Indira Gandhi College of Nursing, Kochi: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Indira Gandhi College of Nursing at Alappuzha was started in 2006 to provide quality education in nursing in the state of Kerala, India. This affiliated college is situated in the hustling-bustling city of Kochi and has been educating healthcare professionals for the future for over ten years now. Covering a relatively small area of three acres, the college provides tailored educational experience to the prospective nurses. With total enrolment of 111 and faculty strength of 16 the aspirants are provided an individual and qualitative experience. The college is also recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) which ensures that the college practices set out by the government are met in offering the course.

The college possesses a rich portfolio of resources intended to improve students’ learning process. Most institutions have a well stocked library as a knowledge centre which records different type of medical literature and research facility. Such campus features as up-to-date laboratories help students acquire the necessary practical experience necessary in the field of nursing. The college also possesses concern with the all round development of students; it has the sports facilities for physical and playing fields for fitness, Auditorium for cultural and Academic activities. Hostel accommodation is also provided to the out of town students and in case of sink single separate hostels for boys and girls respectively are available to provide home-like atmosphere. There are full-fledged IT resources, the so called smart classes that incorporate information technology into the learning process. There is a canteen on the territory of the education facility to provide students and faculty with the necessary food products and create a unified environment.

Being a self-financing college, Indira Gandhi College of Nursing provides quality education and training in nursing with a single full- time course of B.Sc Nursing. This means that the program offered here takes four-years and is aimed at meeting the demands of today’s health care institutions. The college has the permission to admit 50 students for this course which makes the competition healthy even though the admission is selective. This approach assists the institution to focus in the Saritical fields so that it can offer quality education in its specialized area.

This paper aims at describing how Indira Gandhi College of Nursing screens prospective students for its B.Sc Nursing course in order to admit worthy candidates. While specific admission dates may vary each year, prospective students are advised to regularly check the college website (https:;The latest information can be found at the official website of IGCON Kochi at www.igconkochi.com, or by contacting the admission office. Generally, this college takes into account performances in 10+2 and major consideration is often given to science stream, especially Biology. Some schools may include entrance exams into the process as well, though detailed information on the exams is not given.