Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, Pondicherry is a private nursing college established in the year 2003. It is a constituent college of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University and is approved by the Indian Nursing Council. The college offers B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing at the UG level, M.Sc. Nursing at the PG level and PhD in Nursing at the research level. The college has a top-class infrastructure and experienced faculties to create a student-centric learning atmosphere. 

Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Highlights

Established in | Institute Type 2003 | Private
Approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC)
Affiliated to Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University.
Courses Offered UG, PG, Research
Admission Criteria Entrance-based
Application Mode Offline
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Canteen, Sports
Official Website http://sbvu.ac.in/kgnc/

Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Courses

The college offers Undergraduate, Post-graduate and Research level courses in the field of Nursing sciences. Here are the brief details:

Courses Details
B.Sc. Nursing
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent with Science (Physics/Chemistry/ Biology/English) with a minimum of 45% marks.
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects, & passed Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. Minimum one-year work experience is required
M.Sc. Nursing
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specializations: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing, Paediatric (Child Health) Nursing, Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing, Community Health Nursing.
  • Eligibility: Candidate must have passed B.Sc. (Nursing)/Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. The candidate should be a Registered Nurse or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council and a minimum of one-year work experience
Ph.D. in Nursing
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Post-graduation in nursing recognized by INC with a minimum of 60% marks.

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Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Admissions

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Sc. Nursing, P.B.B.Sc. Nursing & M.Sc. Nursing have to appear in a Common Entrance Test known as SBVDUNCET conducted by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University. Candidates must fulfil all the necessary admission requirements prescribed by the INC and the university.

How to apply?

  • Visit the official website of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University
  • Download the application form
  • Fill in the form carefully
  • Pay the application fee of INR 500 via DD in favour of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
  • Send the filled form directly by post to the office of the university.

Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Placements

The college conducts campus interviews to provide the nursing students with job opportunities. It has tie-ups with many reputed hospitals all over the country. Students also get internship opportunities in some hospitals like Apollo (Chennai), BLK (Delhi) and MGM&RI (Pondichery) which help the students in gaining clinical experience. 

The graduates of the college are well-placed in prestigious private and Govt. nursing hospitals and health care organizations all over the country.

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Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Facilities

  • Hostel: Well-furnished girls hostel is available within the college campus. Girls hostel have good infrastructure and it is very big and spacious for students. They provide high-quality vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.
  • Transport: Various transportation facilities are provided for students and faculty in and around the Puducherry area. All students can avail themselves of this facility. 
  • Library: The college has a well-furnished library with books, journals (bound, Indian, and foreign journal subscriptions) general reading magazines, and newspapers for the use of students and staff. E-Journal books are also available on the central library website.
  • Canteen: A spacious canteen is present within the campus with a good collection of food items at an affordable price. The food is hygienic and delicious to satisfy the soul.

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Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College FAQs

Ques. How are the faculties of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College?

Ans. A total of 66 teaching faculty are there with Professors, Assistant Professors and Clinical Instructors in KGNC. All of them are well-trained, experienced and highly educated to deliver quality nursing education.

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Ques. Does Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College have accommodation facilities for boys?

Ans. No, there is no hostel facility for boys. Only girls’ hostel is present with well-ventilated and air-conditioned rooms. Boys can find PGs & rent houses in nearby areas.

Ques. Does Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College provide any scholarships?

Ans. Students can apply for Central Sector Scholarship, National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme & State Govt. scholarships. Dr Vany Adithan Doctoral Fellowship is available for the research students with an excellent academic background.

Ques. Is Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College good?

Ans. Yes. It is an excellent nursing college which offers UG, PG & Doctoral courses in the field of nursing. The college has high-qualified faculty members, safe and comfortable accommodation for girls and all other modern facilities for students. Those who want to make their career in nursing can choose this college without a second thought.

Ques. How to obtain the hall ticket of SBVDUNCET for admission to Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College?

Ans. The hall-ticket containing name, photograph, registration number will be sent to the applicants by post. No candidate will be permitted to appear in the test without an admit card.