The Karnataka M.Sc Nursing syllabus 2026 is the RGUHS B.Sc Nursing curriculum. KEA has published two syllabus PDFs, one for Basic B.Sc Nursing and one for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing. The test on 11 October 2026 is a two-hour paper covering these subjects, from nursing foundations to midwifery and nursing research.
Latest (5 October 2026): KEA released the M.Sc Nursing 2026 exam schedule on 5 October 2026. The entrance test is scheduled for 11 October 2026 (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM), and admit cards will be available from 7 October 2026.
Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Syllabus 2026
Subjects in the KEA syllabus, the test pattern and where to download the official PDFs.
Which subjects are in the Karnataka M.Sc Nursing syllabus?
The syllabus is the four-year RGUHS Basic B.Sc Nursing course, so every year’s subjects can be asked.
| B.Sc Nursing year | Subjects |
|---|---|
| First year | Anatomy and Physiology; Nutrition and Biochemistry; Nursing Foundations; Psychology; Microbiology; English; Introduction to Computers |
| Second year | Sociology; Pharmacology, Pathology and Genetics; Medical Surgical Nursing I; Community Health Nursing I; Communication and Educational Technology |
| Third year | Medical Surgical Nursing II (adult including geriatrics); Child Health Nursing; Mental Health Nursing |
| Fourth year | Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing; Community Health Nursing II; Nursing Research and Statistics; Management of Nursing Services and Education |
What topics should you revise in the clinical subjects?
Most questions come from the clinical nursing subjects, which are also the M.Sc branches.
- Medical Surgical Nursing: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders; oncology; peri-operative care; emergency, trauma and burns.
- Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing: antenatal, intranatal and postnatal care; high-risk pregnancy; newborn care; family planning; gynaecological disorders.
- Child Health Nursing: growth and development, immunisation, common childhood illnesses, congenital disorders, paediatric emergencies.
- Community Health Nursing: epidemiology, communicable disease control, national health programmes, primary health care, health education.
- Mental Health Nursing: psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication, treatment modalities, community mental health.
- Nursing Research and Statistics: research process, sampling, data collection, basic statistics.
What is the Karnataka M.Sc Nursing 2026 exam pattern?
The 2026 test is one paper of two hours, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on 11 October 2026.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Based on | RGUHS Basic and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing curriculum |
| Number of questions | Not stated in KEA notices yet |
| Marking scheme | Not stated in KEA notices yet; read the admit card and test booklet instructions |
Old papers on the Karnataka M.Sc Nursing question papers page show the question style.
Where can you download the official syllabus PDF?
KEA has posted the Basic B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing syllabus PDFs on its M.Sc Nursing 2026 page. Both are RGUHS curriculum documents, listed below.
- PDFM.Sc Nursing 2026 exam schedule: test on 11 October, admit card from 7 October (5 October 2026)Official site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
- PDFM.Sc Nursing 2026-27: last date to apply extended to 4 October 2026 (29 September 2026)Official site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
- PDFAdmission to M.Sc Nursing courses 2026-27: notification (19 September 2026)Official site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
- PDFM.Sc Nursing 2026 Information Booklet (19 September 2026)Official site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
- PDFBasic B.Sc Nursing syllabus 2026 (RGUHS curriculum)Official site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
- PDFPost Basic B.Sc Nursing syllabus 2026 (RGUHS curriculum)Official site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
- LINKKEA M.Sc Nursing / MPT / M.Sc AHS 2026 pageOfficial site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
How should you prepare for the Karnataka M.Sc Nursing test?
- Revise from your B.Sc Nursing textbooks, since the test follows the same curriculum.
- Give more time to Medical Surgical Nursing, Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, Child Health, Community Health and Mental Health Nursing.
- Practise MCQs in timed two-hour sets.
- Revise normal lab values, drug doses, immunisation schedules and national health programmes in the last week.
Karnataka M.Sc Nursing Syllabus 2026 FAQs
Is the Post Basic B.Sc Nursing syllabus different?
Yes. KEA has published a separate Post Basic B.Sc Nursing syllabus PDF. Its core clinical subjects overlap with the Basic B.Sc Nursing course.
Does the syllabus include first-year subjects like anatomy?
The KEA syllabus is the full B.Sc Nursing curriculum, so first-year subjects such as anatomy, physiology and microbiology are included.
Is there negative marking in the Karnataka M.Sc Nursing test?
KEA’s notices published so far do not mention negative marking. Read the instructions on the admit card and the test booklet before you start.
Will the 2027 syllabus change?
KEA has used the RGUHS B.Sc Nursing curriculum for 2026. Any change for 2027 would appear with the 2027 notification, expected around September 2027.