Kerala PG Nursing 2027 is the computer-based entrance test that the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala holds for admission to the 2-year M.Sc Nursing course in Kerala’s Government Nursing Colleges and government seats in self-financing colleges. The 2027 notification is expected in June 2027 and the exam in July 2027.
Kerala PG Nursing 2027
This page covers Kerala PG Nursing 2027 dates, how to apply and the fee, eligibility, the exam pattern and official notices.
| Full name | Entrance Examination for M.Sc Nursing (PG Nursing) admission, Kerala |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Exam level | State level (Kerala) |
| Courses / Purpose | 2-year M.Sc Nursing in Government Nursing Colleges and government seats in self-financing colleges |
| Exam date | Expected July 2027 |
| Application | Expected June 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,155; Rs 578 for SC/ST (2026 fee) |
| Eligibility | B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with 55%, council registration and 1 year of experience |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions and marks | 200 MCQs, 600 marks, 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer (+3 for a correct answer) |
| Official website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
Kerala PG Nursing 2027 Important Dates
CEE Kerala has not announced the 2027 dates yet. In 2026 applications were invited on 30 June and the exam was held on 26 July, so the months below are expected for 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | June 2027 Expected |
| Online application | July 2027 Expected |
| Admit card download | July 2027 Expected |
| Entrance exam | July 2027 Expected |
| Provisional answer key | July 2027 Expected |
| Rank list | August 2027 Expected |
| Option registration | October 2027 Expected |
| Centralised allotment | October 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for Kerala PG Nursing 2027
You apply online only, through the PG Nursing link on cee.kerala.gov.in, once the 2027 notification is out (expected in June 2027). In 2026 the form was open from 29 June to 15 July 2026. No changes are allowed after you finalise the form, and you do not post any printout to CEE.
Apply Online for Kerala PG Nursing 2027
Applications for Kerala PG Nursing 2027 are expected in July 2027.
- Go to cee.kerala.gov.in and open the “PG Nursing 2027 – Online Application” link.
- Register with your basic details and create a strong password. Note the application number you get.
- Fill in the application carefully and click “Save & Finalize”. You cannot edit it after this.
- Pay the application fee online by net banking, credit card or debit card.
- Upload your photo and signature (JPEG) and your certificates (PDF, under 500 KB each): nativity proof, B.Sc Nursing or GNM + Post Basic B.Sc Nursing certificates, Nursing Council registration, experience or internship certificates with the self-declaration, age proof and any community or non-creamy layer certificates.
- Print the application acknowledgement page and keep it with you.
| Category | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 1,155 |
| SC/ST (and those eligible for SC/ST benefits) | Rs 578 |
| Service quota candidate also applying in general quota | Extra Rs 1,155 |
The fee is not refunded. Service quota candidates must also send the acknowledgement page, their service details and a declaration to their controlling officer (DME, DHS or IMS) by the last date.
How to log in to the Kerala PG Nursing 2027 candidate portal?
You use the CEE Kerala PG Nursing candidate portal, with your application number and password, to pay the fee, see and fix defects in your application, download the admit card, register options and get your allotment memo.
- Open the CEE Kerala website. The PG Nursing 2027 candidate portal link will appear there when the 2027 notification is out, expected in June 2027; the portal live now is for PG Nursing 2026.
- Click the PG Nursing 2027 candidate portal link.
- Enter your seven-digit application number, your password and the access code shown in the image.
- Click Login.
- Your home page opens with your application status, any defects to fix and the links live at that stage, such as the admit card, option registration and allotment memo.
Forgot your application number or password? Use the links under the login box. On the 2026 portal, Forgot Application Number asked for your name and registered mobile number, and Forgot Password asked for your application number and date of birth and sent an OTP by SMS.
Who can apply for Kerala PG Nursing 2027?
You can apply if you have a regular B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with at least 55% marks, Nursing Council registration and one year of work experience. These are the 2026 rules; the 2027 prospectus will confirm them.
- Degree: regular B.Sc Nursing from a Kerala university or KUHS, or a regular course of another university recognised by KUHS, with 55% aggregate.
- Post Basic route: regular Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with 55%, after GNM with +2 Science. Distance or correspondence degrees are not accepted.
- Relaxation: SC/ST, SEBC and PwD candidates get 5% relaxation in the 55% requirement.
- Registration: registration with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council. If you studied outside Kerala, upload your state council certificate when applying and show the Kerala council certificate at admission.
- Experience: one year as on the notification date, after council registration, as a Nursing Officer, Nursing trainee, tutor or clinical instructor in a 100-bed hospital, Community Health Centre or recognised nursing school or college (internship and MLSP/MLHP experience also count). The Post Basic course period does not count.
- Nativity: Indian citizen of Kerala origin, or a non-Keralite who studied B.Sc Nursing in Kerala, or a resident of Kerala for at least 5 years. The last two groups get no communal or PwD reservation.
- Age: no upper age limit for general merit; 49 years for service quota candidates.
If you studied outside Kerala or at a deemed university, you need an equivalency certificate from KUHS at counselling.
What is the Kerala PG Nursing 2027 exam pattern?
Kerala PG Nursing is one 2-hour computer-based paper of 200 objective questions at B.Sc Nursing level, with negative marking. This was the 2026 pattern, and the 2027 prospectus will confirm it.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Questions | 200 multiple choice questions |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Marking | +3 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if unanswered |
| Maximum marks | 600 |
| Standard | B.Sc Nursing level, all B.Sc Nursing subjects |
| Centres (2026) | Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode |
Medical Surgical Nursing (44 questions) and Nursing Foundations (30) carry the most weight. The full subject-wise split is on the Kerala PG Nursing 2027 syllabus page.
Kerala PG Nursing Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFProspectus for Admission to PG Nursing (M.Sc Nursing) 2026 (latest) (8 June 2026)Official site · cee.kerala.gov.inOpen
- LINKCEE Kerala official website (cee.kerala.gov.in)Official site · cee.kerala.gov.inOpen