Established in 1998, Mangalore College of Nursing is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, and is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC). The college offers undergraduate and diploma programs in nursing, including B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). The institution is managed by the Ullal Charitable Education Trust, which also oversees Highland Hospital, providing students with opportunities for practical training and exposure to clinical settings.