Join Nursing 2024 WhatsApp Group Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondicherry is one of the best Nursing colleges in Pondicherry. It is popularly known as KGNC Pondicherry and it was established in the year 2003. It is affiliated with Pondicherry University.
Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondicherry is one of the colleges of Pondicherry. The college fraternity encourages the students to meet the complex challenges and to build a career in the field of Paramedical and Degree.
College Summary
Before we complete the college review, let us look at the major details of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondicherry.
| Name of Institute | Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondicherry |
| Popular Name | KGNC Pondicherry |
| Location | Pondicherry |
| Year of Establishment | 2003 |
| Affiliated with | Pondicherry University |
| Approved by | INC (Indian Nursing Council) |
| Courses Offered | B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing |
| Accrediation | NAAC |
| Category | Nursing Colleges in Pondicherry |
Facilities
- Classroom
- Laboratories
- Gym
- Medical
- Security
- Hostel
- Audio Visual Aids
- Multi-Speciality Hospital-Clinical Facilities
- Community Health Services.
- Library
- Sports
- Cafeteria
- Auditorium
- IT Infrastructure
- Convenience Store
- Alumni associations
- Guest rooms
- Banks Facilities
- Transport
Course Offered
Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondicherry provides some quality programs under one roof.
| Course | Intake | Duration |
| B.Sc Nursing | 100 | 4 years |
| Post Basic B.Sc Nursing | 40 | 2 years |
| M.Sc Nursing | 35 | 2 years |
Admission Procedure
Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondicherry will accept self-attested Xerox copies of document papers submitted by students. If the candidate is unable to submit the requisite documents by the required date, her admission will automatically stand cancelled.
Eligibility Criteria
We have mentioned below all the important information about the eligibility criteria for the reference of the applicants:
| B.Sc Nursing | The Candidate should be completing 17 years on or before 31st December 2024. The Candidates completing the age of 17 years on 1st January 2024 or later will not be eligible. The upper age is 30 years as on 31/12/2024 further provided that this upper age limit is relaxed by a period of five years for the candidates belonging to SC/ ST. The minimum education requirement – Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12 years study) (or) Senior School Certificate Examination (10+2), Pre-degree examination (10+2) (or)Any equivalent with 12 years schooling from recognized board or university with science (Physics/Chemistry/ Biology/English) with minimum of 45% marks. 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given. |
| M.Sc Nursing | The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council. The Candidate must have the minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of B.Sc Nursing /BSc Hons Nursing/Post Basic B.sc Nursing with the minimum of 55% aggregate marks. The candidate should have undergone B.Sc. (Nursing)/Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) in an institution which is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. (Nursing). Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing). 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given. No age limit. |
| Medical Fitness | A Candidate must be medically fit (in both the cases). |
Fee Structure
Below we have mentioned the fee structure details of Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondicherry candidates can check the complete fee details.
B.Sc Nursing Courses Fees
| Particulars | Amount (in Rs) |
| Tuition Fee | 150000 |
| Hostel Fee | 75000 |
| Student Activity Fund (3 sets of unifrom, Books, Patient Care Kit, Shoe socks (2 set), Pocket articles) | 15000 |
| University Regn. & Application FEE | 2500 |
| Total | 2,42,500 |
P.B.B.Sc Nursing course Fees
| Particulars | Amount (in Rs) |
| Tuition Fee | 40000 |
| University Regn. & Application FEE | 2000 |
| Total | 42000 |
M.Sc Nursing Course Fees
| Particulars | Amount (in Rs) |
| Tuition Fee | 50000 |
| University Regn. & Application FEE | 3000 |
| Total | 53000 |
Placement
Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondicherry has an actively working Placement cell for career guidance and recruitment of students. It has always been a guiding force for the students and helped them to work on their skills, aptitudes, strengths, and weaknesses. The vision of the Placement has always been to guide the students for the enrichment of their lives and the fulfilment of their dreams. A large number of students have been recruited by top reputed Hospitals and Healthcare chains in India like Apollo, Max, Birla Hearts, Fortis, Metro Hospitals etc.
Contact Details
Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondicherry (KGNC Pondicherry)
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Campus
National Highway 45A, Cuddalore
Pillaiyarkuppam, Puducherry 607402
Email: info@kgnc.ac.in
