Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)

B.Sc Nursing at Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary, is a four-year full-time nursing programme offered by the government-run VIMS College of Nursing, affiliated to RGUHS and approved by INC. Admission is through KEA KCET counselling. VIMS offers 100 seats. Total four-year fee is INR 40,000.

📋 Admission Status: KEA Round 1 Seat Allotment is scheduled for 15 July 2026 (Tentative).

VIMS Bellary B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

• Fee is payable annually at government rates at the time of commencement of each year.
• Examination fees and library charges may be payable separately.
• Hostel at VIMS is separate and payable as per government hostel norms.
• SC/ST and Karnataka Category 1 students may be eligible for fee concession under state welfare norms.

VIMS Bellary B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

• Admission is through KEA centralised KCET counselling in Karnataka.
• Karnataka domicile is required for state quota seats.
• Monitor cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for updated allotment schedules.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or II PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects.
• Minimum 50 percent aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates).
• Minimum age 17 years by 31 December 2026.
• Karnataka domicile required for KCET state quota seats.

Admission Process

• Register on the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) during the KCET option entry window for nursing courses.
• Fill college preferences online. Seats at VIMS College of Nursing are allotted based on KCET Biology CET rank.
• Check allotment results on the KEA portal after each counselling round.
• On allotment, report to VIMS Bellary with original mark sheets, KCET score card, and category certificates.
• Pay the annual fee and complete enrolment formalities to confirm the nursing seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want a government nursing degree at near-zero cost in Karnataka.
• You have Karnataka domicile and a KCET rank for 100 government seats.
• You prefer high-volume clinical training at VIMS Teaching Hospital.
• You plan to join Karnataka government health services after graduation.

✗ Skip if

• You prefer a private nursing college in Bangalore with urban hospital exposure.
• You need active private-sector placement support from the nursing college.
• You do not meet Karnataka domicile eligibility for KCET counselling.

VIMS Bellary B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

• SC and ST students at Karnataka government colleges are eligible for full fee concession under state welfare norms.
• Apply through the National Scholarship Portal for SC and ST nursing students.
• Karnataka Vidyasiri covers backward class and minority students in Karnataka.
• Education loans via Vidya Lakshmi carry a moratorium until course completion.

As mentioned, Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary offers admission to B.Sc (Nursing) program based on KCET rank. Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary KCET Cutoff 2025 rank is 71789 for the 1G category. Further, KCET cutoff rank is 87836 for 1H , 109424 for 1KH , 75352 for 2AG and 101031 for 2AH category. Check Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary Cutoff

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary B.Sc (Nursing) Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary B.Sc (Nursing) Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Bellary B.Sc (Nursing) program in 2025 was closed at the 137650 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 145083 across all categories.

VIMS Bellary B.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for B.Sc Nursing at VIMS Bellary?

Ans. The total four-year fee for B.Sc Nursing at Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary, is INR 40,000, payable as INR 10,000 per year. This is a government-rate fee at a RGUHS-affiliated government nursing college. SC/ST and Karnataka Category 1 students may be eligible for fee concession. Examination fees and hostel charges are separate. Confirm the current fee with the VIMS admissions office before enrolling.

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Sc Nursing at VIMS?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or II PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. A minimum of 50 percent aggregate in PCB is required (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates). Minimum age is 17 years by 31 December 2026. Karnataka domicile is mandatory for KCET state quota seats. Medical fitness is assessed at the time of admission. No specific entrance exam beyond KCET Biology CET score is required for nursing seats at VIMS.

Ques. How is admission done for B.Sc Nursing at VIMS Bellary?

Ans. Admission is through KEA centralised KCET counselling. Candidates register on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, fill VIMS College of Nursing as a preference, and participate in allotment rounds based on KCET Biology rank. KCET Round 1 Seat Allotment is scheduled for 15 July 2026. On allotment, report to VIMS Bellary with original mark sheets, KCET score card, and caste certificate. Pay the annual fee to confirm the nursing seat.

Ques. What clinical training is available for B.Sc Nursing students at VIMS?

Ans. VIMS Teaching Hospital in Bellary is a large government referral hospital with over 680 teaching beds, offering nursing students substantial clinical exposure across medical, surgical, obstetric, paediatric, and emergency nursing units. As a government medical college hospital, VIMS handles a high volume of complex and diverse cases from across Ballari and adjacent districts. B.Sc Nursing students benefit from structured ward postings and clinical rotations across all major departments throughout the four-year programme.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Nursing from VIMS Bellary?

Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates from VIMS are eligible for staff nurse positions in government and private hospitals, AIIMS and government hospital nursing entrance examinations, and Karnataka Public Service Commission nursing recruitment. The degree also qualifies graduates for M.Sc Nursing postgraduate admission. International nursing career pathways are available with additional credentialing through NCLEX-RN for the US or NMC OET for the UK. Government nursing recruitment drives in Karnataka and other states regularly target RGUHS B.Sc Nursing graduates.