From a humble diploma program in 1991 to a NAAC A+ accredited institution offering B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D, and GNM programs — ACN has been shaping compassionate nursing professionals for over three decades.
A chronicle of growth, perseverance, and nursing excellence — from a single diploma course to a multi-program NAAC A+ accredited institution.
The principles that drive every classroom, clinical posting, and research initiative at ACN.
“Achieve excellence by fostering value-based education to develop competent nurses and leaders with a global outlook.”
1Provide high quality nursing education with a broad theoretical base and diverse clinical experience that enhances the individual to become a good nurse in professional practice.
2Advance health care through excellence in nursing and inter disciplinary teaching, research, practice and service.
Numbers and accolades that reflect three decades of dedication to nursing education and healthcare excellence.
NAAC A+
INC
KSNCNAACNIRFIIRFThe spiritual and academic leaders who have shaped ACN into an institution of national prominence.
Visionary founder of the Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust, who laid the foundation for nursing education at B.G. Nagara in 1991, transforming a rural town into a centre of healthcare learning.
Continuing the legacy of educational excellence, guiding ACU and its constituent colleges toward international recognition, NAAC A+ accreditation, and expanded programs.
“Nursing is not just a profession — it is a calling to serve humanity. At ACN, we nurture that calling with clinical rigour and compassionate values.”
A state-of-the-art campus on NH-75 with modern labs, a well-stocked library, comfortable hostels, and direct access to the 1,050-bed teaching hospital.
Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Centre — multi-specialty clinical training backbone with 15+ wards and ICU facilities.
4,000+ titles, 24/7 access, Wi-Fi enabled, with digital resources, e-journals, and dedicated nursing reference section.
Each department has a fully equipped simulation and practice lab for hands-on clinical skill development.
Separate boys & girls hostels with warden supervision (Mrs. Padmavathi), mess facility, and recreational areas.
Multimedia-enabled smart classrooms with projectors, audio systems, and interactive teaching aids across all departments.
Full campus Wi-Fi coverage and integrated ERP system for attendance, academics, and administrative processes.
Join 30+ years of nursing excellence at ACN, B.G. Nagara.