The Post Basic Bachelor of Science [P.B.B.Sc] (Nursing) at SB Group of Institutions, Bangalore, Karnataka, is a two-year full-time upgrading programme for General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma holders, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC). The programme upgrades GNM-trained nurses to a degree-level qualification through advanced nursing science, community health, mental health nursing, and clinical practice across four semesters. The total tuition fee is ₹1,00,000 for the two-year programme. Intake is 45 students; admission is merit-based on GNM performance and KNC registration.
Applications for the 2026-27 P.B.B.Sc Nursing batch are open at SB School and College of Nursing, Yelahanka, Bangalore; admission is merit-based on GNM performance and KNC registration, with classes commencing in September 2026.
Key Points
- The 2-year P.B.B.Sc Nursing at SB Group of Institutions (SB School and College of Nursing), Yelahanka, Bangalore, is affiliated with RGUHS and approved by INC and KNC, upgrading GNM diploma holders to a degree-level nursing qualification.
- The curriculum covers advanced nursing sciences, community health, mental health nursing, nursing research, and clinical practicum across four semesters.
- P.B.B.Sc Nursing graduates can pursue M.Sc Nursing specialisations, nursing teaching positions, advanced clinical roles in ICUs, OTs, and community health, and government nursing recruitment.
- Total tuition fee is ₹1,00,000 for the two-year programme (₹50,000 per year); hostel and other charges are billed separately.
- Intake capacity is 45 students; candidates must hold a GNM diploma with at least 55 percent marks and valid KNC registration as RN and RM.
SB Group of Institutions P.B.B.Sc (Nursing) Fees
P.B.B.Sc (Nursing) Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 Tuition Fee | ₹50,000 |
| Year 2 Tuition Fee | ₹50,000 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | ₹1,00,000 |
- The total tuition fee for the two-year P.B.B.Sc Nursing programme is ₹1,00,000, payable at ₹50,000 per year.
- P.B.B.Sc Nursing at SB Group is affiliated with RGUHS and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC).
- Candidates are advised to confirm the exact 2026-27 fee schedule with SB School and College of Nursing admissions at sbcollege.edu.in.
SB Group of Institutions P.B.B.Sc (Nursing) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Form Release | April 2026 |
| Application Last Date | June 2026 |
| Merit List / Allotment | July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| KNC Registration (Mandatory) | Ongoing | Before Admission | Before Admission |
- Admission to P.B.B.Sc Nursing at SB Group of Institutions (SB School and College of Nursing) is based on merit in the GNM programme and Karnataka Nursing Council registration status.
- Candidates are required to submit GNM mark sheets, KNC registration certificate, and experience certificate at the time of document verification.
- Intake capacity is 45 students; seats are filled on a merit-cum-availability basis and candidates must report to the Yelahanka campus for document verification.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) diploma from a recognised institution with at least 55 percent aggregate marks.
- Candidates must be registered with the Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC) or the Indian Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN and RM).
- A minimum of one year of clinical experience after obtaining the GNM diploma and KNC registration is required for eligibility.
Admission Process
- Visit sbcollege.edu.in and fill the application form for P.B.B.Sc Nursing; submit the form with required documents including GNM mark sheets and KNC registration certificate.
- Obtain a valid KNC registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN and RM) before applying.
- Submit the completed application with the requisite documents to the SB School and College of Nursing admissions office in Yelahanka, Bangalore.
- Attend document verification with original GNM mark sheets, KNC registration, experience certificate, and Class 10 and 12 certificates.
- Pay the tuition fee to confirm enrolment and obtain the admission letter from the college.
SB Group of Institutions P.B.B.Sc (Nursing) Scholarships 2026
P.B.B.Sc (Nursing) Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Merit Scholarship | As per college norms | Top academic performers in qualifying examination |
| Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship | As per state norms | Domicile students of Karnataka |
| SC/ST/OBC Scholarship | As per state norms | SC/ST/OBC category students (Karnataka DSW) |
| Minority Scholarship | As per state/central norms | Notified minority-community students |
- SC/ST and OBC scholarships under the Karnataka Directorate of Social Welfare are available for eligible postgraduate students; applications with category certificates and income proof must be submitted at the time of admission.
- Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) under central schemes is available for SC/ST students in recognised postgraduate programmes; students must apply within the published government deadline.
- Candidates should confirm the latest scholarship eligibility and application timelines with the SB Group admissions office at sbcollege.edu.in.
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