Atestament to this commitment is the creation of Sofia College of Nursing in Bengaluru in 2003, signaling the beginning of a journey dedicated to shaping healthcare professionals.
Evolution of Nursing Programs:
- B.Sc in Nursing (2003): In the year 2003, Sofia College of Nursing introduced the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) program, approved by the Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru, and affiliated with the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. This marked the initiation of quality nursing education with an intake of 40 seats.
- Post Basic B.Sc in Nursing (After a Decade): Building on a decade of service and success, the Trust expanded its offerings by establishing the Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with an increased intake of 60 seats. This program received approval from the Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru, and affiliation with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
Post Graduate Course
M.Sc Nursing
Begin in 2008-09, offers post graduation in all specialities. Affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, approved by Government of Karnataka and Indian Nursing Council.
Graduate Course
Basic B.Sc Nursing
Begin in 2008-09, offers post graduation in all specialities. Affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, approved by Government of Karnataka and Indian Nursing Council.
Diploma Courses
General Nursing & midwifery (GNM)
The diploma in nursing programme is of 3 years and 6 months duration out of which 6 months is the internship training period. it it is affiliated to Karnataka state Nursing…
Post Diploma Courses
PC BSc courses
Duration : 2 Years

Accreditation and Approvals: All nursing courses offered by Usman Khan Memorial Educational Trust are not only recognized by the Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru, and affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru but are also approved by nursing apex bodies such as the Karnataka State Nursing Council, Bengaluru, and the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi.
Sprawling Campus in the Heart of Bengaluru: Situated in a lush green one-acre campus in the heart of Bengaluru, all nursing courses are conducted in an environment conducive to holistic learning and growth.
We introduced the Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with an increased intake of 60 seats, receiving approvals from the Government of Karnataka and affiliation with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Join us at Usman Khan Memorial Educational Trust, where a decade of excellence in nursing education meets a commitment to shaping compassionate and competent healthcare professionals. Your journey to a fulfilling career in nursing starts here.