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College of Nursing, Kottayam Info

Govt.College of Nursing, Kottayam is one of the pioneer institutions of Nursing Education in Kerala, offering basic & higher education programmes. The main objective of the college is to render quality nursing education.

The college was established in 1982, as the 3rd Nursing college in Government sector, Kerala. The institution offers innovative learning approach through classroom teaching with the help of modern technology and clinical teaching with a vision to prepare global nurses with perfect knowledge, right attitude and accurate skill. Since we are collaborating with Medical College Hospital, Kottayam, students get immense exposure to the real world of caring, interacting with individuals sick and well. This makes their transition from nursing students to professional nurses, effortless and smooth. A core of experienced and competent faculty is the backbone of the institution, providing the students with up-to-date knowledge and skill.

Besides the regular academic programmes, the college also conducts periodic staff development programmes for nursing personnel to upgrade the knowledge and skill. Our college is a study centre for Ph.D programme in Nursing conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University and Kerala University of Health Sciences. The institution also provides the students with supportive learning environment, career oriented guidance and excellent library facilities which are also contributing to their academic & clinical excellence.Govt. College of Nursing, Kottayam strives to be the center of excellence at national level in nursing education &research and build nursing professionals to practice globally contributing to high standards of health care.Govt. College of Nursing, Kottayam prepares quality focused & value based nurse graduates & post graduates to become responsible citizens and professional nurses at varied settings in hospitals and community.

Govt. College of Nursing, Kottayam was started in May 1982, as the third Government College of Nursing in Kerala. Prof C.Chandrakanthi assumed charge as the first Director of the College on 20-05-1982.The first batch of 25 students were admitted on 03-01-1983.Since the physical facilities at Kottayam were inadequate, College functioned at College of Nursing, Trivandrum from January 1983 to November 1985. In 1984 when Mahatma Gandhi University came into existence, the College was affliated to MG university. In November 1989, the College was shifted to kottayam with three batches of students and started functioning at the old administrative block of Medical College. The student strength was extended from 25 to 50 from 1994 admission onwards and from 50 to 60 from 2003 admission onwards.

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College of Nursing, Kottayam Recognitions

  • Approved By INC

College of Nursing, Kottayam Facilities

  • Computer Lab
  • Lab
  • Auditorium
  • Girls Hostel
  • Boys Hostel
  • Medical
  • Sports
  • Cafetaria
  • Library


College of Nursing, Kottayam Courses

Course Category Course Fee Eligibility Exams Accepted
B.Sc Nursing Science Rs. 1,40,000.00 candidates must have passed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (with English) as compulsory subjects, achieving a minimum of 50% marks for the General category and 40% for reserved categories. The minimum age for admission is 17 years.
M.Sc Nursing Science Rs. 1,50,000.00 Nursing from a recognized institution with a minimum of 55% marks

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College of Nursing, Kottayam College Rating

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College of Nursing, Kottayam College Reviews
The College is good and environment there
Name: Papri Dutta | Batch of | Rating 4
Course: B.Sc Nursing
Recommends this college
my college overall is very good and i like the management also as they are helping and the infrastructure is so good factulty are to professional and knowledged they help us in every task and the campus classes are very well maintained,
Infrastructure 4
Campus 4
Faculty 4
Industry Exposure 4
Placements 4
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Posted On: 22-Oct-2025
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