About

Smt. Shantadevi Memorial College of Nursing (SSMCN), Badagandi is a private nursing college located in Badagandi, Bilagi Taluk, Bagalkot District, Karnataka. The college is managed by the S. R. Patil Educational Foundation, an educational trust committed to promoting quality healthcare education and producing skilled nursing professionals. The institution aims to develop competent, compassionate, and ethically responsible nurses through quality teaching, clinical practice, research, and community healthcare services.

The college is situated at Badagandi, Bilagi Taluk, Bagalkot District, Karnataka – 587116, in a peaceful academic environment that supports quality learning. The campus provides modern educational facilities and access to affiliated hospitals for practical clinical training. It is well connected by road to Bagalkot, Vijayapura, and nearby towns, making it convenient for students from across Karnataka. The campus size has not been officially disclosed.

Smt. Shantadevi Memorial College of Nursing is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru. The college is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi, and recognized by the Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC), Bengaluru. The institution follows the curriculum prescribed by RGUHS and complies with the standards established by the statutory nursing councils.

The college has academic departments in Nursing Foundation, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, and Nursing Education. Experienced faculty members provide classroom teaching, laboratory demonstrations, simulation-based learning, seminars, workshops, research guidance, and supervised clinical training through affiliated hospitals.

The college offers General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and B.Sc. Nursing programmes in accordance with the regulations of RGUHS, INC, KSNC, and the Government of Karnataka. Candidates seeking admission to the B.Sc. Nursing programme should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board. Eligible students may apply for Government scholarships, post-matric scholarships, minority scholarships, and other financial assistance schemes as per Government norms.

The college provides modern infrastructure including spacious classrooms, nursing laboratories, anatomy and physiology laboratories, nutrition laboratories, computer laboratories, seminar halls, a well-stocked library, digital learning resources, Wi-Fi connectivity, sports facilities, transportation services, cafeteria, separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls, and comprehensive clinical training through affiliated hospitals.

The Placement and Career Guidance Cell assists students through career counselling, communication skills training, aptitude development, personality enhancement programmes, internships, mock interviews, and campus recruitment assistance. Graduates have employment opportunities in government hospitals, private hospitals, multispecialty healthcare institutions, nursing colleges, rehabilitation centres, community healthcare organizations, and international healthcare facilities.

Smt. Shantadevi Memorial College of Nursing, Badagandi, provides quality nursing education through experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, practical clinical exposure, and excellent student support services. With recognized approvals, scholarship opportunities, hostel facilities, and placement assistance, the college offers a strong foundation for students aspiring to build successful careers in nursing and healthcare.

Some Highlights   Smt. Shantadevi Memorial College of Nursing, Badagandi

Why Choose Smt. Shantadevi Memorial College of Nursing?

Quality Nursing Education

The college follows the RGUHS curriculum and combines classroom teaching with practical clinical training to develop competent nursing professionals.

Experienced Faculty

Qualified faculty members provide academic guidance, laboratory instruction, research support, and clinical supervision throughout the programme.

Clinical Exposure

Students gain valuable practical experience through affiliated hospitals, helping them build confidence and professional competence.

Modern Infrastructure

The campus includes advanced nursing laboratories, computer facilities, digital learning resources, a library, seminar halls, and other academic support facilities.

Holistic Development

Students are encouraged to participate in seminars, workshops, health camps, leadership programmes, cultural activities, and community outreach initiatives.

Placement Support

The Placement Cell conducts career counselling, aptitude training, communication skill development, internships, mock interviews, and campus recruitment activities.

Vision & Mission Smt. Shantadevi Memorial College of Nursing, Badagandi

Vision

To become a centre of excellence in nursing education by producing competent, compassionate, ethical, and globally competitive nursing professionals dedicated to quality healthcare and community service.

Mission

• To provide quality nursing education through innovative teaching and evidence-based clinical practice.
• To develop professionally competent nurses with ethical values and leadership qualities.
• To promote research, innovation, and lifelong learning.
• To strengthen community healthcare through extension activities.
• To prepare socially responsible nursing professionals capable of serving society with compassion and professionalism.

Admission to Smt. Shantadevi Memorial College of Nursing, Badagandi is conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC), and the Government of Karnataka. Candidates seeking admission to the B.Sc. Nursing programme can apply through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) counselling process for Government quota seats or through the management quota, depending on the college's admission policy. Applicants must submit the prescribed application form along with 10+2 mark sheets, Transfer Certificate (TC), Migration Certificate (if applicable), identity proof, passport-size photographs, and other required documents for verification. Admission is granted based on academic merit, fulfillment of eligibility criteria, reservation norms, and seat availability.

Admission to the GNM programme is conducted directly by the college in accordance with the regulations of RGUHS, INC, and KSNC. Candidates must complete document verification, submit original certificates, pay the prescribed fees, and fulfill all admission formalities before the stipulated deadline. Final admission is confirmed after successful verification of documents and compliance with all statutory requirements.

Admission Criteria

Admission Process

• Candidates must obtain the prescribed application form from the college or apply through the official admission process.

• Admission to B.Sc. Nursing is based on KEA counselling for Government quota seats and management quota admissions, subject to seat availability.

• Applicants must have passed 10+2 with the required subjects and satisfy the eligibility norms prescribed by RGUHS, INC, and KSNC.

• Candidates should submit all required documents, including 10+2 marks cards, Transfer Certificate (TC), Migration Certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar/Identity Proof, passport-size photographs, and other relevant certificates.

• Original documents are verified by the admission committee before confirming admission.

• Selected candidates must pay the prescribed tuition fees and other applicable charges within the stipulated time.

• Admission is granted based on academic merit, fulfillment of eligibility criteria, reservation policies, and seat availability.

Admission to GNM, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and M.Sc. Nursing programmes is conducted directly by the institute in accordance with the regulations of RGUHS, INC, and KSNC

B.Sc. Nursing

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English must be compulsory subjects.
• Must obtain the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by INC and RGUHS.
• Must satisfy the minimum age requirement prescribed by the nursing councils.

GNM

• Passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
• Must fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC).

Eligible students can apply for scholarship schemes offered by the Government of Karnataka and the Government of India through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Scholarships are available for SC, ST, OBC, Minority, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and meritorious students according to Government regulations.

The Placement and Career Guidance Cell organizes career counselling, aptitude development, communication skills training, internships, mock interviews, personality development programmes, and campus recruitment drives. Graduates secure employment opportunities in government hospitals, private hospitals, multispecialty healthcare institutions, nursing colleges, rehabilitation centres, community healthcare organizations, and international healthcare institutions.

The college provides spacious classrooms, nursing foundation laboratories, medical-surgical nursing laboratories, community health nursing laboratories, child health nursing laboratories, obstetrics and gynaecological nursing laboratories, anatomy and physiology laboratories, nutrition laboratories, computer laboratories, seminar halls, conference facilities, a well-stocked library, digital learning resources, Wi-Fi connectivity, sports facilities, transportation services, cafeteria, separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls, healthcare support, and comprehensive clinical training through affiliated hospitals.

Separate hostel facilities are available for male and female students with furnished rooms, hygienic dining facilities, study halls, recreation areas, purified drinking water, internet access, medical assistance, and 24-hour security under experienced wardens.

The college provides transportation facilities connecting the campus with Badagandi, Bilagi, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, and nearby towns through college buses. Public transport services also provide convenient access to the campus.