SH College of Nursing Cherthala B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to B.Sc Nursing at SH College of Nursing, Cherthala is through the centralised allotment conducted by LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Kerala, on behalf of Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). Candidates apply on lbscentre.kerala.gov.in, and seats are allotted based on merit rank. The college also has management quota seats filled through its own admission process.

Ans. The annual tuition fee for the B.Sc Nursing programme at SH College of Nursing, Cherthala is INR 70,000 for state quota seats, making the total four-year course fee INR 2,80,000. Hostel facility is available on campus at separate charges. Students should confirm the current fee with the college admission office as it is subject to revision each academic year.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board. A minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is required. The minimum age is 17 years as on 31 December 2026. Medical fitness as per KUHS standards is also mandatory for nursing programme admission.

Ans. SH College of Nursing, Cherthala is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. The college is also recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KSNC). The B.Sc Nursing degree is awarded by KUHS upon successful completion of the four-year programme.

Ans. SH College of Nursing, Cherthala has an annual intake of 50 seats for the B.Sc Nursing programme. Seats are distributed between the state quota (filled through LBS centralised allotment) and management quota (filled through the college’s own admission process). The smaller intake ensures a lower student-to-faculty ratio for better learning outcomes.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Nursing can work as staff nurses in government and private hospitals, community health centres, and clinics across Kerala and other states. Higher education options include M.Sc Nursing and post-basic specialisation programmes through KUHS. Many Kerala nursing graduates also pursue international opportunities by appearing for licensing examinations such as NCLEX-RN for the USA or OET for the UK and Australia.