The Post Graduate Diploma in Dialysis Nursing at Nitte (Deemed to be University) is a one-year full-time postgraduate diploma programme offered at Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences (NUINS), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, a constituent of Nitte Deemed to be University. The programme covers renal physiology, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis techniques, dialysis machine operation, vascular access care, water treatment, patient assessment in dialysis units, and infection control protocols. Graduates can work as Dialysis Nurses and Renal Care Specialists in hospital nephrology departments, dedicated dialysis centres, and kidney care chains. Career opportunities exist in government hospitals under public health schemes and private multi-specialty hospital chains. Nitte Deemed to be University holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 40,000 for the year.
📋 Admission Status: NUINS PG Diploma in Dialysis Nursing admissions for 2026-27 are in progress. Admission is merit-based on qualifying examination marks. Apply at apply.nitte.edu.in.
Nitte University PG Diploma in Dialysis Nursing Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 30,000 |
| University Fee | INR 2,000 |
| Examination Fee | INR 8,000 |
| Total Fees (1 Year, Hostel Separate) | INR 40,000 |
- Total fee of INR 40,000 covers tuition, university, and examination charges.
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm at nuins.nitte.edu.in.
- Verify 2026-27 fee at nitte.edu.in before payment.
Nitte University PG Diploma in Dialysis Nursing Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Nitte Application Open | Rolling; apply.nitte.edu.in |
| Merit-Based Selection | As notified by NUINS, Nitte University |
| Programme Commencement | August 2026 |
- No entrance exam; merit-based on qualifying degree marks.
- B.Sc MIT or M.Sc MIT, 50 percent aggregate, internship required.
- Apply at apply.nitte.edu.in with marksheets and internship certificate.
- Confirm seat availability and intake at nuins.nitte.edu.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing), or a Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (PB BSc Nursing), or a Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing) from a recognised institution, with a valid nursing registration. No separate entrance exam; selection is merit-based on qualifying examination performance.
Admission Process
- Confirm eligibility per the PG Diploma in Dialysis Nursing requirements at nuins.nitte.edu.in.
- Submit the online application at apply.nitte.edu.in with qualifying degree marksheets, registration certificate, transfer certificate, and migration certificate.
- Merit list is prepared by NUINS, Nitte University; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer with seat-confirmation deadline.
- Pay the programme fee of INR 40,000 and submit original documents at Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences (NUINS), Deralakatte, Mangaluru; programme commences August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a registered nurse (GNM/BSc Nursing) targeting a career in dialysis units
- Short 1-year postgraduate diploma credential suits working nurses seeking specialisation
- NUINS Mangaluru clinical base provides hands-on dialysis unit training
- Low fee of INR 40,000 makes self-funded specialisation accessible
- Nephrology department or kidney care chain employment in South India is the career goal
✗ Skip if
- You do not hold a nursing qualification (GNM, BSc Nursing, or equivalent)
- Career goal is clinical medicine, MBBS, or a non-nursing healthcare role
- You want a full postgraduate degree (M.Sc Nursing) rather than a diploma credential
- Dialysis technology specialisation via a B.Sc Renal Dialysis programme is preferred
Nitte University PG Diploma in Dialysis Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Nitte Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 or qualifying exam merit; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K/UT) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Nitte Merit Scholarship: based on qualifying degree marks at admission.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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