Kerala Post Graduate courses in Nursing 2020

Kerala PG Nursing Exam

Kerala Post Graduate Nursing Entrance Examination

Form Date: 10 Nov - 27 Nov 2026 (Tentative)

Computer Based Test

Form Date: 10 Nov - 27 Nov 2026

KERALA PG NURSING EXAM Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 1,000
  • Number Of Attempts:1
  • Examination Modes:Computer Based Test
  • Exam Conducting Body:Commissioner for Entrance Examinations , Kerala (CEE Kerala)
  • Courses:M.Sc NUR
  • Streams:Nursing

Kerala PG Nursing 2027: Dates, Eligibility & Application

Updated On - October 18 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 will be conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala. Successful candidates gain admission to the M.Sc Nursing course in colleges across Kerala State. CEE conducts this exam annually at the State Level. Applicants must hold a B.Sc in Nursing or Post B.Sc Nursing to be eligible. The exam is also known as the Kerala Post Graduate Course in Nursing entrance examination. Read on for complete details on Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Important Dates, Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Result, Counselling, and more.
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Kerala PG Nursing Exam 2027 Latest Update as on 18 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited

Checked on 18 October 2026

The Commissionerate of Entrance Examinations, Kerala has not issued a Kerala PG Nursing Exam 2027 notification yet; students should watch the CEE Kerala website for the first official notice, application schedule, and admission workflow updates.

Key highlights
ExamKerala PG Nursing Exam 2027
StatusOfficial 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
Next expectedNotification expected first, once CEE Kerala opens the 2027 admission cycle.
Official websitecee-kerala.org
Last verified18 October 2026

As of 18 October 2026, there is no official Kerala PG Nursing Exam 2027 notification on the Commissionerate of Entrance Examinations, Kerala portal, so the cycle has not yet entered the application stage. CEE Kerala is the conducting authority for the admission process and says it manages the full workflow from notification and application to rank list publication and seat allotment. For now, students should treat all date discussions as tentative until the official notice is published on cee-kerala.org. Based on the usual admission pattern, the next likely step is the release of the notification, followed by the application schedule and eligibility/prospectus details. Aspirants should keep documents ready, monitor updates closely, and avoid relying on unofficial dates for Kerala PG Nursing Exam 2027. Official website: cee-kerala.org.

✓ Official
  • Official 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
  • The Commissionerate of Entrance Examinations (CEE Kerala) is the official authority managing the admission workflow.
  • CEE Kerala states that it handles the complete process from notification and application to rank list publication and seat allotment.
  • No Kerala PG Nursing Exam 2027-specific notification, dates, eligibility update, or application schedule is confirmed in the provided official source material.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
  • Notification expected first, once CEE Kerala opens the 2027 admission cycle.
  • Application window expected to follow the notification, but the opening date is not officially announced yet.
  • Eligibility and prospectus details are expected to be published with the notification or linked admission notice.
  • Admit card or hall ticket timing is expected later in the cycle after application processing, subject to the official schedule.
  • Rank list and seat allotment are expected only after the exam/admission steps are completed, but no official 2027 dates are available yet.

Major Changes This Year

No official change has been announced for Kerala PG Nursing Exam 2027 yet, so the only confirmed position is that CEE Kerala will handle the admission process and the next official step should be the notification.

No major change has been officially announced yet for Kerala PG Nursing Exam 2027. The provided official source only confirms the role of CEE Kerala in managing the admission workflow, not any 2027-specific pattern, dates, syllabus, eligibility revision, or application mode. Until a fresh notification is issued, any discussion of the exam pattern or schedule remains tentative. Students should wait for the official prospectus/notification for the confirmed rules, important dates, and application instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest update on Kerala PG Nursing Exam 2027?

No 2027 notification has been officially released yet; CEE Kerala remains the conducting authority and the next confirmed step should be the official notice.

Has CEE Kerala announced the Kerala PG Nursing 2027 application date?

No official application date has been announced in the provided source material.

Who conducts the Kerala PG Nursing Exam 2027?

The Commissionerate of Entrance Examinations, Kerala (CEE Kerala) conducts and manages the admission process.

Is the Kerala PG Nursing 2027 eligibility criteria available now?

Not in the provided official source material; eligibility details should be checked only in the official notification or prospectus once released.

When will the Kerala PG Nursing 2027 notification come out?

The official date is not announced yet, so any timeline before the notification is only expected, not confirmed.

Where should students check for Kerala PG Nursing 2027 updates?

Students should monitor the official CEE Kerala website for the notification, application link, and other admission updates.

Is there any official change in the Kerala PG Nursing 2027 exam pattern?

No major change has been officially announced yet in the provided source material.

 

Latest Updates

  • The official notification for Kerala PG Nursing 2027 is yet to be released by CEE. The 2027 schedule is expected to be announced by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala.

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Exam Status

Candidates can check the Kerala PG Nursing 2027 exam status from the table below:

ParticularsStatus

Kerala PG Nursing Entrance Examination 2027 Notification

No official notification announced yet; expected to be announced by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Dates

The application form is available online. Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are the recommended browsers for completing it. The complete Kerala PG Nursing 2027 schedule is provided below. Based on the most recent cycle (2026), the tentative projected dates for 2027 are indicated; the official 2027 schedule is expected to be announced by CEE.

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Schedule (Tentative)
Important EventsDates (tentative)
Application form start dateExpected November 2027 (tentative)
Submission of duly filled application formExpected November 2027 (tentative)
Admit Card issue dateExpected to be announced by CEE
Exam DateExpected December 2027 (tentative)
Answer KeyExpected to be announced by CEE
Rank ListExpected January 2028 (tentative)
The website opens for Option RegistrationExpected to be announced by CEE
Time for Option Registration endsExpected to be announced by CEE
1st Phase Allotment PublicationExpected to be announced by CEE
Students to join the allotted collegesExpected to be announced by CEE
Submission of final admitted list by Principals to the CEE office through Online Admission Management System (OAMS)Expected to be announced by CEE

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Application Form

All candidates (including those under the Service Quota) seeking admission must apply online through the official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. The Kerala PG Nursing 2027 application form will be made available on the CEE website once the official notification is released.

  • The candidate must follow the following steps for the online submission of the application and all the steps are mandatory.
  • The Candidates must complete all steps and are advised to keep a softcopy or printout of the application for future reference.
  • The aspirant must Register themselves before filling out the registration form of Kerala PG Nursing.
  • The process is a one-time online process during which the applicant will get a system generated
    ‘Application Number’.
  • The applicants must give the necessary basic data and create a strong password during the registration process.
    After the registration process, the candidate can fill out the application form.
  • The candidate is advised to fill the registration form carefully as  No modification will be possible after the Final submission.
  • The aspirant had to upload the documents as prescribed by the authority.
  • The applicant has to submit the application form fee as the last step to confirm the submission of the registration form.

Certificates /Documents to be uploaded in Online Registration form

Following documents to be uploaded at the time of PG Nursing Kerala Registration Form filling:

  •  Nativity Proof
  •  Certificates were obtained from Tahsildar for verification of category in the case of SC/ST candidates.
  •  Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in the prescribed format.
  • Officer for community reservation/fee concession claims within the case of SEBC/OEC candidates.
  •  Non-Creamy Layer/Community and Income Certificates from the Village Officer involved within the prescribed format.
  •  Inter-Caste marriage certificate :
    a) The applicant who is a child of an Inter-Caste married couple of whom one is SC/ST, need to upload the Inter-Caste marriage Certificate issued by Tahsildar.
    b) The Candidate who is a child of Inter- Cast married couple with either of the parents belonging to a community included in SEBC need to upload a Non-Creamy Layer certificate specifying the community of the candidate from the Village Officer. 
  • Registration certificate from State Nursing Council.
  •  Pass certificate of the B Sc Nursing Degree.
    OR
  • Attested copy of General Nursing and Midwifery Course, +2 Certificates with Science Subjects
    and Post Basic B.SC Nursing Degree / Pass certificates (regular course).
  •  Attested copy of Internship Certificate/Experience Certificate(s)
  •  Certificate to prove age

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Application Fee

Given below the category-wise fee structure for the registration form of PG Nursing Kerala

Registration Fee for Kerala Nursing PG — Latest Available Information (2026 cycle); 2027 fee is expected to be announced by CEE
CategoryFee in Rs
General1000/-
SC/ST500/-
Service Candidate1000/-
Mode of Payment 

Candidate can pay the application form fee through both online and offline modes.

  • Online Mode: Candidate can pay through Internet banking/Credit card/Debit card.
  • Offline Mode: Candidate can pay through e-Challan OR Payment can be made in cash at any of the Head and Sub Post Offices in Kerala. The e-Challan should be handed over to the post office counter along with the required cash.

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should check the Kerala PG Nursing 2027 eligibility criteria carefully before applying for the Kerala Post Graduate courses in Nursing:

 Nativity:
  • The candidate must be an Indian Citizen of Kerala Origin.
  • The applicant who are sons/daughters of Non-Keralite parents and have obtained their B.Sc Nursing.
  • Degree from any of the Nursing Colleges/Schools in Kerala State. But they will not be eligible for Communal/PD reservation advantages.  
  • The aspirants who are Non-Keralite but have been a resident of Kerala for not less than 5 years are also not eligible for communal/PD reservation advantages. 
Age:

The upper age limit for General Merit aspirants will be 46 years and for Service candidates 49 years as on the date of notification of inviting application.

Academic Qualification:
  • The applicant who has passed their Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing of Kerala, Calicut, Mahatma Gandhi or Kannur University and KUHS or regular course of other universities recognized by KUHS, after acquiring General Nursing and Midwifery Course with 10+2 Science Subject.
  • Only candidates who have passed their regular Post Basic B.Sc. The nursing degree program will be eligible for admission. (Distance/Correspondence Degree course isn't eligible for MSc Nursing).
  • The candidate must have obtained registration with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council and a copy of the registration certificate is to be submitted at the time of submission of application.
  • The aspirant who has studied outside Kerala will have to submit a copy of the registration certificate of the concerned Nursing Council of the state from where they have qualified, along with their registration form.
  • The selected candidates would produce their registration certificate in original obtained from Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council at the time of admission.
  • Candidates who have passed their B.Sc. Degree in Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (Regular Course) from Universities outside Kerala and any of the Deemed Universities ought to turn out the equivalency certificate from any of the Universities/school in Kerala, at the time of counselling. 
Note:
  • The experience of one year acquired by the candidates after registration from the respective State
    Nursing Councils within or outside Kerala, following successful completion of B Sc Nursing course, will only be counted for the experience.
  • The period undergone by a candidate for finishing the Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Course will not be reckoned for the experience. Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is essential.
  • Candidates have to upload the certificate to prove their experience along with the online application/registration form.

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Exam Pattern

The candidate must check the exam pattern before starting the preparation of the entrance exam

Kerala Nursing PG 2023 Question Paper Format
ModeCBT(Computer Based Test)
Type of QuestionsMCQ(Multiple choice questions)
Marking Scheme

(+4) for every right answer

(-1) for every wrong answer

Duration 2hrs
Total Marks200
Section-wise distribution of marks for Kerala PG Nursing
Kerala Post Graduate courses in the Nursing distribution of marks 
Subject (Topic)Number of Questions
Basic Science (Anatomy)06
Basic Science (Physiology & Biochemistry)10
Basic Science (Microbiology)06
Basic Science (Nutrition)04
Basic Science (Psychology)06
Basic Science (Sociology)06
Nursing Foundations30
Medical-Surgical Nursing including Pharmacology and Pathology44
Community Health Nursing20
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing14
Child Health Nursing16
Psychiatric Nursing14
Nursing Education10
Nursing Administration08
Research & Statistics4+2
Total200

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Admit Card

The Admit Card/Hall Ticket for the Entrance Examination of Kerala PG Nursing can be downloaded from the official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations

  • The applicant will have to enter their Application Number and Password provided in the application form to download the Hall Ticket.
  • The candidate will have to take a printout of the admit card for further purposes.
  • Admit cards/Hall Tickets will not be sent by post from the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.
  • Important details like the venue of the examination and timetable will be provided in the admit card. 
  • The defects in the applications/registration will be displayed on the homepage of the candidate while attempting to download the admit card by giving their Application Number and Password.
  • Defects if any, would be rectified within the dates specified in the notification about the download of admit cards.
  • All the candidates whose application has been accepted must download their admit card well in advance.
  • An aspirant who does not possess the Admit Card will not be admitted to the Examination Hall
    under any circumstances.

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Answer Key

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) will publish the Answer Key for the Kerala PG Nursing Entrance Examination 2027 on its official website after the exam is conducted.

  • If an applicant has any complaint regarding the answer key/questions, the same would be submitting to the CEE, in writing along with supporting documents and a fee of Rs. 300/- for each question or answer key being challenged, by way of DD in favour of Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, payable at Thiruvananthapuram, within the notified time from the date of publication of answer keys on the website of the CEE.
  • If the complaint is found genuine, the fee remitted while filing the complaint will be refunded. Complaints received after the stipulated date and without the requisite fee will not be considered under any circumstances.
  • Complaints received by E-mail/Fax will not be considered/seen on any account.
  • All complaints on the answer key received will be referred to a subject expert committee to be constituted by the CEE.
  • The recommendations of the Committee will be final. Necessary modifications will be made
    in the published answer keys based on the recommendations of the Committee.
  • An individual reply will not be given to the applicant on the decision of the committee.

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Result

Kerala PG Result for Service Quota candidates and General quota candidates will be displayed on the official website individually.

  • The applicant will have to select the correct file to view their scores.
  • Upon clicking the file an aspirant will observe Serial Number, Roll Number, Name, Score and Rank.
  • The validity of the result will be up to the cut of the date set by the Indian Nursing Council for admission to the M Sc Nursing programme.
  • After the result, the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) will be done online to give allotment to the PG Nursing courses under General and Service quotas.

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Centralised Allotment Process (CAP)

The Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) will be done online to give allotment to the PG Nursing courses under General and Service quotas by the CEE(Commissioner for Entrance Examinations).
  • It will be a Single Window System (SWS) of Allotment based on the options submitted online by the aspirant.
  • The applicant would be allowed to exercise their option for individual specialities /colleges as per their ranks in the entrance examination.
  • The allotment of courses/colleges for the General Merit and reservation categories will be strictly following the rank list and category lists scored through the entrance exam.
Documents in original to be submitted at the time of Admission
  • Allotment Memo issued by CEE
  • Date of birth certificate
  • Passing degree Certificate
  • Qualifying examination Mark list
  • Permanent Registration Certificate from Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council.
  • Experience Certificate.
  • Certificate of Eligibility/Equivalency certificate from KUHS for candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from universities outside Kerala.
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Required bond duly filled up and signed by candidates and sureties.
  • Service Certificate (if applicable)
  • Order of relief (in the case of service candidates).
  • Originals of all the uploaded documents / Certificates.

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Reservation Criteria

The seats are reserved for various category students in both the Government College and Self Financing Colleges. The seats are also reserved for the State Merit candidates also and apart from that, some seats are reserved for Service Quota in Government Colleges. The reservation is given below.

Government College
CategoryPercentageNo. of seats in Govt.
Nursing Colleges
State Merit (SM)66%86
Persons with disabilities (PD)5%6
Scheduled Castes (SC)8%10
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2%3
Socially and Educationally
Backward Communities (SEBC)
9%12
Service Quota (SQ)10%13
Total100%130

Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Highlights

Given below the major points of Kerala Post Graduate Nursing:

Exam NameKerala PG Nursing 2027
Conducting BodyCommissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala
Kerala PG Nursing Exam Official Websitehttps://cee-kerala.org/index.php/
LevelState-level
Courses OfferedM.Sc Nursing
Purpose of ExamTo offer admission to M.Sc Nursing courses in Kerala

About Commissioner for Entrance Examinations

The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations was established in 1983 as a separate set up for the conduct of Entrance Examinations for admission to Professional Courses in the State as per G.O.(Ms) No.31/83/H.End. dated 19.02.1983. The Higher Education Department in the Secretariat is functioning as the administrative department of the Commisionerate of Entrance Examinations. The Commissionerate has been conducting thirteen Entrance Examinations, both for Undergraduate and Post Graduate Professional Courses. Of these examinations conducted in a time-bound manner and catering to the needs of the aspirants of Professional Courses, the Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Entrance Examinations (KEAM) is the major one in which near about one lakh seventy thousand candidates participate every year. The other courses for which the CEE conducts Entrance Examinations are Three year LLB, Five Year LLB, LLM, MD Homoeo, MDS, MD Ayurveda, M Sc Nursing, PG Medical and PG Super Speciality.

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KERALA PG NURSING EXAM Important Dates

TitleDates
Form Date10 Nov - 27 Nov 2026 (Tentative)
Admit card07 Dec 2023 (Tentative)
Exam Date11 Dec 2026 (Tentative)
Result04 Jan 2027 (Tentative)

Kerala Post Graduate Nursing Entrance Examination Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

2 hours

Total Marks:

800

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

Yes

NOTE:(-1) for every wrong answer

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1---2004800

Frequently Asked Questions

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Form Start Date:

10 Nov 2026

Form End Date:

27 Nov 2026

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