The Government of Kerala has officially released the Prospectus for admission to Professional Degree Courses in Nursing and Allied Health Sciences for the academic year 2026-27. Admissions will be conducted through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.
Students seeking admission to B.Sc Nursing, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Optometry, Medical Imaging Technology, Respiratory Technology, and several other Allied Health Science courses can now apply online.
Courses Offered
The admission process covers the following major courses:
- B.Sc Nursing
- B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
- B.Sc Perfusion Technology
- B.Sc Optometry
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- BASLP (Audiology & Speech Language Pathology)
- BCVT (Cardio Vascular Technology)
- B.Sc Dialysis Technology
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
- Bachelor of Medical Imaging Technology
- Bachelor of Radio Therapy Technology
- Bachelor of Neuro Technology
- Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine
- B.Sc Medical Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics
- B.Sc Emergency Medical Technology
- B.Sc Respiratory Technology
- B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology
- B.Sc Medical Microbiology
Admission Basis
Admission will be based on a state rank list prepared from the marks obtained in the qualifying examination after applying the prescribed normalization procedure.
Seat Categories
Government Seats
Government seats include:
- All seats in Government Colleges
- All seats in Government-controlled institutions
- 50% seats in Private Self-Financing Colleges
These seats are allotted through centralized counselling based on merit.
Management Seats
Remaining seats in Self-Financing Colleges are filled by managements based on inter-se merit and applicable regulations.
Course Duration
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 Years |
| BPT | 4 Years |
| B.Sc MLT | 4 Years |
| B.Sc Optometry | 3 Years |
| BCVT | 3 Years |
| Dialysis Technology | 3 Years |
| Medical Imaging Technology | 3 Years |
| Respiratory Technology | 3 Years |
| Anaesthesia Technology | 3 Years |
Compulsory Nursing Service
Students admitted to Government Nursing Colleges must complete one year of Compulsory Nursing Service (CNS) after graduation and registration with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council. A bond is applicable, and withdrawal from CNS may attract a penalty of ₹1 lakh.
Reservation Policy
Government Institutions
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| State Merit | 50% |
| EWS | 10% |
| SEBC | 30% |
| SC | 8% |
| ST | 2% |
Additional Reservations
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – 5%
- Ex-Servicemen Quota
- Defence Personnel Quota
- CAPF Quota
- NCC Quota
- Sports Quota
- Service Quota
- Transgender Reservation
- Nominee Seats (Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Government of India)
Kerala Nursing & Paramedical Admission 2026 Tentative Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 11 June 2026 |
| Registration Ends | 30 June 2026 |
| Academic Data Submission Ends | 2 July 2026 |
| Publication of Data Verification | 20 July 2026 |
| Complaint Rectification | Up to 25 July 2026 |
| Provisional Rank List | 7 August 2026 |
| Final Rank List | 14 August 2026 |
| Option Registration | 14 August – 18 August 2026 |
| Trial Allotment | 19 August 2026 |
| Option Rearrangement | 19 August – 30 August 2026 |
| First Allotment | 1 September 2026 |
| Second Allotment | 8 September 2026 |
| Third Allotment | 15 September 2026 |
| College Joining | On or before 19 September 2026 |
Important Points
- Only candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria mentioned in the prospectus can participate in counselling.
- Claims for reservation categories must be submitted during the application process with valid supporting documents.
- Seats remaining vacant after allotments may be filled through online and spot allotments.
- Students are advised to regularly visit the LBS Centre website for updates and notifications.
Conclusion
Kerala continues to offer one of the most organized admission systems for Nursing and Allied Health Science courses. With a wide range of healthcare programs, transparent merit-based admissions, and multiple reservation benefits, students have excellent opportunities to build careers in healthcare professions.
Candidates should complete their applications well before the deadline and keep all required documents ready to avoid last-minute issues.
Admission Guidance: ICCC BHARAT
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