Lourdes College of Nursing, Kochi: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Kochi's Lourdes College of Nursing (LCN) is one of the premier self-financed professional healthcare institutions. The college, which is affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences, has several nursing programs besides those which are recognized by Indian Nursing Council (INC) into which LCN admits students based on their advice to select candidates suitable for the various nursing courses offered.

The admission cycle of LCN is usually coinciding with the academic calendar of Kerala University of Health Sciences. Admission to the courses in this college is based on merit and gets admission to the most qualified candidates.

Undergraduate courses such as B.Sc Nursing and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) base their eligibility on the marks scored in Plus Two or equivalent examination. The GNM program particularly considers overall marks from the Part III optional subjects. Postgraduate admissions for M.Sc Nursing specializations take place through the entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala or the Supervisory Committee, Government of Kerala.

Application Process

The application process involved in Lourdes College of Nursing, Kochi, offers a lot of steps.

1. Notification: The college puts an announcement concerning admissions commencement through its actual website and local newspapers in general.

2. The Application Form: Candidates can get the application form from the college office, or download the form from the official website.

3. Submission of Documents: Along with the completed application form candidates must submit the following documents:

• Marks sheets of qualifying examinations (Plus Two for undergraduate and B.Sc Nursing for postgraduate courses)
• Transfer Certificate
• Conduct Certificate
• Migration Certificate (where applicable)
• Caste Certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• Relevant entrance exam score card (for postgraduate courses)

4. Application Fee: The candidates must pay the application fee as prescribed. The mode of payment and the fee will be specified in the application form.

5. Entrance Examination: The candidates must go through the entrance examination conducted by the state's authorities for the postgraduate courses.

6. Merit List: The college compiles a merit list on the basis of the qualifying examinations marks (undergraduate) or entrance examination marks (postgraduate).

7. Counselling and Admission: Shortlisted candidates are called for counseling and may select their preferred course according to rank and availability. Admission is then finalized upon payment of the required fees and submission of original documents.

8. Medical Fitness: Selected candidates might be required to undergo a medical fitness test for the purpose of ensuring they are fit for the profession.

Degree wise Admission process

B.Sc Nursing: This flagship undergraduate program in the college admits 90 students annually. Admission is based on the marks scored in Plus Two or equivalent examination with a weightage to science subjects. The course duration is four years.

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing: This two-year course takes in 20 students. The program is aimed at registered nurses who are interested in further qualifications. Therefore, the probable grounds of admission would depend on nursing qualifications along with working years.

M.Sc Nursing: Under M.Sc Nursing, LCN offers five different specializations, admitting 5 students each for:

1. M.Sc Community Health Nursing
2. M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing
3. M.Sc Paediatrics Nursing
4. M.Sc Medical Surgical Nursing
5. M.Sc Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing

Admission into these programs is through an entrance examination organized by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala or the Supervisory Committee, Government of Kerala. BSc Nursing graduates are eligible to apply.

GNM: The diploma program in General Nursing and Midwifery trains candidates for practical nursing skills behind which marks secured in Plus Two are considered with emphasis on the Part III optional subjects.