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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
St Gregorios College of Nursing, Parumala, Pathanamthitta, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) with 60 seats per batch. The college is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and run by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. Admission is through the LBS Kerala Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) based on Plus Two PCB marks with no entrance exam required. Total fees for the programme are INR 3,22,000 over four years.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins September 2026.
St Gregorios Parumala B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4 years) | INR 2,54,000 |
| Other Charges (4 years) | INR 68,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 3,22,000 |
- Annual fee combining tuition and other charges is INR 80,500 per year.
- Hostel facility is available on campus and charged separately from the above fees.
- Fee figures are sourced from third-party education portals as the official fee circular was not publicly available at the time of writing.
St Gregorios Parumala 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 |
- Government quota seats are allocated through LBS CAP at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in.
- Management quota applications are handled by the college and the Association of Christian Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala.
- NRI quota applicants must apply through stgregorios.nursingadmission.net.in.
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 admission
Admission Process
- Register on the LBS portal (lbscentre.kerala.gov.in) during the application window in June
- Upload Class 12 mark sheet, domicile certificate, and category certificates if applicable
- Pay the application fee online: INR 800 for general candidates and INR 400 for SC/ST
- LBS prepares a merit rank list based on Plus Two PCB aggregate marks
- Complete online option registration on the LBS portal and select St Gregorios Parumala as a preferred college
- Report to the college with original documents on receiving the CAP allotment order and complete admission formalities
✓ Opt for this if
- Nursing admission purely on Plus Two PCB merit with no entrance exam
- Preference for a Church-managed institution with community health orientation
- Training at a faith-based hospital in rural Pathanamthitta is a good fit
- Planning a nursing career in Kerala or the Gulf healthcare sector
- Seeking a KUHS-affiliated private college with government-regulated fee
✗ Skip if
- Need structured placement drives or campus recruitment support
- Prefer a nationally ranked nursing college with broader employer visibility
- Non-Keralite without domicile or schooling-in-Kerala eligibility for LBS
- Looking for an urban campus with metropolitan multi-specialty hospital network
St Gregorios Parumala B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| E-Grantz Scholarship (Kerala Govt) | Covers tuition and maintenance allowance | SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/OEC students in KUHS-affiliated nursing colleges 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, and EBC students enrolled in KUHS-affiliated 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 |
- E-Grantz portal registration must be completed within two months of joining the programme.
- Post-Matric Scholarship applications are submitted annually via scholarships.gov.in.
St Gregorios Parumala B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. Is an entrance exam required for B.Sc Nursing at St Gregorios Parumala?
Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission to government quota seats is through the LBS Kerala Centralised Allotment Process (CAP), which ranks applicants purely on Plus Two PCB aggregate marks. NEET is not a criterion for B.Sc Nursing admission in Kerala. Management quota and NRI quota applicants are also selected on academic merit, not on entrance exam scores.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at St Gregorios College of Nursing Parumala?
Ans. The total fee for the four-year programme is INR 3,22,000, which includes tuition fees of INR 2,54,000 and other charges of INR 68,000. The annual fee works out to INR 80,500. Hostel charges are additional and billed separately by the college. SC/ST and OBC students may recover a significant portion through E-Grantz or Post-Matric Scholarship.
Ques. Which hospital does St Gregorios College of Nursing use for clinical training?
Ans. St Gregorios College of Nursing is affiliated with St Gregorios Mission Hospital, Parumala, for clinical postings and practical hours. The hospital, run by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, provides ward postings in general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, and community health. The integrated campus means students can complete mandatory clinical hours without travelling to a separate facility.
Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc Nursing from St Gregorios Parumala?
Ans. Graduates are eligible to register with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) and practice as staff nurses in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community health centres. Many Kerala nursing graduates secure positions in the Gulf, UK, and Canada. Graduates can also pursue M.Sc Nursing through KUHS-affiliated colleges or apply for government staff nurse recruitment through the Kerala PSC.
Ques. Can students from outside Kerala apply for B.Sc Nursing at St Gregorios College Parumala?
Ans. Non-Keralite students can apply through LBS CAP if they studied from Class 8 to Class 12 in a Kerala school, or if their parents are posted in Kerala as central or state government employees. Others may apply through the NRI quota portal at stgregorios.nursingadmission.net.in or directly to the college for management quota seats, both of which are open to all Indian nationals.