KEA’s September 29 notice for PB BSc Nursing admissions in 2026–27. Credit: Karnataka Examinations Authority / @KEA_karnataka.
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the application deadline for PB BSc Nursing and BSc AHS lateral-entry courses to October 4, 2026. Candidates must also complete fee payment by the same date.
Announcing the extension, KEA Executive Director H. Prasanna said candidates who have not yet applied can use the additional time to submit their applications.
The accompanying PB BSc Nursing notice covers admissions for the 2026–27 academic year. It confirms that candidates who have not registered can register and apply online within the extended period.
KEA’s official nursing and AHS deadline announcement
Application and fee payment close on the same day
The revised deadline is October 4 for both application submission and fee payment. KEA’s announcement names PB BSc Nursing and BSc AHS (Lateral Entry), while the attached detailed notice specifically concerns PB BSc Nursing.
PB BSc Nursing admissions subject to approval
The nursing notice states that admissions and allotments made to and by colleges remain subject to approval by the government, the Directorate of Medical Education, the concerned university, departments and apex bodies.
