Indira Gandhi Co-operative Hospital College of Nursing, located in Ernakulam, Kerala, is widely recognized for its dedication to nursing education and professional development. Established in 2008 under the Indira Gandhi Co-operative Hospital, the institution provides an integrated learning environment with extensive clinical exposure.
The college is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, and holds approvals from both the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNC). These affiliations ensure adherence to national and state standards, preparing graduates for dynamic healthcare roles.
Indira Gandhi Co-operative Hospital College of Nursing offers a diverse array of professional nursing programs. The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nursing program has an intake capacity of 60 students. For registered nurses, the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing program admits 30 students. The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) program also accommodates 30 students. At the postgraduate level, the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Nursing program offers 20 seats across five specialized departments: Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Mental Health Nursing. This comprehensive range equips students for advanced roles in healthcare.
Admissions to B.Sc. Nursing are typically via the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) by LBS Centre for Science and Technology. Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. Nursing admissions rely on entrance examinations conducted by KUHS. The college's strategic location in Kochi fosters holistic development and career readiness in the vital healthcare sector.