Our Courses

RGUHS-affiliated nursing programs at Tatwadarsha Institute of Nursing Sciences, approved by the Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka State Nursing Council.

Undergraduate

B.Sc Nursing (Basic)

A four-year undergraduate degree under RGUHS · INC & KSNC approved

Duration
4 Years · 8 Sem
Mode
Full Time · Regular
Intake
60 Seats

The B.Sc Nursing program at TINS is a four-year, eight-semester degree affiliated to RGUHS, Bengaluru and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC). Students gain hands-on clinical exposure at the attached Tatwadarsha Hospital and partner multispeciality hospitals across Hubballi-Dharwad.

Eligibility

  • 10+2 / PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English
  • Minimum 45% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/Cat-1)
  • Minimum age 17 years on 31st December of admission year
  • NEET-UG qualification mandatory
  • Medical fitness certificate required

Semester Structure

I
Foundations Anatomy · Physiology · Nutrition · Biochemistry · Nursing Foundations
II
Sciences Microbiology · Psychology · Pharmacology · English Communication
III
Med-Surg I Medical-Surgical Nursing I · Pathology · Genetics · Sociology
IV
Med-Surg II Medical-Surgical Nursing II · Community Health Nursing I
V
Specialty I Child Health Nursing · Mental Health Nursing
VI
Specialty II OBG Nursing · Community Health Nursing II
VII
Research & Mgmt Nursing Research · Statistics · Management of Nursing Services
VIII
Internship Comprehensive Clinical Practice

Career Paths

Staff Nurse Government & private hospitals, ICUs, OTs, specialty wards
International NCLEX-RN, OET, IELTS — UK, USA, Canada, Gulf
Higher Studies M.Sc Nursing, MBA Healthcare, Public Health
Defence & Public Military Nursing Service, Railways, ESI, AIIMS
Community Health NRHM, PHCs, NGO health programs
Nurse Educator Lecturer / clinical instructor in nursing colleges
Admissions through KEA counselling & management quota
Postgraduate

M.Sc Nursing

Two-year postgraduate degree with 5 specializations · RGUHS

Duration
2 Years · 4 Sem
Mode
Full Time · Regular
Intake
25 Seats

M.Sc Nursing is a two-year postgraduate degree under RGUHS, designed to prepare advanced practitioners with deep clinical expertise across five specializations. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, research methodology, and leadership — equipping graduates for senior clinical, academic, and administrative roles in healthcare.

Eligibility

  • B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized university
  • Minimum 55% aggregate marks
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical experience post B.Sc Nursing
  • Valid registration with State Nursing Council
  • Qualifying score in PGCET / RGUHS entrance examination

5 Specializations

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Advanced critical care, cardiology, oncology, neuroscience nursing for adult patient care across surgical and medical disciplines.

Child Health Nursing

Pediatric care, NICU, PICU, neonatal & adolescent health — specialized care from newborns through teenage years.

OBG Nursing

Obstetrics, gynaecology, labour room, maternal & reproductive health — care across pregnancy, birth, and women’s health.

Community Health Nursing

Public health, epidemiology, family welfare, primary care leadership — population-level health intervention and program management.

Psychiatric Nursing

Mental health assessment, psychotherapeutic interventions, rehabilitation — care for individuals with psychiatric and behavioral conditions.

Career Paths

Nursing Faculty Asst Prof / Assoc Prof / HOD in nursing colleges
Clinical Specialist Specialty consultant / CNS in tertiary hospitals
Hospital Admin Nursing Superintendent, Quality Manager
Research & Policy ICMR, WHO projects, hospital research wings
International Practice Specialist nurse roles abroad — NCLEX, OSCE
NGO / Mission Leadership in NGO healthcare delivery & programs
Admissions through PGCET & management quota