Nursing Colleges in Kottayam - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, 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.

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.

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	4
INR 1-3 lakh	55
INR 3-5 lakh	11
INR 5-7 lakh	1
INR 10-15 lakh	1

Those who wish to pursue a career in Nursing can apply to the degree programmes in various government and BSc Nursing colleges in Kerala. To be eligible for the course, candidates must fulfil the basic criteria given below:

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) along with English as compulsory subjects from a recognised board/institute.
• They must have scored a minimum aggregate of 45 percent in Class 12.
• Only those between the ages of 17 to 35 years can apply for the course.

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

The KEAM exam has moved on to the online CBT mode from 2024 onwards. The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations has received approval from the government of Kerala to conduct KEAM in CBT mode. KEAM exam pattern has been changed, and KEAM 2026 will be held in computer-based test mode, and there will be one paper.

The KEAM exam has moved on to the online CBT mode from 2024 onwards. The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations has received approval from the government of Kerala to conduct KEAM in CBT mode. KEAM exam pattern has been changed, and KEAM 2026 will be held in computer-based test mode, and there will be one paper.

CEE conducts KEAM exam for admission to B.Tech courses. However, allotment of seats is done via KEAM counselling in UG courses of Engineering, Architecture, MBBS BDS Ayurveda, Homoeo, Siddha, Unani, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary, Fisheries, Pharmacy, Co-operation & Banking, B.Tech Bio-Technology, Climate Change & Environmental Science.

There are roughly 257 nursing colleges in Kerala. Students enrolled in the nursing programme receive both practical and theoretical training in topics like genetics, nutrition, anatomy, and physiology. They also take elective courses like ethics and English to improve their comprehension and communication skills. Below is a list of Kerala's top nursing colleges along with their average placement rates and total tuition costs: 

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Amrita School of Nursing	INR 1.5 lakh- INR 2 lakh	INR 4.5 LPA- INR 4.7 LPA

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.)

The best nursing college in Kerala are 1- Archana college of engineering 2- Bharath college of paramedical Science 3- EMS college of nursing Perinthalmanna 4- Amrita college of nursing 5- KIMS college of nursing

No class 12 qualifications is needed for most Nursing courses and many other subjects. Physics, Chemistry and Biology are must to be eligible for courses.
But there are some Diploma courses in nursing like Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) which one can pursue after Class 10.
Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) is a one-year Diploma course in basic health care and midwifery nursing and concerns study of provision of basic health care, maternal care, and midwifery skills. This is an undergraduate level course for applicants who have passed their Class 10 and are now looking forward to a career in nursing. ANM graduates primarily work in primary health care settings, assisting a registered nurse with providing essential nursing care.

Yes it's possible but having studied commerce in Class 12 limits eligibility to pursue only one Nursing course - ANM (Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery). Right now there has been a government decision to remove GNM course. 

In conclusion, one with a Commerce background is not eligible for pursuing a BSc in Nursing.