Saraswathy College of Nursing Karode Thiruvananthapuram B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. B.Sc Nursing admission at Saraswathy College of Nursing Karode follows CEE Kerala centralised counselling at cee.kerala.gov.in. After NEET-UG results are declared, eligible candidates register on the CEE portal, pay the refundable deposit, fill and lock college preferences, and receive seat allotment. Students allotted a seat must report with original certificates within the reporting deadline to confirm enrollment. Seats are distributed across state quota, management quota, and NRI quota as approved by KUHS.

Ans. The annual tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at Saraswathy College of Nursing Karode is INR 20,000, making the total tuition for the 4-year program INR 80,000. Hostel accommodation and other institutional charges such as examination fees, library fees, and uniform costs are billed separately and are not included in this tuition figure. Management quota and NRI quota seats may carry a higher fee approved by the Kerala Fee Regulatory Committee. Confirm the complete fee schedule with the college admission office before enrolling.

Ans. Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admission in Kerala. The Kerala government mandated NEET-based admission for all INC-approved nursing colleges following Supreme Court directives for merit-based health science admissions. All state quota and management quota seats at KUHS-affiliated nursing colleges, including Saraswathy College of Nursing Karode, are filled based on NEET-UG scores through CEE Kerala centralised allotment. Candidates who have not appeared in NEET-UG 2026 are not eligible for B.Sc Nursing admission in Kerala for the 2026 intake.

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognized board with a minimum 45% aggregate for General and EWS categories and 40% for SC and ST. The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026, and hold a valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score. Medical fitness declared by a registered medical officer is required. Candidates must be Indian nationals or hold eligible OCI or NRI status for reserved quota seats.

Ans. Students can apply for Kerala government Post-Matric Scholarships through the Social Welfare Department, which provide full tuition reimbursement and a monthly maintenance allowance for SC and ST category students domiciled in Kerala. The Central Sector Scholarship from the Ministry of Education provides INR 20,000 per year to students who scored in the top 20th percentile in their Class 12 board examinations and are enrolled full-time in a professional course. Minority community students may additionally apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.