Founded in 1991 by Meer Arif under the Faran Educational Trust, Faran College of Nursing is a private institute in Bengaluru offering nursing and allied health sciences education. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Karnataka Nursing Council. Its pharmacy programme has PCI approval.

The institution offers nursing degrees and diplomas, allied health sciences, physiotherapy, pharmacy and pre-university programmes. Its campus is on Bagalur Main Road, Kannur Village Post, on Bengaluru's northern edge, with a nursing skills laboratory, library and residential hostel accommodation for students from outside the city.

Faran College of Nursing Important Dates

The published application schedules for the 2026-27 intake have concluded for BSc Nursing, GNM, Post Basic BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, allied health sciences, BPT, D-Pharma and PUC. The upcoming nursing term-start dates are listed below.

Event Date
BSc Nursing term begins November 03, 2026
GNM term begins November 03, 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Faran College of Nursing Major Courses and Fees

The college lists 11 programme tracks across nursing, allied health sciences, pharmacy and PUC. Full-course fees range from INR 60,000 to INR 8.95 Lakhs.

Course Total Fee
BSc Nursing INR 8.95 Lakhs
GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) INR 4.25 Lakhs
Post Basic BSc Nursing INR 2.5 Lakhs
MSc Nursing INR 2.2 Lakhs to INR 2.5 Lakhs
BSc in Allied Health Sciences INR 4 Lakhs to INR 5.5 Lakhs
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) INR 5.65 Lakhs
D-Pharma INR 1.2 Lakhs
Certification INR 60,000 to INR 1 Lakh
PUC Commerce (CEBA / CSBA) INR 60,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The BSc Nursing total covers the entire 4-year programme, including food and accommodation. The BPT fee covers 4.5 years. The quoted nursing, physiotherapy, D-Pharma and PUC fees include food and accommodation.

BSc Cardiac Care Technology, BSc Anaesthesia and OT Technology, and BSc Medical Imaging Technology each carry an additional admission fee of INR 50,000, payable over the listed course fee.

Faran College of Nursing Admission Process

Admission to every programme is based on marks in the qualifying examination. The college does not use a common entrance test. BSc Nursing selection follows the steps below, and GNM uses the same merit-list procedure.

  1. Submit the admission application.
  2. Complete verification of the marksheets.
  3. Await the merit list prepared from Class 12 marks.
  4. Pay the required fee.
  5. Receive admission confirmation.

Nursing Eligibility, Duration and Intake

Programme Duration Eligibility Annual Intake
BSc Nursing 4 years Class 12 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with at least 45% aggregate; female candidates only 60 seats
GNM diploma 3 years Class 12 Science with at least 45% aggregate; male and female candidates are eligible 60 seats
Post Basic BSc Nursing 2 years GNM diploma and at least 45% in Class 12 60 seats
MSc Nursing 2 years BSc Nursing with at least 50% aggregate 25 seats

MSc Nursing offers 5 specialisations: Medical-Surgical, OBG, Paediatric, Psychiatry and Community Health Nursing.

Allied Health Sciences and Physiotherapy

Applicants to the following programmes need at least 45% in Class 12 Science with Biology. Each programme admits 30 students per year.

Programme Duration
BSc Cardiac Care Technology 4 years
BSc Anaesthesia and OT Technology 4 years
BSc Medical Imaging Technology 4 years
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) 4.5 years

Pharmacy, Certification and Pre-University Courses

Programme Duration Eligibility
D-Pharma 2 years At least 45% in Class 12
Certification 2 years At least 50% in Class 10
PUC Commerce (CEBA / CSBA) 2 years At least 50% in Class 10

D-Pharma has an annual intake of 60 seats. PUC is available in 4 streams: PCMB and PCMC in science, and CEBA and CSBA in commerce. Each stream has 50 seats per year and requires at least 50% in Class 10.

Admissions follow separate calendars for nursing degrees, the diploma and allied-health group, and PUC. The PUC calendar is the earliest and is linked to Class 10 board-result timelines.

Faran College of Nursing Campus Life

The college is located at #16, Kannur Village Post, Bagalur Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 562149. Its residential hostel provides 24/7 security, nutritious meals, recreation areas and high-speed internet.

Clinical skills training takes place in nursing and allied-health laboratories fitted with modern instruments and simulation models. The library provides books, research journals and digital resources with online access. Indoor and outdoor sports facilities support regular tournaments and training sessions.

Admission enquiries can be directed to +91 9513076074 or +91 9845050395, or emailed to admissions@farangroupofinstitutions.in. Programme information is available on the official Faran Group of Institutions website.

Faran, Acharya and Miranda Nursing College Comparison

Students considering BSc Nursing in north Bengaluru often compare Faran College of Nursing with Acharya College of Nursing and Miranda College of Nursing. These standalone institutions occupy a similar fee band, are affiliated with RGUHS and hold approval from INC and Karnataka Nursing Council.

College BSc Nursing Fee and Basis BSc Nursing Intake Location
Faran College of Nursing INR 8.95 Lakhs total, including food and accommodation 60 seats Bagalur, North Bengaluru
Acharya College of Nursing INR 2 Lakhs/year, reported tuition 60 seats Soladevanahalli, North Bengaluru
Miranda College of Nursing INR 7.2 Lakhs total, all-inclusive 60 seats Bengaluru

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Faran's inclusive BSc Nursing fee is at the higher end of this comparison. Miranda has the lowest quoted all-inclusive total, whereas Acharya reports tuition annually. BSc Nursing intake is capped at 60 seats at each college.

Faran College of Nursing FAQs

Ques. Which councils recognise Faran College of Nursing, and which university is it affiliated with?

Ans. The college holds approval from the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Karnataka Nursing Council. Its university affiliation is with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).

Ques. How much does the complete BSc Nursing programme cost, including living expenses?

Ans. The full 4-year BSc Nursing programme costs INR 8.95 Lakhs, with food and accommodation included.

Ques. Can male applicants join Faran's BSc Nursing course?

Ans. BSc Nursing enrolment is restricted to female candidates. Male and female applicants can both seek admission to the GNM diploma.

Ques. Has the application deadline passed for Faran's BSc Nursing 2026-27 intake?

Ans. Yes. The official calendar gives August 15, 2026 as the application deadline and August 22, 2026 as the scheduled merit-list date for the 2026-27 intake. Both dates have passed.

Ques. What academic qualification is needed to enter the GNM diploma?

Ans. Applicants to the 3-year GNM diploma must have completed Class 12 Science with an aggregate of at least 45%.

Ques. Which fields can eligible graduates specialise in through MSc Nursing?

Ans. BSc Nursing graduates with at least 50% aggregate can choose from five MSc Nursing specialisations: Medical-Surgical, OBG, Paediatric, Psychiatry and Community Health Nursing.

Ques. What services are available to students staying in the college hostel?

Ans. Hostel residents have access to 24/7 security, nutritious meals, recreational areas and high-speed internet.

Ques. Which science and commerce combinations are available at PUC level?

Ans. The four PUC options are PCMB and PCMC in science, and CEBA and CSBA in commerce. Each stream admits 50 students per year, and applicants need at least 50% in Class 10.