About Mount Zion Nursing College
Mount Zion Nursing College operates from its campus in the Ezhamkulam-Adoor region of Pathanamthitta, primarily serving the healthcare training needs of central Travancore. Students here complete clinical rotations at the parent Mount Zion Medical College Hospital, which provides direct exposure to patient care. The institution operates as a self-financing college affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences.
Institutional Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Co-educational |
| Campus | Rural (Ezhamkulam) |
| Total Intake / Seats | 60 seats (approximate annual B.Sc. intake) |
| Ownership | Private / Trust-run |
| Gender Intake | Co-ed |
What You Can Study Here
| Degree | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Nursing | General Nursing, Clinical Practice | 10+2 with 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, plus English as a compulsory subject. |
Admission Process
Admission to the B.Sc. Nursing program is governed by the state-level centralized allotment process. Candidates must register online through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology portal when the application window opens. The state merit list is prepared based on the normalized marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the qualifying examination. Once the merit ranks are published, applicants must submit their college options online, after which the seat allotment is processed in multiple rounds. Candidates who receive an allotment to this college must report to the campus with original certificates for verification and pay the tuition fee specified by the state fee regulatory committee to secure their enrollment.
Life on Campus
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Library | The library holds standard nursing textbooks, Indian Journal of Nursing Studies editions, and reference volumes required for the KUHS syllabus, with mandatory study hours integrated into the weekly timetable. |
| Student Clubs & Societies | The local unit of the Student Nurses' Association organizes regular community outreach programs, health camps in Pathanamthitta villages, and local cultural observances. |
| Gym / Fitness Center | A basic physical fitness setup is maintained on campus, allowing residential nursing students to access exercise equipment during specified morning and evening hours. |
| Cafeteria / Canteen | The on-site canteen prepares traditional Kerala meals and light snacks, adhering to dietary schedules designed primarily for hostellers and clinical shift workers. |
| Computer Center / Wi-Fi Campus | A dedicated computer lab provides access to online nursing databases and research portals during scheduled hours, supported by campus intranet connectivity for academic submissions. |
