Kerala B.Sc Nursing Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Admission Process, Top Colleges

Aman Agarwal

Updated On: March 07, 2024 03:40 pm IST

The Kerala B.Sc Nursing Admissions 2024 is based on a centralised seat allotment process. In order to take part in the seat allotment process, the candidates are required to abide by the eligibility criteria and the admission processes.

Kerala B.Sc Nursing Admissions

Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 is a gateway to pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, for interested students residing in Kerala. Interestingly, all application process regarding the Kerala BSc Nursing Admission is handled by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology (LBSCST), and the Directorate of Medical Education (DME). The official notification for the Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 is expected to be released by the official authorities in June 2024.

Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 is majorly conducted based on the qualifying state-level entrance exam for granting admission to students across various institutes in the state of Kerala. However, according to the Kerala Government, admission to Government Colleges in Kerala is strictly conducted through merit score. Interested applicants should qualify 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects, and a minimum of 50% marks in their higher secondary. A centralized seat allotment process for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 is conducted for all who qualify the Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 eligibility criteria. 

Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 Highlights 

Some of the key highlights of Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 are mentioned in the table below:

Category 

Highlight

Course Title

Kerala BSc Nursing 

Admission Type

State-level Entrance Exam, Merit-based 

Conducting Body 

LBS Centre for Science and Technology (LBSCST)

Exam Type

State-Level Undergraduate Entrance Exam 

Application Mode

Online Mode Only

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Date

To Be Announced 

Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 Important Dates 

Mentioned below are the important dates of Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 (tentative), for all candidates interested in taking admission to the 4-year undergraduate course in Nursing in the state of Kerala:

Events

Dates (Tentative)

Date of Notification Release

Third week of June 2024

Commencement of Application Form Fill-up

Third week of June 2024

Last Date of Application Form Fill-up

First week of July 2024

Application Form Fee Submission in Bank

Second week of July 2024

Online Application Form Correction

Fourth week of July 2024

Provisional Rank List

First week of August 2024

1st Allotment of Seats

Second week of August 2024

Fee Remittance and Option Registration

Third week of August 2024

2nd Allotment of Seats

Fourth week of August 2024

Fee Remittance and Option Registration

First week of September 2024

3rd Allotment of Seats

Second week of September 2024

Fee Remittance

Third week of September 2024

Joining Colleges

First week of October 2024

Kerala BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria 2024

For Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024, all interested candidates are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission. Thus, mentioned below is the list of Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 Eligibility Criteria for candidates to look at:

  • Aspirants need to have cleared their class 12 board exam in the stream of science from the Kerala State Board of Education or any equivalent board, approved by the Kerala University of Health Science.

  • They will have to ensure that they have secured 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

  • The admission process will only apply to students with India as their native country. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card-holders will also be eligible, however, they will not be eligible for any reservation and will be treated at par with Indian students.

  • The Kerala Govt further states that there will be three categories of candidates, who will be eligible for the admission process, viz. Keralite, Non-Keralite Category-1 (NK-1) and Non-Keralite Category 2 (NK-2).

  • Reserved Category Candidates will be offered 5% relaxation in terms of the minimum aggregate scores required. Meanwhile, SC/ST candidates will be eligible for admission if they have cleared all subjects under the qualifying examinations.

  • All candidates must also ensure that they are 17 years of age as of 31st December 2020. There is no upper limit for Kerala BSc Nursing admissions in 2024, except for in-service candidates. The upper limit for In-service candidates is 46 years as of 31st December 2020.

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Mentioned below is the detailed list of the different candidate categories for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 explained for a better understanding, as outlined by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology:

Category 

Admission Criteria 

Keralite Category

  • Candidates with Kerala origins.

Non-Keralite Category 1 (NK-1)

  • Candidates who have completed a course in Kerala and have non-Keralite parents but are employed in state government services for 2 years.
  • Permanent residents of Kerala for 5 years or more.
  • Candidates who have completed their basic schooling in Kerala. 

Non-Keralite Category 2 (NK-2)

  • Candidates eligible for admission but not liable to receive any admission under reservation criteria, or be offered Fee concessions. 
  • Candidates may be eligible for Management Quota Seats at Private Self Financing Colleges in the state, if they meet admission eligibility criteria. 

Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024: How to Apply?

The Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 Process is defined by a series of events starting from the application form fill-up to the counselling process. While only the candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria are deemed eligible for admission, the admission process for Kerala BSc Nursing 2024 varies from Private institutions to Government Colleges. Mentioned below are the stages of Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 for reference:

Kerala BSc Nursing Application Form 2024

The steps to register for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 are mentioned below in detail:
  • First, candidates must visit the official website of the LBS Centre for Science and Technology and register themselves.
  • Next, all candidates must register themselves under the "New Candidate" Option, and enter all necessary details. 
  • All candidates are now required to complete their basic registration by entering their personal information such as name, gender, address, email and phone number, etc.
  • All candidates must fill in the correct information in the specified fields, to avoid any discrepancy leading to application form rejection. 
  • Next, candidates must pay the requisite fee required for application confirmation, either in the online or offline mode. 
  • Once the payment of the application form has been confirmed, candidates will receive a unique User ID and password for logging in to their accounts. 
  • Then, after successfully registering the application form will appear wherein candidates must submit their necessary documents in the correct format.
  • Finally, candidates must submit the final application form and make sure to take several printout copies of the confirmation page of application form submission for future reference.

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Kerala BSc Nursing 2024 Application Form Fee

  • Kerala BSc Nursing 2024 Application Form Fee can be submitted in the online or offline mode. 
  • The application form fee can be paid through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking, or even bank transfer. 
  • Candidates must note that the Kerala Nursing 2024 Application Fee is non-refundable once paid.
  • All candidates must take printout copies of the receipt of the payment, once it is generated by the system.

Category

Application Fee Payable

General Category and In-Service Candidates

INR 600

SC/ST Candidates

INR 300

* The information provided in the table above are tentative are subject to change as per the requirement of the Centre.

Documents Required for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024

All candidates are required to produce the list of important documents mentioned below, mandatory for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024, during the application form fill-up process: 
  • Class 10 pass certificate and marksheet 
  • Class 12 pass certificate and marksheet 
  • Caste Certificate, if applicable 
  • SSLC Pass Certificate for Proof of Date of Birth  
  • Address Proof 
  • Nativity Certificate 
  • Few Passport-size Photographs
  • Candidate's Signature 
  • Certificate of Service for In-Service Candidates 
Note: All candidates must submit all necessary documents in the prescribed format and dimensions to avoid application rejection from the concerned authority. 

Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024: Counseling Process

The LBSCST releases the shortlisted rank lists of candidates who qualify for the selection process for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024. These rank lists are uploaded directly on the official website for candidates to view on the specified date. The Centre releases a separate list for the different reservation categories. Post their selection, candidates are then scrutinized for the counseling process, for admission to the desired colleges into BSc Nursing Course. Here are the steps to follow for the Centralized Seat Allotment Process for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024:
  • After the rank lists have been released by the Centre on the official website, candidates will be required to register themselves for the seat allotment process. The registration process for seat allotment will require candidates to select their options for the course of their choice. As per the guidelines, the registration process will only be accepted in Online Mode, between the stipulated time period.

  • Candidates will be allowed to register themselves in different streams at the same time, based on their qualifications and merit. Candidates must select the course and college based on their priority for the same.

  • To register the options, candidates will be asked to visit the official website and log in to the student portal with their unique application number and password.

  • They must then click on “Option Registration Page”, where they will be allowed to select their respective options in terms of colleges and courses.

  • After submitting their options, candidates must print the list of registered options and log off the student portal.

Note:

Aspirants must note that they will be able to select the course and college based on their qualifications and eligibility to the same. The options available on the page for the applicant will be among the ones that they are eligible for.

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Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024: Seat Allotment Fee Payment

The seat allotment list for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024 is released by the LBSCST, post scrutinizing the application forms of the candidates. Candidates may visit the candidate login portal of the official website, and log in by entering all the required details to view the names of all candidates who have been allotted a seat in their desired institutions. To confirm their allotment, candidates are required to pay their requisite fee for the college admission and course structure. 

Moreover, those who are still interested in trying other options must wait till the second seat allotment list is released by the center. Suppose the candidate is satisfied with the option that has been allotted to them. In that case, they will be asked to delete all the remaining options that they had registered in order to not be allocated another seat in the second round of allotment. It is important to note, that once the candidate has been allotted a seat in the second round, they will not be able to select the previously allotted seat. They will be required to take admission in the college and course that has been allotted to them in the second round of BSc Nursing seat allotment.

Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024: Course Fee

The Government of Kerala has defined the course which is applicable in Govt Nursing colleges and Self-financing colleges of Kerala. Listed below are the fees of each category.

Category

BSc Nursing Fees

Government Colleges

  • ₹20,000

Government Merit/ Management Seats at Self-Financing Colleges

  • ₹63,500 - Tuition Fee
  • ₹17,000 - Special Fee

* the information provided in the table is tentative and is subject to change as per the requirement of the Centre.

Top Colleges for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024

Below is the list of top colleges for Kerala BSc Nursing Admission 2024, that accept admissions based on the Seat Allotment Process. Click on the link provided below, to check the colleges that offer different paramedical courses like nursing.

List of Courses Participating in Centralised Allotment Process

*The information provided above is tentative and is subject to change as per the requirement of the Centre.

State-wise BSc Nursing Admissions 2024

State-wise BSc Nursing Admissions 2024

Rajasthan BSc Nursing Admissions

Bihar BSc Nursing Admissions

Arunachal Pradesh BSc Nursing Admissions

Assam BSc Nursing Admissions

UP BSc Nursing Admissions

Jharkhand BSc Nursing Admissions

WB BSc Nursing Admissions

Karnataka BSc Nursing Admissions

If you wish to apply for Nursing admissions in Kerala fill out the Common Application Form on our website and apply. You can also speak to our experts and get all the details regarding the same:

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FAQs

How to apply for the B.Sc nursing in government college?

To apply for B.Sc nursing aspirants need to provide the required documents along with NEET or MNC entrance exam score.

How to get admission in B.Sc Nursing in Kerala?

To get admission into B.Sc Nursing candidates need to provide the following documents: 

  • 12 the marks card with a minimum of 50% aggregate
  • 10th marks card
  • Transfer Certificate 
  • Passport size photo 
  • Migration certificate

Remember the documents required for admission into B.Sc Nursing may vary depending on the college. The above-mentioned are the basic documents needed in every college. 

 

What is the best college for B.Sc nursing in Kerala?

Here is the list of best B.Sc nursing in Kerala: 

  • Mercy College of Nursing, Kottayam
  • Azeezia Nursing College, Kollam
  • KIMS College of Nursing, [KIMSCON] Thiruvananthapuram
  • BCF College of Nursing, Kottayam
  • JDT Islam College of Nursing, Calicut
  • JDT Islam College of Nursing, Calicut
  • And many more

What is the fees structure for B.Sc Nursing course in Kerala?

The fees for B.Sc nursing vary between INR 21,010 to INR 1 Lakh depending on the type of college candidate selected. The government colleges have fewer fees compared to the private colleges.

 

How to apply for a B.Sc Nursing in a government college in Kerala?

To apply for B.Sc Nursing, candidates need to fill out the form and register online on or before the deadline. Upon submitting the application, candidates need to make the payment online or offline using debit, credit card, and net banking.

 

Has B.Sc Nursing admission started in Kerala?

The registration for B.Sc Nursing admission 2022 is expected to start in the month of August. The last date to complete the registration is September 2022.

 

Can students outside Kerala apply for B.Sc nursing courses in Kerala?

Yes, students from different states looking to get admission into a B.Sc nursing course in Kerala can easily apply to any of the colleges by fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

 

What is the best book to prepare for the B.Sc nursing Exam?

 

  • Biochemistry & Biophysics by Dr S.S. Randhawa & Dr S. Christopher
  • Nursing Administration by G.M. Veerabhadrappa
  • Introduction to Nursing Education by Eshita Chanda
  • Essentials of Community Health Nursing by Neelam Kumari
  • Childcare Nursing by Manoj Yadav
  • Textbook of Psychology for Post Basic BSc Nursing by I. Clement
  • Mental Health Nursing by Ram Kumar Gupta

How to fill out the Kerala B.Sc Nursing entrance exam application form?

 To fill out the application form 

  • The candidate needs to visit the official website lbscentre.kerala.gov
  • On the homepage, the candidate can find the link to the B.Sc nursing entrance exam test link 
  • Click on the link and fill out all the personal details then click on the submit
  • Before submitting the form please check all the details carefully

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Dear Vandana,

For taking admission under the GNM course offered by  Jaiswal Nursing College, you need to have completed your 10+2 from a recognized university/booard with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as your subjects. For futher information on the admission process, you can refer to Jaiswal Nursing College admission page. Or else, you can reach out to our counsellors by filling out the Common Application Form (CAF) and they woould offer you support in going through to the overall admission process.

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