Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 is the state-level entrance examination conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to M.Sc Nursing programmes at participating colleges in Karnataka. KEA releases the application form, admit card, and result on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Qualified candidates participate in centralised counselling for seat allotment across government, aided, and private nursing colleges in Karnataka. This page covers all key details including exam dates, application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and counselling. Candidates can also download previous year question papers for preparation. The exam is held in offline OMR mode across centres in Karnataka.
Latest: KEA will release the Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 official notification on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Application form, admit card, and other details will be announced as per the official schedule. 2026 dates are yet to be announced (tentative: September–October 2026).
Candidates seeking quick access can jump directly to: the Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Admit Card page, the Answer Key page, the Result page, the Syllabus page, or the Previous Year Question Papers page.
Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 Exam Dates
KEA releases the complete exam calendar along with the official notification. Candidates should bookmark cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ for instant updates. The tentative dates below are based on past cycle trends — for 2025, KEA opened PG Entrance Test registration in early September. The actual 2026 schedule will appear once KEA releases the official brochure.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | To be announced by KEA |
| Application Form Start | To be announced (tentative: September 2026) |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced (tentative: mid-September 2026) |
| Application Form Correction Window | As per KEA |
| Admit Card Release | Few days before exam |
| Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 Exam Date | To be announced (tentative: September–October 2026) |
| Answer Key Release | Within a week of exam |
| Result Declaration | As per KEA |
| Counselling Schedule | As per KEA |
Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 Application Direct Link — Candidates can apply online as per its release by KEA at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. The direct application link becomes active once KEA releases the official notification.
Specialisations Offered Through Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026
KEA conducts the entrance test for admission to multiple M.Sc Nursing specialisations. Candidates can select their preferred specialisation during counselling, and seat allotment depends on rank, category, and course preferences.
- Medical Surgical Nursing (with sub-specialities)
- Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
- Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing
- Other specialisations as notified by KEA
Application Form and How to Apply
KEA releases the application form online once the official notification is published. Eligible candidates should keep digital copies of photo, signature, B.Sc Nursing mark sheets, passing certificate, registration certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and Karnataka domicile/study certificate ready before starting. Candidates should retain the application number and password for all future logins.
- Visit the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Click on the “Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 Online Application” link on the homepage.
- Register with name, email, mobile, and create a password.
- Login with credentials received via email/SMS.
- Fill personal, academic, work experience, and category details accurately.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and supporting documents in prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online via available payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing passed from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
- Minimum Marks: 55% aggregate in B.Sc Nursing for General category; 50% for SC/ST/OBC as per KEA norms.
- Work Experience: Minimum one year of work experience after registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the State Nursing Council, as per INC norms.
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
- Domicile: Karnataka domicile candidates qualify for state quota seats; others compete for management/CET seats as per KEA norms.
- Reservation: As per Karnataka Government reservation policy for SC, ST, OBC, Cat-I, Cat-IIA, Cat-IIB, Cat-IIIA, Cat-IIIB, EWS, and PwD candidates.
Exam Pattern
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based pen-and-paper) |
| Duration | As per KEA notification |
| Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | As per KEA notification |
| Subjects | Core nursing subjects from B.Sc Nursing curriculum |
| Language | English |
Syllabus and Preparation
The syllabus draws from the B.Sc Nursing curriculum. Refer to the detailed Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Syllabus 2026 page for topic-wise breakdown. Solving previous year question papers and daily revision of core nursing subjects are essential for success.
Admit Card, Answer Key, Result
KEA releases the Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Admit Card 2026 a few days before the exam. The Answer Key appears within a few days after the test, followed by an objection window. The Result is declared based on the final answer key. Qualified candidates then participate in centralised counselling, and tie-breaking rules apply when candidates have equal scores.
Counselling and Admission
KEA conducts online counselling for qualified candidates after the result is declared. The process involves counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification at the allotted college. Multiple counselling rounds may take place to fill vacant seats. Candidates should keep originals — B.Sc Nursing mark sheets, passing certificate, RN registration certificate, work experience certificate, KEA admit card, scorecard, photo ID, category certificate, and Karnataka domicile/study certificate — ready for verification. Admissions are offered across government, aided, and private nursing colleges in Karnataka.
Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 — Overview
| Name of Exam | Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| Courses | M.Sc Nursing (multiple specialisations) |
| Eligibility | B.Sc Nursing from INC-recognised institution + 1 year work experience |
| Language | English |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
| Region | Karnataka |
| Admit Card | Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Admit Card |
| Answer Key | Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Answer Key |
| Result | Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Result |
| Syllabus | Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Syllabus |
| Previous Year Papers | Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Question Papers |
| Type of Exam | Nursing Entrance Exams |
Frequently Asked Questions
Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 is the state-level entrance examination conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to Master of Science in Nursing programmes in Karnataka. KEA conducts a dedicated PG Entrance Test for M.Sc Nursing, MPT, MSc Allied Health Sciences, M.Pharm, and Pharm-D admissions. All updates are published on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
Karnataka M.Sc Nursing admission is based on a separate KEA PG Entrance Test conducted by KEA — it is NOT based on NEET PG scores. KEA conducts a dedicated entrance examination annually for M.Sc Nursing, MPT, M.Pharm, Pharm-D, and MSc Allied Health Sciences. Candidates must register and appear for this KEA-conducted test.
Candidates must have passed B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from an INC-recognised institution with at least 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC). Minimum one year of post-registration work experience as a Registered Nurse is also required. Applicants must be Indian citizens. Karnataka domicile candidates qualify for state quota seats.
Yes, minimum one year of work experience after registration as a Registered Nurse is mandatory as per Indian Nursing Council norms. The experience certificate must be from a recognised hospital or healthcare institution. KEA verifies the certificate during counselling.
Apply online at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ once KEA releases the application form. Fill personal, academic, work experience, and category details, upload photo and supporting documents, pay the fee, and submit. Save the application number and password for future use.
KEA has not yet released the Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 notification as of June 2026. Based on past cycles, the notification and application typically open in August–September. Monitor cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ and aglasem.com for updates.
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