Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi, Kerala
Address:
Amrita College of Nursing
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
AIMS Health Sciences Campus, Ponekkara P.O.,
Kochi, Kerala – 682041, India
About Amrita College of Nursing
Amrita College of Nursing is a prestigious nursing institution located within the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Health Sciences Campus in Kochi, Kerala. Established in 2002, the college is recognised by the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). It focuses on delivering high-quality nursing education, combining rigorous academic programs with extensive clinical exposure and research-based training to prepare nursing professionals capable of compassionate healthcare delivery and leadership roles.
Courses Offered
Nursing Courses
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B.Sc Nursing – Undergraduate degree (4 years)
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M.Sc Nursing – Postgraduate degree (2 years)
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Ph.D. Nursing – Doctoral research program
M.Sc Nursing Specializations
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Medical Surgical Nursing
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Child Health Nursing
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Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing
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Mental Health Nursing
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Community Health Nursing
Eligibility Criteria
B.Sc Nursing
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10+2 / PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English
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Minimum marks and medical fitness as per university norms
M.Sc Nursing
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B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with minimum aggregate marks
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Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN/RM) with a State Nursing Council
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Minimum one year of relevant clinical or teaching experience
Ph.D Nursing
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Master’s in Nursing from a recognised institution
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Specific eligibility criteria as per research programme rules
Entrance & Admission
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B.Sc Nursing: Selection through the Amrita Entrance Examination and/or university-based admission process.
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M.Sc Nursing and Ph.D: Based on entrance scores, interview and academic merit, as prescribed by the university admission committee.
Seats are allotted according to merit and reservation policies under university regulations.
Lab & Clinical Training Facilities
The college provides well-equipped practical training facilities, including:
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Nursing Foundation and Skill Labs
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Anatomy & Physiology Labs
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Microbiology & Biochemistry Labs
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Simulation Labs
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Research and Advanced Practice Labs
Students undergo structured clinical postings at the affiliated multi-specialty hospital components of the Amrita Health Sciences Campus, gaining hands-on experience in various medical, surgical, maternal and community health settings.
Campus & Facilities
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Modern classrooms and lecture halls
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Central library with books, journals and online resources
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Hostel accommodation for students
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Sports and recreational facilities
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Wi-Fi enabled academic environment
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Transport and medical support services
Approvals & Affiliations
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Recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC)
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Recognised by Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council
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Affiliated to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala
Clinical Tie-Ups
Amrita College of Nursing maintains clinical partnerships within its own Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and with community health agencies. These tie-ups ensure that students receive comprehensive clinical exposure across disciplines such as medical–surgical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology, emergency, community health nursing and critical care.
Fee Structure (Approx.)
| Course | Approx. Total Fee |
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| B.Sc Nursing | Approx. ₹3.80 – ₹4.00 Lakh (full course) |
| M.Sc Nursing | Approx. ₹2.40 – ₹2.60 Lakh (full course) |
| Ph.D Nursing | As per university norms |
Fees are indicative and subject to change as per university and institutional policies.
College Type
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Private University Nursing College (under Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham)
Address & Contact Details
Address:
Amrita College of Nursing
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
AIMS Health Sciences Campus, Ponekkara P.O.,
Kochi, Kerala – 682041, India
Phone:
0484-285 8200 / 0484-400 8200 / 0484-400 8204
Email:
nursingcollege@aims.amrita.edu