SELF-FINANCING NURSING COLLEGES IN KERALA ADMISSION

• Funding Source: Self-financing colleges are funded by private management or trusts while government colleges are funded by the state government.
• Fees: Fees in self-financing colleges ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1 lakh annually. Government colleges have very nominal fees of Rs. 10,000-15,000 per year.
• Seat Availability: Self-financing colleges have higher number of seats ranging from 60-100 in each branch. Government colleges have limited seats of around 30-40 per branch.
• Admissions: Self-financing colleges primarily admit students based on merit though some conduct their own entrance exam. Government colleges allot seats through centralized counseling based on state entrance exam rank.
• Faculty: Self-financing colleges have more flexibility to recruit faculty based on their requirements. Government colleges recruit faculty as per state selection process and roster norms.
• Infrastructure: Self-financing colleges invest significantly in infrastructure like advanced labs, libraries, hostels etc. Government colleges have modest infrastructure dependent on state funding support.
• Syllabus: The curriculum is mandated by respective university and nursing councils for both types of colleges. But self-financing colleges have more resources to go beyond academics.
• Placement: Self-financing colleges usually have dedicated placement cells and robust industry connections facilitating good placements. Government colleges have average placement support.

Thus self-financing colleges provide more facilities and flexibility but charge higher fees, while government colleges ensure affordable access to nursing education.