College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University — Nursing Fees & Admission 2026
📌 Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore · Estd 2002 · B.Sc Nursing Colleges in Bangalore
College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University offers B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing (all specialisations) in Bangalore. Below are the indicative 2026-27 fees, eligibility and admission process. No NEET required.
By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor · Reviewed by Shijin Joy, Admissions Lead · Updated 27 June 2026
About College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University
The College of Nursing Sciences is a constituent college of Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), a private university in Bengaluru, with a nursing teaching legacy dating to around 2002. Approved by the Indian Nursing Council and recognised by the Karnataka State Nursing Council, it offers B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc Nursing (multiple specialisations), plus doctoral programmes. Students gain clinical training at the on-campus multi-speciality Sagar Hospitals. Facilities include modern skill labs, simulation, and a digital library, supporting practice-oriented nursing education in Kumaraswamy Layout.
Affiliation / approval: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bengaluru — a State Private University established under the Dayananda Sagar University Act, 2012; the College of Nursing Sciences is a constituent and degrees are awarded by DSU itself (not RGUHS).; Indian Nursing Council (INC), Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC), UGC (parent university).
Dayananda Sagar nursing fees in Bangalore (2026-27)
Indicative nursing course fees at College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, collated from 2026-27 announcements:
| Course | Duration | Indicative fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | ₹1,82,000 |
| Post Basic B.Sc Nursing | 2 years | ₹92,000 |
| M.Sc Nursing (all specialisations) | 2 years | ₹1,42,000 |
💡 Fees are indicative (2026-27) and may exclude hostel, exam, university and one-time charges. Always confirm the exact current fee — and the merit vs management-quota split — directly with the college before paying.
Eligibility
- B.Sc Nursing: For the 4-year B.Sc Nursing: a pass in 10+2 (PUC) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised board, with a minimum aggregate of around 45-50% in PCB (relaxation for reserved categories), and candidates must be a minimum of 17 years of age. Medical fitness is required.
- GNM: 10+2 (any stream with English; PCB preferred), minimum 40-45%.
- Medical fitness certificate as per INC norms.
How to get admission
Admission is through Dayananda Sagar University's own process (DSAT / merit-based and management quota) since DSU is a private university; the older RGUHS-affiliated Karnataka nursing route (KEA/state counselling) does not apply to the DSU constituent.
Career & scope
Nursing graduates work as staff nurses in hospitals, ICUs, OTs and community health, with strong demand in India and abroad (after the relevant licensing exam — NCLEX/OET/etc.). B.Sc Nursing (4 years) opens supervisory, teaching and M.Sc Nursing routes; GNM (3 years) is a diploma pathway into staff-nurse roles.
Frequently asked questions
Fees, scholarships & funding the nursing programme at College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University
Official fee tiers for College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University are listed in the fee table above. The government / KEA-merit seat is always the most affordable route at College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University and is allotted purely on merit — so a strong rank is the single best way to cut your cost. For management or NRI seats, plan funding early: education loans are available from SBI (Scholar Loan), HDFC Credila, Axis and most banks via the Vidya Lakshmi portal, often covering tuition plus hostel. Reserved-category students (SC/ST/OBC/Category-1) can claim Karnataka fee-reimbursement and post-matric scholarships through the Social Welfare / Backward Classes departments, and EWS and central-sector scholarships further reduce the net cost. Budget separately for hostel, mess and one-time charges in Bangalore, which are billed over and above the tuition shown above.
The nursing programme admission 2026 at College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University: step by step
- Meet the eligibility (10+2 with the required subjects).
- Register for 10+2 merit counselling and pay the counselling fee/deposit.
- Fill your choice list carefully — list College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University at the right preference alongside realistic back-ups.
- Lock choices, then accept the allotment and report to College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University within the deadline.
- Carry originals: 10th/12th marksheets, ID, category & domicile certificates and the fee payment.
Admission is through 10+2 merit and management quota (no NEET). A round-by-round upgrade plan matters — many applicants lose a better seat by mis-ordering choices, so shortlist with the actual cut-off trend in mind.
Why choose College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore?
College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University gives students hands-on clinical/practical exposure through its attached teaching facilities and a structured internship, which is what employers and PG-entrance examiners value most. Studying in Bangalore adds the advantage of a established healthcare-education ecosystem, peer hospitals for postings, coaching for licensure/PG entrances, and good transport connectivity for students from across Karnataka and other states. When you shortlist College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, weigh the fee tier you qualify for, the campus and hospital infrastructure, faculty strength and the internship stipend — not just the brand name.
After the nursing programme: internship, registration & higher studies
The programme includes a compulsory rotating internship, after which graduates register with the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the state nursing council to practise. From there the common paths are M.Sc Nursing, Nurse Practitioner tracks, or licensure abroad (NCLEX/OET), or going straight into work — typical roles include staff nurse roles in ICUs/OTs/wards, community and public health, nursing education, and strong overseas demand. Many College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University graduates also prepare during internship for PG-entrance exams or overseas licensure, so it pays to plan that timeline from the first year rather than the last.
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