About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Red Crescent College of Nursing, Calicut, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, and recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. Admission is merit-based through the LBS Centre Centralised Allotment Process using Plus Two PCB marks, with no entrance exam. The college has an annual intake of 50 seats and total fees of INR 3,42,000 over four years.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Provisional Rank List expected August 2026.
Red Crescent College B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4 years) | INR 2,54,000 |
| Special Fee (4 years) | INR 68,000 |
| University Registration Fee (4 years) | INR 10,000 |
| Caution Deposit (one-time, refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 3,42,000 |
- Caution deposit of INR 10,000 is fully refundable on completion of the 4-year course.
- NRI quota tuition is INR 95,000 per year as per the college fee schedule.
Red Crescent College B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| LBS Application Opens | 11 June 2026 |
| LBS Application Closes | 2 July 2026 |
| Provisional Rank List | August 2026 |
| Final Rank List | September 2026 |
| Option Registration Closes | September 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment | October 2026 |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 |
- LBS application fee is INR 800 for general candidates and INR 400 for SC/ST candidates.
- Candidates must undergo document verification at a designated LBS centre after shortlisting.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board.
- Minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB combined (45% for SC/ST candidates).
- Separate minimum passing marks required in each of the three subjects individually.
- Age between 17 and 35 years as of 31 December 2026.
- Kerala domicile eligibility as per LBS Centre norms is required for the standard allotment pool.
Admission Process
- Pay the LBS registration fee online at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in before the fee payment deadline.
- Fill the online application form with Class 12 marks, category, and upload supporting documents.
- Attend document verification at the designated LBS centre after the shortlist is published.
- Check provisional and final rank lists on the LBS Centre website as they are released.
- Register college and course preferences during the online option registration window in September.
- Report to Red Crescent College of Nursing with original documents after receiving the seat allotment letter.
✓ Opt for this if
- A KUHS and INC-recognised nursing degree in Kozhikode is the goal.
- Merit-based LBS allotment without any separate nursing entrance exam suits the profile.
- Seeking clinical exposure in Calicut’s hospital and healthcare ecosystem.
- Comfortable with the LBS Centre merit allotment and Kerala domicile eligibility norms.
✗ Skip if
- Documented placement records and corporate hospital partnerships are essential criteria.
- Non-Kerala candidates who do not qualify under Kerala domicile eligibility norms.
- Targeting nursing placements in major metro cities outside Kerala after graduation.
Red Crescent College B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | Covers tuition fee | SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per year |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship | INR 12,000/year | Above 80% in Plus Two and family income below INR 4.5 lakh per year |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC | Partial fee support | OBC candidates with family income below INR 1 lakh per year |
- Central sector scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the state deadline.
- SC/ST scholarship is processed via the Kerala Social Justice Department online portal.
Red Crescent College B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at Red Crescent College of Nursing Calicut?
Ans. The total 4-year B.Sc Nursing fee at Red Crescent College of Nursing, Calicut is INR 3,42,000. This includes tuition of INR 2,54,000, special fees of INR 68,000, university registration of INR 10,000, and a one-time refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. The annual recurring fee across all four years is INR 83,000, excluding the one-time caution deposit paid in Year 1.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam required for B.Sc Nursing at Red Crescent College Calicut?
Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission to Red Crescent College of Nursing is entirely through the LBS Centre Centralised Allotment Process, which ranks candidates based on Plus Two PCB aggregate marks alone. There is no separate state-level or college-level nursing entrance examination required for Kerala-domicile applicants under this process.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for B.Sc Nursing at Red Crescent College Calicut?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing a minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB combined (45% for SC/ST), with separate passing marks in each subject. The applicant must be between 17 and 35 years of age as of 31 December 2026. Kerala domicile eligibility as per LBS Centre norms is required for the general allotment pool.
Ques. How does the LBS Centre Centralised Allotment Process work for B.Sc Nursing?
Ans. The LBS Centre conducts a merit-based Centralised Allotment Process for all nursing and paramedical seats in KUHS-affiliated colleges across Kerala. Candidates register online, submit Class 12 PCB marks and supporting documents, and are assigned a rank based on merit. Based on rank and option preferences submitted during the registration window, seats are allotted through successive CAP rounds without any personal counselling requirement.
Ques. Does Red Crescent College of Nursing Calicut provide hostel accommodation for students?
Ans. Red Crescent College of Nursing, Calicut operates as a residential institution and provides hostel accommodation for nursing students. Hostel charges are separate from the INR 3,42,000 academic fee. For specific hostel fee details and room availability for the 2026-27 batch, candidates can visit the official website at rcnclt.org or contact the college directly.
Ques. What career options are available after completing B.Sc Nursing from Red Crescent College Calicut?
Ans. Graduates of the INC-recognised and KUHS-affiliated B.Sc Nursing programme can work as staff nurses in government and private hospitals, primary health centres, and community health programmes across Kerala and other states. The degree qualifies graduates to appear in Kerala PSC nursing recruitment examinations and central health service vacancies. Further studies such as M.Sc Nursing at KUHS-affiliated institutions are also a widely available pathway.