Kerala University of Health Sciences is a public university with specialisation in health science provision in Thrissur, Kerala. KUHS is a private University established in the year 2010 and has been accredited by University Grants Commission and has also been accredited by NAAC with A grade ( 3.11 CGPA ). The India NIRF Rankings for the year placed KUHS in the 75th position among 750 universities in India.
The university enjoys administrative and regulatory authority over different health science courses run by affiliated colleges in Kerala. Some major streams available across various levels includes Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing & Midwifery, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Allied Health Sciences & more. The admission process basically deals with qualifying an entrance exam conducted by the university and then the seat is allocated in the counseling process. Some of the entrance exams are KUHS Entrance Exam (KUMEE) for students applying to be admitted in the medical field and for the nursing field, Kerala Entrance Exam (KEAM) is offered. The official website of the university is likely to announce the important dates for the exam to be held for the 2024 academic session for the admission process.
Kerala University of Health Sciences Highlights 2024
| Feature |
Description |
| University Short Name |
KUHS |
| Institute Type |
State University |
| Established |
2010 |
| Accepted Entrance Exams |
Varies by program (Some common exams - NEET [National Eligibility cum Entrance Test], KEAM [Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination]) |
| Approved By |
UGC (University Grants Commission), MCI (Medical Council of India) |
| NAAC Grade |
NO (NAAC accreditation not applicable for health sciences universities) |
| Last Year NIRF Ranking |
Not Applicable (NIRF ranking doesn't include health sciences universities) |
| Complete Address |
Thrissur - 680 001, Kerala, India |
| Nearest Bus Stand |
Thrissur KSRTC Bus Stand (Approx. 3 km) |
| Nearest Railway Station |
Thrissur Railway Station (Approx. 4 km) |
| Nearest Airport |
Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery) (Approx. 55 km) |
| Campus Area Size |
65 Acres |
| Library Books |
Over 50,000 (as reported) |
| Total Faculty Size |
Over 500 (including affiliated colleges) |
| Total Students Size |
Over 10,000 (including affiliated colleges) |
Kerala University of Health Sciences Eligibility Criteria 2024
| Program Category |
Eligibility Criteria |
| MBBS |
- Minimum marks in Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) - NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) |
| BDS |
- Minimum marks in Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) - NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) |
| B.Sc. Nursing |
- Minimum marks in Class 12 (Science) - Entrance exam conducted by KUHS |
| B.Pharm |
- Minimum marks in Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths) - Entrance exam conducted by KUHS |
| M.D. / M.S. |
- MBBS degree with internship - Entrance exam conducted by DNB (Diplomate of National Board) or NEET PG |
| M.Sc. Nursing |
- B.Sc. Nursing degree with registration - Entrance exam conducted by KUHS |
| Ph.D. |
- M.D./M.S. or relevant postgraduate degree - Entrance exam or research proposal evaluation |
Kerala University of Health Sciences Courses Details 2024
| Course Name |
Degree/Diploma |
Duration (Years) |
| MBBS |
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery |
5.5 |
| BDS |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
4 |
| B.Sc. Nursing |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
4 |
| M.Sc. Nursing |
Master of Science in Nursing |
2 |
Kerala University of Health Sciences Placements by Category
| Category |
Description |
Example Courses |
| Medical |
MD, MS, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS |
General Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Unani |
| Allied Medical Sciences |
B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. MLT, B.Sc. Optometry |
Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Optometry |
| Pharmacy |
Pharm.D., B.Pharm., M.Pharm. |
Pharmacy |
| Public Health |
MPH (Master of Public Health) |
Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Policy |
| Management |
MHA (Master of Hospital Administration) |
Hospital Management |