The candidate seeking admission must:

1. hold a diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)

2. be a registered nurse

3. have passed pre university examination in arts/science/commerce conducted by Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka State or its equivalent recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

4. have working knowledge of English

5. be medically fit

6. have good personal and professional record. 

Age requirement: No candidate who is above 48 years of age on 31st December of the year of admission shall be eligible for the course.