Top Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Colleges in Kerala : Admission, Fees & More

Last Updated on August 13, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Have you completed GNM course? Do you want to pursue B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) after GNM? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve compiled a list of top Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Colleges in Kerala.

GNM stands for General Nursing and Midwifery. It is a diploma-level nursing course. Candidates who have passed 12th Science with PCB subjects are eligible to pursue GNM course.

After completing GNM, interested candidates may apply for further studies. Talking about higher studies, GNM-passed candidates have access to B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) course. This program is also known as Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or simply as B.Sc. Nursing (PB).

Each year, thousands of GNM-passed candidates apply for B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) admission. This post has been crafted keeping their needs in mind. Using the information provided in this post, readers may find a good nursing college!

Here, readers will find the following details – list of best Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing colleges in Kerala, their address, type of college, and admission process. Apart from that, you will also find additional information such as – the duration of the course, fees, syllabus, and eligibility criteria.

Let us check out the list of colleges now. In the next section, readers will find the following details – names of relevant colleges, their addresses, type of college (government or private), etc.

You can also go through the list of nursing colleges in Kerala.

Top Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Colleges in Kerala

1. Government College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram
   • Type of college: Government.
   • Address: Government College of Nursing, Medical College PO, Thiruvananthapuram.
   • Duration: 2 years.
2. Government College of Nursing, Ernakulam
   • Type of college: Government.
   • Address: Government College of Nursing, HMT Colony, Kalamassery, Ernakulam.
   • Duration: 2 years.
3. Sivagiri SN Medical Mission College of Nursing
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Sivagiri SN Medical Mission College of Nursing, Sreenivasapuram PO, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram.
   • Duration: 2 years.
4. Cooperative College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Cooperative College of Nursing, Post Box No 5, Karakulam PO, Thiruvananthapuram.
   • Duration: 2 years.
5. Sree Gokulam Nursing College
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Sree Gokulam Nursing College, Sree Gokulam Medical College Campus, Venjaramoodu, Thiruvananthapuram.
   • Duration: 2 years.
6. Ruckmoni College of Nursing
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Ruckmoni College of Nursing, Ponnambi, Vellarada, Thiruvananthapuram.
   • Duration: 2 years.
7. KIMS College of Nursing
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: KIMS College of Nursing, Chempakamangalam, Korani, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram.
   • Duration: 2 years.
8. Holy Cross College of Nursing
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Holy Cross College of Nursing, Kottayam, Kollam.
   • Duration: 2 years.
9. Vijaya College of Nursing
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Vijaya College of Nursing, Gurugiri Campus, Neeleswaram, Kottarakkara, Kollam.
   • Duration: 2 years.
10. VNSS College of Nursing, SN Trust Medical Mission
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: VNSS College of Nursing, SN Trust Medical Mission, Karbala Junction, Kollam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
11. Upasana College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Upasana College of Nursing, Puthuchira, Industrial Estate PO, Umayanalloor, Kollam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
12. Mercy College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Mercy College of Nursing, Valakom, Kottarakkara, Kollam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
13. Josco College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Josco College of Nursing, Iranikudy, Edappon, Pandalam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
14. KVM College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: KVM College of Nursing, KVM Trust, Cherthala, Alappuzha.
    • Duration: 2 years.
15. MGM Muthoot College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: MGM Muthoot College of Nursing, College Road, Kozhenchery.
    • Duration: 2 years.
16. Mar Gregorious Memorial Muthoot College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Mar Gregorious Memorial Muthoot College of Nursing, Ring Road, Pathanamthitta.
    • Duration: 2 years.
17. Caritas College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Caritas College of Nursing, Thellakom, Kottayam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
18. Mar Sleeva College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Mar Sleeva College of Nursing, Palai, Cherpumkal, Kottayam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
19. Holy Family College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Holy Family College of Nursing, Thodupuzha, Idukki.
    • Duration: 2 years.
20. Lourdes College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Lourdes College of Nursing, Sidhi Sadan, Chembumukku, Thrikkakkara, Kochi.
    • Duration: 2 years.
21. Amrita College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Amrita College of Nursing, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Health Sciences Campus, Kochi.
    • Duration: 2 years.
22. St Joseph’s College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: St Joseph’s College of Nursing, Dharmagiri, Kothamangalam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
23. College of Nursing, Nirmala Medical Centre
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: College of Nursing, Nirmala Medical Centre, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
24. Welcare College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Welcare College of Nursing, Vettikkal, Mulamthuruthy, Ernakulam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
25. Little Flower College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Little Flower College of Nursing, Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre, Angamaly, Ernakulam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
26. Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church College of Nursing, Malankara Orthodox Medical Mission, Kolencherry, Ernakulam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
27. Medical Trust College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Medical Trust College of Nursing, HOC Township, Irimpanam, Ernakulam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
28. St James College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: St James College of Nursing, St James’ Medical Academy, GH Road, Chalakudy, Thrissur.
    • Duration: 2 years.
29. West Fort College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: West Fort College of Nursing, MG Kavu, Pottore, Thrissur.
    • Duration: 2 years.
30. MES College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: MES College of Nursing, MES Medical College Campus, Perinthalmanna, Palachode, Malappuram.
    • Duration: 2 years.
31. Al Shifa College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Al Shifa College of Nursing, Lemon Valley, Angadipuram, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram.
    • Duration: 2 years.
32. Baby Memorial College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Baby Memorial College of Nursing, Kozhikode.
    • Duration: 2 years.
33. AKG Memorial Cooperative College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: AKG Memorial Cooperative College of Nursing, Mavilayi, Kannur.
    • Duration: 2 years.
34. Dhanalakshmi College of Nursing
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Dhanalakshmi College of Nursing, Kakkad, Kannur.
    • Duration: 2 years.
35. SI-MET College of Nursing, Ernakulam
    • Type of college: SI-MET.
    • Address: SI-MET College of Nursing, Palluruthy, Ernakulam.
    • Duration: 2 years.
36. SI-MET College of Nursing, Kannur
    • Type of college: SI-MET.
    • Address: SI-MET College of Nursing, Mangalathuparamba, Parassinikadavu, Kannur.
    • Duration: 2 years.
37. SI-MET College of Nursing, Palakkad
    • Type of college: SI-MET.
    • Address: SI-MET College of Nursing, Malampuzha, Palakkad.
    • Duration: 2 years.

Note: The list consists of both Government and private nursing colleges. The list has not been ranked in any order. Readers may go through the entire list and choose a good nursing college.

Do you want to know more about the admission process?

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Admission

The admission process may vary from one institute to another. In order to secure admission into a good college, one must go through the merit-based admission process. Under this process, seats are distributed among deserving and eligible candidates on the basis of their performance in relevant selection tests and/or interviews.

In order to get into a government or good private nursing college, one must go through the merit-based admission process. However, the admission process may vary from one college to another. Some colleges have different modes of admission such as – direct and donation-based admission processes.

Fees

Tuition fees vary from one college to another. It depends upon factors such as – type of college (government or private), scholarship status of the applicant, rating of the college, etc. Government nursing colleges provide subsidized education to their students. On the other hand, private nursing colleges are known to charge (relatively) higher tuition fees. On average, private nursing colleges may charge anywhere between 20-100K INR per year

Come, let us take a close look at the course details. In the next section, we will have an in-depth analysis of the B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) course. Let us start –

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Course Details

In simple terms, it is a B.Sc. Nursing program. But this program has been crafted keeping the needs of GNM passed candidates in mind. The course duration is 2 years.

The regular B.Sc. The nursing program is 4 years long. Candidates who have passed 12th Science with PCB subjects are eligible to pursue the regular B.Sc. Nursing program. On the other hand, Post Basic B.Sc. The nursing program is just 2 years long. Candidates who have passed the GNM course from a recognized institute are eligible to pursue this course.

The academic program deals with topics such as – medical ethics, communication skills, human anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, surgical nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, mental health nursing, etc.

Duration

Post Basic B.Sc. The nursing program is 2 years long.

Eligibility criteria

The minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – a completed GNM course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institute/college.

PG courses

After completing B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) program, candidates have access to different types of advanced nursing programs. M.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic Diploma in Nursing, PG Diploma programs, and PG Certification programs – are some of the popular PG nursing programs in Kerala. One may pursue any relevant PG nursing course to specialize in a specific branch of the nursing sector.

Vishnu Nambiar

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