St. Thomas College of Nursing Chethipuzha Changanacherry B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the college is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi, and affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. Graduates can register with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council after completing the mandatory internship. The degree is valid for nursing employment across all states in India and eligible for licensing in several international destinations.

Ans. The annual tuition fee is INR 55,000, making the total tuition fee for the 4-year programme INR 2,20,000. This fee is regulated by the LBS Centre, Kerala, and is subject to annual revision. Hostel accommodation is available separately and candidates should confirm the current hostel charges with the college at the time of joining.

Ans. The LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Kerala, conducts centralized nursing admission for private self-financing colleges. Candidates qualifying NEET UG 2026 must register at lbscentre.in, fill option entries listing preferred colleges, and receive a seat allotment based on NEET rank and category. After allotment, candidates report to St. Thomas College of Nursing with original documents and complete the enrollment formalities.

Ans. Yes, the college offers named institutional scholarships including the Archbishop Mar Joseph Perumthottam Scholarship, the Archbishop Mar Joseph Powathil Scholarship, the Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthiyidam Scholarship, and the Well Wishers Scholarship. These are awarded to meritorious and economically needy nursing students through internal selection by the institution. Amounts vary by scholarship and availability each academic year.

Ans. After the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme and mandatory internship, graduates register with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council. Career paths include staff nurse positions in government and private hospitals, ICU and critical care nursing roles, community health nursing, M.Sc Nursing specializations through NEET PG, and overseas nursing careers in the UK, USA, Canada, or the Middle East after clearing licensing exams.

Ans. St. Thomas College of Nursing, Chethipuzha has an approved intake of 65 seats per batch for the B.Sc Nursing programme. Seats are allotted through the LBS Centre centralized process based on NEET UG rank and category-wise reservations applicable under Kerala government norms. Candidates from economically and socially backward categories benefit from reserved seats during allotment.