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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
St. Joseph’s College of Nursing Dharmagiri in Kothamangalam, Ernakulam, Kerala, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme with an annual tuition of INR 55,000 and total tuition fees of INR 2,20,000. Admission is through KEAM scores via Kerala CEE centralised counselling. Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences and recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, this Catholic minority nursing institution provides quality clinical training to students from the Ernakulam and Idukki regions.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Kerala CEE B.Sc Nursing counselling expected August 2026 (Tentative).
St. Joseph’s Nursing B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 55,000 |
| Caution Deposit (one-time, refundable) | INR 20,000 |
| Hostel Fee (optional, per year) | INR 19,500 |
| Total Tuition (4 years, excluding hostel and caution deposit) | INR 2,20,000 |
- Caution deposit of INR 20,000 is refundable at the time of course completion.
- Hostel charges of INR 19,500 per year are optional and billed separately from tuition.
St. Joseph’s Nursing B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KEAM Registration Opened | January 5, 2026 |
| KEAM Registration Closed | February 7, 2026 |
| KEAM Admit Card Released | April 8, 2026 |
| KEAM Exam (PCB Group) | April 17 to 22, 2026 |
| KEAM Result Declared | May 12, 2026 |
| KEAM Rank List Published | June 14, 2026 |
| Kerala CEE B.Sc Nursing Application Closed | July 25, 2026 |
| Kerala CEE B.Sc Nursing Counselling (Tentative) | August 2026 |
- Kerala CEE B.Sc Nursing counselling schedule is published at cee.kerala.gov.in.
- KEAM PCB group score is used for B.Sc Nursing admissions through Kerala CEE centralised process.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category candidates and 45% for SC and ST candidates
- Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission
- Valid KEAM rank is required for admission through the Kerala CEE centralised counselling process
Admission Process
- Appear for KEAM (PCB group) conducted by Kerala CEE and secure a valid score
- Register for Kerala CEE B.Sc Nursing counselling on cee.kerala.gov.in after rank list publication
- Upload required documents including KEAM scorecard, marksheets, and community certificate if applicable
- Fill college preferences during the online choice-filling window of the centralised counselling
- Receive seat allotment based on KEAM rank, category, and preference order
- Pay the annual tuition fee and report to St. Joseph’s College of Nursing with original documents to confirm admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking a highly affordable B.Sc Nursing college in Ernakulam or Idukki region of Kerala
- Kerala domicile candidates eligible for state quota through Kerala CEE nursing counselling
- Christian minority candidates qualifying for institutional fee waivers or scholarships
- Goal is nursing practice or teaching career in Kerala or the Gulf healthcare sector
✗ Skip if
- Priority is a nursing college in Thiruvananthapuram or Thrissur with stronger placement network
- Targeting a government nursing college with significantly lower fees or a stipend
- KEAM rank is insufficient for a seat at this college through the state quota counselling
St. Joseph’s Nursing B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students | Up to INR 20,000 per year plus maintenance allowance | Christian and other minority community students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year |
| Kerala State Merit Scholarship | As per Kerala government notification | Kerala domicile students scoring above the merit threshold in KEAM nursing rank list |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board and family income below INR 8 Lakhs per year |
- Minority scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- Kerala state scholarships require registration through the Kerala Higher Education portal.
St. Joseph’s College of Nursing B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the total B.Sc Nursing fee at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing Kothamangalam?
Ans. The annual tuition fee is INR 55,000, and the total tuition for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme is INR 2,20,000. A one-time refundable caution deposit of INR 20,000 is payable at admission. Optional hostel charges of INR 19,500 per year are billed separately and are not included in the total tuition figure.
Ques. Through which exam is B.Sc Nursing admission done at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing?
Ans. Admission to B.Sc Nursing at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing Dharmagiri is through KEAM (PCB group) scores, followed by Kerala CEE centralised counselling. Candidates register on cee.kerala.gov.in after the KEAM rank list is published and receive seat allotment based on rank, category, and college preference. The counselling schedule is published on the official Kerala CEE portal.
Ques. Is St. Joseph’s College of Nursing Dharmagiri affiliated to a recognised university?
Ans. Yes, St. Joseph’s College of Nursing Dharmagiri, Kothamangalam, is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, and is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Kerala State Nursing Council (KSNC). The college is a Catholic minority nursing institution in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Nursing from St. Joseph’s College?
Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates can work as staff nurses in hospitals, nursing homes, and community health centres across Kerala. Other options include joining the Indian Army Nursing Corps, working in Gulf healthcare institutions (which are major recruiters of Kerala nurses), pursuing M.Sc Nursing for specialisation, or entering nursing education and administration roles.
Ques. When does Kerala CEE B.Sc Nursing counselling begin for 2026 admission?
Ans. Kerala CEE B.Sc Nursing counselling for 2026 admission is expected to begin in August 2026, following the KEAM rank list published on June 14, 2026 and the application window that closed on July 25, 2026. The complete counselling schedule is published on cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates must monitor the official portal for allotment dates and reporting instructions.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Sc Nursing students at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing?
Ans. Christian minority students can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in, which covers up to INR 20,000 per year plus maintenance allowance. Students scoring in the top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board can apply for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships. Kerala state merit scholarships are also available for eligible KEAM rank holders through the Kerala Higher Education portal.