Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing Bangalore P.B.B.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total two-year fee for P.B.B.Sc Nursing at Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing (RGCN), Bangalore, is INR 20,000, payable as INR 10,000 per year. This is among the most affordable Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programmes in Bangalore. Examination fees and library charges may be payable separately. Hostel charges are not included in the programme fee. Confirm the current fee schedule directly with the RGCN admissions office before enrolling.

Ans. Candidates must hold a GNM diploma from a recognised school of nursing and be currently registered as RN or RNRM with the Karnataka State Nursing Council. Karnataka domicile of 10 years continuous residence or 7 years of schooling is mandatory for state quota seats. Maximum age is 48 years by 31 December 2026. In-service candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of post-registration nursing experience in a government or recognised hospital.

Ans. Admission is through KEA centralised KCET counselling in Karnataka. Candidates register on the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in), upload GNM diploma and nursing council registration certificate, and participate in allotment rounds. Seat allotment is based on KCET merit score and Karnataka state reservation norms. KCET Round 1 Seat Allotment is scheduled for 15 July 2026. On receiving allotment, report to RGCN with original certificates and pay the annual fee to confirm admission.

Ans. Regular B.Sc Nursing is a four-year programme open to 10+2 Biology students with no prior nursing qualification. P.B.B.Sc Nursing is a two-year bridge programme exclusively for GNM-qualified registered nurses who want to upgrade to a B.Sc degree. Both are RGUHS-affiliated and INC-approved. P.B.B.Sc graduates are eligible for M.Sc Nursing admission. In-service GNM nurses can pursue P.B.B.Sc while continuing employment, subject to college attendance norms.

Ans. A P.B.B.Sc Nursing degree from RGCN upgrades a GNM nurse’s qualification to a university-level B.Sc, enabling career advancement to staff nurse Grade I, nursing sister, and senior clinical nursing positions in government and private hospitals. The B.Sc degree is also the mandatory entry qualification for M.Sc Nursing postgraduate programmes. Internationally, P.B.B.Sc holders can pursue NCLEX-RN or NMC OET credentialing pathways for nursing careers in the US, UK, Canada, and the Gulf.