Recognized by State Government of Karnataka,

Karnataka Nursing Council, Indian Nursing Council,

Afliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka

PRAGATHI INSTITUTION
Shri G. Chidanandappa B.Sc., (Agri)
Chairman
Mr. B. Mallikarjuna B.A., B.Sc., (Nsg)
Secretary
Mr. Naveen Kumar B.M
Managing Trustee
WELCOME TO
The stepping stone for excellent careers...
"Service to Human is Service to God”. We are very glad to share
few words about our institution. Pragathi College of Nursing has been
started in the year 2003 under the trust named Sukrutha Vidya
Samsthe ®. Pragathi is a Pioneering educational institute with an
impeccable track which is established with the aims to provide
Quality Professional Education which successfully has given >90%
results year over year. Our Institution is Recognized by the
concerned apex bodies such as Recognized by State
Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Nursing Council, Rajiv
Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bengaluru & Indian
Nursing Council, New Delhi. Knowledge is the greatest source of
intelligence given to the students through our institutions. So we are
very happy to invite you to join our family & benefit from the enriched
knowledge & skills of Nursing. Sukrutha Vidya Samsthe ®, the trust
established by a group of nursing professionals and educators
founded Pragathi College & Institute of Nursing. The trust members
have selected the field of health and education for their activities. The
Motto of our trust is 'SERVE TO MANKIND'.
Secretary's Message
On behalf of Pragathi College and the Institute of Nursing, I would like
to extend a warm welcome to the students and parents of the Nursing
community. PCION was founded on the three principles of integrity,
diligence, and creativity. Together, these three principles are the
cornerstones for each student's pursuit of high academic
achievement, coupled with opportunities to display strong character
and respect for one another. What makes our Institute special?
PCION is synonymous with rigor and high expectations. Our students
will be exposed to the very skills needed to be successful in college
and beyond including effective problem solving, critical analysis, oral
presentations, study skills, time management, awareness of one's
performance, teamwork, persistence, and the ability to utilize study
groups. We encourage you to drop in and visit us at the Pragathi
Institute of Nursing
Managing Trustee
 Principal's Message
“Nurses have come a long way in a few short decades. In the past, our attention focused on physical, mental and
emotional healing. Now we talk of healing your life, healing the environment, and healing the planet.”

The faculty of PCION is committed to developing, promoting, and

imparting education to enhance the student's knowledge, attitude, and
skills to provide effective and efficient nursing care. They constantly
strive to improve educational standards to make PCION, a center of
excellence, in nursing education. The college has a state of art,
supportive learning environment with good clinical and library
facilities, which attracts national and international backgrounds.
Regular co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are planned
meticulously and organized by a group of highly motivated faculty. I
welcome all the students to have a prospective future in this profession
and wish them success throughout their enriched academic journey of
excellence in Pragathi College and Institute of Nursing.

Welcome to Pragathi College & Institute of Nursing.

Mission
Mission We endeavor to promote knowledge, attitude, skills, and habits in the students to enable them to carry out
their duties and responsibilities as competent professional nurses.

Vision
1) To impart high-quality education
2) To foster innovation in professional growth
3) To develop leadership skills and group dynamic among nursing students for holistic patient care.

Objectives:
In pursuance of the said philosophy, the aims and objectives of the College are to empower young women that
predominantly opt for nursing as a career as well as provide opportunities for the students to acquire and develop:
I. A sound theoretical and practical knowledge of Nursing care at basic as well as advanced levels, contributing to the
promotion, preventive and restorative aspects of health.
II. The ability to plan and act independently with full responsibilities as a qualified Nurse and as a spiritual human
being.
III.The confidence for taking up leadership position to assume responsibilities in nursing and to do pioneering work
while taking care of one's responsibility and professional growth too.
IV. The skill to maintain a center of excellence for the pursuit of higher studies in nursing and act as a base shelter for
the contemporary and future needs of new developments.
V. The capacity of keeping calm, serene, and smiling and never to lose temper, even on provocation.
VI. Maintaining the habit of strict punctuality in all activities and obligations
 Courses Offered

M.Sc NURSING

B.Sc. NURSING

POST BASIC B.SC. NURSING

GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY (GNM)

D. PHARMA

M.Sc NURSING Intake: 25 Candidates

Programme Duration : 2 Years Medical-Surgical Nursing : 5 seats

Paediatric Nursing : 5 seats
Commencement of Course : September Community Health Nursing : 5 seats
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing : 5 seats
Eligibility Criteria for M. Sc Nursing: Psychiatric Nursing : 5 seats
The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and
Registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Original Documents Required
Registration Council. The minimum educational During Admission for M.Sc.(N)
requirement shall be the passing of B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. 10th Mark Sheet
Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with a minimum +2 Mark Sheet
of 55% aggregate marks. The candidate should have B.Sc / PB BSc Marks Sheets Individually Year
undergone B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Wise
Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution that is recognized by Course Completion
Indian Nursing Council. Minimum one year of work Degree Certificate
experience after B.Sc. Nursing. Minimum one year of Experience Certificate
work experience prior to or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. Nursing Registration Certificate
Candidates will be selected based on the merit list of the n Date of Birth Proof
the basis of aggregate of marks obtained in the University Migration certificate
examination/ selection examination conducted. Transfer OR School leaving Certificate
Candidates should produce an Eligibility Certificate from Conduct / Character Certificate
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Aadhaar Card Copy
Karnataka. Candidates shall be medically fit. No Age limit. 6 Pass Port size photos.
 Intake: 60 Candidates
B.Sc NURSING
Programme Duration : 4 Years
Commencement of Course : September
This Programme is aimed to develop competent and professional nursing practitioners who are pro-active
and responsible both in clinical and teaching set up.
Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc Nursing: Original documents required
during admission
The minimum education requirement is Higher Secondary
(10+2)/Pre-University or equivalent examinations, with 10th Mark Sheet
Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) and English, +2 Mark Sheet
obtaining 45% or more marks in the aggregate of these Date of Birth Proof
subjects. Passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry, and Migration certificate
Biology individually and must have obtained a minimum of not Transfer OR School leaving Certificate
less than 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) Conduct / Character Certificate
taken together in the qualifying examination. The candidate Aadhaar Card Copy
should have completed 17 Years on or before the 31st day of 6 Pass Port size photos
December of the year of admission. The admission will be on
the basis of the merit ranking of the students in the entrance test
and counselling. The candidate shall be medically fit.
Candidates should produce an Eligibility certificate from Rajiv
Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

D PHARMA
Diploma in Pharmacy

Programme Duration : 2 Years Intake: 60 candidates

Commencement of Course : September

Eligibility Criteria for D Pharma:

Hminimum qualification for admission to Diploma in Original documents required
Pharmacy Part I course: A candidate should pass in any of during admission for D Pharma
the following examinations with Physics, Chemistry and
Biology subjects : 10th Mark Sheet
1. Intermediate Examination in Science, +2 Mark Sheet
2. 10+2 examination (academic stream) in Science Date of Birth Proof
3. Pre-degree examination or Migration certificate
4. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council Transfer OR School leaving Certificate
of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations Conduct / Character Certificate
Aadhaar Card Copy
6 Pass Port size photos
P.B.BSc.
POST BASIC B.SC. NURSING Intake: 50 candidates

Programme Duration : 2 Years Original documents required

Commencement of Course : September
during admission for P.B B.Sc (N).
Eligibility Criteria for P.B.B.Sc Nursing:
10th Mark Sheet
Hold a Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM). +2 Mark Sheet
Be a registered nurse. GNM Marks Sheets Individually Year Wise
Have passed Pre-University Examination in Arts / Science / Course Completion
Commerce conducted by Department of Pre-University Diploma Certificate
Education, Karnataka State or its equivalent recognized by Nursing Registration Certificate
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Date of Birth Proof
Have working knowledge of English. Migration certificate
Be medically fit. Transfer OR School leaving Certificate
Have a good personal and professional record. Candidates Conduct / Character Certificate
should produce an Eligibility Certificate from Rajiv Gandhi Aadhaar Card Copy
University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka No 6 Pass Port size photos
Candidate who is above 48 years of age on 31st December of
the year of admission shall be eligible.

GNM Intake: 60 candidates

GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY
Programme Duration : 3 Years
Commencement of Course : August
This program is aimed at creating skilled and competent nurses who put painstaking efforts to discover care
and health. This program lets the students learn to provide comprehensive medical care to patients suffering
from different ailments. Pass in PUC/PDC (10 + 2) with 40% aggregate marks preferably Science from
recognized PU Board. Vacant seats can be filled with Arts & Commerce PUC/PDC/10+2 with 40% Aggregate
marks. Students shall be medically fit. Admission of students will be once in an academic year. Minimum age
17 years, Maximum age 35 years. (For ANM/LHV, there is no age bar)
Eligibility Criteria for GNM Nursing:
Pass in PUC/PDC (10 + 2) with 40% aggregate marks preferably Science from recognized PU Board.
Vacant seats can be filled with Arts & Commerce PUC/PDC/10+2 with 40% Aggregate marks.
Students shall be medically fit.
Admission of students will be once in an academic year.
Minimum age 17 years, Maximum age 35 years. (For ANM/LHV, there is no age bar)
Original Documents Required During Admission for GNM.
10th Mark Sheet Migration Certificate
10th Board Certificate Conduct / Character Certificate
+2 Mark Sheet Aadhaar Card Copy
12th Board Certificate 4 Pass Port size photos
Transfer OR School leaving Certificate
Faculty
Infrastructure
The faculty of PCION is committed to developing, promoting, and imparting education to enhance the student's
knowledge, attitude, and skills to provide effective and efficient nursing care. They constantly strive to improve
educational standards to make PCION, a center of excellence, in nursing education. Permanent faculty apart,
the students will also be taught through Seminars, Workshops, and Guest Lectures, etc. by eminent visiting
faculty including famous Doctors and guest speakers regularly. Student Nurses Association (SNA) has been
established for student's welfare and timely activities are organized under faculty supervision. Faculty

Classrooms & Conference Hall

All classrooms are designed according to the recommendations of the apex bodies well - equipped, ventilated
with provision for Lecture cum Demonstration facilities.
The College possesses a good number of audio-visual aids. A good collection of videotapes, C.D., and audio
cassettes on different subjects are available for the students' education. In addition, the college students also
have access to the Computer Lab and the latest software.
Encompassing spacious Indoor and Outdoor Auditoriums to conduct various cultural Activities, Seminars,
graduation ceremony and other important events.
The classroom activities are monitored through CCTV.

Library & Computer Lab

The library consists of well-stocked books of professional & Nonprofessional Books, Medical Journals, Indian
& International Journals, Periodicals, Newspapers in English & Regional languages. The library is constantly
updated with a new edition of books with a large collection of audio & video presentations are made freely
available to the students to cultivate the habit of reference reading in them. The library provides computer-
based learning through the provision of CDs. Students and Faculties can access over 1000 specialized
professional e-journals (National and International). Modern computer lab with centrally air-conditioned is
available for basic computer education and training to all the students. Internet & Helinet with high speed will be
available during college hours. Students will be well trained by one of the Prominent Professors in Bengaluru.
The library will be kept open from 9.00 am - 10.00 pm.
Laboratories
Laboratories are well equipped and furnished as hospital wards for nursing practice. Each has ward beds,
equipment, and a computerized audio-visual system to facilitate teaching, demonstration, and return
demonstration. By assessing the various clinical signs generated by the simulators, students are able to make
clinical decisions and practice their nursing skills in a safe and realistic environment.

Pre - Clinical Science Lab Community Nursing Lab Audio Visual Aids Lab
Nursing Foundation Lab Maternal & Child Health Lab

Anatomy Nursing Foundation Community

Microbiology & Biochemistry Peadiatric OBG

Pragathi College of Nursing is one of the pioneer

institutions having a full-fledged placement cell & a
full-time placement officer from its inception.
To make students face the interviews the
placement cell arranges regular & rigorous training
Programme on personality development & soft
skills.
Adequate training is given to the students as they
complete the academics to enable them into
rewarding careers both in India and abroad.
Many multi and super-specialty hospitals conduct
campus interviews and also our institution is
encouraging and giving training for IELTS, CGFNS,
and NCLEX.
CLINICAL LEARNING

The various afliated hospitals are

453 bedded Gov.: K.C. General Hospital Malleshwaram Bangalore.
600 bedded - Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore. (www.jayadevacardiology.com)
420 bedded Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology Bangalore. (kidwai.kar.nic.in)
320 bedded Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health Bangalore.(www.igch.org)
Corporation Maternity Hospital Bangalore.
250 bedded Spandana Mental Health & Rehabilitation center
824 bedded National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Science [NIMHANS] Bangalore.
(www.nimhans.kar.nic.in)
Kannur Rural PHC for Rural Community Field Experience.
K Narayanapura Urban PHC for Urban Community field experience.
 Cultural Events

Hostel Accomodation
Our education trust has established a separate hostel for girls & boys with the qualified warden in the same
campus for girls with at most security measures.
Hostel rooms are well ventilated, telephone facilities are provided with 24 hours water supply is also provided.
Hostel food of both vegetarians & non-vegetarians is served to the students as per their preference to North
Indian (Bengali & others), South Indian & Seasonal Foods.
UPS back-up, Wi-Fi facility for Internet access, TV halls / Indoor Auditorium, 24/7 Doctor on call

READING AND RECREATION

Magazines of general reading such as India-Today, Wisdom, Health Guide, Nutrition and Health Care, etc., and
newspapers such as Deccan Herald, Indian Express, Times of India, Vijaya Karnataka are purchased from the
SNA
Fund. The student on rotations will be in charge of the reading room which is kept open from 4.00 P.m. to 8.00
P.m. every day. Current magazines will be issued for circulation among the students. The institute provides a
spacious sports room that includes table tennis, carom boards, chessboard, and many other indoor games.
There is also an outdoor game facility for throw ball and tennis. Etc... The sports and recreation committee is
responsible for organizing and conducting games and sports periodically and participating in State Level and
National Level competitions.
 Sports & Recreation

TRANSPORTATION
Our Institute is well connected to various parts of the city by the public transportation system. Our institute also
has its own fleet of buses for taking students to the clinical Camp, Field Units for different Health centers.
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