Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing, Bangalore (RGCN Bangalore) is one of the best Nursing colleges in Karnataka. It is popularly known as Rajiv Gandhi Nursing College Bangalore and was established in the year 2002. It is approved by the INC (Indian Nursing Council).
Rajiv Gandhi Nursing College Bangalore is one of the constituent colleges of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The college fraternity encourages the students to meet the complex challenges and build a career in nursing and a Degree.
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College Summary
Before we complete the college review, let us look at the major details of Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing Bangalore.
| Name of Institute | Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing Bangalore |
| Popular Name | Rajiv Gandhi Nursing College Bangalore, RGCN Bangalore |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Year of Establishment | 2002 |
| Affiliated with | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. |
| Approved by | Indian Nursing Council (INC) |
| Course Offered | B.Sc Nursing, P.B.B.Sc Nursing, GNM Nursing, M.Sc Nursing |
| Student Count | 296 |
| Faculty Count | 40 |
| Campus Size | 3 acres |
| Category | Nursing Colleges in Karnataka |
Facilities
| 1 | Classroom |
| 2 | Comp Labs |
| 3 | Laboratory |
| 4 | Medical |
| 5 | Security |
| 6 | Hostel |
Course Offered
Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing Bangalore provides some quality programs under one roof.
Join Nursing Admission 2026 | Course | Intake | Duration |
| B.Sc Nursing | 60 | 4 years |
| P.B.B.Sc Nursing | 50 | 2 years |
| M.Sc Nursing | 25 | 2 years |
| Specialities | ||
| Community Health Nursing | 5 | 2 years |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing | 5 | 2 years |
| Obstetrics Gynecological Nursing (OBG) | 5 | 2 years |
| Paediatrics Nursing | 5 | 2 years |
| Psychiatric Nursing | 5 | 2 years |
Admission Procedure
Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing Bangalore will accept self-attested Xerox copies of document papers submitted by students. If the candidate is unable to submit the requisite documents by the required date, her admission will automatically stand cancelled.
Eligibility Criteria
We have mentioned below all the important information about the eligibility criteria for the reference of the applicants:
| Course | Eligibility |
| B.Sc Nursing | Candidates should have completed two years of Pre-University examination conducted by the Department of Pre-University Education from a recognised board or university. Obtain a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (PCBE) taken together in the qualifying examination. The candidate should have completed 17 years on or before 31st day of December of the year of admission. |
| P.B. B.Sc Nursing | Hold a diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) Be a registered Nurse Candidate shall be medically fit. Have good personal & professional Record Age limit of candidate should not exceed 48 years as on 31st December of the year of admission. |
| M.Sc Nursing | Passed B.Sc Nursing (Basic) or Post B.Sc in Nursing or Post certificate B.Sc Nursing of RGUHS, Karnataka or any other university accepted as equivalent by Rajiv Gandhi University of health science, Karnataka. Minimum of 1 years of experience after obtaining B.Sc Nursing (Basic), in a hospital or in Nursing educational institution or in community health setting. For candidates with post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree no such experience is needed after graduation. Registered in State Nursing council as Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife. |
| Candidate shall be medically fit. |
Fee Structure
Below we have mentioned the fee structure details of Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing Bangalore candidates can check the complete fee details.
| Course | Fees (Annual) |
| B.Sc Nursing | Rs- 66,000/- |
| P.B. B.Sc Nursing | N/A |
| M.Sc Nursing | Rs- 1,00,500/- |
Placement
Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing, Bangalore (RGCN Bangalore) has actively working Placement cell for career guidance and recruitment of students. It has always been a guiding force for the students and helped them to work on their skills, aptitudes, strengths and weaknesses. The vision of the Placement has always been to guide the students for the enrichment of lives and the fulfilment of their dreams. A large number of students have been recruited by top reputed Hospitals and Healthcare chains in India like Apollo, Max, Birla Heart, Fortis, Metro Hospital etc.
Contact Details
Rajiv Gandhi Nursing College Bangalore (RGCN Bangalore)
Opp. Meenakshi Temple,
IIT Campus, Bannerghatta Road,
Bangalore 560076 (Kar.)
