Kempegowda Institute of Nursing (KIMS) was established in 1980 with the vision of providing quality medical education and clinical exposure to all students. The college emphasizes on the changing global healthcare scenario and focuses on the importance of Nursing education.

Ranking

Kempegowda Institute of Nursing (KIMS) is ranked among the Top nursing institutes in India.

Affiliations and Approvals

• Approved by the Government of Karnataka
• Recognized by Indian Nursing Council
• Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka

Location

Kempegowda Institute of Nursing (KIMS) is located in Basavanagudi and is well connected by air, railway and roadways.

Programs offered

• BSc Nursing
• Post Basic BSc Nursing 
• GNM Nursing
• MSc Nursing

Facilities

Kempegowda Institute of Nursing (KIMS) offers the following facilities for its students and faculty:

• Central Library with more than 21,500 books, 10,150 bound volumes, e-books, journals and periodicals
• Reference Library with a collection of national and international journals, publications, and internationally recognized books
• “HELINET” Consortium with more than 300 high quality journals in e-versions
• Computers with internet accessibility and facilities for CD-ROM with research citations and abstracts for data collection
• Reading Room for staff, students, and interns
• Video and audio LCD Projector Room
• Xerox
• Computer Room with Medlar and internet facility
• Spacious Classrooms
• KIMS Co-operative Society for requirement of books, stationary, and other articles at concessional prices
• High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity
• Cafeteria - three cafeterias with meals and refreshments
• Hostels – for boys and girls
• Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities
• Well-equipped Gym
• Transport - one mini bus and two Maruthi vans
• Bank - Syndicate Bank
• Medical Facility

Placements

Career opportunities are available in leading government and private hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, old age homes, healthcare centres, and veteran hospitals. 

Placements are available in popular hospitals including:

• Narayana Hrudayalaya
• Apollo Hospital
• Fortis Hospital
• Hosmat Hospital
• Medanta Medicity
• Columbia Asia Hospital
• Wockhardt Hospitals
• Max Hospital
• Manipal Hospital