CSI College of Nursing

CSI College of Nursing established in 2002 which is located in Karakonam, a village on the southern border of Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences and recognized by theIndian Nursing Council and Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council, the college is attached to Dr. Somervell Memorial Mission Hospital. It boasts a robust infrastructure that meets INC standards, featuring spacious classrooms and well-equipped laboratories, including the Nursing Foundations Lab, Community Health Nursing Lab, Maternal and Child Health Lab, Nutrition Lab, and Computer Lab. Additionally, dedicated faculty rooms enhance the academic environment, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for students.

Admission B.Sc. Nursing ( 4 years) Government Seat in Government Colleges, Government Controlled Self Financing Colleges, and in Private Self Financing Colleges

LBS Centre (LBS Centre for Science and Technology ( LBSCS &T), Thiruvananthapuram) will conduct Centralized Admission and Seat Allotment Process for Professional Degree Courses in Nursing and Para Medical Streams together under the guidelines of the Government of Kerala Director of Medical Education, Thiruvananthapuram.

Categorization of Seats:-

• Government seats: Merit Seats against which the Director, LBS Centre makes allotment is called ‘Government Seats’

(a) Government seats are available in all the Government Colleges, Government Controlled Self Financing Colleges, and in Private Self Financing Colleges that are willing to share 50% of their seats with the Government.

(b) Candidates who seek admission in Private Self-financing Nursing Colleges are bound to accept the conditions stipulated in the agreement between Government and Self Financing Nursing College Management(s) and deemed to have accepted such conditions

(c) In the case of self-financing Nursing Colleges run by institutions having minority status granted by the Government of the National Minorities Commission, 20% of the Government seats shall be filled up from among the candidates belonging to the minority community running the college, on the basis of merit. In case, sufficient candidates are not available from the concerned community, the balance seats will be filled up from State Merit as per the usual norms

• Management seats: Seats other than ‘Government seats’ filled up by management as per interse merit Changes can be made only with Government approval.

RESERVATION OF SEATS:-

Mandatory Reservation The Government seats for each course in Govt./Aided/KAU/KVASU/KUFOS Colleges will be distributed as per the mandatory reservation principle as contemplated in G.O. (P) 208/66/Edn. Dated 2.5.1966, G.O.(Ms)No.95/08/SCSTDD Dated 06.10.2008, GO(Ms) No. 10/2014/BCDD Dated 23.05.2014 and as modified from time to time. The percentage break-up of seats as per mandatory reservation is as follows:

Criteria of Eligibility for B.Sc Nursing Admission:

Nativity: Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission to professional courses unless otherwise notified. Holders of Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cards/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), will also be treated at par with Indian citizens for the limited purpose of admission. However, PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible for any kind of reservation.

Candidates seeking admission to the courses will be categorized as ‘Keralite’, Non-Keralite category I(NK-I) and Non-Keralite category II (NK-II).

• Keralite: A candidate of Kerala origin will be categorized as a ‘Keralite’. Children of All India Service (AIS) officers (Non-Keralites) allotted to Kerala cadre are deemed to be ‘Keralites’ as per G.O.(Rt) No.822/08/H.Edn dated 29.05.2008. But they will not be eligible for Communal/Special/Persons with Disabilities reservation
• Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but fulfils anyone of the following conditions will be categorized as 'Non-Keralite Category I'(NK I).

1. A candidate who has undergone qualifying course in Kerala and who is son/daughter of Non-Keralite parents belong to Government of India/Defense Service, posted to Kerala.
2. A candidate who has undergone qualifying course in Kerala and who is son/daughter of Non-Keralite parents who are serving/served Government of Kerala for a minimum period of two years.
3. A candidate who is not of Kerala Origin but has been a resident of Kerala State for a period of 5(five) years within the period of 12(twelve) years of his/her study.
5. A candidate who is not of Kerala Origin but who has undergone his/her school studies in Kerala from standard VIII to XII.
   Non-Keralite Category I candidates will be considered against ‘State Merit’ seats. But they will not be eligible for Communal/ Special/Persons with Disabilities reservation or any fee concession.

• Non-Keralite Category II [NK II]: Candidates who do not come under ‘Keralite’ or 'Non-Keralite Category I' will be categorized as ‘Non-Keralite Category II'. They will not be eligible for Communal/ Special/ Persons with Disabilities reservation or any fee concession.

Academic Eligibility for B.Sc Nursing Admission:

Should have passed Higher Secondary examination conducted by Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, or examination equivalent thereto as approved by Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur.
Should have separate minimum pass mark for Physics Chemistry and Biology and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology put together.
Age: the Applicants should have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2020. No relaxation in the minimum age will be allowed. There is no upper age limit except for candidates under service quota. The upper age limit for candidates under service quota will be 46 years for B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc.(M.L.T) and B.Sc. Optometry as on 31st December of that year. No relaxation of the minimum age will be allowed.

HOW TO APPLY:-

Application for admission to all the courses - B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. (M.L.T), B.Sc. Perfusion Technology, B.Sc.(Optometry), B.P.T., B.C.V.T., B.A.S.L.P, B.Sc. MRT, B.Sc. Dialysis Technology , BOT can be registered only online through a single application. The provision for applying online is available at the website www.lbscentre.kerala.gov.in. Submission of more than one application by a candidate will lead to rejection of the candidature.

Application fee :-

Procedure for Registering Options : Any candidate, who wishes to register his/her options, should have the ‘Application number’, ‘Registration Id and ‘Password’ readily available with him/her. The candidate should follow the procedure given below for registering options:

(i) Log on to the Candidate’s Home Page through the website www.lbscentre.kerala.gov.in using the Application Number, Registration Id and Password.
(ii) Select the ‘Option Registration’ link from the menu.
(iii) Register Options.
(iv) Save the Options registered.
(v) View and Print the List of Options registered.
(vi) Log off from the ‘Candidate Portal’.

ALLOTMENT:-

There will be three regular online allotments and spot allotments.

Management Seat for B.Sc. Nursing:

Allotment of seats in government-controlled self-financing colleges and private self-financing colleges will be college/institution-wise.

Admission Procedure for M.Sc. Nursing (Government & Private Colleges)

The admission process for M.Sc. Nursing in Kerala is regulated by the LBS Centre (LBS Centre for Science and Technology ( LBSCS &T), Thiruvananthapuram), or respective universities under the Director of Medical Education (DME), Government of Kerala.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. Nursing

• A candidate must have completed a B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with at least 55% aggregate marks from an institution recognized by the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• SC/ST candidates require a minimum of 50% marks.
• Minimum 1 year of experience after completing B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
• A valid registration with KNMC or any other State Council at the time of admission.
• There is no upper age limit for M.Sc. Nursing admission.

How to Apply:

Application for admission to M.Sc. Nursing can be registered only online through a single application. The provision for applying online is available at the website www.lbscentre.kerala.gov.in. Submission of more than one application by a candidate will lead to the rejection of the candidature.

Application Fee:

• For General candidates: Rs.1000/-
• For SC/ST candidates: Rs.500/-

Certificates to be uploaded with the Online Application:

• Scanned copy of the relevant page of the SSLC or equivalent Certificate to prove date of birth.
• Scanned copy of Certificate in proof of nativity.
• Scanned copy of the mark list(s) of Qualifying Examination.
• Scanned copy of Certificates in support of any claim for special reservation/fee concession, if applicable.
• Scanned copy of Income certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable.
• Scanned copy of Community Certificate obtained from the Tahsildar in the case of SC/ST candidates.
• Scanned copy of Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for State Government Education purposes certificate/document in the prescribed format from the concerned Village Officer for community reservation claims in the case of SEBC/OEC candidates.
• Scanned copy of Inter-Caste marriage Certificate (if applicable) from Tahsildar.
• Scanned copy of a Medical Certificate obtained not earlier than 3 months prior to the date of notification of application from the District Medical Board in the case of ‘Persons with Disabilities’ (PD).

Admission Procedure for General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) in Kerala

The admission procedure for the GNM course in Kerala is done by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Kerala, or respective Nursing Councils. The process follows a standardized approach across government, government-controlled, and private nursing colleges offering GNM programs.

The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course is a diploma-level nursing program with a duration of 3 years followed by 6 months of internship/clinical training. The course aims to prepare students to become competent nurses who can work effectively in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Eligibility Criteria for GNM Admission in Kerala

1. Academic Qualification: Candidates should have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 40% marks. Preference is given to students with a background in Science, particularly with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).
2. Minimum Marks: A minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying examination is required, but some institutions may have higher cut-off percentages.
3. Age Limit: Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of December 31 of the year of admission. The upper age limit for admission is 35 years.
4. Medical Fitness: Candidates should be medically fit and provide a certificate to this effect from a registered medical practitioner.

How to Apply for GNM Admission

1. Online Registration:
   • Candidates are required to register online by visiting the official website of the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Kerala or the respective institution where they seek admission.
   • Applicants should fill in personal, academic, and contact details accurately.
2. Payment of Application Fee:
   • The application fee can be paid online through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.
   • Application fee ranges from ₹500 to ₹1000 depending on the institution.
3. Uploading Required Documents:
   • Scanned copies of certificates such as:
     • SSLC or equivalent certificate for proof of date of birth.
     • Plus Two/ Higher Secondary Certificate.
     • Mark sheets and transfer certificate.
     • Medical fitness certificate.
     • Community certificate for reservation (if applicable).
     • Nativity certificate (if applicable).
4. Final Submission:
   • After filling in all the required information and uploading documents, candidates should review the application before submitting it.
   • Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Admission and Allotment Process

1. Merit List Preparation:
   • A merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination (10+2).
   • Weightage may be given to candidates from Science backgrounds or those with higher marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
2. Rank List Publication:
   • The rank list of eligible candidates is published on the official website.
   • Candidates are informed about allotment and counseling schedules via SMS or the website.
3. Counseling and Allotment:
   • Counseling is conducted online or offline where candidates can choose their preferred colleges based on rank and availability of seats.
   • Admission is granted based on the options exercised by the candidates and their rank in the merit list.
4. Payment of Fees and Admission Confirmation:
   • Selected candidates are required to pay the admission fee to confirm their seats.
   • Fees vary depending on the institution and government-fixed norms.

Documents Required at the Time of Admission

1. SSLC and Plus Two certificates.
2. Transfer Certificate (TC) and Conduct Certificate.
3. Nativity and Community Certificate (if applicable).
4. Medical Fitness Certificate.
5. Income Certificate (if applicable).
6. Passport size photographs.