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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, runs a 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme with an annual intake of 60 seats, affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. Government quota admission is through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology based on Class 12 Physics, Chemistry and Biology marks. The management quota fee is INR 1,20,000 per year. The college offers clinical training within the Ananthapuri Hospitals multi-specialty complex.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins September 2026 (Tentative).
Ananthapuri Hospitals B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee - Government Quota (per year) | INR 63,500 |
| Tuition Fee - Management Quota (per year) | INR 1,20,000 |
| Total Fees - Management Quota (4 years) | INR 4,80,000 |
- Government quota fee applies to students admitted through LBS Centre merit counselling.
- SC and ST candidates receive a fee concession of INR 1,000 per year under applicable norms.
- Hostel charges are separate and payable directly to the institution.
Ananthapuri Hospitals B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| LBS Application Opens | May 17, 2026 |
| LBS Application Closes | July 2, 2026 |
| Provisional Rank List | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Counselling and Option Registration | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- Government quota admissions are through LBS Centre at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in.
- Management quota seats are filled directly by the institution based on merit in qualifying exam.
- Candidates must carry original certificates to the college at the time of reporting.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed the Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a separate pass in each subject for general category students.
- SC, SCA and ST candidates are required only to pass the qualifying examination without a minimum percentage threshold.
- Age between 17 and 35 years at the time of admission.
Admission Process
- For government quota: register and apply online at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in and remit the application fee within the notified window.
- Upload Class 12 mark sheets, community certificate, nativity certificate and other documents in the prescribed format.
- A provisional rank list is published based on Class 12 PCB aggregate marks and candidates can raise objections within the deadline.
- After the final rank list, participate in online option registration by selecting Ananthapuri Hospitals nursing programme in order of preference.
- Seat allotment is done based on rank, category reservation and the options submitted during counselling.
- For management quota: contact the institution directly with Class 12 mark sheets for direct admission based on merit.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want nursing training inside a working multi-specialty hospital.
- You are a Kerala resident eligible for government quota via LBS counselling.
- You prefer Thiruvananthapuram for clinical exposure in a capital-city hospital.
- You belong to SC or ST category and qualify without minimum percentage.
✗ Skip if
- You are from outside Kerala and not eligible under LBS counselling.
- The management quota fee of INR 4,80,000 is beyond your budget.
- You prefer a college with documented campus placement records and recruiter lists.
Ananthapuri Hospitals B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | As per government norms | SC and ST students from Kerala pursuing degree programmes |
| Kerala Government OBC Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC students from Kerala with income below prescribed limit |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year | Merit-based with family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum |
| National Scholarship for Minority Communities | As per government norms | Students from minority communities meeting merit and income criteria |
- SC and ST students receive a fee concession of INR 1,000 per year from the institution.
- Kerala state scholarships are applied through the e-grantz portal managed by the SC and ST Development Department.
- NSP applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in within the notified window.
Ananthapuri Hospitals B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. Is NEET required for B.Sc Nursing admission at Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute?
Ans. NEET is not required for government quota B.Sc Nursing admission at Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute. Government quota seats are filled through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in, where rank is based on Class 12 Physics, Chemistry and Biology aggregate marks. Management quota admissions are handled directly by the institution on merit.
Ques. What is the fee for B.Sc Nursing at Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute?
Ans. The management quota tuition fee is INR 1,20,000 per year, totalling INR 4,80,000 for the 4-year programme. Government quota students admitted through LBS counselling pay a lower regulated fee of INR 63,500 per year. SC and ST students receive an additional concession of INR 1,000 per year. Hostel charges are separate and payable to the institution.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for B.Sc Nursing at Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute?
Ans. Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The minimum aggregate required is 50% in these subjects with a separate pass in each for general category students. SC and ST candidates need only a pass in the qualifying examination. The age limit is between 17 and 35 years at the time of admission.
Ques. What is the advantage of doing B.Sc Nursing at a hospital-based institution like Ananthapuri?
Ans. Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute is a working multi-specialty hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. Students in the attached nursing college benefit from direct clinical rotations across departments such as surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and intensive care within the same campus. This hospital-based training provides hands-on patient exposure from the first year of the programme.
Ques. How many seats are available in B.Sc Nursing at Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute?
Ans. The B.Sc Nursing programme at Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute has an annual intake of 60 seats. These seats are divided between the government quota filled through LBS Centre counselling and the management quota filled directly by the institution based on merit in the qualifying examination.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Sc Nursing students at Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute?
Ans. SC and ST students can apply for Kerala government post-matric scholarships via the e-grantz portal, and receive an institutional fee concession of INR 1,000 per year. OBC students may avail the Kerala OBC scholarship based on income criteria. The Central Sector Scholarship of up to INR 20,000 per year is also available through the NSP at scholarships.gov.in.