BSc Nursing Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Nursing Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) is a 4-year professional nursing degree for becoming a registered nurse. Admission is through NEET UG or state-level nursing entrance exams. Karnataka has 77+ nursing colleges with fees from Rs 30,000 (government) to Rs 2 lakh (private) per year. Top institutions include St John's College of Nursing Bangalore, Manipal College of Nursing, JSS College of Nursing Mysuru and KLE College of Nursing Hubli. BSc Nursing graduates can work in hospitals, community health centres, corporate healthcare, home healthcare and international nursing. Starting salaries range from Rs 2.5-5 LPA in Karnataka, with international nursing positions in Gulf countries, UK and Australia offering Rs 8-20 LPA. The chronic shortage of qualified nurses ensures solid job security and steady demand across India's expanding healthcare sector in 2026-27.