About Holy Cross College of Nursing
If you are looking for a relaxed campus where you can coast by with minimal effort, this is not your spot. Holy Cross serves the student who genuinely wants to handle intensive patient care from their very first semesters under the strict supervision of instructors who expect absolute professional precision. Because the academic building sits right alongside the busy, multi-specialty Holy Cross Hospital in Kottiyam, you will get used to the pace of emergency wards, outpatient flows, and clinical realities much faster than peers studying at isolated institutions.
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Un-Aided (Christian Minority) |
| Campus | Kottiyam, Kollam, Kerala |
| Gender Intake | Women Only |
| Affiliation | Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) |
| Approvals | Indian Nursing Council (INC), Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) |
| Total Intake | 50 Seats (B.Sc. Nursing) |
Programs Offered
| Degree | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Nursing | General Nursing, Clinical Practice, Community Health | 10+2 with 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined, plus English as a compulsory subject |
| M.Sc. Nursing | Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing | Registered Nurse with B.Sc. Nursing degree, minimum 55% aggregate, and at least one year of post-basic clinical experience |
Application Steps
Admissions here go through the centralized allotment process managed by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology, alongside a dedicated quota managed by the Association of Management of Christian Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMCSFNCK). You will need to register on the designated portal, submit your academic marks, and specifically list Holy Cross College of Nursing, Kottiyam as your high-priority choice during the online option entry phase. Once the seat allocation memo is issued based on the state merit rankings, you must report directly to the college principal with all original certificates to complete your registration.
Facilities Overview
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Library | Houses thousands of specialized medical volumes, foreign nursing journals, and a quiet study wing specifically reserved for clinical research and paper preparation. |
| Cafeteria / Canteen | Serves traditional Kerala meals and light snacks, with a menu monitored by the college health committee to ensure hygienic, fresh food for students running on long clinical shifts. |
| Auditorium / Seminar Hall | An indoor hall with built-in acoustic systems where academic presentations and the traditional, solemn Lamp Lighting and Capping ceremonies are held. |
| Sports / Playground | Features dedicated outdoor courts for badminton and throwball, allowing students a physical outlet to shake off the mental strain of demanding hospital duties. |
| Placement Cell / Career Guidance | Focuses heavily on preparing graduates for global opportunities, offering specific guidance for foreign licensing exams including IELTS, OET, and NCLEX-RN to ease migration to overseas healthcare systems. |
