Adichunchanagiri College of Nursing is a constituent college of Adichunchanagiri University — producing skilled nurses, educators, and healthcare leaders for 30+ years through INC-recognized GNM to Ph.D programmes, backed by the 1,200+ bed AHRC teaching hospital at B.G. Nagara.
Founded in 1991 and now a constituent college of Adichunchanagiri University, ACN has trained generations of nurses serving hospitals, communities, and academic institutions across India and abroad. Our INC-recognized programmes from GNM to Ph.D blend rigorous classroom learning with clinical training at the attached 1,200+ bed AHRC teaching hospital from the very first year.
"At ACN we prepare nursing professionals who combine clinical competence with genuine compassion — ready to serve with skill and heart, wherever healthcare is needed."
A full spectrum of INC-recognized nursing programmes designed for every stage of a nursing career — from diploma entry to doctoral research.
A 3-year INC-approved diploma programme covering fundamentals of nursing, medical-surgical care, obstetrics, paediatrics, psychiatry, and community health — with extensive bedside training at AHRC.
Our flagship 4-year INC-recognized degree covers all core nursing specialities with dedicated clinical postings at AHRC, simulation-lab training, and a final-year research dissertation.
A 2-year degree bridge programme for GNM-qualified nurses seeking bachelor-level credentials, with advanced clinical and research modules alongside practical hospital work.
Public health, epidemiology, family health, and rural community nursing with field postings in the surrounding villages of Mandya district and AHRC outreach programmes.
Adult-health nursing, perioperative nursing, critical care, and advanced clinical skills — with ICU/CCU/OT postings at AHRC's 1,200+ bed teaching hospital.
Maternal health, midwifery, reproductive health, and neonatal nursing care with live labour-room and NICU postings at the AHRC OBG department.
Child health, growth & development, paediatric ICU, and adolescent health nursing — with hands-on PICU and paediatric ward postings at AHRC.
Mental health nursing, therapeutic communication, and community psychiatry — with clinical postings at AHRC's psychiatric department and community mental-health outreach.
Pursue original research across six nursing specialisations — from critical care and community health to mental-health nursing and midwifery — guided by PG-qualified faculty under the ACU doctoral framework.
Six specialised departments staffed by 70+ experienced nursing faculty — integrated with AHRC's 1,200+ bed teaching hospital for real-world clinical training.
Adult-health nursing, perioperative nursing, critical care, and advanced clinical skills with ICU/OT postings.
Public health, epidemiology, family health, and rural community nursing with field postings in Mandya district.
Maternal health, midwifery, reproductive health, and neonatal nursing care with labour room and NICU training.
Child health, growth & development, paediatric ICU, and adolescent health nursing with PICU postings.
Mental health nursing, therapeutic communication, and community psychiatry with clinical postings at AHRC.
Fundamentals of nursing, nursing education, administration, and research methodology across all programmes.
Established at B.G. Nagara with a vision of producing compassionate, skilled nurses.
Full four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme introduced.
Programmes approved by the Indian Nursing Council for GNM and B.Sc Nursing.
Became a constituent college of Adichunchanagiri University.
10+ programmes across GNM, B.Sc, P.B.B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D Nursing.
At ACN, we are committed to producing nursing professionals who combine clinical competence with genuine compassion. For over three decades, our institution has shaped nurses who serve with skill and heart in hospitals, communities, and academic institutions across India and abroad.
Our integration with the 1,200+ bed AHRC teaching hospital provides students with unmatched clinical exposure from the very first year. Coupled with our INC-recognized programmes from GNM to Ph.D, we prepare nurses to lead the future of healthcare.
A 1,200+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital — the clinical backbone of ACN's nursing programmes, giving students hands-on patient care exposure from the very first year of study.
A serene campus at B.G. Nagara — modern nursing labs, simulation centres, comfortable hostels, and world-class clinical training facilities at AHRC.
Hear from the nurses, educators, and healthcare leaders shaped by their years at ACN.
ACN gave me a strong clinical foundation through its integration with AHRC. The hands-on bedside training during my B.Sc years was invaluable and prepared me for any healthcare setting.
The M.Sc Nursing program at ACN opened doors to academia. My professors were mentors who encouraged research and evidence-based practice from day one.
The community health postings at B.G. Nagara taught me the real meaning of nursing — serving people where they need it most. ACN shaped my commitment to rural healthcare.
From GNM to M.Sc at ACN — the continuum of nursing education here is unmatched. The supportive faculty and AHRC's diverse clinical cases made all the difference in my career.
Modern nursing labs, simulation centres, a well-stocked library, and a serene campus at B.G. Nagara — integrated with the 1,200+ bed AHRC teaching hospital.
Advanced simulation and practice labs for clinical nursing skills.
Nursing journals, textbooks, digital resources, and e-library access.
Bedside teaching at AHRC with real patient interactions and case studies.
High-fidelity manikins for critical care, paediatric and OBG simulation.
Spacious hostels, sports, auditorium and serene green campus.
Join three decades of nursing excellence. Apply now for GNM, B.Sc, P.B.B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D Nursing programmes at B.G. Nagara.