Karnataka M.Sc. Nursing: Apply for 2026 admission starting in September

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the admission notification for the M.Sc. Nursing 2026 programmes on September 19, 2026. This state-level entrance examination supports admissions to various M.Sc. Nursing courses offered in institutions across Karnataka. The application process for the Karnataka M.Sc. Nursing 2026 is expected to begin in September 2026.

KEA conducts a dedicated Post Graduate Entrance Test for admissions to M.Sc. Nursing, MPT, M.Sc. Allied Health Sciences, M.Pharm, and Pharm-D programmes. The examination is tentatively scheduled to take place in September–October 2026. This year, 25 M.Sc. Nursing seats will be available for admission in Karnataka government institutions.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process

Candidates applying for the Karnataka M.Sc. Nursing 2026 must be Indian citizens and not exceed 45 years of age. A crucial eligibility requirement is having passed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). General category candidates are required to have secured a minimum of 55% marks in their graduation, while reserved category students need to have obtained 50% marks. In addition, applicants must have cleared the NEET PG exam to be eligible for consideration.

The application fees vary by category. General, Other Backward Classes (OC), and Backward Classes (BC) candidates are required to pay an application fee of INR 5,000. For Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, the application fee is INR 4,000. These fees must be paid online through debit card, credit card, or net banking modes. The official website for KEA is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/indexnew, where students can register and fill the application form.

Examination Pattern and Syllabus

The Karnataka M.Sc. Nursing 2026 entrance examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions, presented as Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. Notably, there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in this examination. The test will be conducted in an offline OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) mode. The syllabus for the M.Sc. Nursing exam is derived from the B.Sc. Nursing curriculum.

The admit card for the Karnataka M.Sc. Nursing 2026 is tentatively expected to be released online a few days prior to the examination date. Following the examination, the results for KEA M.Sc. Nursing Admission 2026 are anticipated to be declared in November. KEA will then conduct online counselling for all qualified candidates after the results are made public.

Required Documents for Admission

Candidates who qualify for admission will need to furnish several documents during the counselling and admission process. These include Class 10th and 12th mark sheets, the B.Sc. Nursing or Post B.Sc. Nursing Certificate, an Attempt Certificate, and a Compulsory Internship Certificate. In addition, a Domicile Certificate and a valid Income and Category Certificate are mandatory for admission. The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) reforms are currently shaping the M.Sc. Nursing curriculum for the 2026-27 academic session, with a center on evidence-based practice and critical care.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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