Shree Swaminarayan RP Badiyani and SR Badiyani Institute of Nursing, Chhaya, Porbandar

The Shree Swaminarayan R. P. Badiyani and S. R. Badiyani Institute of Nursing, established in 2017, is located in Chhaya, Porbandar, and is affiliated with Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University. Recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Gujarat State Nursing Council, the institute offers modern infrastructure spread across approximately 0.

79 acres, featuring well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, and a library with more than 2,000 academic resources. The campus includes dedicated laboratories for anatomy, physiology, nutrition, community health, and fundamental nursing, equipped with manikins, CPR training models, wheelchairs, and other medical aids for practical learning.

The facilities also feature hostel accommodations for both boys and girls with a capacity of around 100 students, a cafeteria, sports amenities, Wi-Fi connectivity, an auditorium, a prayer hall, and medical support services. Shree Swaminarayan RP Badiyani and SR Badiyani Institute of Nursing, Chhaya, Porbandar is affiliated with the college Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat.

Academically, the institute offers B. Sc Nursing with around 40 seats, GNM with approximately 50 seats, and ANM also with about 50 seats. Expansion plans aim to increase capacity, including proposed seat increases for ANM (from 75 to 100), GNM (from 87 to 120), B. Sc.

Nursing (from 81 to 150), and the introduction of Pediatric Nursing , Community Health Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. with 60 seats. Admission eligibility for B. Sc. Nursing requires 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with at least 45% marks and a minimum age of 17 years.

For GNM, candidates need 10+2 with English, preferably in the science stream, and for ANM, 10+2 in any stream with medical fitness is required. Annual fees are approximately ₹98,000 for B. Sc. Nursing, ₹72,000 for GNM, and ₹45,000 for ANM. The institute focuses on delivering holistic nursing education, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical training through tie-ups with affiliated hospitals.

With nearly 95% of students being female, the college emphasizes women’s empowerment and reserves 10% of its seats for underprivileged students. The institute currently serves over 500 students, supported by a faculty team of more than 40 members.

Phase two of its infrastructure development aims to enhance facilities to accommodate over 700 students, with significant investments planned for expanded classrooms, labs, and other amenities. Located at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Campus, Chhaya Main Road, Porbandar – 360578, Gujarat, and accessible through its official website swaminarayannursingcollege.

com, the institute continues to grow as a hub for high-quality nursing education in the region, balancing academic excellence, community service, and inclusive opportunities for students.