About Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama Charitable Hospital
This nursing school is for students who want to learn patient care directly on their feet in a busy, service-oriented hospital environment rather than sitting through dry classroom lectures all day. You will spend your mornings on the wards of our Sasthamangalam hospital facility, encountering real medical scenarios from your very first term. Because the institution is run under the spiritual and social service guidance of the Ramakrishna Mission, training here emphasizes quiet discipline, clinical precision, and an active commitment to helping marginalized communities.
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Un-Aided Hospital-Affiliated Nursing School |
| Campus | Sasthamangalam clinical campus, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Total Intake / Seats | 30 seats annually (approximate) |
| Mode of Study | Full-time, Residential |
Academic Programs
| Degree | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) | Bedside Care, Maternal and Child Health Nursing | 10+2 with English, obtaining at least 40% marks in any stream |
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) | Community Health, Rural Medical Support | 10+2 pass with qualifying marks in any stream |
| Post-Basic Diploma | Critical Care and Operation Theatre Nursing | Registered Nurse (RN) credential with GNM diploma |
Application Steps
Admission depends entirely on a merit rank list compiled from senior secondary school performance, with a strong focus on your science scores. The hospital management publishes this provisional rank list on the main administrative notice board and on the official portal once all applications are manually verified.
If your ranking falls within the announced cutoff bracket, you must visit the hospital's office in Sasthamangalam for certificate verification. You secure your place in the incoming cohort by paying the initial academic deposit within the narrow three-day registration window provided for your rank tier.
Campus Facilities
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Library | Stocked with back-issues of international nursing journals, clinical anatomy guides, and regional Malayalam medical papers to assist students during hospital rotations. |
| Cafeteria / Canteen | Run directly alongside the main patient kitchen, serving simple, vegetarian Kerala meals designed to sustain students through long clinical duties. |
| Gym / Fitness Center | A basic, quiet exercise room with medicine balls, yoga mats, and stretching bars to help nursing students build the physical endurance required for ten-hour ward shifts. |
| Computer Center / Wi-Fi Campus | Equipped with desktop terminals linked to the hospital’s patient management database, letting students practice the digital charting systems used in modern wards. |
