Nursing Colleges in Kerala: Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Placements

Kerala is home to about 260+ Nursing colleges in Kerala. As per popularity basis of Shiksha.com, Amrita college of Nursing emerged in the top position followed by Jubilee Mission College of Nursing and Amala Institute of Medical Sciences.

The best nursing colleges in Kerala is tabulated below with their total tuition fee and average placement package: 

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Amrita College of Nursing	INR 2 lakh- INR 9 lakh	INR 5 LPA - INR 7 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Private Nursing colleges in Kerala are higher in tuition fees as compared to government colleges with modern infrastructure, experienced faculty and great placements offered. Given below are the top private colleges with their tuition fees and Nursing courses offered -

Private Colleges	Courses Offered	Tuition Fee / Eligibility
Jubilee Mission College of Nursing Admission	BSc in Nursing GNM BSc in Child Health Nursing	Fee: INR 2 Lacs - INR 2.92 lakh Eligibility: KEAM and Merit-Based
Lourdes College of Nursing Admission	BSc in Nursing GNM BSc in Nursing (Post Basic)	Fee: INR 2 Lacs - INR 2.92 lakh Eligibility: KEAM and Merit-Based
Baby Memorial College of Nursing Admission	BSc href="https://www.shiksha.com/college/baby-memorial-college-of-nursing-kozhikode-89579/course-b-sc-in-nursing-486407">BSc in Nursing MSc in Medical Surgical Nursing	Fee: INR 25,000 - INR 2.2 lakh Eligibility: KEAM and Merit-Based
Lissie College of Nursing Admission	BSc href="https://www.shiksha.com/college/lissie-college-of-nursing-lisie-hospital-ernakulum-90285/course-b-sc-in-nursing-486807">BSc in Nursing	Eligibility: Merit-Based
KIMS College of Nursing Admission	BSc in Nursing (Post Basic) MSc in Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care BSc5 in Nursing	Fee: INR 2 Lacs - INR 2.92 lakh Eligibility: KEAM and Merit-Based

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Joining the top Nursing colleges in Kerala might be expensive as most colleges have tuition fees in between INR 2-3 lakh. However, there are some affordable colleges mentioned below having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Nursing Colleges
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Fees	INR 73,000
Government College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram Fees	INR 65,000
Government College of Nursing, Kozhikode Fees	INR 60,000 - INR 65,000
Baby Memorial College of Nursing Fees	INR 65,000
T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha Fees	INR 71,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Yes, There are about 150+ best BSc Nursing colleges in Kerala. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Amrita College of Nursing	INR 10 lakh
Jubilee Mission College of Nursing	INR 3 lakh
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences	INR 73,000
Kerala University of Health Sciences	INR 2 lakh
Lourdes College of Nursing	INR 3 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

 

Amrita College Kochi admission to its various UG and PG courses is completely entrance-based. Aspirants need to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria and qualify for the respective entrance exams conducted for BSc and MSc courses. For admission to PG courses, the shortlisted candidates have to appear for a Personal Interview round. Admissions at Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi is the Directorate of Admissions & Scholarships. For admission to the PG course, 50% of the seats are reserved for students with merit scores and the remaining 50% of seats are reserved for the Scholarship category.

Kerala's nursing colleges offer scholarships like the Mother Teresa Scholarship for minorities, Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, and specific college or trust-based aid, including potential stipends during study, with government colleges offering stipends, and private institutes or foundations like Dr. Moopen's covering full tuition for deserving students, focusing on financial support for minority/backward classes and meritorious students. 

Source: External site and may vary.

Choosing the best Nursing college Kerala will benefit you in many ways. Check some of them below -

It offers a pathway to a respected, stable career with high demand, strong job security, diverse specializations (ICU, critical care, administration), and global opportunities, boosted by Kerala's focus on English education, leading to empowered professionals with excellent technical skills, critical thinking, and compassionate patient care abilities. 

Top private BSc Nursing colleges in Kerala, known for quality education and clinical training, include Amrita College of Nursing (Kochi), Baby Memorial College of Nursing (Kozhikode), and Lourdes College of Nursing (Kottayam). Other premier institutions include Medical Trust Institute of Medical Sciences (Kochi), Al Shifa College of Nursing (Malappuram), and Bishop Benziger College of Nursing (Kollam). 

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Amrita College of Nursing	INR 10 lakh
Jubilee Mission College of Nursing	INR 2.92 lakh
Baby Memorial College of Nursing	INR 2.2 lah
Lourdes College of Nursing	INR 2.92 lakh
KIMS College of Nursing, Chempakamangalam	INR 2.92 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Hi, AIIMS Delhi is the top BSc Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category, securing 1st position as the No. 1 college followed by PGIMER and CMC Vellore.

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences has a Faculty review rating of 4.25 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Government Nursing colleges in Kerala have lower tuition fees as compared to private colleges. These colleges have limited seats with tough competition on the seats. Check the table below for the top colleges with tuition fees and courses offered -

Public/Govt. Colleges	Courses Offered	Tuition Fee / Eligibility
Government College of Nursing Thiruvananthapuram Admission	BSc in Nursing (Post Basic) GNM MSc in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Post Basic Diploma in Nurse Practioner in Midwifery	Fee: INR 64,820 Eligibility: KEAM and Merit-Based
Kerala University of Health Sciences Admission	BSc in Nursing (Ayurveda) BSc in Nursing BSc Nursing (Post Basic)	Fee: INR 1.1 lakh - INR 2.2 lakh Eligibility: KEAM and Merit-Based
Regional Cancer Centre Admission	Nursing Assistant Training Centre Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing Stoma Care Training	Fee: INR 3,000 - INR 20,000 Eligibility: KEAM and Merit-Based
School of Medical Education Admission	BSc in Nursing	Fee: INR 2.54 lakh Eligibility: KEAM and Merit-Based
T.D Medical College Admission	BSc in Nursing MSc in Medical Surgical Nursing MSc in Paediatric Nursing	Fee: INR 71,420 - INR 2 lakh Eligibility: KEAM and Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Listed below are the top job position along with their salary packages:

Note: The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com

There are about 260+ best Nursing colleges in Kerala. Among these, 143 colleges are privately owned, 32 are owned by the government, and the rest 13 colleges are owned by semi government institutions. KEAM is the most accepting entrance exam for admission to best Nursing colleges in Kerala. 

Top colleges are Amrita College of Nursing, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Government College of Nursing, Malabar Medical College Hospital, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Regional Cancer Centre, etc.

AIIMS Delhi is the top MSc in Nursing college in India according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category followed by other top colleges like PGIMER and CMC Vellore.

Source: Official site and may vary.

KIMS College of Nursing, Chempakamangalam has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Joining the top Nursing colleges in Kerala might be expensive as most colleges have tuition fees in between INR 1-3 lakh and the colleges are Amrita College of Nursing, Baby Memorial College of Nursing, KIMS College of Nursing, Lourdes College of Nursing, and many more.

Below table showing number of colleges with their annual fee:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
INR < 1 lakh	15
INR 1-3 lakh	88
INR 3-5 lakh	12
INR 5-7 lakh	2
INR 10-15 lakh	1

There are several specialisations offered by nursing courses and colleges in Kerala are mentioned below: 

Top Specialisations	Top Colleges
GNM	119 (Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Government College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram, KMCT College of Nursing, etc.)
Obstetrics & Gynaecology	46 (Amrita College of Nursing, Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, etc.)
Medical Surgical Nursing	43 (Kerala University of Health Sciences, Government College of Nursing, Kozhikode, Baby Memorial College of Nursing, etc.)
Pediatric Nursing	41 (Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Lourdes College of Nursing, T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha, etc.)
Psychiatric Nursing	39 (Government College of Nursing, Kozhikode, KIMS College of Nursing, Chempakamangalam, Baby Memorial College of Nursing, etc.)

Hi, please refer below for the top job profiles after pursuing MSc Nursing in India:

Job Profile	Annual Median Package
Nurse Educator	INR 5 Lacs - INR 10 lakh
Nurse Manager	INR 6 Lacs - INR 15 lakh
Clinical Nurse Specialist	INR 7 Lacs - INR 20 lakh
Nurse Researcher	INR 5 lakh- INR 12 lakh
Nursing Administrator	INR 8 Lacs - INR 25 lakh
Nurse Practitioner	INR 10 Lacs - INR 30 lakh
Nursing Consultant	INR 7 Lacs - INR 20 lakh
Nursing Home Administrator	INR 6 Lacs - INR 15 lakh

Yes it is possible to apply for Nursing without PCB in Class 12 but your options are limited to Diploma courses like ANM course.

But you need to clear Class 12 for BSc Nursing.

MES College of Nursing provides programmes including GNM, B.Sc, B.Sc. (Post Basic), M.Sc. in streams such as Nursing, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery, Community Medicine Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Paediatric Nursing.

The seats availability for offered courses at Government Medical College, Pariyaram goes up to 343. Courses offerred by Government Medical College, Pariyaram are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC, AICTE, NMC.

Holy Cross College of Nursing provides programmes including B.Sc, UG Diploma, B.Sc. (Post Basic), M.Sc. in streams such as Nursing, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Community Medicine Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

JDT Islam College of Nursing courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by JDT Islam College of Nursing goes up to 60.

St Joseph's College of Nursing provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.