2026 |
| KCET Exam Held | 22 April to 24 April 2026 |
| KCET Result Declared | 6 June 2026 |
| KCET Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment | 15 July 2026 |
| Round 1 Reporting Deadline | 24 July 2026 |
| KCET Counselling Round 2 | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Candidates register for KCET counselling on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Document verification is completed at KEA centres before counselling rounds.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Class 12 for general category. Relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC candidates per Karnataka norms
- Minimum age of 17 years by 31 December of the admission year. Valid KCET score required
Admission Process
- Register and appear for KCET conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority
- Check KCET 2026 result and score at the official KEA portal
- Register for KCET counselling and complete document verification at a KEA centre
- Fill college and course preferences on the KEA online portal
- Receive seat allotment based on KCET rank and preference order
- Report to SIMSRC Bangalore with original documents and pay fees to confirm the nursing seat
✓ Opt for this if
- Want clinical nursing training at a 1,070-bed NABH-accredited hospital
- Have a good KCET rank and want government quota fees under INR 2.5 Lakhs
- Planning a hospital or community health nursing career in Karnataka
- Prefer studying nursing in Bangalore at an RGUHS-affiliated institution
✗ Skip if
- Prefer a government nursing college with fully subsidised fees
- Looking for nursing colleges with strong international placement support
- Seeking a dedicated residential nursing campus with hostel-integrated curriculum
- Want a nursing programme with a separate autonomous clinical skills lab
SIMSRC B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Government Post-Matric Scholarship | Full or partial fee coverage | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students from Karnataka enrolled in B.Sc Nursing |
| NSP Scholarship for Minorities | Varies by category | Minority community students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| SIMSRC Merit Scholarship | Partial tuition waiver | Meritorious students based on KCET rank or Class 12 performance |
- Karnataka government scholarships are applied for on the SSP portal (ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in).
- Scholarship amounts and deadlines are subject to annual government notification.
As mentioned, SIMSRC offers admission to B.Sc (Nursing) program based on KCET rank. SIMSRC KCET Cutoff 2025 rank is 189109 for the 1R category. Further, KCET cutoff rank is 195185 for 2AG , 204405 for 2AK , 204030 for 2AR and 151757 for 2BG category. Check SIMSRC Cutoff
SIMSRC B.Sc (Nursing) Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in SIMSRC B.Sc (Nursing) Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the SIMSRC B.Sc (Nursing) program in 2025 was closed at the 204405 rank across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1R | 189109 | - |
| 2AG | 137822 | - |
| 2AK | 157638 | - |
| 2AR | 163742 | - |
| 2BG | 151757 | - |
| 3AG | 117031 | - |
| 3AR | 199303 | - |
| 3BG | 116217 | - |
| 3BR | 144967 | - |
| GMH | 117057 | - |
| GMK | 120711 | - |
| GMR | 131129 | - |
| SCG | 143198 | - |
| SCKH | 174527 | - |
| SCR | 149918 | - |
| STG | 139978 | - |
| STR | 162722 | - |
| GM | 134682 | - |
| SCK | 190935 | - |
SIMSRC B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at SIMSRC Bangalore?
Ans. The total four-year B.Sc Nursing course fee at SIMSRC is INR 2,20,000 for government quota seats, at INR 55,000 per year as per Karnataka fee committee norms. Management quota fees may be higher. SIMSRC is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and provides training in a 1,070-bed NABH-accredited teaching hospital.
Ques. Which entrance exam is used for B.Sc Nursing admission at SIMSRC?
Ans. Admission to B.Sc Nursing at SIMSRC Bangalore is through KCET, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. The KCET 2026 exam was held from 22 April to 24 April 2026, and results were declared on 6 June 2026. Eligible candidates register for counselling on the KEA online portal to receive seat allotment at SIMSRC.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for B.Sc Nursing at SIMSRC Bangalore?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board, with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks for the general category. A minimum age of 17 years by 31 December of the admission year is required. Karnataka domicile is needed for KCET government quota seats.
Ques. What clinical training does SIMSRC provide to B.Sc Nursing students?
Ans. SIMSRC has a 1,070-bed multi-speciality teaching hospital on its campus on Hesaraghatta Main Road, Bangalore, accredited by NABH. B.Sc Nursing students undergo clinical postings across medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, and community health wards as part of the RGUHS-mandated curriculum. The hospital’s multi-speciality setup ensures wide clinical exposure throughout the four-year programme.
Ques. How does KCET counselling work for B.Sc Nursing at SIMSRC?
Ans. After the KCET 2026 result, candidates register for counselling at the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) and complete document verification. Round 1 seat allotment was released on 15 July 2026, with college reporting due by 24 July 2026. Round 2 allotment is expected in August 2026 for remaining seats. Candidates fill preferences online and confirm admission at SIMSRC after allotment.
Ques. Are there scholarships for B.Sc Nursing students at SIMSRC Bangalore?
Ans. Students from SC/ST/OBC and minority communities in Karnataka can apply for the Karnataka government post-matric scholarship, which provides full or partial fee coverage. Minority students may also apply through the National Scholarship Portal. SIMSRC offers merit-based tuition waivers for students with outstanding KCET ranks. All Karnataka government scholarship applications are submitted on ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.