Basic B.Sc Nursing
100reported intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing · BengaluruDr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing is a nursing college in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1988. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing is privately managed and self-financing. It is…
245
Reported intake
Overview
About Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing is a nursing college in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1988. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing offers 7 programmes, 2 at undergraduate level and 4 at postgraduate level. These include Basic B.Sc Nursing, Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (Gnm), Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing) and M.Sc Nursing (Child Health Nursing), among others. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 245 seats. Official college pages identify the institution as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing, located on the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital campus, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and recognised by the Karnataka State Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council. The official principal page names Prof. Sheela A.J. Williams (MSc Nursing, PhD), who assumed charge on 8 March 2021. The official website states that the institution was formerly Mathrusri Bheemabai Ambedkar Institute of Nursing and that the name was changed.
Courses & costs
Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
No fee published by this college was found. The schedules below were published by a state authority or another institution and are shown for reference only.
From the sources
Placements — sourced details
| Alumni note | The college maintains an alumni registration database with passing-year options from 2000 through 2026; no alumni employment outcomes are published. Source |
|---|---|
| Higher studies note | The official B.Sc Nursing page states that graduates can pursue postgraduate and other professional courses in nursing and hospital management. Source |
| Abroad pathways note | Official site mentions a webinar with speakers from New Zealand and Australia, but does not document an NHS, Ireland, Gulf, NCLEX or IELTS pathway. Source |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
75reported intake
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
50intake
M.Sc Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing)
5intake
M.Sc Nursing (Child Health Nursing)
5intake
M.Sc Nursing (Community Health Nursing)
5intake
M.Sc Nursing (Obg Nursing)
5intake
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing admissions
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From the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| City | Bengaluru Source |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital Source |
| Institution type | Multi speciality Source |
| Purpose | Clinical training and hospital postings Source |
| Name | Community centres in the city Source |
| Institution type | Other Source |
| Purpose | Community clinical training Source |
| Relationship | Same trust Source |
| Is teaching hospital | Yes Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Year | 2021 Source |
|---|---|
| Appeared | 36 Source |
| Programme code | GNM Source |
| Ranks or golds | 1 distinction; 32 first class; 36 pass class Source |
| Appeared | 64 Source |
| Programme code | B.Sc Nursing Source |
| Ranks or golds | 8 first class; 26 second class Source |
| Appeared | 58 Source |
| Ranks or golds | 22 first class; 19 second class Source |
| Appeared | 47 Source |
| Ranks or golds | 3 distinctions; 31 first class; 9 second class Source |
| Appeared | 22 Source |
Same city
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Reach the college
Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing contact details
| Address | #24, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560045 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 080 29732223 |
| Website | https://drbrain.in/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. Sheela A.J. Williams | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 1988 Source |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital Source |
| Institution type | Medical college Source |
| Same campus | Yes Source |
| Name | Mathrusri Bheemabai Ambedkar Institute of Physiotherapy Source |
| Institution type | Allied health Source |
| Name | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Allied Health Science Source |
| Name | Mathrusri Bheemabai Ambedkar Dental College Source |
| Institution type | Dental Source |
| Same campus | No Source |
| Recognition code type | University Source |
| Recognition code | N345 Source |
| Name | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore Source |
| Institution type | State health university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Affiliation year | 2024 Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BSC N Source |
| Name | Basic B.Sc Nursing Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Min age | 17 Source |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent with PCB and English; 50% aggregate, or 40% for Karnataka SC/ST candidates Source |
| Awarding body | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Source |
| Approving body | INC Source |
FAQ
Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing FAQs
What courses does Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing offer?
Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing offers 7 programmes, including Basic B.Sc Nursing, Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (Gnm), Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing), M.Sc Nursing (Child Health Nursing), M.Sc Nursing (Community Health Nursing) and others.
Where is Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing located?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing is located at #24, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560045.
Is Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing recognised and accredited?
Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Nursing is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- drbrain.in — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing official website
- drbrain.in — B.Sc Nursing — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing
- rguhs.ac.in · pdf — RGUHS 2024-25 nursing hospital list
- drbrain.in — Chairman’s Desk — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing
- rguhsqp.com — RGUHS college listing
- drbrain.in — Basic B.Sc Nursing
- bramc.edu.in — B.Sc Nursing | DR. B.R. Ambedkar
- drbrain.in — Diploma in GNM
- bramc.edu.in — Diploma In General Nursing & Midwifery
- indiannursingcouncil.org · pdf — INC PB B.Sc report
- drbrain.in — Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
- indiannursingcouncil.org · pdf — INC M.Sc report
- bramc.edu.in — M.Sc Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing)
- bramc.edu.in — M.Sc Nursing (Child Health Nursing)
- bramc.edu.in — M.Sc Nursing (Community Health Nursing)
- bramc.edu.in — M.Sc Nursing (OBG Nursing)
- drbrain.in — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing — Admission
- drbrain.in — M.Sc. Nursing — official programme page
- drbrain.in — Dr B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing activities: December 2021 — February 2022
- drbrain.in — Dr B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Nursing activities
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.