About Government Nursing College Mysuru
About Government Nursing College Mysuru
Government Nursing College, Mysuru was established in 1955 and is one of the oldest nursing institutions in Karnataka. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi. The college is attached to Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) — a 1,200-bed government teaching hospital — which gives students clinical exposure that most private nursing colleges cannot match at any fee level.
Government quota annual fee for BSc Nursing is under ₹15,000 — private RGUHS nursing colleges typically charge ₹60,000–₹1,50,000 per year for the same qualification. The college is on Irwin Road, Mysuru, 1.5 km from the city railway station.
Courses, Seats and Fees
| Course | Duration | Seats | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Nursing | 4 Years | 60 | ₹12,000–₹15,000 (Govt quota) |
| GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) | 3.5 Years | 40 | ₹8,000–₹12,000 (Govt quota) |
SC/ST students qualify for full fee waiver under state and central AYUSH/health department scholarship schemes. Hostel fees for boys and girls are subsidised — approximately ₹1,500–₹2,500 per month including mess.
Admission Process
BSc Nursing admission is through NEET UG score and KEA Karnataka nursing counselling. All 60 government quota seats fill through KEA rounds. Karnataka candidates with NEET scores above 200 typically qualify for government nursing college counselling, though cutoffs vary by year. GNM admission is through the Karnataka Paramedical and Nursing Council (KPNC) counselling — NEET is not mandatory for GNM. Candidates need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Apply through the KEA official portal the day counselling opens — government nursing seats fill in the first round itself.
Clinical Training at MMC&RI
Training happens across 1,200 beds at MMC&RI covering General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Community Health and Operation Theatre. The patient load at MMC&RI is significantly higher than at private hospital-attached colleges — which means nursing students here manage real clinical complexity earlier in their training. The ICU, emergency medicine and labour room postings at MMC&RI are part of the standard BSc Nursing rotation.
Career Scope
BSc Nursing from a government RGUHS college carries high preference in Karnataka government hospital recruitment and ESIC nursing officer posts. Central government paths include Railways, Defence (Army Nursing Corps), and AIIMS-pattern hospitals. Many graduates from this college have cleared Staff Nurse Grade II exams for Karnataka health department within a year of completing internship. Private hospital chains in Bengaluru (Manipal, Narayana, Columbia Asia) also recruit BSc Nursing graduates from RGUHS government colleges directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BSc Nursing fee at Government Nursing College Mysuru?
Government quota annual fee for BSc Nursing at this college is approximately ₹12,000–₹15,000. SC/ST students are eligible for full fee waiver. Private RGUHS nursing colleges charge ₹60,000–₹1,50,000 for the same qualification — government college admission is significantly more cost-effective if you can secure a KEA seat.
Is NEET required for GNM at Government Nursing College Mysuru?
No. NEET is not required for GNM admission. GNM counselling at government nursing colleges is through Karnataka Paramedical and Nursing Council (KPNC). Eligibility requires 10+2 with PCB and minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). BSc Nursing requires a valid NEET UG score and KEA counselling.
What hospital is attached to Government Nursing College Mysuru?
The college is attached to Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) — a 1,200-bed government teaching hospital on Irwin Road, Mysuru. Clinical postings cover General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Community Health and Operation Theatre. Patient volume at MMC&RI is among the highest of any government teaching hospital in south Karnataka outside Bengaluru.
Does Government Nursing College Mysuru have a hostel?
Yes. Separate hostel blocks for boys and girls are available at the college campus. Monthly hostel fee with mess is approximately ₹1,500–₹2,500 — subsidised as a government institution. Apply for hostel accommodation immediately after KEA seat allotment, as hostel seats are allocated on a first-come basis.