RINER Bangalore: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

MS Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research, Bangalore, is one of the top nursing colleges that offer diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses. 

The admission process of RINER is designed for selecting the best candidates for their different nursing courses. For the majority of its courses, specifically the B.Sc Nursing course, the entrance exam score is taken as the criteria for selection of candidates. With such a scenario, only those who are found to be performing the best during the entrance examination will be enrolled into the institution.

RINER offers 8 full-time programs from levels of nursing education. Total student intake for the institute is 508 with seat allocations to specific programs.

Eligibility criteria for getting admission into the RINER programs are based on academic performance in relevant qualifying examinations, age requirements, and performance in entrance tests. Applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria for the specific program as the requirements may vary between courses.

Application Process

The application process for MS Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research involves the following:

1. Candidates have to go to the website of RINER and download the application form for the chosen course.

2. Uploading the documents mandated based upon the application process guidelines which may include the following:

• Passport size photo
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets
• Degree certificates in case of postgraduate programmes
• Score card of the entrance exam in case applicable
• Other certificates or documents as prescribed by the institute

3. Pay the application through the prescribed method of payment. Based on courses, it may vary.

4. All the attached documents are to be uploaded in the whole application and applied well in time before the schedule date mentioned under the institute for the respective test.

5. For entrance examination programs, arrange the entrance exam according to the institute scheduled dates and timings provided.

6. It is entirely a discretion of the Institute to send calls to shortlist candidates further under the rounds such as interview or the skill test also based on the applied program.

7. Final short listing is normally done based on marks acquired in an entrance test, records of academics and any extra rounds of selection by the institute.

8. The selected candidates will receive intimation on the institute's website or via email/SMS, and such candidates are required to complete all admission formalities like document verification and fee payment within the time, subject to seat availability.

Degree-specific Admission Process

B.Sc Nursing: RINER has an intake of 100 students in the B.Sc Nursing course. Admission is taken mostly on the basis of entrance test performance. Eligibility requirements are usually finishing 10+2 with science background.

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing: This is a course taken by 30 students. Individuals who have undergone GNM General Nursing and Midwifery are eligible.

M.Sc Nursing: RINER offers specialization in Medical Surgical Nursing (15 seats), Psychiatric Nursing (5 seats), Paediatric Nursing (5 seats), Community Health Nursing (5 seats) and Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing (5 seats). Usually admission is given based upon the performance of the candidate for their B.Sc Nursing degree and suitable entrance tests.

GNM, General Nursing, and Midwifery 60 seats the institute offers, GNM program being at diploma-level and ideal for all candidates who completed 10+2 education.