Vighneshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences Dharwad

Vighneshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences Dharwad, established in 2010, is a prominent nursing education institution located in Dharwad, Karnataka. The institute operates as a Private institution affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. Recognised by the Karnataka Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC), Vighneshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences Dharwad has built a reputation for delivering quality nursing education and producing skilled healthcare professionals. The institute offers comprehensive nursing programmes at various levels, including Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses designed to meet the evolving healthcare demands. The flagship programmes include B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing at the undergraduate level, alongside M.Sc Nursing with multiple specialisations at the postgraduate level. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical training, ensuring students develop both academic excellence and practical competencies essential for modern healthcare delivery. Admission to Vighneshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences Dharwad is primarily merit-based, conducted through the Karnataka PGCET for postgraduate programmes and institutional counselling for undergraduate courses. The institute maintains rigorous selection standards, admitting students based on their academic performance and entrance examination scores. With a focus on holistic nursing education, the institution emphasises compassionate patient care, evidence-based practice, and professional ethics.