An initiative of G Venkata Swamy Foundation
Smt. Kalavathi College of Nursing at Bowenpally, Secunderabad — nurturing competent, compassionate, and culturally sensitive nursing professionals for India and the world.
Campus · Chinna Thokatta, Tadbund Road, Bowenpally, Secunderabad.
Classroom, laboratory, hospital and community-based learning — a full curriculum fully conforming to the Indian Nursing Council Regulations, 2020.
Simulation laboratories, well-stocked library resources, hostel support and clinical partnerships that reflect the wards our graduates will serve.
A culture of professional accountability, patient safety, and compassionate care — the virtues Smt. Kalavathi lived, and the ones this college is built on.
Smt. Kalavathi College of Nursing, proposed to be established at Bowenpally, Secunderabad, is an initiative of the G Venkata Swamy Foundation — a registered charitable society dedicated to education and healthcare.
The Foundation draws on the vast legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Educational Institutions, Hyderabad, whose members constitute the governing body of the Foundation. This institutional heritage ensures proven academic governance, administrative competence, and a deep commitment to quality education for the underprivileged.
The proposed college will cater to the growing demand for trained nursing professionals in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, and the wider Telangana region — offering the B.Sc. (Nursing) four-year degree programme with an annual intake of 60 students.
A centre of excellence in nursing education — modern, ethical, and rooted in service.
To establish Smt. Kalavathi College of Nursing as a centre of excellence in nursing education that nurtures compassionate, competent and culturally sensitive nursing professionals who contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across India and globally.
Committed to providing quality nursing education through modern infrastructure, strong academic and clinical training, evidence-based practice, value-based professional formation, community health engagement, and continuous pursuit of excellence — with the goal of becoming a model institution in nursing education.
Nine commitments that will shape every class, clinical, and community engagement at the college.
To establish a high-quality B.Sc. Nursing college with annual admission capacity of 60 students.
To prepare competent, safe and ethical nursing graduates capable of practising in diverse healthcare settings.
To equip students with skills in health promotion, disease prevention, curative and rehabilitative care across the lifespan.
To instill leadership, management and research capabilities in nursing students.
To develop compassionate and ethically grounded graduates through structured classroom, laboratory, hospital and community-based learning.
To create a sustainable institution with modern academic infrastructure, simulation laboratories, library resources, hostel support and clinical partnerships.
To comply with the requirements of the Government of Telangana, Indian Nursing Council, Telangana State Nursing Council and KNR University of Health Sciences.
To facilitate faculty development through continuing nursing education (CNE), workshops and research activities.
To serve healthcare needs by preparing qualified nurses for hospital, community and public health settings in Telangana and beyond.
Recognised by the Telangana Nurses & Midwives Council, affiliated to KNRUHS, Warangal and conforming to the Indian Nursing Council curriculum.
The flagship undergraduate programme — foundational sciences, clinical rotations across medical, surgical, obstetric, paediatric and community disciplines, and a supervised internship. Fully conforming to the Indian Nursing Council (Revised Regulations and Curriculum for B.Sc. Nursing Programme) Regulations, 2020, notified in the Gazette of India on 5 July 2021.
A structured three-year diploma of intensive floor work and midwifery training — retaining the disciplined bedside apprenticeship that has long defined the profession. Aligned with INC GNM norms and the recommended female-to-male student ratio.
| Minimum Age | 17 years as on 31st December of admission year |
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| Maximum Age | 35 years (relaxable by 5 years for PwD) |
| Qualification | 10+2 (Science) with min. 45% in PCB together & pass in English (SC/ST/OBC: 40%) |
| Entrance Test | Conducted by University / State Govt. — EAPCET / NEET |
| Medical Fitness | Mandatory |
| Married Candidates | Eligible |
| Minimum Age | 17 years on 31st December of admission year |
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| Maximum Age | 35 years (no age bar for RANM / RLHV) |
| Qualification | 10+2 with English; min. 40% aggregate. Science preferred; any stream eligible. Also 10+2 vocational ANM (INC recognised) with 40%; or Registered ANM with pass marks. |
| Gender ratio |
 6
 4
Per INC GNM norms
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| Annual Intake | 60 Seats |
Admissions, academic notices, and news from the college registrar's office.
Registrations are open for the inaugural batch of the four-year B.Sc. (Nursing) programme at Smt. Kalavathi College of Nursing. Selection is on a merit-cum-entrance basis (EAPCET / NEET), with 60 seats reserved for the founding cohort.
In compliance with UGC Regulations, 2009, the college has constituted an Anti-Ragging Committee and an Anti-Ragging Squad. Members and 24×7 helpline numbers are published on the campus notice board.
Any incident may be reported anonymously to the admissions office or the National Anti-Ragging Helpline (1800-180-5522).
The inaugural Foundation Day convocation will be held at the proposed campus on 30 October 2026. The Chief Guest is the Hon'ble Minister of Health, Government of Telangana.
The event is open to invited faculty, founding members, prospective students, and their families. Kindly RSVP via the registrar's office at least a week in advance.
The Indian Nursing Council inspection team completed its site visit and recommends grant of continued permission for the B.Sc. Nursing programme.
The report cites infrastructure readiness, faculty qualifications, and clinical partnerships as being fully compliant with INC Regulations, 2020.
Purpose-built laboratories and simulation suites where every instrument matches what our students will find on the ward.
Simulation
Fundamentals
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Nutrition
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Learning commonsTwo leaders whose lives in industry, education and public service anchor the Foundation and this college.
An eminent industrialist and senior public leader with over four decades of experience in industry, education, and social development. Formerly a Member of Parliament and currently holding a ministerial position in the Government of Telangana. Recognised for his strategic vision, institution-building abilities, and commitment to public welfare and education.
A dynamic leader whose contributions span business, education, social welfare, and women's empowerment. Recipient of the CII Award for Industry–Academia Collaboration 2025. As Correspondent of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Educational Institutions, she enabled it to secure an NAAC 'A' Grade — the only affiliated college under Osmania University to achieve this.
I believe that nursing is more than a profession — it is a calling to serve humanity with knowledge, skill and compassion.
As Principal of Smt. Kalavathi College of Nursing, my commitment is not merely to help students earn a degree, but to shape nursing professionals who strive for excellence in every aspect of patient care. I want every student to think critically, practise safely and ethically, and treat each person with dignity and respect.
Through academic discipline, meaningful clinical learning and personal guidance, I aim to nurture competence, confidence and a strong sense of professional responsibility. I encourage my students to pursue excellence, never settle for mediocrity, and remain committed to lifelong learning.
My aspiration is to see every graduate become a nurse whose clinical competence inspires trust and whose compassion makes a lasting difference.
A walk through the clinical skills labs, the classrooms, and the common spaces that make the college.
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