KIMS Hubli B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at KIMS Hubli is INR 40,000 for the complete 4-year programme, working out to INR 10,000 per year. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately. As a government-regulated institution under the Karnataka government, these fees are among the lowest for nursing programmes anywhere in the state. Students from SC/ST categories may also be eligible for a full fee waiver through the Karnataka State Scholarship.

Ans. Admission is through KCET, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates who qualify KCET register for KEA UGCET counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, submit option entry for preferred colleges, and receive a seat allotment based on merit rank. After allotment, original academic documents are verified at KIMS Hubli before admission is confirmed. The entire process is merit-based with no separate management quota in the government college.

Ans. Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in 10+2 from a recognised board. A minimum aggregate of 45% in PCB is required, relaxed to 40% for SC/ST candidates. The minimum age at the time of admission must be 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year. Candidates must also have appeared in KCET to be eligible for state quota seats at government colleges like KIMS Hubli.

Ans. The B.Sc Nursing programme at KIMS Hubli has an annual intake of 100 seats. All seats are filled through KEA centralised UGCET counselling, where the allotment is based on KCET merit rank and the option entry submitted by the candidate during the counselling window. There is no separate NRI or management quota at this government institution.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Nursing from KIMS Hubli can apply for government nursing officer posts in Karnataka and at the central level through AIIMS, ESIC and government hospital recruitment boards. Private hospital chains hire B.Sc Nursing graduates as staff nurses and ward supervisors. Graduates can also pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation in medical-surgical or paediatric nursing, or apply for nursing roles in the Middle East, UK and Gulf countries through recognised recruitment agencies.

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available at KIMS Hubli for nursing students with separate hostel blocks for boys and girls. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately from the tuition fee of INR 40,000. The campus also has a library, canteen, and WiFi facility. Students are advised to confirm current hostel fee rates directly with the college admissions office before joining.