About

Vikram College of Nursing (VCN), Mysuru is a private nursing college located in Mysuru, Karnataka. The college is committed to providing quality nursing education and preparing competent, compassionate, and ethically responsible healthcare professionals. Established with the objective of promoting excellence in nursing education, the institution emphasizes academic learning, clinical competence, research, leadership development, and community healthcare services. Its mission is to produce skilled nursing graduates capable of serving in hospitals, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and public health sectors both in India and abroad.

The college is situated in Mysuru, Karnataka, a city known for its educational institutions and healthcare facilities. The campus offers a peaceful academic atmosphere with modern teaching infrastructure and convenient access to affiliated hospitals for practical clinical training. It is well connected by road, rail, and air, making it easily accessible for students from Karnataka and neighbouring states. The campus size has not been officially disclosed by the institution.

Vikram 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. It follows the curriculum prescribed by RGUHS and adheres to the standards laid down by the statutory nursing councils to ensure quality nursing education and professional practice.

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, research guidance, seminars, workshops, and supervised clinical practice through affiliated hospitals to develop students' professional competencies.

Vikram College of Nursing offers General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and other approved nursing programmes in accordance with the regulations of RGUHS, INC, KSNC, and the Government of Karnataka. Admission is based on academic merit and eligibility criteria. Candidates applying for the B.Sc. Nursing programme must have completed 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 institutional financial assistance, subject to applicable guidelines.

The college provides modern infrastructure including spacious classrooms, nursing foundation laboratories, medical-surgical nursing laboratories, anatomy and physiology laboratories, nutrition laboratories, computer laboratories, seminar halls, a well-stocked library with digital 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 conducts career counselling, communication skills training, aptitude development, personality enhancement programmes, internships, mock interviews, and campus recruitment drives. Graduates have employment opportunities in government hospitals, private hospitals, multispecialty healthcare institutions, nursing colleges, rehabilitation centres, community healthcare organizations, and international healthcare organizations. The college also encourages students to pursue higher education and specialized nursing careers.

Vikram College of Nursing, Mysuru, is dedicated to delivering quality nursing education through experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, practical clinical exposure, and student-centred learning. With recognized approvals, scholarship opportunities, hostel facilities, placement assistance, and strong clinical training, the college provides an excellent platform for students aspiring to build successful careers in nursing and healthcare.

Some Highlights   Vikram College of Nursing, Mysuru

Quality Nursing Education

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

Experienced Faculty

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

Clinical Training

Students receive hands-on clinical exposure through affiliated hospitals, helping them develop confidence, technical skills, and professional competence.

Modern Infrastructure

The institution offers advanced nursing laboratories, computer laboratories, a digital library, smart classrooms, and simulation-based learning facilities.

Holistic Development

Students participate in seminars, workshops, research activities, leadership programmes, health camps, cultural events, and community outreach programmes for overall personality development.

Placement Support

The Placement Cell organizes career counselling, aptitude training, communication skills development, internships, mock interviews, and campus recruitment programmes.

Vision & Mission Vikram College of Nursing, Mysuru

Vision

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

Mission

• To provide quality nursing education through innovative teaching methods and evidence-based clinical practice.
• To develop professionally competent nurses with ethical values and leadership qualities.
• To encourage research, innovation, and lifelong learning.
• To promote community healthcare through outreach programmes.
• To prepare socially responsible nursing professionals capable of serving national and international healthcare systems.

The college assists eligible students in availing scholarship schemes offered by the Government of Karnataka and the Government of India. Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Minority, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other eligible categories can apply through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for post-matric scholarships, fee reimbursement, minority scholarships, and merit-based financial assistance. The institution also provides guidance regarding educational loans and institutional fee concessions, wherever applicable, ensuring that deserving students receive adequate financial support for completing their nursing education.

The Placement and Career Guidance Cell actively supports students in building successful nursing careers through career counselling, communication skills development, aptitude training, personality enhancement programmes, internships, industrial visits, mock interviews, resume-building sessions, and campus recruitment drives. Graduates are recruited by government hospitals, private hospitals, multispecialty hospitals, nursing colleges, rehabilitation centres, community healthcare organizations, home healthcare agencies, and international healthcare institutions. The college also motivates students to pursue higher education, specialized nursing courses, and research opportunities to enhance their professional growth.

Vikram College of Nursing provides modern academic infrastructure that supports both theoretical and practical learning. The campus includes spacious classrooms equipped with audio-visual teaching aids, well-furnished 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 with internet connectivity, seminar halls, conference rooms, and a well-stocked library with printed books, journals, and digital learning resources. Students also have access to Wi-Fi, sports and recreational facilities, cafeteria services, healthcare support, counselling services, and extensive clinical training through affiliated hospitals, enabling them to gain real-world healthcare experience

Separate hostel facilities are available for male and female students within or near the campus. The hostels provide spacious furnished rooms, hygienic dining facilities, purified drinking water, study halls, recreation rooms, internet connectivity, laundry services, common rooms, medical assistance, and round-the-clock security under experienced wardens. The hostel environment is designed to provide students with a safe, comfortable, and disciplined atmosphere that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and healthy living.

The college offers transportation facilities connecting the campus with Mysuru city and surrounding areas through college buses operating on selected routes. Students commuting from nearby towns can also conveniently access the campus using Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, city buses, railway services, and other public transport facilities. The excellent connectivity of Mysuru ensures hassle-free travel for students, faculty, and visitors.