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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
CoOperative College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) with 90 seats per batch (45 merit and 45 management/NRI). The college is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC). Total fees over four years are INR 3,84,300. Admission for merit seats is through LBS Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) based on Plus Two PCB marks with no entrance exam.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins September 2026.
CoOperative Nursing TVM B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4 years) | INR 2,92,100 |
| Special Fee (4 years) | INR 81,200 |
| Admission Fee (one-time) | INR 1,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 3,84,300 |
- Annual fee is INR 1,07,325 in Year 1 and INR 92,325 in Years 2 to 4.
- Caution deposit of INR 10,000 is fully refundable on programme completion.
- NRI quota students pay INR 4,72,200 over four years at a higher annual rate.
CoOperative Nursing TVM B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| LBS CAP Application Opens | June 11, 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Last Date | June 30, 2026 |
| LBS CAP Application Closes | July 2, 2026 |
| Application Status Announcement | July 28, 2026 |
| Final Rank List Published | August 2026 |
| CAP Option Registration Closes | September 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment | October 2026 |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 |
- Merit seats (45) are allocated via LBS CAP at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in.
- Management quota (31 seats) and NRI quota (14 seats) are filled by the college directly.
- Management quota admission follows a separate college-level schedule from July to September 2026.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Plus Two (Class XII) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as subjects
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB at Plus Two level (45% for SC/ST candidates)
- Age between 17 to 35 years as of December 31, 2026
- Kerala domicile certificate required or studied from Class 8 to 12 in a Kerala school
- No NEET or other entrance exam score required for LBS CAP merit seats
Admission Process
- Register on the LBS portal (lbscentre.kerala.gov.in) and complete the online application
- Upload Plus Two mark sheets, domicile certificate, and category certificates if applicable
- Pay the LBS application fee: INR 800 for general and INR 400 for SC/ST candidates
- LBS prepares a merit rank list based on Plus Two PCB aggregate marks
- Complete online option registration and select CoOperative College of Nursing TVM as a preferred choice
- Report to the college with original documents on receiving the CAP allotment order and complete admission formalities
✓ Opt for this if
- B.Sc Nursing in Thiruvananthapuram via LBS merit-based admission appeals
- Kerala capital location provides access to major hospitals for clinical exposure
- Cooperative society-run institution with community-oriented nursing values
- Planning a nursing career in Kerala or Gulf and international healthcare markets
- Seeking government-regulated fee structure at a larger TVM nursing college
✗ Skip if
- No college-specific scholarship is available to offset the INR 3,84,300 total fee
- Need a named attached teaching hospital specified in the college’s official literature
- Non-Keralite without domicile or schooling-in-Kerala eligibility for LBS merit seats
- Prefer a college with an active placement cell and employer partnerships
CoOperative Nursing TVM B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| E-Grantz Scholarship (Kerala Govt) | Covers tuition and maintenance | SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/OEC students in KUHS-affiliated nursing institutions Apply via egrantz.kerala.gov.in |
| Mother Teresa Scholarship (Kerala Minority Welfare) | INR 15,000 per year | Minority community students with min 45% marks and family income below INR 8,00,000 50% reserved for female applicants |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (National Scholarship Portal) | Varies by category | SC/ST/OBC/EBC students in recognised nursing institutions |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 1,000 per month (Years 1 to 3) INR 2,000 per month (Year 4) | Students meeting Ministry of Education Central Sector criteria |
- SC/ST and OEC students on LBS merit seats receive full fee exemption through Kerala government concessions.
- Post-Matric Scholarship applications are submitted annually via scholarships.gov.in.
CoOperative Nursing TVM B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for B.Sc Nursing at CoOperative College of Nursing Thiruvananthapuram?
Ans. No entrance exam is required for merit seats. Admission is through the LBS Centralised Allotment Process (CAP), which ranks candidates on Plus Two PCB aggregate marks. NEET is not required for B.Sc Nursing admission in Kerala. Management and NRI quota applicants are evaluated on academic merit and must apply directly to the college.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at CoOperative College of Nursing TVM?
Ans. The total fee for the four-year programme is INR 3,84,300, with the first year costing INR 1,07,325 (including a one-time admission fee and refundable caution deposit) and INR 92,325 in each of the subsequent three years. NRI quota students pay INR 4,72,200 over four years. SC/ST and OEC students on merit seats receive full tuition fee exemption through LBS government concessions.
Ques. How are the 90 seats distributed at CoOperative College of Nursing TVM?
Ans. The college has a total intake of 90 seats. Of these, 45 are merit quota seats allocated through LBS Kerala CAP. The remaining 45 are management and NRI quota: 31 management seats filled through direct college admission and 14 NRI seats. Merit seats follow the LBS June to October counselling timeline, while management and NRI seats follow a separate college-run schedule from July to September.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Nursing from CoOperative College of Nursing TVM?
Ans. Graduates register with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) and work as staff nurses in government hospitals, private hospitals, and community health centres. Thiruvananthapuram’s strong healthcare infrastructure provides local employment opportunities. Many alumni pursue careers in the Gulf, UK, and Canada. Graduates can also pursue M.Sc Nursing through KUHS or appear for Kerala PSC staff nurse recruitment.
Ques. Can students from outside Kerala apply for B.Sc Nursing at this college?
Ans. Non-Keralite students may apply through LBS CAP if they studied in Kerala schools from Class 8 to 12, or if their parents are government employees posted in Kerala. Others can apply for management or NRI quota seats directly with the college. Management quota seats are open to all Indian nationals based on academic merit. For NRI quota eligibility and documentation, contact the college directly before applying.