Sri Veerarani Kittura Chennamma School of Nursing

Sri Veerarani Kittura Chennamma School of Nursing, established in 2011, is a prestigious nursing education institution located in Belgaum (Belagavi), Karnataka. The institution operates as a Private college affiliated to the Karnataka State Nursing Council and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. Recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and approved by the Government of Karnataka, the school has carved a niche in providing quality nursing education in North Karnataka. The institution is named after the brave warrior queen Kittur Chennamma, symbolising courage, dedication, and service—values that resonate deeply with the nursing profession. Sri Veerarani Kittura Chennamma School of Nursing offers comprehensive nursing education programmes across Diploma and Undergraduate levels. The primary courses include General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) at the Diploma level and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) at the Undergraduate level. The college also offers Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing for registered nurses seeking to upgrade their qualifications. The admission process is conducted based on merit, with candidates required to meet specific eligibility criteria including minimum marks in 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for B.Sc. Nursing, and 10+2 or equivalent for GNM programmes. The institution is equipped with modern teaching facilities, well-stocked library, advanced nursing labs, and clinical training facilities. Students receive hands-on training at associated hospitals, ensuring they develop practical competencies alongside theoretical knowledge.