B.Sc. Nursing Admission 2026 – Zulekha Nursing College, Mangalore

Program Overview of BSc Nursing at Zulekha Nursing College

• Course: B.Sc. Nursing (Basic)

• Duration: 4 years (full-time) 

• Affiliation & Approval: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore; recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) 

• Seats Available: 60 per academic year 

Admission & Eligibility Criteria for BSc Nursing at Zulekha Nursing College

• Must have passed 2-year Pre-University or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing at least 45% marks overall. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum is 40% 

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 17 years old at admission or by December 31 of that year 

How to Apply & Selection Process of Zulekha Nursing College

1. Obtain the prospectus and B.Sc. Nursing application form by sending a request (along with a ₹500 demand draft in favor of Zulekha Nursing College) to the institution address 

2. Submit the fully completed form with:

   • Attested copies of academic credentials (10+2 and SSLC)

   • Transfer certificate, migration certificate (for non-Karnataka students)

   • Nationality/domicile certificate, conduct certificate, birth/medical fitness certificate, recent photographs, and others as specified

3. Participate in the personal interview; successful candidates then undergo medical fitness evaluation 

4. For non-Karnataka 

5. Admission is provisional, subject to submission of all original documents and fee payment 

BSc Nursing Facilities & Clinical Training at Zulekha Nursing College

• Clinical Exposure: Training conducted at the in-house Yenepoya Speciality Hospital (250 beds) and Yenepoya Medical College Hospital (1,050 beds).

• Library: Dedicated 2,500 sq ft space, seating ~100 students, stocked with ~2,000 professional books and national/international journals, with HELINET access.

• Labs: Well-equipped labs for Fundamentals of Nursing, Nutrition, Maternal & Child Health, Community Health Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Computer, plus access to hospital labs.

• Hostel Facilities: Compulsory on-campus hostels for both girls and boys with mess (veg & non-veg), supervised by wardens.

• Additional Amenities: Active student engagement via cultural events, health education programs, indoor/outdoor sports, and Student Nurses Association activities.

• Transport: College operates its own bus fleet for general and clinical transport, including community outreach.

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