Siddaganga School of Nursing

Siddaganga School of Nursing, established in 1982, is a premier nursing education institution located in Tumakuru, Karnataka. Operating under the aegis of Sri Siddaganga Education Society, this Private institution has been nurturing nursing professionals for over four decades. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, and enjoys recognition from the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC). Siddaganga School of Nursing is part of the larger Siddaganga Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) campus, which provides an integrated healthcare education environment. The institution offers comprehensive nursing education programmes ranging from diploma to postgraduate levels, preparing students for diverse healthcare roles. The college offers a range of nursing programmes including Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing), Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing), and Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) with various specialisations. Admission to undergraduate programmes is primarily based on NEET and Karnataka PGCET scores, while postgraduate admissions consider KPGCET and institutional entrance examinations. With state-of-the-art clinical training facilities at the attached 1500-bedded Siddaganga Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, students receive excellent hands-on experience. The institution emphasises holistic development through academic excellence, clinical competence, research orientation, and ethical practice. The college has consistently maintained high standards in nursing education and has produced numerous nursing professionals who serve in prestigious healthcare institutions across India and internationally.