Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief to nursing aspirants in the state, the Government of Kerala has officially extended the deadline for student admissions to various nursing courses for the 2026-27 academic year. According to the Government Order (G.O.(Rt) No. 3770/2026/H&FWD) issued by the Health & Family Welfare (C) Department on November 13, 2026, the cut-off date for completing admissions has been extended up to November 30, 2026. Furthermore, the government has scheduled the commencement of regular classes for these courses on December 2, 2026.
​The decision was taken following a formal request submitted by the Director of Medical Education (DME) on November 12, 2026, seeking an extension to complete the ongoing admission procedures.
​Courses Covered Under the Extension:
- ​Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM)
- ​General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
- ​B.Sc. Nursing
- ​Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
- ​M.Sc. Nursing
- ​Post Basic Diploma in Speciality Nursing
​Issued by Joint Secretary Chithra K Divakaran on behalf of the Governor, copies of the order have been forwarded to key regulatory and admission bodies, including the Indian Nursing Council (New Delhi), Director of Medical Education, LBS Centre for Science and Technology, SIMET, Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council, and the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) for immediate implementation.
