Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences · TumakuruVaradaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences is a nursing college in Tumakuru, Karnataka, established in 2003. Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences is privately managed and self-financing. It is…
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Overview
About Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences
Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences is a nursing college in Tumakuru, Karnataka, established in 2003. Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Its programmes are approved by the Indian Nursing Council. Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences offers 4 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 6 at postgraduate level. They are B.Sc. Nursing, Gnm (General Nursing and Midwifery), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. Nursing. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 30 seats. Official college website identifies this institution as a unit of Varadaraja Charitable Trust, established in 2003, affiliated with RGUHS and approved by INC and Karnataka Nursing Council. The website names Mr. Madan Prasad as Principal and gives his M.Sc. in Community Health Nursing qualification. The official website content appears undated/currently presented; no 2026-27-specific institutional facts were located. The college website uses “Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences”; regulator and council lists commonly use “Varadaraja College of Nursing” or “Varadaraj College of Nursing.” The official website states affiliation to RGUHS and approval by INC/Karnataka Nursing Council.
Courses & costs
Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences 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.
Published by Karnataka Examinations Authority (2026-27) (reference)
Published in a state-wide schedule that does not name this college.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. NursingGovernment quota | 2026-27 | ₹10,000 |
| B.Sc. NursingManagement quota · Tuition | 2026-27 | ₹1,00,000 |
| B.Sc. NursingManagement quota · Tuition | 2026-27 | ₹1,40,000 |
Published by Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (reference)
Published in a state-wide schedule that does not name this college.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) | 2025-26 | ₹6,000 |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)
Pb BSc
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M.Sc. Nursing · Medical Surgical Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing · Paediatrics Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing · Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing · Community Health Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing · Psychiatric Nursing
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences admissions
The college’s official website lists the nursing programmes and provides the institution’s admissions contact, but does not publish a 2026-27 application calendar, quota-specific route, counselling notification, or selection procedure. Do not infer KEA/KCET, NEET, or management-quota routes from undated or third-party pages. Admission source
From the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| Beds | 150 Source |
|---|---|
| City | Tumkur Source |
| Name | Kasturba Multi-Speciality Hospital Source |
| Institution type | Multi speciality Source |
| Purpose | Primary clinical and in-field training facility for students Source |
| Bed strength | 150 Source |
| Relationship | Same trust Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Year | 2023 Source |
|---|---|
| Programme code | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Source |
| Year | 2016 Source |
| Programme code | B.Sc Nursing Source |
Same city
Other Nursing Colleges in Tumakuru
Reach the college
Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences contact details
| Address | TUDA Layout, Shettihalli Ring Road, Tumkur, Karnataka |
|---|---|
| Phone | +91-9072354454 |
| Website | https://www.varadarajanursingcollege.com/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Durgadas Asranna | Director Source |
| Mr. Madan Prasad | Principal Source |
| Dr. Shivakumar | Admissions Coordinator Source |
| Mrs. Mary David | Administrator Source |
| Madan Prasad | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences Source |
|---|---|
| Established | 2003 Source |
| Recognition code type | Other Source |
| Recognition code | GOK No: AKUKA/547/MPS/2004 Source |
| Recognition code | GOK No: AKUKA/154/MPS/2010 Source |
| Recognition code | GOK No: AKUKA/371/MME/2003 Source |
| Name | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Source |
| Institution type | State health university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Programme code | BSC N Source |
| Name | B.Sc. Nursing Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | 10+2 in Science Source |
| Awarding body | Rajiv Gandhi University for Health Sciences Source |
| Approving body | INC Source |
| Duration in years | 4 Source |
| Approval status | Recognised Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Approval reference | GOK No: AKUKA / 547 / MPS / 2004 / Bangalore dated 30-10-2004 Source |
| Awarding body type | State health university Source |
| Intake source | College site Source |
| Programme code | GNM Source |
| Name | GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Source |
| Study level | Diploma Source |
FAQ
Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences FAQs
How can I get admission to Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences?
Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://www.varadarajanursingcollege.com/.
What courses does Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences offer?
Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences offers 4 programmes, including B.Sc. Nursing, Gnm (General Nursing and Midwifery), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing.
Where is Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences located?
Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences is located at TUDA Layout, Shettihalli Ring Road, Tumkur, Karnataka.
Is Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences recognised and accredited?
Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 10 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- ksnc.karnataka.gov.in · pdf — regulator
- varadarajanursingcollege.com — Varadaraja Institute of Nursing Sciences official website
- ksnc.karnataka.gov.in · pdf — Karnataka State Nursing Council recognised lists
- rguhs.ac.in · pdf — RGUHS 2024-25 clinical facilities affiliation data
- rguhs.ac.in · pdf — RGUHS 26th Rank List: Post Basic B.Sc Nursing subject-wise
- rguhs.ac.in · pdf — RGUHS 2020 rank list: B.Sc Nursing subject-wise
- ksnc.karnataka.gov.in · pdf — regulator
- varadarajanursingcollege.com — Faculty
- varadarajanursingcollege.com — About 02
- varadarajanursingcollege.com — Pic
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.