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Manipal College of Nursing

Overview

Manipal College of Nursing is one of the finest colleges where students of around fifty-seven nations get their enrollment each year. Established in 1990, currently, this college is on the top of the list amongst all the nursing colleges available in India. The college is located in Madhav Nagar, Manipal-576104, Karnataka. MCON mainly focuses on quality research and this college became the first in India in 2013 brought an Endowment Chair which basically promoted research in nursing.

MCON certified by ISO 9001: 14001 provides the high-level education with extremely intellectual faculty members and proper infrastructure. Carrying the mission of being a world class nursing institution this college has been strengthening its nursing education to its excellence. Being in this college one can fully get the experience of practical and delve education as the college gives the opportunity to get placed in its six clinical nursing departments and have quality research for their projects.

This college also offers scholarships for numerous deserving and hardworking students if the eligibility conditions are fulfilled. Scholarships from 10% to almost 50% are provided according to the parents’ annual income which comes under the Manipal University merit for students joining B.Sc. Nursing courses. For this benefits students must have secured above 80% in major subjects in their 10+2 board examination.

The Manipal College of Nursing which is organized under the Manipal University is not only recognized by the Karnataka Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council but also has its collaborations and partnerships with various nursing colleges throughout the world. Some of them are:

Ranking of Manipal College of Nursing

Address: manipal.edu, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India : admissions@manipal.edu

Official Website: https://manipal.edu/mcon-manipal.html

Admission Information

Certificate Diploma
    General Nursing and Midwifery - Admission Open 2017/18 !!!

    Hurry Up !!! If you are willing to experience the world’s finest nursing courses under the guidance of scholarly governess, don’t back up. Reserve your seat and be the part of one of the best nursing college in India. The application forms are available; reserve your seat before you lose the great opportunity. Applications are accepted only till 30 July 2017.

    General Nursing and Midwifery Overview
    Program Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)
    Duration 2 years
    Intake 60
    Mode of Admission Direct/Merit basis
    Affiliated to
    Admission Available For both boys and girls
    Hostel facilities available Both
    Last Date of Application 30th July 2017
    Course Commencement 1st September 2017

    Post Basic Diploma in Nursing - Admission Open 2017/18 !!!

    If you are keenly interested in having the Post Basic Diploma, then here is a great opportunity for you to have the best quality education you deserve. In Manipal College of Nursing, you will be able know-how to transform you theoretical knowledge by getting involved in many practical assignments. So reserve your seat before it's too late. Apply for Post Basic Diploma in Nursing at Manipal College before 15th July 2017.

    Post Basic Diploma in Nursing Overview

    Program Post Basic Diploma in Nursing
    Duration 1 years
    Intake 10
    Mode of Admission Direct/Merit basis
    Affiliated to
    Admission Available For both boys and girls
    Hostel facilities available Both
    Last Date of Application 15th July 2017
    Course Commencement 1st August 2017

Undergraduate Course
    B.Sc Nursing - Admission Open 2017/18 !!!

    The applications for B.Sc. Nursing are open in Manipal College of Nursing with the total intake of 60 students. Why not be the one amongst the learner pursuing the most excellent and turning their dream into reality. Hurry up and drop your application before the deadline which is 31st July 2017.

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Overview

    Program B.Sc Nursing
    Duration 4 years
    Intake 60
    Mode of Admission Direct/Merit basis
    Affiliated to
    Admission Available For both boys and girls
    Hostel facilities available Both
    Last Date of Application 31st July 2017
    Course Commencement 1st August 2017

Attention! Notice for Nepalese Students!

Many students get enrolled in least standard nursing colleges as the result’s publication date is different in Nepal and India. If you are willing to join Manipal College of Nursing or any finest nursing college we would like to request you to wait until the next admission season. Nepalese students especially get their HSEB result around August whereas the admission for B.Sc. courses in many best nursing colleges in India met its deadline at the end of July. So we think it’s better to prepare yourself for next season than to get deprived of best education

    Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing Overview
    Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing - Admission Open 2017/18 !!!
    Do you want to study Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in Manipal Nursing College? Then here comes your opportunity to be the part of this college. Admission for this faculty is open and applications are accepted till 31st of July and the class begins from 1st of August 2017. So apply for the course of Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in Manipal Nursing College soon!!!

    Program Post Basic Diploma in Nursing
    Duration 1 years
    Intake 10
    Mode of Admission Direct/Merit basis
    Affiliated to
    Admission Available For both boys and girls
    Hostel facilities available Both
    Last Date of Application 15th July 2017
    Course Commencement 1st August 2017

Attention! Notice for Nepalese Students!

This piece of information is to remind you again about the difference in the duration of results distribution in Nepal and India. We would like to request you not to hurry and get into any of the nursing colleges in India. If the deadlines for good nursing colleges are closed please kindly wait for the next time of the year when the admission gets opened again.

Post- Gradute

    M.Sc. Nursing Overview
    M.Sc. Nursing - Admission Open 2017/18 !!!
    Manipal College of Nursing is accepting applications for the M.Sc. Nursing course. The deadline for this course is 15th April and the class will get initiated from 1st of August. This is a great chance for you to have the world's best quality education so don’t lose the chance.
    Program M.Sc. Nursing
    Duration 2 years
    Intake 60
    Mode of Admission Direct/Merit basis
    Affiliated to
    Admission Available For both boys and girls
    Hostel facilities available Both
    Last Date of Application 30th July 2017
    Course Commencement 1st September 2017

Reminder for Nepalese Students !!!

Manipal College of Nursing is one of the highly facilitated nursing colleges not only in India but also in the context of world. Joining here you will get the chance to be with students from all over the world. So why not wait for certain time and be the part of this institute. The result of B.Sc. Nursing in Nepal is usually published in October so we would request you to wait some months and get enrolled in one of the finest nursing colleges in India.

Super- Speciality

    Mphil. Nursing Overview
    Mphil. Nursing - Admission Open 2017/18 !!!
    With the total intake of 10 students, the Manipal College of Nursing has opened their admission and is accepting the application for MPhil in Nursing until first of July. So rush for this great chance and do not be late. Submit your application before the time gets ahead of you. Be the part of this great team.
    Program Mphil Nursing
    Duration 2 years
    Intake 10
    Mode of Admission Entrance Test
    Affiliated to
    Admission Available For both boys and girls
    Hostel facilities available Both
    Last Date of Application 30th July 2017
    Course Commencement 1st September 2017

Notice!!! Reminder for one last time!!!

As we have been emphasizing on same thing again and again please be noted that many students with the rush to start their next course get enroll in any of the Indian nursing college they find. But we think it is best for you to be in high-standard nursing college with your good results you have obtained. So think twice before getting admission. We know you deserve the best.

Why Manipal College of Nursing?

The college strives for excellence in the academic and professional fields for the benefit of the students. The institute provides excellent facilities for the better learning experience of the students. Some of the salient features that would attract students are:

  1. Healthcare centre with proper hospital facilities to give the students best training experience.
  2. Full equipped laboratories to give better practical knowledge to the students.
  3. The college provides a modern library with plenty of study materials both online and printed.
  4. The library has large seating arrangements with private cabins for the students to study.
  5. The campus arena also has the facilities for sports and fitness that includes courts of badminton, tennis, soccer and squash. They also have a gymnasium with all types of equipment.
  6. Hostels are available specially for international students they have a separate hostel.
  7. MCON provides 100% placements to its students.

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Courses Available

Certificate Diploma Course
  • General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
  • General Nursing and Midwifery is a 3 year course which requires internship of 6 months. The nurses of this field are in charge of taking care of women during their pregnancy and the post pregnancy period. It is one of the specialized areas of nursing education. Nursing is a very humble profession. Nurses are trained to be compassionate and empathetic towards the patients.

    Eligibility
    • This course is of 3 years 6 months.
    • Completed 10+2 or equivalent examination.
    • 40% marks in Pre-University Examination in Pre University Examination.
    • Age limit for the candidates- 28 years.
    Course Outline
    First Year
    • English
    • Anatomy and Physiology
    • Microbiology
    • Psychology and Sociology
    • Fundamentals of Nursing-Fundamentals of Nursing, First Aid, Personal Hygiene
    • Community Health Nursing- Community Health Nursing Environmental Hygiene, Health Education & Communication skills and Nutrition.
    Second Year
    • Medical Surgical Nursing-I(including Pharmacology)
    • Medical Surgical Nursing- II
    • Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
    • Computer Education
    • Community Health Nursing
    Third Year
    • Midwifery and Gynecology
    • Community Health Nursing-II
    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Clinical Specialty-II
    Career Options
    • Pursue Masters Course
    • Child healthcare Nurse
    • School Nurse
    • Ward nurse
    • Staff Nurse
    • Public servant
    • Maternity care nurse
  • Post Basic Diploma in Nursing
  • It is a diploma course of nursing that is of 1 year program. This program is done on specialized fields for the registered nurses for General Nursing and Midwifery and B.Sc. Nursing course. The specialized fields provided by the college are:

    • Cardio-Thoracic Nursing
    • Critical Care Nursing
    • Neonatal Nursing
    • Neuro Science Nursing
    Eligibility
    • The duration of the course is 1 year.
    • Indian citizens to apply under the general category.
    • International/NRI students to apply under foreign/NRI category.
    • Candidates must have a pass degree in B.Sc. Nursing/PB B.Sc. Nursing/ General Nursing and Midwifery Nursing course recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
    • 55% aggregate marks obtained in B.Sc. Nursing/PB B.Sc. Nursing/ General Nursing and Midwifery Nursing.
    • Admission done on merit base.
Under-Graduate
  • B.Sc. Nursing
  • Nursing is one of the most high-in demand professions in the world today where the nurses provide health care services. The main aim of the institute is to produce caring and well trained nurses in the field of health care.

    This program is of 4 years course including of both theoretical and practical learning. The University holds yearly Exams for this course. Proper facilities are provided to the students under proper direction of the professional practitioner during practical sessions.

    The Institute provides great career opportunities to the students which would be discussed further. The college brings great personalities to impart knowledge to the students in the form of guest lectures. The college provides the best anatomy museum for better learning. The institute has affiliations to reputed institutes not only in India but globally where students get placements.Some of them are:

  • Narayana Hrudayalaya
  • Kasturba Hospital
  • Manipal Hospital
  • Career Options
    • Staff nurse in the hospital affiliated to the university
    • School health nurse
    • Industrial nurse
    • Public health nurse
    • Long care home nurse
    • Nursing Tutor or as a faculty in the college.
    • Military Nurse
    • Research Nurse
    • Health advisor
    Course Outline
    1st Year
    • English
    • Anatomy
    • Physiology
    • Nutrition
    • Biochemistry
    • Nursing foundation
    • Psychology
    • Microbiology
    • Introduction to Computers
    • Hindi/ Regional Language
    2nd Year
    • Sociology
    • Pharmacology
    • Pathology
    • Genetics
    • Medical Surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics) - I
    • Community Health Nursing – I
    • Communication and Educational Technique
    3rd Year
    • Medical Surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics) - II
    • Child Health Nursing
    • Mental Health Nursing
    • Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
    4th Year
    • Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
    • Community Health Nursing – II
    • Nursing research and Statistics
    • Management of Nursing services and Education
    Internship
    • Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
    • Community Health Nursing – II
    • Medical Surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)
    • Child Health Nursing
    • Mental Health Nursing
    • Research Project
    Eligibility
    • 4 years course that includes practical and theoretical classes with internship.
    • Citizenship- to present the citizenship certificate is mandatory at the time of admission.
    • Date of Birth: Students should be of age 17 or above at the time of admission.
    • Qualification: Completed 10+2, A level, American 12th grade or equivalent course including subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
    • 45% aggregate in Pre University examination.
    • Merit based admission.
Under Graduate
  • Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
  • Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is an undergraduate program of 2 years that is done after General Nursing and Midwifery course by the students. The course is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The students ought to be registered nurses after completion of a diploma program in nursing from Indian Nursing Council recognized Institute of nursing, to be enrolled in this course. This course gives advantage to the students to join Masters Course as they do not have to take one year work experience like B.Sc. nursing course students. Immediately after this course the students are eligible to take up M.Sc. nursing course.

Eligibility
  • Candidates must have a diploma degree in General nursing and Midwifery course.
  • Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination held by any board or council established under State/ Central Government that is recognized as equivalent by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
  • Needs to be a registered nurse.
  • Admission done on merit basis.
Career Options
  • Students can directly join Masters Course.
  • Nursing Officer
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nursing Specialist
  • Nursing Educators
Course Outline
First Year
  • Nursing Foundation
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Biochemistry and biophysics
  • Psychology
  • Microbiology
  • Maternal Nursing
  • Child Health Nursing
  • Medical & Surgical Nursing
  • English
  • Kannada
Second Year
  • Sociology
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Introduction to Nursing Education
  • Introduction to Nursing Administration
  • Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics
Post Graduate
  • M.Sc Nursing
  • Post graduate degree in Nursing is taken after completion of B.Sc. Nursing course. Students who are interested in academics and research work take up this course. Students are also give option of 5 specialties under this course. The students are to submit a dissertation for the completion of the course. Students are given proper clinical exposures under guidance of the expertise. The fields of specialization offered under this course are:

    1. Medical Surgical Nursing
    2. The specialization is done by the nurses who work in patient care units, ambulatory care units, surgical centers, emergency care units etc. The nurses of this specialization deal with health of adult patients. The nurses of this field are to study about medicines as well, as they are to look after the medication of the patients.

    3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
    4. This area of nursing deals with women in their age from puberty till menopause. The nurses of this field give care to women who have health issues regarding their reproductive system like during pregnancy, child labor, birth etc. The nurses of this area work in maternity wards.

      The nurses are to pursue a diploma or a degree related to women’s health and obstetrics to become OB/GYN nurses. Minimum of 2 years of experiences is needed to sit for NCC Inpatient Obstetric Nursing certification Examination and become a certified OB/GYN nurse.

    5. Community Health Nursing
    6. The nurses trained in this area are involved in healthcare of the community. They work in rural and urban community healthcare centers. The community health nurses are responsible for the health of an entire community. To become a community health nurse, one needs to be a registered nurse by getting a degree and by sitting for the exam of National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The nurses also need to have work experience for several years.

    7. Pediatrics Nursing
    8. This area specializes in giving healthcare to infants and children. The nurses are given training in giving care to children or infants with health issues. To practice nursing of this area, the nurses needs to be a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree.

    9. Psychiatric Nursing
    10. also known as mental health nursing is a course where the nurses specialize in mental health and care for people who are suffering of mental illness. Nurses of this area get trainings in psychological therapies. A psychiatric nurse is required to be a registered nurse and specialize in mental health. This type of nurse work in mental institutes, psychiatric hospitals, mental asylums etc.

Eligibility
  • Candidates must have completed B.Sc. Nursing or PB B.Sc. Nursing Course recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
  • 55% aggregate marks obtained in B.Sc. Nursing or PB B.Sc. Nursing.
  • The course is of 2 years duration.
  • Minimum of 1 year work experience after B.Sc. in a hospital with capacity of minimum 100 beds or in community health program or in school/ college of nursing.
  • Students of PB B.Sc. nursing to have 1 year experience either before or after their degree of PB B.Sc.
  • Admission based on entrance test held by the university.
  • Foreign/NRI students merit list based on marks obtained in the qualifying exams.
Career Options
  • Academic research
  • Lecturer, educator, professor or instructor in nursing institutes.
  • Senior level nursing administrator in hospitals and clinics.
  • Corporate or industrial nurse.
Course Outline
First Year
  • Nursing Education
  • Advance Nursing Practice
  • Nursing Research and Statistics
  • Clinical Speciality-I
Second Year
  • Nursing Management
  • Nursing Research (Dissertation)
  • Clinical Speciality-II
Super Speciality
  • M.phil in Nursing
  • Masters of Philosophy in Nursing is an advanced degree for students based on their intense research and thesis work done on the topics of nursing or healthcare. Mphil in nursing could be taken by the students as a part time course for 2 years or as a full time course for 1 year. Students are to involve in in-depth empirical study of their topics.

Eligiblity
  • Candidates must have a degree of M.Sc. Nursing that is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
  • 60% aggregate marks in M.Sc. Nursing.
  • Full time course duration- 1 year
  • Part time course duration- 2 years.
  • Admission done on entrance test and interview.
Career Options
  • Students can get a doctorate degree after good research work.
  • The students can carry out research projects.
  • Senior level nurses
  • Research associates
  • Work in social work sectors.

Fee Structure

GNM Fees Table

Registration Fee: Indian INR 10000 for National students & US $300 for International students along with 1st installment

Year INDIAN RUPEES (INR) INTERNATIONAL (US $) NEPALI RUPEES (NPR)
1st Year 46,000.00 1,400.00 73,600.00
2nd Year 31,000.00 1,400.00 49,600.00
3rd Year 31,000.00 1,400.00 49,600.00
Grand Total 1,08,000.00 4,200.00 1,72,000.00
Post Basic Diploma in Nursing

Registration Fee: Indian INR 10000 for National students & US $300 for International students along with 1st installment

Year INDIAN RUPEES (INR) INTERNATIONAL (US $) NEPALI RUPEES (NPR)
1st Year 31,000.00 1,200.00 49,200.00
       
Grand Total 31,000.00 1,200.00 49,200.00
B.Sc Nursing Fees Table

Registration Fee: Indian INR 10000 for National students & US $300 for International students along with 1st instalment

Year INDIAN RUPEES (INR) INTERNATIONAL (US $) NEPALI RUPEES (NPR)
1st Year 1,04,000.00 4,550.00 1,66,400.00
2nd Year 1,04,000.00 4,550.00 1,66,400.00
3rd Year 1,04,000.00 4,550.00 1,66,400.00
4th Year 1,04,000.00 4,550.00 1,66,400.00
Grand Total 4,16,000 18,200.00 6,65,600.00
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Fees Table

Registration Fee: Indian INR 10000 for National students & US $300 for International students along with 1st instalment

Year INDIAN RUPEES (INR) INTERNATIONAL (US $) NEPALI RUPEES (NPR)
1st Year 1,00,000.00 4,700.00 1,60,000.00
2nd Year 1,00,000.00 4,700.00 1,60,000.00
Grand Total 2,00,000 9,400.00 3,20,000.00
M.Sc. Nursing Fees Table

Registration Fee: Indian INR 10000 for National students & US $300 for International students along with 1st instalment

Year INDIAN RUPEES (INR) INTERNATIONAL (US $) NEPALI RUPEES (NPR)
1st Year 1,19,000.00 6,150.00 1,90,400.00
2nd Year 1,19,000.00 6,150.00 1,90,400.00
Grand Total 2,38,000.00 12,300.00 3,80,400.00
MPhil Nursing Fees Table

Registration Fee: Indian INR 10000 for National students & US $300 for International students along with 1st instalment

Year INDIAN RUPEES (INR) INTERNATIONAL (US $) NEPALI RUPEES (NPR)
1st Year 67,000.00 4,900.00 1,07,200.00
2nd Year 67,000.00 4,900.00 1,07,200.00
Grand Total 1,34,000.00 9,800.00 2,14,400.00

Hostel

The university provides an excellent facility of accommodation. Hostels have all the basic requirements needed for a comfort stay such as:

  1. Well furnished rooms.
  2. Separate hostels for boys and girls.
  3. Different hostels provided according to their course.
  4. Care takers and wardens take responsibilities of the students.
  5. Mess provides homely and hygienic food to the inmates.
  6. Recreational and leisure facilities also provided in the hostels.

Placement

The students who have completed their studies from Manipal have been working in reputed organizations in countries like UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Gulf nations. The college has world class facilities of modern laboratories, classrooms, infrastructure etc that caters to the need of students. The college has one of the best anatomy museums in their laboratory with more than 1000 species. Manipal College Student get ample opportunities of getting placements in the Manipal Hospital and other reputed organizations listed below.

  1. Fortis Hospital
  2. Medicity Hospital
  3. Tata Medical Centre
  4. Dhirubai Ambani Hospital
  5. Katurba Medical College
  6. Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
  7. Middlesex University, UK
  8. Mc Master University, Canada
  9. Hochscule Bremen University, Germany
  10. University of Nottingham
  11. Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand