GMC Thiruvananthapuram B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing at GMC Thiruvananthapuram is INR 67,500 for the entire course, at an annual tuition of INR 16,875. This is the KUHS-regulated government college nursing fee. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 41,970 per year and is charged separately. KUHS examination fees are payable additionally each year beyond the stated tuition figure.

Ans. No, NEET-UG is not required for B.Sc Nursing admission at GMC Thiruvananthapuram. Admission is entirely merit-based on Class 12 PCB aggregate marks through LBS Centre Kerala centralized allotment. Candidates register on the LBS Centre portal and are allotted seats in rank order based on their Class 12 PCB marks. No separate nursing entrance examination is conducted for government nursing colleges in Kerala.

Ans. B.Sc Nursing students at GMC Thiruvananthapuram are trained at the attached government hospital, which is one of the largest and busiest tertiary care facilities in Kerala. Clinical postings cover Medical, Surgical, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and Community Health nursing. The high patient volume and variety of conditions at this hospital give students comprehensive clinical exposure that is central to developing nursing competency.

Ans. Graduates can work as staff nurses in government hospitals, appear for central and state government nursing recruitment drives, pursue M.Sc Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing, or seek nursing positions in Gulf countries and other international healthcare systems where Indian nursing graduates are in high demand. The KUHS B.Sc Nursing degree is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and most international nursing regulatory bodies.

Ans. The 4-year B.Sc Nursing is the basic degree programme open to Class 12 students with PCB. Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing is a 2-year programme for candidates who have already completed a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma and are registered nurses. Both programmes are offered at GMC Thiruvananthapuram but have different eligibility criteria, duration, and admission processes through their respective LBS Centre categories.

Ans. B.Sc Nursing admission at GMC Thiruvananthapuram is highly competitive, as it is a government college attached to a major teaching hospital in the state capital. With 75 seats and merit allotment based on Class 12 PCB marks, students generally need high scores in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology to secure a seat. The cut-off tends to be higher than at district-level government medical college nursing programmes in Kerala.