Karnataka MSc nursing entrance exam postponed: KEA to release revised timetable

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced the postponement of the M.Sc Nursing entrance examination, which was originally scheduled to be conducted on October 11, 2026. The authority withdrew the previously announced timetable on October 7, 2026, and communicated the decision through its official X (formerly Twitter) account.

The entrance examination was planned for a two-hour duration, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A revised schedule for the M.Sc Nursing entrance examination will be released by the KEA at a later date, which has not yet been specified.

MSc Nursing Exam Postponement Details

The executive director of KEA confirmed the postponement, stating, “The schedule for the entrance examination, intended to be conducted on 11th for admission to MSc Nursing course, has been postponed.” Candidates seeking admission to the M.Sc Nursing course are advised to regularly check the official KEA website, keaonline.karnataka.gov.in, for announcements regarding the new exam date and revised timetable. For additional information concerning the postponement, candidates may contact the Directorate of Medical Education Department.

Concurrent KEA Activities: AYUSH NEET UG Counselling

In parallel with the M.Sc Nursing exam postponement, the KEA has opened the option entry facility for Round 1 of UG AYUSH counselling. The deadline for candidates to enter their options for AYUSH NEET UG Round 1 counselling is October 12, 2026. Candidates must log in using their CET number to access this facility. It has been clarified that fees paid for other courses will not be adjusted for AYUSH NEET UG admissions.

The Ministry of Ayush, established on November 9, 2014, has overseen significant growth in AYUSH medical education infrastructure. Between 2021 and 2024, the total number of AYUSH colleges increased by 23%, from 789 to 971. Concurrently, the total admission capacity grew by 25%, reaching 79,593, and permitted seats saw a 43% increase to 72,490.

As of April 2024, there were 541 Ayurveda colleges and 277 Homoeopathy colleges across the country. For the 2024-25 academic year, 60,890 students were admitted against 63,073 permitted undergraduate seats in ASU&H (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy) courses. Specifically, Ayurveda filled 39,952 out of 40,136 permitted seats in the same academic year.

AYURGYAN Scheme and Outsourcing Services

Central spending under the AYURGYAN scheme, which supports AYUSH education, has seen a substantial increase. Allocations rose from ₹8.42 crore in the 2021-22 financial year to ₹48.5 crore in 2024-25, reflecting a significant boost in funding for the sector.

Separately, the Department of AYUSH in Hyderabad District is engaging various categories of services on an outsourcing basis under the NAM Scheme. Applications for these outsourcing services will be received from October 12, 2026, to October 22, 2026.

Further reading

• Karnataka M.Sc Nursing exam postponed, AYUSH NEET UG round 1 option entry open until October 12
• JSS University BDS 2026 physical reporting guidelines issued for 100 seats
• BPT 2026: Apply March-April for admissions; NEET not mandatory
• Karnataka MSc Nursing 2026 applications open: apply by 26 September

Written by Nishit Kumar

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