B.Sc Nursing Colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka 2026

By Sampath Kumar · Updated

41 nursing colleges in Dakshina Kannada district — 3 university-run, 4 aided and 34 private — out of 648 in Karnataka. They are spread over Mangalore, Mangaluru, Belthangady, Moodbidri and other towns. Affiliating universities: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (39), NITTE Unversity, Mangalore (1), Yenepoya (deemed to be University), Mangalore (1).

41colleges
0government
7aided / university
34private
How admission works. B.Sc Nursing government-quota seats are allotted through KEA; the remaining seats are filled by the colleges. All are affiliated to RGUHS.

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All 41 nursing colleges in Dakshina Kannada

#CollegeEnquiryTownTypeUniversity / boardEst.
1DR Lydia Colaco College of Nursing, MangaloreEnquireMangaloreUniversityRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2013
2Kailkere Rukmini Shetty Memorial College of NursingEnquireMangaloreUniversityRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2005
3NITTE Usha Institute of Nursing SciencesEnquireMangaloreUniversityNITTE Unversity, Mangalore1992
4Aaliyah College of NursingEnquireMangaloreAidedRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2019
5Alva's College of NursingEnquireMoodbidriAidedRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore1996
6KVG Institute of Nursing Sciences, SulliaEnquireSulliaAidedRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2015
7St. Ann’s College of NursingEnquireMangaloreAidedRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2004
8Athena College of NursingEnquireMangaluruPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2004
9Christ College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2022
10City College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore1999
11Father Muller Nursing College ThumbayEnquireBantwalPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2022
12Fr. Muller's College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore1987
13Highland College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2024
14Indiana College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2022
15Indira College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2004
16K Pandyarajah Ballal Nursing Institute College of NursingEnquireUllalPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore1994
17Kanachur College of Nursing SciencesEnquireDeralakattePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2016
18Karavali College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2003
19Laxmi Memorial College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore1997
20Manaswini College of Nursing, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2024
21Mangalore College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore1998
22Masood College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2004
23Milagres College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2024
24N E T College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2024
25Nethaji Institute of Nursing SciencesEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2004
26New Mangala College of Nursing, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2013
27New Mangalore College of NursingEnquireKgfPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2005
28New R K College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2019
29Pragathi College of Nursing SciencesEnquirePutturPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2024
30Prasanna College of NursingEnquireBelthangadyPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2003
31Sahyadri College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2002
32SCS College of NursingEnquireHoigebailPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore1994
33Shirdi Saibaba College of NursingEnquireBelthangadyPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2024
34Shree Devi College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2002
35Sri Siddi Vinayaka College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2007
36Srinivasa Institute of Nursing SciencesEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2003
37Stg College of NursingEnquireNellyadyPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2024
38Tejasvini Nursing InstituteEnquireTejasvini Nursing InstitutePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2009
39Unity College of NursingEnquireMangalorePrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore1983
40Yenepoya Nursing CollegeEnquireMangaluruPrivateYenepoya (deemed to be University), Mangalore2002
41Zulekha Nursing CollegeEnquireBibi Alabi RoadPrivateRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore2006

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing colleges are there in Dakshina Kannada?

41: 3 university-run, 4 aided and 34 private.

Which are the government nursing colleges in Dakshina Kannada?

The AISHE directory lists no government nursing colleges in Dakshina Kannada; the nearest are in the neighbouring districts on the Karnataka list.

How do I get admission to nursing colleges in Dakshina Kannada?

B.Sc Nursing government-quota seats are allotted through KEA; the remaining seats are filled by the colleges. All are affiliated to RGUHS.

Can College Path help?

Yes. Tap Enquire or WhatsApp next to a college and we check seats, fees and the admission route for you, free.

Source. Ministry of Education, AISHE Higher Education Institution Directory ↗ (Karnataka college, standalone-institution and university lists, read 13 October 2026). Name, district, management and affiliating university are as AISHE records them; the stream is worked out from the affiliating university and the college’s own name, and a college can run more streams than the one it is filed under. Courses, seats and fees change every year — tap Enquire and we confirm them with the college. No college websites or phone numbers are listed. College Path is an independent guidance service.

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