Nursing Colleges in Karnataka
390 nursing institutions in Karnataka hold a current approval from INC. They are spread across 55 districts, with the largest concentration in Bengaluru (119). Between them they list 6 approved courses.
INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- Bengaluru: 119
- Bengaluru Urban: 28
- Kolar: 21
- Mysuru: 15
- Bidar: 14
- Chitradurga: 14
- Dakshina Kannada: 14
- Mangalore: 13
- Tumkur: 13
- Kalaburagi: 11
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Private: 358
- Government: 17
- Government Aided: 8
- State University: 7
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- gnm: 256
- bsc-nursing: 191
- post-basic-bsc-nursing: 103
- msc-nursing: 31
- anm: 6
- pb-diploma-nursing: 6
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing colleges are there in Karnataka?
390 nursing institutions in Karnataka hold a current approval from INC. INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.
Where can I find the full list of INC-approved nursing colleges in Karnataka?
This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from INC, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.
How many seats do nursing colleges in Karnataka have?
27,670 approved seats across 390 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Karnataka has the most nursing colleges?
Bengaluru, with 119 of the 390 institutions listed here.
What courses do nursing colleges in Karnataka offer?
The most widely approved are gnm (256), bsc-nursing (191), post-basic-bsc-nursing (103), msc-nursing (31), anm (6), pb-diploma-nursing (6). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many nursing colleges in Karnataka are government and how many are private?
Of the 390 institutions listed: 358 private, 17 government, 8 government aided, 7 state university. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.
Where does this list come from?
INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.