ESIC Gulbarga B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing program at ESIC Medical College, Kalaburagi, is INR 81,800 for the complete duration. This covers the tuition component of the program. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and charges are billed separately based on room type and occupancy. As a Central Government institution under ESIC, the program fees are much lower than private nursing colleges in Karnataka where total fees for similar programs are substantially higher.

Ans. Yes, a valid NEET-UG 2026 scorecard is required for B.Sc Nursing admission at ESIC Medical College, Kalaburagi. Admission is managed through the Karnataka Examination Authority centralized counselling. Candidates register on the KEA portal after NEET-UG results are declared, submit required documents, fill and lock college preferences, and receive seat allotment under Round 1 or subsequent rounds. The qualifying NEET-UG percentile cut-off is determined after each counselling round based on available seats.

Ans. ESIC Medical College, Kalaburagi, has an approved intake of 100 seats for the B.Sc Nursing program per academic session. Seat allotment is managed through KEA Karnataka centralized counselling based on NEET-UG rank and category-wise reservation as per government norms. A portion of seats may be reserved under the institutional ESIC quota for dependents of insured persons, as notified each year by ESIC headquarters.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, securing at least 45% aggregate in PCB for general category applicants. SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible with a minimum of 40% as per Karnataka government norms. A valid NEET-UG 2026 score is also required. The minimum age at the time of admission is 17 years completed by December 31, 2026, as mandated by the Indian Nursing Council.

Ans. Graduates of the B.Sc Nursing program from ESIC Medical College, Kalaburagi, can apply for nursing positions in central and state government hospitals, ESIC hospitals across India, defense services, and other public healthcare institutions. The INC-recognized degree enables registration with the Karnataka Nursing Council for clinical practice in any Indian state. Many graduates also pursue M.Sc Nursing or appear for recruitment examinations conducted by NHM, ESIC, and state public service commissions.