Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)

Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram offers B.Sc Nursing, a 4-year programme affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. The college is a Christian minority institution with an attached multi-specialty hospital providing clinical training. Annual fees are INR 80,500, and the total 4-year fees amount to INR 3,22,000. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks through LBS Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).

Dr SMCSI B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee	INR 80,500
Total Fees (4 Years)	INR 3,22,000

• Government quota seats allotted by LBS Centre may have a separate fee schedule per Kerala state norms.
• Management quota fees are paid directly to the college as per the institutional payment schedule.

Dr SMCSI B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Registration Opens	August 2026
Application Submission Closing	August 2026
Rank List Release by LBS Centre	August to September 2026
Counselling and Seat Allotment	September 2026
Class Commencement	October 2026

• Government quota B.Sc Nursing seats are filled by LBS Centre through centralized online counselling.
• Candidates must carry original Class 12 marksheets and community certificate for document verification.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Higher Secondary (Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB
• English studied as a subject at Class 12 level as required by the Indian Nursing Council and KUHS
• Age minimum of 17 years as of December 31, 2026 as per INC and KUHS admission regulations
• Medical fitness for nursing duties as assessed by the college at the time of admission

Admission Process

• Government quota: Apply through LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram on the official LBS portal
• Management quota: Apply directly to the college with Class 12 marksheets, certificate of community, and other required documents
• LBS Centre publishes a rank list based on Class 12 aggregate PCB marks for government quota seat allotment
• Attend LBS Centre counselling or college interview as applicable and receive the allotment letter
• Report to the college with original documents on the specified date for document verification
• Pay the prescribed fees at the college and complete enrollment formalities to confirm the seat

✓ Opt for this if

• You want nursing training at a hospital-attached institution in Thiruvananthapuram
• You are from Kerala and prefer a KUHS-affiliated nursing programme
• You qualify for government quota seats through LBS Centre merit ranking
• You plan to pursue MSc Nursing or government nursing officer roles after graduation

✗ Skip if

• You need a college with structured campus placement drives for private hospitals
• You prefer a government nursing college with lower fees and higher brand recognition
• You are from outside Kerala and prefer a nursing college in your home state

Dr SMCSI B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Kerala Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Fee reimbursement plus maintenance allowance as per state schedule	SC/ST domicile students of Kerala with family income below the state-prescribed ceiling
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	INR 10,000 per year	Minority community students with at least 50% marks in Class 12 qualifying examination
CSI Church Merit Scholarship	As per institutional notification	Meritorious students from CSI Church community as per annual college scholarship schedule
KUHS Merit Scholarship	As per KUHS notification	Top-ranked students in KUHS affiliated nursing programmes as per university announcement

• Kerala SC/ST scholarships are applied via the e-Grantz portal at egrantz.kerala.gov.in each year.
• NSP scholarship applications must be submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the annual closing date.

Dr SMCSI B.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. What are the fees for B.Sc Nursing at Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at Dr. SMCSI is INR 80,500, and the total fees for the 4-year programme amount to INR 3,22,000. Government quota seats filled through LBS Centre may carry a different fee schedule per Kerala state norms for self-financing institutions. Management quota candidates pay fees directly to the college. The semester-wise payment plan should be confirmed with the college admissions office before enrolling.

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Sc Nursing at Dr SMCSI Thiruvananthapuram?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB. English must have been studied as a subject at Class 12 level as per INC and KUHS requirements. The minimum age is 17 years as of December 31, 2026. Medical fitness for nursing duties is also assessed at the time of admission.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for B.Sc Nursing at Dr SMCSI?

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required for B.Sc Nursing at Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College. Admission to government quota seats is based on a merit rank list prepared by LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, using Class 12 PCB aggregate marks. Management quota seats are filled by the college directly. Candidates should apply through the LBS Centre portal or directly to the college for management quota seats.

Ques. What clinical training does B.Sc Nursing at Dr SMCSI offer?

Ans. B.Sc Nursing students at Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College receive clinical training at the attached multi-specialty hospital throughout the 4-year programme. Training covers medical, surgical, obstetric, paediatric, psychiatric, and community health nursing across the hospital’s departments. The hospital-attached model provides daily bedside clinical exposure from the early semesters, helping students build practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Nursing from Dr SMCSI?

Ans. Graduates can register with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council and work as staff nurses in government and private hospitals, community health centres, and nursing homes. They may apply for Kerala Public Service Commission nursing recruitment exams and central government nursing officer posts. Further educational options include MSc Nursing at KUHS-affiliated colleges and Post Basic BSc Nursing specializations. International nursing careers in the Gulf, UK, and Canada are also accessible after licensure.