Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences won’t call for new nursing college applications this time

Bengaluru: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has decided not to invite new applications for nursing colleges for academic year 2026-27. However, the university will process the pending 130 applications for new colleges filed for 2025-26.

Last year, the file for 130 nursing colleges was not processed. Of these, around 70 colleges are likely to be eligible. These applications will have to be checked by various bodies like academic council and senate before the final decision. No new applications will be entertained, said RGUHS vice-chancellor Bhagavan BC. “The seat matrix for nursing seats has been sent. The new additions will be sent separately once approved. As there is still time for CET counselling, we should be able to send them in time,” he added.

Last year, 671 colleges offered 34,050 seats through Karnataka Examinations Authority. In 2024, 652 colleges gave away 24,642 seats.

Five new medical colleges, including three govt and two private ones, have applied for recognition this time. However, no new applications for dental colleges are being considered.

The university is also awaiting new regulations for approval of colleges of allied health sciences. “We have been told there will be changes in the minimum standard of requirement for such colleges,” the VC added.