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.
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