Kerala Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Admission 2025
Kerala Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Admission 2025
190/2025/H&FWD
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
Abstract
Health & Family Welfare Department - Medical Education-
Admission to Post Basic [Link] (Nursing) degree course for the academic
year 2025-26 - Prospectus approved - Orders issued.
HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (C) DEPARTMENT
G.O.(Ms)No.190/2025/H&FWD Dated,Thiruvananthapuram, 10-07-
2025
Read 1 Letter No. DME/3441/2025-B4 dated 25.05.2025 from the
Director of Medical Education, Thiruvananthapuram.
ORDER
The Director of Medical Education has forwarded the draft prospectus
for admission to Post Basic [Link] (Nursing) degree course for the
academic year 2025-26 for approval, vide letter read above.
2. Government have scrutinized the draft prospectus and are pleased to
approve the same for admission to Post Basic [Link] (Nursing) degree
course for the Academic Year 2025-26, as appended to this order.
(By order of the Governor)
CHITHRA K DIVAKARAN
JOINT SECRETARY
To:
The Director of Medical Education, Thiruvananthapuram.
The Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology,
Thiruvananthapuram.
Registrar, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
Registrar, Kerala Nurses and Midwives Thiruvananthapuram. Council.
Information and Public Relations Department (Web & New media)
Stock file/Office copy.
Forwarded /By order
Section Officer
Copy to:- the Private Secretary to the Honourable Minister for
Health, Woman and Child Development
Government of Kerala
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CONTENTS
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Clause ITEM Clause ITEM
No. No.
1 Introduction 3 10 Allotments 18
7 How to Apply 11
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[Link] ANNEXURES [Link] ANNEXURES
No. No.
Anti-ragging – Proforma for undertaking
I List of Colleges 24 XII 40
by Candidates and parents/Guardian
VI Proforma for Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate 32 XVIII No objection cum possession certificate 47
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PROSPECTUS
1. INTRODUCTION
Prospectus for Admission to Post Basic [Link]. Nursing Degree Course for the year 2025- 26, which has
been approved by the Govt. of Kerala, is published herewith. It contains general information and rules
relating to the admission to Post Basic [Link]. Nursing Degree Course and other connected matters.
Candidates are required to go through the Prospectus carefully and acquaint themselves with all the
relevant information. Candidates are also requested to visit the official website
[Link] for notification and amendments.
The Prospectus issued in earlier years for the course is not valid for the year 2025-26. This Prospectus sets out
the rules and regulations for selection and admission to Post Basic [Link]. Nursing Degree Course conducted by
various authorities within the State of Kerala.
Allotment of seats from the State Rank List in Self Financing Nursing Colleges will be made in
accordance with the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India/Hon’ble High Court of Kerala or orders of
the Govt. of Kerala/Govt. of India as per the law in existence at the time of Centralized Allotment
Process and will be notified separately.
This Prospectus or any part of it is subject to modification/addition/deletion as may be deemed necessary by
the Government.
2. INSTITUTIONS AND SEATS:-
2.1The list of Institutions in which the course is offered ,the number of seats available etc. for the Post Basic BSc.
Nursing Degree Course is given in Annexure- I to be published in the website in due course
2.1.1Categorization of seats:-
(a) Government seats: Seats against which the Director of Medical Education makes allotment is called
‘Government Seats’. Government seats are available in Government Nursing College, Trivandrum,
Government Nursing College, Ernakulam, Goverrnment Controlled Self-Financing Colleges and Private
Self Financing Colleges that enter in to agreement with the Government .
(b) In the case of Self-Financing Colleges run by institutions having minority status granted by
Government or 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 the
entrance examination. In case, sufficient candidates are not available from the concerned community,
the balance seats will be filled up from other categories as per the usual norms.
(c) The extent of availability of Government seats in Self Financing Colleges run by institutions under Govt.
controlled and other Private Self Financing Colleges are given in Annexure I to be published in website in
due course.
2.1.2 Management seats: Seats other than Government seats against which concerned managements make
allotments are called Management seats. Allotment and admission to all colleges will be subject to receipt
of approval of the Central and State Regulatory Bodies, Universities and Government.
Candidates selected for admission under servicequota shall not be eligible for deputation benefits
including pay and allowances.
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3.3 In case of Service Candidate he/she shall serve the Government for a period not less than 5 years after the
completion of the course. All other candidates shall serve the Government for a period not exceeding one
year or as decided by the Government, after the completion of the course, for such remuneration as fixed
by the Government. Regarding this a bond will have to be executed by the candidates.
3.4. If Government is not in a position to offer temporary posting under compulsory bond service in the
concerned departments, either in the Medical Education Services or Health Services or else where
as decided by the Government within two years after completion of the course, the candidates will
be absolved of the bonded obligation.
3.5. There shall be two different bonds-one for the Service Quota and another for other candidates. A copy
of the bond attached as Annexure VIII and IX.
4. DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS:-
4.1. Seats for Service candidates: Twelve (12) seats are reserved for Service candidates of Directorate of
Medical Education, Government of Kerala and Eleven (11) seats are reserved for service candidates of
Directorate of Health Service and one seat is reserved for service candidates of Insurance Medical
Services. If eligible candidates are not available in one Department, such vacancies will be filled up from
eligible candidates of the other Department. The service candidates shall also satisfy the eligibility
conditions as per Clause 6.2 and 6.3.
If eligible candidates are not available in all three Departments, such vacancies will be filled up from
eligible candidates of the general Merit.
4.2 Seats for Persons with Disabilities: Leaving the seats set apart under Clause 4.1.1, 5% of the seats
available for the centralized allotment, in all Government, Govt. aided and Government cost-sharing
institutions are reserved for the candidates with Disabilities as per G.O. (Ms) No. 438/2022/HEDN dt.
03.09.2022. For details refer Clause 5.4.
4.3 Seats for Mandatory Reservation: The remaining Govt. seats will be distributed as per the mandatory
reservation principle as contemplated in G.O.(P)208/66/[Link],2.5.1966, G.O.(MS) No.95/08/
SCSTDD dated 06/10/2008 and G.O (Ms)No.16/2022/H&FWD Dated 15.01.2022 as modified from
time to time. The percentage break-up of seats as per mandatory reservation is as follows:
a. Ezhava(EZ) 9%
b. Muslim(MU) 8%
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h. Other Backward Christian(BX) 1%
i. Kudumbi(KU) 1%
a. Scheduled Caste(SC) 8%
b. Scheduled Tribe(ST) 2%
4.4 The total number of seats available for the course will be finalized prior to the commencement of the
Centralized Allotment Process – 2025. The number of seats earmarked for various categories for the course
will also be finalized and notified before Centralized Allotment Process - 2025, for the course.
4.5 The seats unavailed by the EWS category candidates will be allotted under statemerit in the final allotment.
5.2 Those who claim admission under Government Seats reserved for a Minority Community, in a college having
minority status granted by Government/National Minority Commission, should specify the same inthe
application. They should upload community Certificate, obtained from Revenue Authority, along with the
application. There is no restriction on annual f amily income for candidates to apply against such minority seats.
The list of colleges where such seats are available with the name of communities concerned will be given in
Annexure I.
5.3 Only candidates belonging to ‘Keralite’ category (as defined in Clause 6.1), are eligible for claiming seats
under Mandatory quota in Government seats. Details of reservation of seats, in Self-Financing Colleges
will be notified separately.
5.4 Reservation for Persons with Disabilities(PD):
1. Not exceeding 5% of the seats available to the state for allotment from the state rank lists are reserved for
candidates with disabilities for the course in Government Colleges as stipulated in Section32 , ChapterVI of
the Persons with Disabilities Act 2016. As per Clause2(t), Chapter I of the Act, ‘Person with bench mark
disability’ means a person with not less than 40% of a specified disability where specified disability has not
been defined in measureable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been
defined in measureable terms, as certified by the certifying authority. Generally, candidates with a disability
of loco-motor to the tune of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity will be eligible to apply for this quota.
Candidates seeking admission will have to satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by the concerned
regulatory bodies for ‘Persons with Disabilities’.
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2. A State Level Committee consisting of medical officers authorized by Medical Board of State Government
and a Nursing Expert in the panel will decide whether the candidates have the disability of locomotor of
40% to 50%.
3. No document/Certificate other than those mentioned above will be considered for determining disability.
Based on the Certificate uploaded along with the application form candidates will be provisionally included
under the ‘Persons with Disability’ category.
4. The Director, LBS Centre will publish the category list of such candidates. However, theinclusion in this list
is strictly provisional.
5. The recommendations of this State Level Committee will be binding on the candidates. The selection of
candidates under this category will be based on the merit and physical suitability, and not on the basis of the
degree of disability.
c) The reservation under SEBC for Children of inter-caste married couple: Children of inter-caste
married couple with either the father or mother belonging to a community included in the SEBC
list, or with father and mother belonging to different communities, both of which are included in the
SEBC list, are eligible for reservation under SEBC. Such candidates should upload a Non Creamy Layer
Certificate specifying the community of the candidate from the Village Officer concerned. The claim
made in the application will be final and cannot be changed subsequently.
d) The candidates who are children of inter-caste married couple of whom one is SC/ST, will be
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eligible for educational and monetary benefits admissible to SC/ST as per para 2(ii) of G.O.
(MS)No.25/2005/SCSTDD dated 20/6/2005. If eligible for reservation under SEBC, will be
granted the same, based on the Non Creamy Layer Certificate and inter-caste marriage certificate
issued by Revenue Officials and to be uploaded with online application form.
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(c) The SC/ST claims in respect of those who have migrated from one state to another will
be subject to the provisions of G.O. (MS) No. 10/86/SCSTDD, dated 12.02.1986. Only
the children of those who had migrated to this state before the promulgation of the
Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes)
Order 1950, and who ordinarily reside in this State can claim SC/ST benefits from the
State of Kerala. They must be able to prove this, if required.
(d) WARNING:Those who produce false SC/ST Certificate for claiming reservation under
SC/ST quota shall be liable for the penalties stipulated in section 15 of the Act referred
to in Clause(c) above. Candidates and their guardians who make such applications are
warned that in addition to prosecution they will have to suffer the following
consequences, in case the SC/ST Certificate produced is found to be false and the
candidate does not belong to any SC/ST communities, under section 16 of the Act
"Benefits secured” on the basis of false community Certificates will be withdrawn.
(e) (i)Whoever not being a person belonging to any of the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled
Tribes secures admission in any educational institution against a seat reserved for such
castes or tribes or secures any appointment in the Government, Government
Undertakings, Local Authority or in any other Company or Corporation owned or
Controlled by the Government or in any aided institutionagainst a post reserved for such
castes or tribes or enjoys any other benefits intended exclusively for such castes or tribes
by producing a false community Certificate shall, on cancellation of the false
community Certificate, be removed by cancelling the irregular admission in the
concerned educational institution, or as the case may be removed from the said service
forthwith and any benefit enjoyed by him as aforesaid shall be withdrawn forthwith.
(ii) Any amount paid to such person by the Government or any other agency by way of
scholarship, grant, allowance, stipend or any other financial benefit shall be
recoveredas if it is arrears of public revenue due on land.
(iii) Any Degree, Diploma or any other educational qualifications acquired by such person
after securing admission in any educational institution on the basis of a false
community Certificate shall also stand cancelled on cancellation of the community
Certificate obtained by him.
5.5.4 Claim for reservation of candidates belonging to general category, who are classified as
EWS:
To avail reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in general category (EWS)the candidates
should upload necessary certificates from concerned Village officer (Annexure XIX/Annexure
XX) to be considered under this [Link] annual family income for EWS category candidates
shall not exceed Rs.4 lakh (Four Lakh) as per G.O.(Ms)No.2/2020/P&ARD dated 12.02.2020.
There is no income limit to those EWS candidates belonging to Anthyodaya/Annayojana and
Priority House Hold.
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2. Claim for fee concession to the candidates belonging to communities listed in Annexure IV(a) :
Candidates belonging to the communities listed in Annexure IV(a)whose annual family income is
up to Rs.6 lakhs are exempted from payment of fee at the time of allotment to Professional Degree
Courses under Government/Community Quota as per G.O (MS) No. 10/2014/BCDD dated:
23.05.2014. They should upload Community and Income Certificates from the Village Officer in
the prescribed format to the online application.
3. Claim for fee concession to the children of Fisherman: Candidates who are the
children of Registered Fishermen allotted against merit seats or against the seats reserved
for them are exempted from payment of fees to Professional PG/Degree Courses as per
G.O (MS)No.47/14/FPD, Dated 09.06.2014 if they upload a certificate from Fisheries
Officer concerned of Kerala Fishermen Welfare Fund Board along with the application.
4. Claim for fee concession to the inmates of Sri Chitra Home, Nirbhaya Home & Juvenile
Home: The fee concession given under the GO (MS) No 43/2018/HEDN, Dated 02.02.2018 for
inmates of Sree Chitra Poor Homes, Nirbhaya Homes, Govt Juvenile Justice Homes, and other
such institutions run by Government is applicable to the students admitted to Post Basic BSc
Nursing course in Nursing colleges run by Government based on the certificate issued to them by
the Director, Department of Women and Child Development/ Department of Social Justice. Such
students must upload this certificate with the online application.
5. Fee concession and other Scholarships:- Candidates desirous of being considered for any
fee concession/scholarship/any other benefits, based on annual family income should upload
Income Certificate from concerned Village Officer, along with the printout of the application
itself.
Note:- Income from salary:- In the case of candidates whose parents are employed, the Basic
Pay and Dearness Allowance of the employee(s) are to be taken into account for the purpose
of calculating total annual family income. Inclusion of interim relief in the annual income
will be as per the orders of Revenue Department. HRA, Special Pay, Deputation pay, TA,
PTA, honorarium etc. need not be counted for calculating the annual family income.
(The candidature/allotment/admission of the candidates who furnish false income certificate is
liable to be cancelled. Such candidates are also liable to be debarred from appearing for the entrance
examination/allotments for a period extending up to two years).
5.7 Other general rules for Special/Mandatory Reservation:
1. The seats un-availed by the Scheduled Castes candidates will go to the Scheduled Tribes
candidates and vice versa.
2. The seats un-availed by the SC/ST candidates will go to “Other Eligible Community” (OEC)
candidates. The seats that still remain un-availed will go to the State Merit Quota in the final
allotment in the stream.
3. These at sun-availed by the SEBC category candidates will be allotted under State Merit in
the final allotment in the stream.
4. If any seat in special reservation quota is left un-availed by the candidates belonging to
that particular category, it will go to the Mandatory reservation quota, unless otherwise
stated.
5. The seats un-availed by the EWS category candidates will be allotted under State Merit in the
final allotment in the stream.
6.1 Nativity: Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission unless otherwise notified. Persons of
Indian Origin (PIO)/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) will also be treated at par with Indian citizens
for the limited purpose of admissions. However, PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible for any
kind ofreservation. Candidates seeking admission to the course will be categorized as Keralites and
Non- Keralites.
(i) Keralites: A candidate of Kerala origin will be categorized as a ‘Keralite’. Children of All India
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Service (AIS) officers (Non-Keralites) allotted to Kerala cadre are deemed to be ‘Keralites’ as per
G.O.(Rt) No.822/08/[Link] dated 29.05.2008. But they will not be eligible for
Communal/Special/Persons with Disabilities reservation.
(ii) Non-Keralites: A candidate who is not of ‘Kerala origin’ but fulfils anyone of the following
conditions will be categorized as ‘Non-Keralite Category.
(a) A candidate who has undergone qualifying course in Kerala and who is son/daughter of Non-
Keralite parents belong to Government of India/Defence Service, posted to Kerala.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
(d) A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but who has undergone his/her school studies in Kerala
from standard VIII to XII.
Non-Keralites candidates will be considered against ‘State Merit’ seats only and will not be eligible for
Communal/Persons with Disabilities reservation.
Candidates who are Indian citizens and who do not come under clause 6.1(i) & 6.1(ii) may be considered
for admission to Management Quota seats in Private Self Financing Colleges; subject to fulfilling the
eligibility conditions vide clauses 6.2 & 6.3. The admission will be based on merit and should be
restricted to a maximum of 10% of management quota seats. This allotment/admission does not come
under the purview of this Prospectus.
(a) Keralites: In order to prove that a candidate is an Indian Citizen of Kerala origin for the limited purpose
of eligibility for admission he/she has to produce one of the following Certificates:
(i) The true copy of relevant page of Secondary School Leaving Certificate showing the place of birth in
Kerala of the candidate.
OR
(ii) The true copy of the relevant page of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate showing place of
birthin Kerala of either of the parents of the candidate with corroborative Certificate to establish the
relationship between the parent and the candidate.
OR
(iii) The true copy of the relevant page of the Passport of the candidate, issued by the Government of India,
showing place of birth in Kerala or of either of the parents of the candidate showing place of birth in
Kerala with corroborative Certificate to establish the relationship between the parent and the
candidate.
OR
(iv) Certificate of birth from the authority competent to register birth (Panchayat/Municipality/
Corporation) showing the candidate’s or either of the parents (in which case corroborative
Certificate to establish the relationship between the parent and the candidate is necessary) place of
birth in Kerala, to be issued by a competent officer of the registering authority.
OR
(v) Certificate from the VillageOfficer/Tahsildar toshow that the candidate or his/her father/mother
was born in Kerala. (This is to be obtained in the prescribed format).
OR
(vi) Certificate of residence from the Village Officer/Tahsildar to the effect that the candidate has been
a resident of Kerala state for a period of five years within a period of twelve years (to be obtained
in the prescribed format)
OR
(vii) Certificate showing school studies in Kerala from std VIII to XII obtained from the head(s) of the
educational institution(s) in Kerala in the case of candidates who have undergone school studies in
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Kerala to prove that the candidate has undergone his/her studies in the schools in Kerala from
standards VIII to [Link] Certificate is to be obtained in the prescribed format itself. (for details
regarding the Certificate showing school studies in Kerala from standard VIII to XII.
OR
(viii) Certificate from the competent authority showing that the parent of the candidate is an All India
Service Officer allotted to Kerala cadre.
(b) Non-Keralites: In the case of Non-Keralites, a 'Certificate to be issued by the Employer' is to be obtained in
the prescribed format from the Head of the organization, where the candidate's parent (employee) is serving,
and the 'Certificate showing School studies in Kerala for Standards XI & XII' is to be obtained from the
Head of institution where the candidate underwent his/her qualifying course in Kerala to satisfy the
nativity condition under the sub-Clause 6.1(ii).
6.2 Academic Eligibility:
6.2.1 Candidate should have passed +2/Equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as
optional subjects. They should have passed General Nursing and Midwifery Course (GNM) with
minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council
or concerned State Nursing Councils. No rounding off of the percentage of marks to nearest whole
number is permitted.
Candidates should have attained the academic eligibility on or before the last date
specified for submission of application.
6.2.2 Candidates as per Clause 6.2.1 shall have obtained registration with the Kerala Nurses and Mid-
wives Council and copy of the registration certificate is to be uploaded at the time of submission
of application. Candidates who have studied outside Kerala shall have to upload copy of the
registration certificate of the concerned nursing council of the state from where they have
qualified, along with their application and shall have to produce their registration certificate in
original obtained from Kerala State Nursing Council at the time of admission.
6.2.3 Eligibility for Service Quota.
The eligibility criteria for the service quota are the same as laid down in Clause 6.2.1 & 6.2.2 the
applicants under Service Quota should be regular employees in Govt. Service and should have
successfully completed their probation in the entry cadre. Other cases will not be entertained on
any account. Provisional service (under MES/DHS/IMS) ifany, before the regular appointment
willnot be considered. The total service will be reckoned as on the date of notification for inviting
application for admission to the course.
6.3 Age: The upper age limit for General candidates shall be45years and for Service candidates 49 years
as on the last date for submission of application.
7. HOW TO APPLY:-
7.1 Only a single application form can be submitted for applying for admission to Post Basic [Link]
Degree Courses in various Government/Government controlled/Private Self Financing Colleges. If a
candidate submits more than one application his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled. Application
can be submitted only on line at [Link]
here. Application forms & Prospectus will not be available by post or from the Office of the Director
of Medical Education or from any Govt. Medical College or from any other office.
7.2 APPLICATION FEE:
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Candidates referred to in Clause 5.5.2 (h), whoare children of Inter-Caste married coupleof
which one is SC/ST who willbe eligible for educational and monetary benefits admissible to
SC/ST as per Clause 2 (ii) of GO (MS) No.25/2005/SCSTDD dated 20.6.2005, should remit
the fee meant for SC/ST and should attach an inter-caste marriage Certificate from the
Revenue officials with the print out of the online application form.
7.2.1 Remittance of Application Fee
Application fee can be remitted by all applicants except service candidates at any one of the
notified branches of a Scheduled Bank in Kerala, using the Challan generated online during
the process of submission of application form online or through online payment facility as
described in clause 7.2.2.
Note: The application fee once remitted will not be refunded under any circumstances.
7.2.2 Submission of Application Form (For Candidates other than Service Quota Candidates)
Candidate has to visit the website [Link] and click the link ‘Various Allotments‘
and proceed by clicking ‘Post Basic [Link]. Nursing Degree course 2025-26’
Step 1: Registration
All the basic information, required in the application is to be filled in at this step. Candidate
should click the button “New Registration”. The personal details of the candidates have to be
filled in the page thus obtained. It is obligatorythat the candidate should fill all the items in the
registration stage. Category of the candidate (Whether SC/ST or General) needs to be
specified here. As per the category, the application fee payable will be displayed and the
candidate can proceed to the next [Link] the data is filled completely, click the Save and
Continue button to complete the registration process. The next page will display the
application fee and applicant’s details. After confirming that all the information provided is
true and correct, the candidate can proceed to the next step.
Step2: Fee payment
At this step, the candidate has to make the payment of application fee by way ofonline
payment or by way of Challan.
Select the Mode of Payment
A. Online Payment
The fee may be paid by credit card/debit card/Internet Banking. On successful payment of fee, a
Payment Confirmation page will appear displaying the message ‘Transaction Successful‘. This
page will display the Application number, Transaction Id, Chelan number, Date and Amount.
Candidate should note this application number and Challannumber which will
berequired for future LOGIN. If the payment is unsuccessful, the message ‘Transaction
Unsuccessful’ will be displayed. Due to communication failure, if the outcome of the payment
attempt is not displayed, the bank may be contacted to ensure whether the attempt was
successful or not. If the transaction is not successful, the payment needs to be made again by
clicking on the 'Application Fee Payment' link on the home page and ensure that it is successful.
If the amount was debited from the account of the candidate for an unsuccessfu ltransaction, the
debited amount will be reverted to that account within 5-7 working days. After successful
payment candidate can resume filling of application.
B. ChallanPayment
When mode of payment by Challan is selected, a three part Challan form (Candidate copy, office
copy and Bank Copy) will appear on the screen. Candidate has to take a print out of the Challan,
produce the same in the bank and remit the requisite application fee at any branch of the
designated bank (which will be notified later). The Challan will contain the system generated
application number which the candidate should note for future login purpose.
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After the remittance of fee in the bank, he/she will get back the candidate copy of the Challan
from the bank. The candidate copy of the Challan is to be retained by the candidate.
A candidate who remitted the fee by way of Challan can continue with step 3 on the next day or
within the prescribed time limit for completion of the online application submission process.
To proceed to step 3 candidate has to click on the Login link on the home [Link] the page thus
obtained he/she has to enter the Application Number, Date of remittance, Branch and
Challannumber regarding the fee remittance if logging in for the first time. Now facility will be
provided for creating password.
Step 3: Application Entry
A registration ID will be provided to the candidate. Candidate should note this Registration Id
and password which are required for future login. Candidate should keep them confidential.
Thecandidate should fill all the remaining items in the application entry stage including academic
data. The facility to upload the corresponding certificate / document in respect of claims if any
will be available against each entry in the application. The Candidate shall click the
corresponding buttonand upload the files.
A recent passport size photograph of the candidate and Signature of the candidate, all in jpeg
format of given specifications are to be uploaded (Refer Annexure XV for guidelines). In
addition all the certificates and documents in support of the various claims made in the
application should be uploaded. Nativity proof as stipulated in clause 6.1.1 and proof for date of
birth are mandatory.
Step4:Final Confirmation and Print Application
After completing step 4, the candidate can preview the application before confirmation and
submission. After Preview the candidate has to accept the declaration and make final
[Link] facility to accept the declaration (Tick box) will be enabled only if all the
mandatory fields are filled and uploading of supporting documents and images are completed.
After the candidate has made final confirmation, an Acknowledgement Slip will be generated and
displayed, which may be printed. This will contain the Acknowledgement Reference Number and
Date. The candidate must note down the Acknowledgement Reference Number and Date for
future queries.
If the final confirmation is not done, the application will be deemed to be incomplete and thus
will not be considered.
Applications should be completed in all respects. A candidate will be considered eligible for
positioning in the Rank list, only if he/she has uploaded the relevant certificates prescribed in the
Prospectus, in proof of eligibility, or in support of any claim for reservation, under any [Link]
not send the printout of the application and supporting documents to the Office of Director,
LBS Centre by post/e-mail/in person. Candidates are liable to produce all the original documents at
the time of admission at the concerned allotted institution.
Candidates are requested to keep the Password and Registration ID strictly confidential. Do
not send the printout of the application and supporting documents to the Office of Director,
LBS Centre by post /e-mail/ in person.
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After remitting the application fee service candidates should get the Challan No. for Login. After
logging in as Fee paid Candidate, the service candidate can proceed through Steps 3,4, and 5 of
Clause 7.2.2. After completing online application submission, the print out of application form
along with the Challan receipt and self attested copies of certificates/documents as per clause 7.3
should be submitted to the respective Head of the Department (DME/DHS/IMS) ”through
proper channel” to reach the office of the Director of Medical Education on or before the last
date prescribed. For any assistance, candidate can contact District facilitation centres of LBS.
Candidates are requested to keep the Password and Registration ID strictly confidential.
7.3 DOCUMENTSTOBEUPLOADEDALONGWITHTHEAPPLICATION
(i) Scanned copy of the S.S.L.C or any relevant school records to prove date of birth.
(ii) Scanned copy of the Mark list(s) of plus two or equivalent examination.
(iii) Scanned copy of the marklists of all years of Diploma inGeneral Nursing and Mid-wifery
(GNM).
(iv) Scanned copy of the RNRM certificate issued by the Registrar, Kerala Nurses and Mid-wives
Council /other state Nursing Council.
(v) Scanned copy of any one of the certificates to prove Nativity. (See clause 6.1.1)
(vi) Scanned copy of Certificates in support of claim for Communal Reservation/Fee concession, if
applicable.
(vii) Scanned copy of Inter-Caste marriage certificate, if applicable.
(viii) Scanned copy of Non Creamy Layer Certificate for State Education Purpose, If applicable.
(ix) Scanned copy of Certificate of the District Medical Board for Persons with Disabilities, if
applicable.
(x) Scanned copy of Certificate in support of service, details of PSC advice memo and other
documents (for Service candidates).
(xi) Scanned copy of the documents mentioned in clause 5.9 for NRI quota.
(xii) Scanned copy of any other documents mentioned in the Notification or those called for later.
All certificates required such as community, nativity, etc. will also comply to GO (P)
No1/2021/PIE&MD dated 7.10.2021 with all the provisions thereof.
E-District certificate issued by the concerned revenue official can also be uploaded.
Note:
Incomplete applications will be rejected. Defective or incomplete certificates will notbe considered.
Belated applications also will not be accepted. Documents or certificatesfurnished after the last date
fixed for receipt of applications will not be considered on any account. Nocandidate will be permitted
to incorporate any additional details in the application form orto submit any additional documents
after the last date for submission of Application*.
*Refer to the ruling of the Honorable High Court of Kerala in 1995(2) KLT 629, 1999(2) KLJ
836and 1999(3) KLT 773.
7.4 Publication of Personal and Acad emic Details after Initial Screening of the application
The personal and academic details and reservation claims, accepted after scrutiny, and the
index marks of the candidates will be published in website [Link] for
verification. Candidates must verify these details. In case of any complaint, the candidate
portal will be openedforaspecifiedperiodforrectificationofdefectsandforuploading of valid
documents where necessary. Candidates alone will be responsible for consequences of non-
verification of their accepted data/details and rejection of application for want of valid
documents. No chance will be given to the candidates after the stipulated time. Complaints
will not be accepted under any circumstances, after a stipulated time. Candidates alone will
be responsible for consequences of non-verification of their accepted data/details.
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[Link] EXAMINATION&PREPARATION OF RANKLISTS:-
8.1 Entrance Examination: - The date and time of Entrance examination will be notified by the
LBS Centre in due course. The Entrance Examination will have one paper of Ninety minutes
[Link] examination shall be of the standard of GNM examination and will contain
questions on all the subjects covered in the GNM syllabus of Indian Nursing Council. The
distribution of number of questions from each subject will be as shown below.
Number of
[Link]. Subjects
questions
1 Anatomy & Physiology 08
2. Microbiology 05
3. Psychology 04
4. Fundamentals of Nursing 16
5. Community Health Nursing 08
6. Health Education & Communication 03
skills
7. Nutrition 06
8. Medical Surgical Nursing 23
9. Mental Health Nursing 05
10. Child Health Nursing 07
11. Obstetrics and Gynaecology 10
12. Nursing Administration and Ward 05
Management
Total 100
8.1.1 Examination Centres: The Entrance Examination for admission to Post Basic [Link]. Nursing
course-2025 will be held at Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulum and Kozhikode on the date and
time to be notified later. Applicants will have to choose one among these centres at the time of
online registration. The centre once opted cannot be changed subsequently.
8.1.2 Admit cards: Admit cards for Entrance Examination will have to be downloaded by the
candidate from their homepage of the website [Link] during the time
period notified. Admit cards will not be sent by post to the candidates.
8.1.3 Scheme of Examination:- The Entrance Examination will have one paper of Ninety minutes
duration. The examination shall be of the standard of GNM examination and will contain
questions on all the subjects covered in the GNM syllabus of Indian Nursing Council.
8.1.4 The Examination will consist of 100 objective type multiple choice questions with a
maximum of 100 marks. No negative marks.
8.1.5 The answers should be marked in a separate answer sheet (OMR sheet) provided and all
entries in the OMR sheet, including filling of bubbles, should be done using ballpoint pen
only(Blue or Black). (Sample given in Annexure XVI)
8.1.6 Each correct response will be awarded one marks. Incorrect answers/more than one answer
indicated against a question will be deemed as incorrect response.
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8.1.7 Minimum marks for qualifying for open category: Candidates belonging to SC/ST
categories need to score a minimum of 35% marks (35 out of 100) to qualify in the entrance
examination and figure in the ranklist. All other candidates have to score a minimum of 45%
marks (45out of100) to qualify in the entrance examination and to be placed in the rank list.
8.1.8 Minimum marks for qualifying for Service candidates: All service candidates need to
score a minimum of 45% marks (45 out of 100) to qualify in the Entrance Examination.
8.2 Preparation of Rank list:-
8.2.1 Preparation of Ranklist in Open Quota
(a) Rank lists of candidates except service category will be prepared according to the marks scored
by the candidates in the entrance examination.
b) Resolution of Tie
In case of ranking based on marks in entrance examination, if more than one candidate obtains
equal marks in the entrance examination, the candidate who secures higher aggregate mark for
GNM Examination will be placed higher in the ranking. If the tie persists, then the age of the
candidate will be taken into account and the older candidate will be given higher rank than the
younger.
8.2.2 Preparation of Ranklist in Service Quota
(a) In case of service candidates the rank list will be prepared based on the seniority in service of
candidates and the marks obtained in the entrance examination.
(b) Weightage for Service will be given as follows:
Service weightage in the marks will be given as an incentive at the rate of 1.5% of marks obtained,
for each year in service.
(c) In case of tie, while preparing ranklist under service quota based on seniority,itwillbe resolved
by considering the PSC seniority. Unauthorised absence or absence due to leave without
allowance or leaveonmedicalgroundwillnotbecountedforthepurposeofcalculatingthe service for
the seniority.
[Link] under Service Quota:-
The LBS centre for Science & Technology will provide the list of qualified candidates in the
entrance examination to the controlling officers through the Director of Medical Education
Kerala. The controlling officer/Head of Department (DME/DHS/DIMS) concerned will verify
the applications and documents, and prepare a provisional rank list according to the eligibility
(Marks + Service Weightage) of the candidates and publish it providing sufficient time for
submitting complaints/objections. The appeals/complaints, if any, against the provisional
rank list should reach the Head of the Department within the time limit prescribed.
Objections through e-mail will also be considered. The finalized Rank List along with the
individual applications will be forwarded to the LBS centre for Science & Technology, through
the Director of Medical Education for the Centralized Allotment Process. Service candidates who
are facing disciplinary action involving major penalty shall not be recommended by the HOD
concerned. The declaration relating to this may also be attached along with the application.
However this will be subject to review and approval of the Government. Service quota for
Degree courses can be claimed only once during the period of whole service in one department
viz. MES/DHS/IMS.
9 . CENTRALISED ALLOTMENT PROCESS:
9.1The Centralized Allotment Process for all seats in Government/Government controlled/Self Financing
Colleges will be through a Single Window System (SWS). The allotment to various colleges will be
done by the Director, LBS Centre, under the supervision of the Director of Medical Education. The
Allotments will be strictly based on the options exercised by the candidate, the rank lists prepared by
the Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology, eligible reservation(s) of the candidate and
availability of seats.
9.2 Rank List will be published in the website [Link] on the date notified. A
Trial Allotment will be conducted to give an idea about the chances of getting allotment.
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Candidates are advised to visit the website [Link] and keep a constant watch on the leading
print and electronic media, pertaining to notifications/instructions regarding allotment.
9.3.1The registration of college options can be done only after publication of the Rank list. The
time schedule for registering options will be notified separately. The details of colleges and
number of seats will be made available in the website at the time of registration of options.
9.3.2 Candidates included in the rank list can register their college options within the time
schedule specified, rom any computer having Internet [Link] candidate should have the
‘Application number’, ‘registration id’ and the ‘Password’ which he/she has created,
readily available with him/her.
9.3.3 The facility for online registering of college options will be withdrawn once the time
schedule is over and the candidates will not have access to this facility after the same. No
extension of time under any circumstances will be granted for registering options.
9.3.4 Candidates can access the web site [Link] and follow the
instructions given therein to register their options. The steps involved in registering options
include accessing the website, logging on to the candidate’s home page, registering of
options using the college codes, saving the options registered, viewing the list of options
registered, taking a printout of the options registered and logging off from the home page.
Candidates who do notgive their optionsonline within the time schedule willnot be considered
for allotment. Options submitted by fax, email, courier, hand delivery, etc. will not be
considered for allotment.
9.3.5 Options to colleges will have to be registered as per his/her relative order of preference for
the colleges using the numbers 1,2,3 etc. The most preferred option among all options available
may be registered using the number 1, the next preferred using the number 2 and so on.
9.3.6 A candidate can register all the available options if he/she desires so. However, it is not
compulsory that he/she should exercise all the options. Candidate will be considered only against
the options registered byhim/her.
9.4 Adding/Deleting/Re-arranging options:-
On entering the Home page, the candidate should click on the button ‘Add/Delete/Rearrange
Options’ to activate this facility
9.4.1 To Add a College Option:
In the Homepage, the available College List can be seen with a blank box against each to the right to
enter the preference number of the option. The candidate may register an option by giving the
preference number (option no) in the box against the preferred College. After entering the
preference number of his/her preferred College he/she must click the ‘SAVE’ button to save the
registered option. The registered options will be displayed in the order of preference number
under the title “Selected College Preference List”.
9.4.2 To Delete an option:
Enter‘0’(zero) in the preference number box in the selected list displayed under the title “Selected
College Preference list” or click ‘Remove’ button and click the ‘Update’ button.
9.4.3 To Re-arrange options:-
To change the preference number of an existing option, enter new preference number in the
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Selected list against the college under the title “Selected College Preference List” and click the
‘Update’ button. A candidate may change his/her option priority any number of times within the
time schedule permitted. The priority of options registered at the time of closing of the facility
for registering options alone will be considered for processing.
9.5 Trial Allotment:
Based on the options registered upto a specified time (point to be notified), a Trial
Allotment will be published. The results of the trail allotment only indicating and there is
no guarantee that the results of the Trial Allotment will be retained in the actual
Allotment. However candidates may Add/delete/Rearrange their options based on the
results of the Trial Allotment within the stipulated time.
9.6 Adding/Deleting/Re-arranging of options can be carried out as many times as needed till the
closing time for registration of options. The options in the ‘Home page’ of the candidate at the
time specified for closing of registration of options will alone be considered for processing. The
candidates may keep a printout of the final submitted options for future reference.
(1) Candidates may gather the full details of colleges such as location, accessibility, facilities
available, fee to be remitted at the time of admission(other than the tuition fee) before
filing options.
(2) Candidate shall take utmost care in finding out the colleges of their choice from the list
given in the website while registering their options online.
10. ALLOTMENTS
Note: 1. There will be two regular online allotments. After each allotment the candidate
can pay the required fee / additional fee as indicated in the Fee Payment Slip, which will
be available for download from the student home page. The fee can be paid using the fee
payment slip or by online.
Note: 2. Those candidates who fail to remit the fee on or before the date specified and in the
manner specified under clause 10.2.2,will lose their current allotment as well as their
chance to participate in remaining regular allotments.
Note: 3. The provisional Allotment Memo will be available after the second allotment only
in the candidate’s homepage. Candidate can take a printout of this memo to be presented
at the time of admission in the college. The candidates are to join the college only after the
third allotment as per the prescribed schedule, which will be shown in the allotment
memo.
Special Fee Caution deposit–2320, Miscellaneous fees– Rs.1400, Total fees – Rs.
26,870/-
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10.2.2 The prescribed token fee for the course will have to be remitted by the candidate to
the account of the Director LBS Centre in any one of the branches of a prescribed
scheduled bank which will be notified later or by way of online payment as per the time
schedule prescribed. On remitting the fee, a fee receipt will be issued by the bank to the
candidate/can be printed from the online Payment page, which shall be produced in the
college at the time of admission.
For the token fee Payment at bank, the student can click on the link ‘Tuition Fee
Slip’ in the allotment page, which will show a Slip showing the fee to be paid towards
Part payment of tuition fee. The candidate will have to take a printout of this slip and
pay the fee at any branches of the prescribed scheduled bank which will be notified
later. The candidate shall get the fee payment slip endorsed by the bank. This shall be
produced at the time of admission in the college.
10.2.3 SC/ST/OEC candidates, who get allotment, in Govt. seats shall also remit a token amount of
Rs. 100/- (as part of Caution Deposit) on or before the date specified in the manner, specified
under clause 10.2.2.
Fee remitted by way of Demand Draft/Cheque/[Link] not be
accepted under any circumstances.
Note:
The list of candidates who remit fees/caution deposit(for SC/ST/OEC) will be updated regularly at
the website [Link] who remit fees should verify the list and
ensure that their name has been included in the list. If any discrepancy is noted the candidates
should immediately bring it to the notice of any one of the District Facilitation Centres of LBS
Centre for Science & Technology.
10.2.4 Those candidates who fail to remit the fee on or before the date specified and in the manner
specified under Clause 10.2.2 will lose their current allotment as well as the eligibility for further
allotments except for spot allotments, if any conducted.
10.3 Deletion/re-arrangement of options after the First Allotment:
Candidates who remit the fee as per the first allotment within the prescribed time limit will have the
facility to Delete/re-arrange their higher college options before the second allotment, during a
specified period to be notified.
10.3.1 After the first allotment, the options below the ‘allotted one’ of the candidate will
automatically be removed from the option list of the candidate. For example, if a candidate had
registered 20 options in all, and if he/she is allotted his/her 10th option, all options from 11 to 20
will be automatically removed from the option list. Options from 1 to 9 will remain valid and will
be considered for future allotments. These options will be his/her ‘Higher Options’ for the next
allotment. He/she may delete/rearrange any options among the remaining options as per his/her
desire. But the candidate will not be permitted to register any fresh options that were available for
registration initially, to the existing ones. Deletion/re- arrangement of options can be done as per
the procedure explained in Clause 9.4
10.3.2 If a candidate is satisfied with an allotment and does not want to be considered for further
allotment(s), he/she must delete all the remaining higher options.
A candidate retaining all or any of his/her higher options after an allotment are bound to
accept the new allotment, if any granted. In such cases, he/she will not be permitted to retain
the earlier allotment if any under any circumstances.
The facility for deletion/rearrangement of options will be available during the notified period only.
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10.4 SECOND ALLOTMENTANDREMITTANCEOF FEE:
The second/further allotment list will be published on the date to be notified. If a candidate
has a different allotment than the one accepted in the previous allotment, the fee for which is
higher than that remitted as per the previous allotment, he/she will have to remit the
difference in fee through the same method as prescribed in Clause 10.2.2. The amount to be
remitted in this manner will be shown in the Fee payment Slip of the candidate. If the fee/
difference in fees is not remitted he/she will lose the new allotment. He/she will not be
considered for any further allotments in except for spot allotments, if any, conducted.
If the fee for the course allotted in the current allotment is less than or same as the fee remitted
as per the previous allotment, no further remittance is to be made by the candidate.
10.5. FURTHER ALLOTMENTS:- Details regarding further allotments will be notified by the
Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology. Spot/Online Special Allotments will be
conducted if necessary to fill vacant seats after the regular allotments. Details of available vacant
seats for allotment will be duly notified on the official website. Unconditional NOC and
Possession Certificate is compulsory for attending spot/Online SpecialAllotments for those
who are studying in private/self financing colleges. Once a candidate is allotted a seat through
the Spot or Online Special Allotment, he/she must report to the respective institution to be
considered for any subsequent allotments. Otherwise his/her candidature will be cancelled. The
candidate, who got the higher option in subsequent allotment, must be issued TC from previous
institution. Candidates accepting seats through spot or special allotment must pay the fees as
specified in Clause 10.2.2, if not already paid.
If seats remain vacant even after the special allotments, as the case may be, the heads of the
institutions are permitted to admit the candidates from the rank list prepared by the Director,
LBS Centre for Science and Technology, through institutional level spot admissions by giving
wide publicity in the media. Through this clause, institutions can fill vacant seats up to the last
date of closing admission, which will be decided by the Government of Kerala. The institutional
level spot admissions will be conducted only after the conduct of all phases of the Centralized
Allotments, as the case may be.
11.2 Fees other than the one already paid vide clause 10.2.2, applicable to the institution will have to
be remitted by the candidate at the time of taking admission in the college.
11.3 Verification of Documents: The Principal of the College shall be personally responsible for
verification of original documents and satisfaction of the correctness of the records produced by
the candidate at the time of seeking admission in the college.
Only those candidates who are found to be qualified as prescribed shall be admitted to the
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college/institution, irrespective of the fact that he/she has an allotment through the SWS.
11.4 Failure to report for Admission: Candidates who do not take admission on the prescribed date in
the allotted college will lose their admission. They will not be considered for further allotments,
if any, in the concerned course except for spot allotments.
11.5 Transfer of fee to colleges: The fee remitted the candidate will be transferred by the Director; LBS
Centre directly to the colleges where the candidate stands allotted at the time of closing of
admissions, after the entire allotment process for the year is completed 2025-26.
11.6 Refund of fee/excess fee remitted : Excess fee remitted by the candidate, if any, will be
refunded to the candidate by the Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology after the
completion of the entire allotment process. Candidates who cancel their admission by
obtaining Transfer Certificate before the dates to be announced by the Director, LBS Centre
for the same are eligible for refund of fees. A request for the same must be submitted online
in the format prescribed in Annexure XVII (with supporting documents) to the Director, LBS
Centre, along with a copy of the allotment memo and fee receipt, within three months from
the date of closure of admissions for the course. Requests received after this period will not
be considered.
11.7 Date of Joining for Service candidate: It is mandatory for the candidates to join the course on the
date intimated by the Director of Medical Education
11.8 Transfer: No transfer shall be allowed from one college to another after closing of admission.
11.9 Stipend: Students admitted to the Post Basic [Link] Nursing program in Government Nursing Colleges are
eligible for a stipend as per Government Orders issued from time to time. Currently, the stipend is Rs
8,000 per month during the second year of the course..
12 . COMMENCEMENT OF THE COURSE, ATTENDANCE, DURATION OF LEAVE, DUTY etc.
12.1 The course commences from the date on which the first candidate joins the course. For the
purpose of reckoning the duration of the course, any candidate will be deemed to have joined the
course on the date on which the candidate actually commences the academic programme as certified
by the Principal concerned. This date should be given as the date of joining Post Basic [Link] Nursing.
The candidate has to complete the total duration of the course before being issued the course
certificate.
12.2 The Candidate should earn the attendance of the course as stipulated in the syllabus prescribed by
the Indian Nursing Council. All the 365 days of the year are working for the candidates. They are
permitted to avail casual leave of 20 days in a year, but not more than 10 days at a stretch. Any
other leave will entail extension of course. Those who take leave without prior sanction are liable to
be considered as on unauthorized absence. The Post Basic [Link] Nursing Students are eligible for
weekly off.
12.3 All the Post Basic [Link] Nursing students may be permitted to attend CNEs, Workshops or other
relevant academic programmes conducted by recognized academic bodies, without affecting the
routine work in the clinical department concerned. The Principal shall grant permission, based on
recommendation by the Faculty-in-charge considering the requirement and utility of the topics/
theme for the concerned specialty. The students on returning from the programme should submit the
attendance certificate to the course coordinator.
13. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
13.1 General Terms
The applicants selected for Post Basic [Link]. Nursing Course -2024-2025 shall have to
submit two undertaking each in Kerala Stamp Paper worth of Rs. 200/- at the time of
joining the course to the effect that;
a)He/she shall not discontinue the Post Basic [Link] Nursing Degree Course, after the
closing date of the Admission.
b)In the case of Service candidates he/she shall serve the Government for a period not less
than 5 years after the completion of the course.
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13.2 Liquidated damages:
a) A student who discontinues the course after the last date for closing of admission declared by
Indian Nursing Council (INC) to the course is liable to pay a liquidated damages of an amount of
Rs. 55,000/-in addition to their stipend. In all such cases the Transfer Certificate will be issued
only after the remittance of liquidated damages to the authority concerned.
b) If anyone violates the conditions mentioned in Clause 13.1 (a) & (b)it will be construed as
Professional Misconduct and the fact will be reported to the Kerala Nurses and Midwives
Council for suitable action . A Penalty of Rs. 5 Lakhs from the Service Quota candidates shall
be levied as liquidated damages, if they fail to serve the Government for a period not less than
5 years after the completion of the course (Clause 13.1(b).
c) A candidate leaving one college to join another college, before the closing of admission, will
not be liable to pay the liquidated damages.
d) No Admission shall be valid without getting the bond as detailed above executed at the time of
joining or within a period of 7 days at the discretion of the Principal concerned.
e) Certificates submitted at the time of admission will be returned only after successful
completion of the Course.
In case, the applicant for admission is found to have indulged in ragging in the past or if it is noticed
later that he/she has indulged in ragging, admission may be refused or he/she shall be expelled from
the educational institution.
It shall be the collective responsibility of the authority of the institution to see to it that effective
steps for preventing ragging are taken. Anti-ragging committees and anti-ragging squads will have
to be formed to take effective measures against ragging and they should adhere to the stipulations
and effectively monitor and comply with the directives.
Each of the student of the institution and his/her parents, or guardian are required to submit a
combined undertaking at the time of registration/admission in prescribed format available in
Annexure XII which is mandatory for registration/admission.
15 OTHER ITEMS:-
15.1 The whole process of allotment to the Post Basic Nursing Degree course for the Academic
year 2025 will be done by the Director, LBSCentre for Science &Technology
Thiruvananthapuram under the supervision of the Director of Medical Education.
15.2 The Director of Medical Education/Director, LBS Centre will not entertain any request for
change of any date fixed in the Centralized Allotment Process/Admission from time to time.
15.3 The candidates who are admitted to courses under Kerala University of Health Sciences
will not be granted permission for transfer to other institutions within the University
during the course of study. (Order [Link]/1795/Regulations/KUHS/2011 dated 22.12.2011
of the Registrar, Kerala University of Health Sciences).
15.4 All disputes pertaining to the allotment for admission shall fall within the jurisdiction of the
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Hon'ble High court of Kerala.
15.5 Any other items not specifically covered in this Prospectus will be decided by the Director of
Medical Education and his decision shall be final.
15.6 Candidates are advised to visit the website [Link] regularly and
monitor the leading newspapers and electronic media regarding allotment
notifications/instructions.
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ANNEXURE I
List of Institutions included in the Centralized Allotment Process-2024- 25
Institutions included in the Centralized Allotment Process-2025-26 will be published later.
Colle Govt Mgmt
Sl.N Typ
ge Name of Institution Quot Quot
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Code a a
Governement Colleges
1 EKPN Govt. College of Nursing, Ernakulam G 40 NA
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ANNEXURE–II
1 Adi Andhra
2 Adi Dravida
3 Adi Karnataka
4 Ajila
5 Arunthathiyar
6 Ayyanavar
7 Baira
8 Bakuda
9 xxx
10 Bathada
11 xxx
12 Bharathar(OtherthanParathar),Paravan
13 xxx
14 Chakkiliyan
15 Chamar, Muchi
16 Chandala
17 Cheruman
18 Domban
19 xxx
20 xxx
21 xxx
22 Gosangi
23 Hasla
24 Holeya
25 Kadaiyan
26 Kakkalan,Kakkan
27 Kalladi
28 Kanakkan,Padanna, Padannan
29 xxx
30 Kavara (other than Telugu speaking or Tamil speaking
Balija Kavarai, Gavara,Gavarai, GavaraiNaidu,Balija
Naidu, Gajalu Balija or Valai Chetty)
31 Koosa
32 Kootan,Koodan
33 Kudumban
34 Kuravan,Sidhanar,Kuravar,Kurava, Sidhana
35 Maila
36 Malayan [In the areas comprising the Kannur,
Kasaragode, KozhikodeandWayanadDistricts].
37 Mannan(£Ë¯Ï),Pathiyan,Perumannan,
Peruvannan,Vannan,Velan
38 xxx
39 Moger(otherthan Mogeyar)
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40 Mundala
41 Nalakeyava
42 Nalkadaya
43 Nayadi
44 Xxx
45 Pallan
46 Palluvan,Pulluvan
47 Pambada
48 Panan
49 xxx
50 Paraiyan,Parayan,Sambavar,Sambavan,Sambava,
Paraya,Paraiya, Parayar
51 xxx
52 xxx
53 xxx
54 Pulayan, Cheramar, Pulaya, Pulayar, Cherama,
Cheraman,WayanadPulayan,Wayanadan Pulayan,
Matha, Matha Pulayan
55 xxx
56 PuthiraiVannan
57 Raneyar
58 Samagara
59 Samban
60 Semman,Chemman,Chemmar
61 Thandan (excluding Ezhuvas and Thiyyaswho are
known as Thandan, in the erstwhile Cochin and
Malabar areas) and (Carpenters who are known as
Thachan,intheerstwhileCochinandTravancore
State)Thachar(OtherthanCarpenters).
62 Thoti
63 Vallon
64 Valluvan
65 xxx
66 xxx
67 Vetan
68 Vettuvan,PulayaVettuvan(intheareasoferstwhile
CochinStateonly).
69 Nerian
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ANNEXURE–III
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ANNEXURE-IV
LISTOFOTHERELIGIBLECOMMUNITIES(OEC)
[G.O(MS)No.7/2013/BCDDdated,19/07/2013,GO(Ms)No.14/2017/BCDDdated:02.08.2017
and GO (Ms) No.9/2021/BCDD dated: 18.09.2021)
OEC(ST)
1 Allar(Alan)
2 Chingathan
3 Irivavan
4 Kalanadi
5 Malayan, Konga-Malayan (Kasargod, Kannur,Wayanad and
Kozhikode Districts)
6 Kundu-Vadiyan
7 Kunnuvarmannadi
8 Malamuthan
9 Malavettuvar(Except Kasargod and Kannur Districts)
10 Malayalar
11 Panimalayan
12 Pathiyan(other than Dhobies)
13 Hindu Malayali
OEC(SC)
1 Chakkamar
2 Madiga
3 Chemman/Chemmar
4 Kudumbi
5 Dheevara/Dheevaran (Arayan, Valan, Nulayan, Mukkuvan,
Arayavathi,Valanchiyar,Paniyakal,Mokaya,Bovi,Mogayar,
Mogaveerar)
6 ScheduledCasteconvertedto Christianity
7 Kusavan,Kulalan,Kumbharan,Velaan,Velaar,Odan,Andhra Nair,
Andhuru Nair,
8 PulayaVettuvan(ExceptKochiState)
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ANNEXURE–IV(a)
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ANNEXURE-V
55. Naicken including Tholuva Naicker and Vettilakkara 75. Vaniya including Vanika, Vanika Vaisya, Vaisya Chetty,
Naicker, Naikkans Vanibha Chetty, Ayiravar Nagarathar, Vaniyan, Vaniya
56. Padyachi (Villayankuppam) Chetty, Vaniar
76. va including Kolaya, Ayar, Mayar,
57. Palli
Maniyani, Eruman, Iruman, Erumakkar,
58. Panniyar or Pannayar Golla and Kolaries
59. Parkavakulam (Surithiman, Malayaman, 77. Chakkamar
Nathaman, Moopanar and Nainar) 78. Mogers of Kasaragod Taluk
60. Rajapuri 79. x x x
61. Sakravar (Kavathi), Chakravar 80. x x x
62. Senaithalaivar, Elavania, 81. x x x
Senaikudayam 82. Reddiars (throughout the State except in
63. Chetty/Chetties including Kottar Chetties, Parakka Malabar area)
Chetties, Elur Chetties, Attingal Chetties, Pudukkada 83. Mooppar or Kallan Moopan or Kallan
Chetties, Iraniel Chetties, Sri Pandara Chetties, Telugu
Moopar
Chetties, Udiyankulangara Chetties, Peroorkada
Chetties,Sadhu Chetties, 24 Mana Chetties,
Wayanadan Chetties, Kalavara Chetties and 24 Mana
Telugu Chetties
64. Tholkolan
65. Thottiyan, Thottian
66. Uppara (Sagara)
67. Ural Goundan
68. Valaiyan
69. Vada Balija
70. Vakkaliga
71. Vaduvan(Vadugan), Vaduka, Vadukan, Vadugar
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ANNEXURE –VI
Place:
Signature of Tahsildar:
Date:
Name of Tahsildar:
Name of Taluk:
(Office Seal)
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ANNEXURE VII
Photograph
of candidate Signature of Candidate: ……………………………..
Name: …………………………..…………………
Address: …………………………………………….
(Gazetted Officer to attest the Photograph) ……………………………………………..
Name:
Designation:
(Office Seal)
Photograph of authorized representative attested by candidate.
UNDERTAKING
I, undertake that the decision taken if any, by my authorized representative at the allotment venue
shall& be binding on me and I shall not have any claim whatsoever, other than the decision taken
by my authorized representative on my behalf.
Place:
Date: Signature of candidate
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Note: An authorized representative attending Centralized Allotment Process must bring a
photocopy also of the filled up form. The same will be returned to the representative with the
seal of the LBS office. This copy of the filled-up form having the seal of the LBS office can be
used in lieu of authorization letter during subsequent appearances.
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Annexure-VIII
Undertaking
1.
2.
Now the condition of the above written obligation is that in the event of the Bounden not conforming to or
observing the rules and conditions, regarding the progress of his study or interrupting or discontinuing his
course, at any time after the expiry of the validity of the select list or participating in a strike or leave the
training courseon account indiscipline or misconduct onhispart,orforother reasonsnotconsideredvalid and
satisfactorybytheSecretaryto GovernmentofKerala,HealthandFamilyWelfareDepartmentwhose decision in this
behalf shall be final, the Bounden and the sureties shall jointly and severally pay and refund to the
Governmenton demandand withoutdemur alltheamount spenton the Bounden onaccount of the saidcourse of
studies, together with the liquidated damages of Rs. 55,000 (Rupees Fifty Five Thousand Only) if the
boundendiscontinues the courseafterthevalidity ofranklist. This decisionoftheSecretarytoGovernment of
Kerala, Health and Family Welfare Department as to the commission of a breach or as to any indiscipline or
misconduct on the part of the Bounden as also the amount of compensation
payable and as to whether the Bounden has or has not performed and observed the conditions and Bounden
obligations under these presents shall be final and binding on the Bounden and the sureties.
It is further agreed and declared that in the event of the Bounden being unsuccessful in any of the qualifying
examinations conducted in the said Institute, the Government may at their discretion, withhold the payment of
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stipend for the continuance of further studies and the decision of the Secretary to Government of Kerala,
Health and Family Welfare Department in this behalf shall be final and binding.
Provided furtherthat the Bounden and the Sureties doherebyagree thatall sums found duetotheGovernment
under or by virtue of this bond may be recovered jointly and severally from them and their prospective
movable and immovable as if such sums were arrears of land revenue under the provisions of the Revenue
RecoveryActforthe time being in force or in such other manner as to the Government may deem fit.
It is agreed that the liability of the sureties hereunder shall not be impaired or discharged by reason of time
being granted or any forbearance, act or omission of the Government (whether with or without the knowledge
or consent of the sureties) in respect or in relation to the several obligations and conditions to be performed or
discharged by the Bounden or by any other matter or thing whatsoever which, under the law relating the
sureties, shall but for this provision have the effect of releasing the sureties from such liability not shall it be
necessary for the Government, to sue the Bounden before doing either of the sureties for amounts due
hereunder.
It is agreed that the expense of Stamp duty to this document shall be borne by the Bounden.
1.
2.
Signed by ………………………………………….
(Signature of the first surety) (Official Address & Residential Address of the
sureties Compulsory)
Signed by……………………………………………………………………..
In the presence of witnesses: (Official Address & Residential Address of the witness is
Compulsory)
1.
2.
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Annexure-IX
UNDERTAKING
(TotalvalueofRs200/-KeralaStampPaper*)
(Servicecandidates)
Signature
Inthepresenceofwitnesses:
1. ………………………….
2. ………………………….
Signedby Shri/Smt.............................................and
Shri/Smt.............................................................(The sureties)
(OfficialAddress&ResidentialAddressis compulsory)
Inthepresenceofwitnesses:- 1.
2.
WHEREAS the BoundenShri/Smt.………….has been selectedto
undergo
(here enter the name of the course of study) in
Government Nursing College, (name of College), Kerala for a period of Two years.
AND WHEREAS the Government have agreed to incur the said expenses on condition that after successful
completion of the course of study within the prescribed period the bounden shallserve the Governmentfor a
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period of Five years and also subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter appearing and the bounden andthe
sureties have agreed to the same.
NOWthe condition of the above written obligation is that in the event the Bounden after successful completion
of thecourseofstudytowhichhewasselected,failstoservetheGovernmentforaperiodof Five years, the Bounden
and sureties shall forthwith pay to the Government on demand the amount spend by
governmentfortheirstudieswith interestasfixedbyGovernmentandinadditiontothestipend/salarytowards
liquidated damages for violation of the conditions in Clause 13.1 of the Prospectus 2025 .In the matter of
deciding what moneys are to be paid by the Bounden and the sureties and decision of the Government shall be
final and legally binding on the bounden and sureties and upon the payment of such sum the above written
obligation shall be void and of no effect otherwise this shall be remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED further that the bounden and the sureties do hereby agree that if the Bounden fails to serve the
Government for a period of five years or till superannuation whichever is earlier, it may be construed as
professional misconduct and the fact reported to the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council for suitable action
by Council.
PROVIDED further that the bounden and the sureties do hereby agree that all sums found due to the
Government under or by virtue of this bond may be recovered jointly and severely from them and their
properties movable and immovable as if such dues were arrears of land revenue under the provisions of the
Revenue Recovery Act for the time being force or in such other manner as the Government may deem fit.
The liabilities of the sureties under this Bond are co-extensive with that of the Bounden and shall not be
affected by the Government giving time or any other indigence to the bounden or by the Government varying
of the terms and conditions herein contained.
It is agreed that the certificates submitted at the time of admission will be released by the Principal only after
satisfactorily completing the bonded obligation.
SignedbytheBounden…….. In
the presence of witnesses:
1.
SignedbytheSureties:
1.
2.
Inthepresenceofwitnesses:
1.
2.
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Note:
*Allpages shouldbeinstampedpaper
**Strikeoutwhich isnot applicable
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Annexure-X
COMMUNITYCERTIFICATE
(ForScheduledCaste&ScheduledTribecandidates)
The Constitution Amendment (Scheduled Castes)Order,1950; The Constitution Amendment (Scheduled Tribes) Order,
1950[As amended by The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders(Amendment) Act, 2002/ The Constitution
(Scheduled Castes) Orders (Second Amendment) Act, 2002].
CertifiedthatShri/Smt./Kumari………………………………………..(nameofperson)son/daughterof
………………………….……………………of..................................................................................HouseVillage/Town
………………………………… Taluk ………………………………………………………. District is a member ofMalai
Araya Christian family converted to Christianity from Hindu Malai Arayan Community,which is included in the list of
Scheduled Tribes.
2. Shri/Smt./Kumari…………………………………………………………..andhis/her*familyordinarilyreside(s)in
………………………………………………………………...Village/Townof ..........................
…...........................................DistrictofKerala State.
SignatureofTahsildar:
Place:…………………………… Name
:
(i) Candidate claiming reservation under SC/ST should furnish the Community Certificate given above in support
of the claim.
(ii) SC/ST Caste status of children of parents contracted inter caste marriage will be subject to the orders /
clarifications issued in G.O.(M.S) No.11/05/SCSTDD Dated: 22-03-2005, G.O.(M.S) No.25/05/SCSTDD Dated: 20- 06-
2005,G.O.(M.S) No.109/2008/SCSTDD Dated: 20-11-2008, and judgment dated 10-08- 2005 of the full bench of the
Hon’ble High Court ofKerala in WP 2483/2005 and connected cases.
(iii) As per prospectus Clause 5.2.2 (c), son/daughter of inter-caste married couple, claiming communal
reservation under SEBC, should produce the ‘Inter-caste Marriage Certificate’ in the Proforma given in Annexure VI of
the Prospectus.
(iv) The term ordinarily resides used here will have thesamemeaningasinSection20oftheRepresentation of the
Peoples Act, 1950.
(v) In case of X’ian converts from SC who have subsequently embraced Hinduism should get the following
Certificate recorded by the Tahsildar’ below the Community Certificate.“The Certificate is issued after observing the
guidelines issued in Government Circular no. 18421/E2/SC/ST/DD, Dated 15-12-1987”
(vi) Issue of Community Certificate to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe will be regulated by ActII of theKerala
(Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe)Regulation of issue of Community Certificate Act, 1996.
(vii) Certificate to persons belonging to Malai Arayan Community (ST) converts to Christianity should be in this
form.
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Annexure-XI
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
… VILLAGE OFFICE
NON-CREAMY LAYER CERTIFICATE
(State Educational Purpose)
No.………………. Date:……………...
This is to certify that the person with the following details belongs to the community which is
designated as a Backward Class in the State of Kerala and does not belong to the category of
‘CreamyLayer’inthelightofguidelinesissuedin[G.O.(P)No.1/2015/BCDDdated01-01-2015] and the
schedule (s) prescribed there under to identify the ‘Creamy Layer’ among the designated ‘Socially
and Educationally Backward Classes’ in the State of Kerala.
NameofPersontowhomcertificateis issued
Gender
Nameof Father
Address
PostOfficewithPinCode
NameofLocalbody
Village
Taluk
District
Religion
Caste
DateofIssueofCertificate
DesignationoftheIssuingOfficer
Place
Signature & Name of the VillageOfficer
Date
Office seal
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ANNEXURE –XII
UNDERTAKINGFROMTHESTUDENTSASPERTHEPROVISIONSOFANTI-RAGGINGVERDICT
BY THE HON’BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
[SeeClause13]
I, Mr. /Ms......................................................................................................................................................,
………………………..………
doherebyundertakeonthisday…………………………Month……………… Year......................,the
following with respect to above subject and Office Order No:
………………………………………………………
1) That I have read and understood the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India
on anti- ragging and the measures proposed to be taken in the above references.
2) ThatIunderstandthemeaningofRaggingandknowthat theragginginanyformis a
punishable offence and the same is banned by the Court of Law.
3) That I have not been found or charged for my involvement in any kind of ragging in
the past. However, I undertake to face disciplinary action/legal proceedings including
expulsionfromthe Institute if the above statement isfound tobeuntrueor the facts are concealed,at any
stage in future.
4) ThatIshallnotresorttoragginginanyformatanyplaceandshallabideby therules/laws
prescribed by the Courts, Govt. of India and Institute authorities for the purpose from time to time.
…............................................................Signatureof Student
Iherebyfullyendorsetheundertakingmadebymy child/ward.
…………………………………………………………SignatureofMother/Fatherandor Guardian
Witness : …………………………………..
Witness:………………………………….
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ANNEXURE – XIII
PHYSICALFITNESSCERTIFICATE
FOR ADMISSION TO POSTBASIC [Link] DEGREE COURSE-2025
Signature:
Name:
Date: Designation:
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ANNEXURE–XIV
Name :
Age :
Designation :
Department : DME/DHS/IMS
PSCOrderNo.&Date :
Leavetakenotherthancasual leave :
DurationofLWAifanyandleave Sanction
order :
TotaldurationofService :
(Excludingunauthorizedabsence,LWAandleaveonMedicalCertificatewithout:pay) Position held
:
Presentplaceofwork :
Dateofdeclarationof Probation :
Signature :
Name :
Designation :
NameofDepartment :
Date:
(OFFICE SEAL)
(TobecountersignedbytheHeadoftheDepartmentofcandidateconcerned)
Note:- Attach necessary supporting documents
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ANNEXURE XV
For applying the candidate has to upload scanned images of photograph and signature to the
application portal.
Photograph of candidate:
For applying online, the candidate must have a scanned/digital image of photograph. The
Specification of photograph image should be strictly followed.
[Link] must be in colour with a light colour background, white is preferable. It must be
taken by mobile phone/tab is not accepted
[Link] should be in passport size format and taken recently. Front view of full face and
shoulder portion of candidate is to be seen clearly in the photograph.
[Link] face of the candidate should be at the centre and straight.
[Link], wearing caps and dark glasses will be rejected.
[Link] image file should be in jpg format (Jpeg).
[Link] of the photograph should be 200 pixels height and 150 pixels width and image file
should be between 15 kb and 30 kb file size
Signature of Candidate
1. On a plain white sheet, the candidate should put his/her signature with black /blue ink.
Signature should be clear.
2. Scan this signature and crop around the signature. Do not scan the full sheet. Scanned image
file should be in jpg format.(Jpeg)
3. Dimensions of the image of signature must be 100 pixels height and 150 pixels width.
4. Image file should be between 10 kb and 30 kb file size.
Points to be noted:
Press ‘Upload Images ‘button to upload all images to the application portal.
If you try to upload an image which is not in the prescribed format, an error messages will be
displayed in ‘upload images ‘column. All images should match the corresponding
specification.
Subsequent to selecting the two images, candidate needs to verify whether the photograph
shown in the screen is clear and sufficient to identify the candidate. If the face in the
photograph is not clear or the image is not as per the above guideline, your application is liable
to be rejected.
In Future, Your Data Sheet and Allotment Memo will be printed with the same photograph you
have submitted at this stage. So strictly follow the specifications and guidelines for the photo to
be uploaded.
The images once uploaded cannot be changed after completing ‘Final Confirmation’.
Documents
1. All documents uploaded in proof of various claims made in the application must be in PDF
format. The file size should be from 30 kb to 100 kb. The documents must be legible and
readable.
2. If more than one document have to be uploaded for a single claim, all the documents should be
converted into a single pdf file and uploaded.
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ANNEXURE XVI
INSTRUCTIONSFORFILLINGOMRSHEET
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Annexure-XVII
Application No
Permanent Address
Address for
Communication
Account Number
IFSC
Enclosures:
Allotment Memo
Fee Receipt
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AnnexureXVIII
(SeeClauseno.9.12)
NoObjectionCumPossession Certificate
(Tobeissuedintheletter headoftheinstitution)
S/o,/D/o…………………………………studentof……………….courseofthisinstitutioninattendingtheSpot allotment on
Date:
(OfficeSeal)
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ANNEXURE XIX
Officeofthe ......................................
Date: .............................
ThisistocertifythatShri/Smt/Kumari................................................................
Son/daughter/wifeof..................................................................................................................isapermanentresidentof
.................................................................................................
…………………………..…....([Link])....................................................................Village
………...District, Kerala State, whose photograph is affixed below, is a
member of Anthyodaya Annayojana (AAY)/Priority House Hold (PHH) and that his/her name is included in the Ration
Card issued under this category and that he/she does not belong to a caste/class recognised as Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes in the State and therefore he/she belongs to Economically WeakerSections
in GeneralCategory.
Signature...........................................
(Seal)
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ANNEXURE XX
INCOME AND ASSETS CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY
WEAKER SECTIONS (EWSs) IN GENERAL CATEGORY
CertificateNo................ Date.......................
Designation.................................................
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ANNEXURE XXI
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