Why Students from Kerala Choose IASN Bangalore
Student Support
Strong Kerala Student Nursing Association organizing Onam and regional festivals on campus
Student Support
Dedicated Malayalam and English bilingual admissions desk for prompt application guidance and document verification
Student Support
Tie-ups with leading multi-specialty hospitals providing extensive clinical rotations in Bangalore
Student Support
Active overseas placement guidance cell assisting graduates with UK NMC, NCLEX-RN, and Gulf MOH/DHA credentialing
Travel Connectivity & Student Residence
✈️ Flight Connectivity
Multiple daily direct flights from Kochi (COK), Trivandrum (TRV), Kozhikode (CCJ), and Kannur (CNN) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). The IASN campus is just 25 minutes from the airport via the signal-free Hennur-Airport link road.
🚆 Train Connectivity to SMVT Bangalore
Daily superfast and express trains (Kanyakumari Express, Kochuveli-SMVT Express, Ernakulam-Bangalore Intercity) connecting directly to SMVT Bangalore terminal (just 4 km / 10 mins from IASN) and Banaswadi station (3 km away).
🏠 Hostel Accommodation & Mess Dining
Safe, secure separate hostels for female and male students with 24/7 CCTV surveillance, biometric security, dedicated Malayalam-speaking resident wardens, and mess facilities providing traditional Kerala cuisine alongside North Indian food.
Key Cities in Kerala with Direct Connectivity
Kochi
Direct trains to SMVT / Banaswadi Bangalore (under 10 hours) and multiple daily flights to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
Thiruvananthapuram
Daily express rail routes and flights; large alumni network of nurses working in leading Bangalore hospitals.
Kozhikode
Direct overnight trains and bus services to Bangalore; high enrollment in GNM and nursing programs.
Thrissur
Central Kerala hub with seamless rail connectivity directly to SMVT / KSR Bangalore stations.
Kottayam
Known as the nursing heartland of Kerala with high student preference for INC-recognised Bangalore institutions.
Kannur
Direct rail connectivity and direct flights via Kannur Airport (CNN) to BLR in under 1 hour.
Kollam
Direct train connectivity to Bangalore via SMVT terminal (just 4 km from IASN campus).
Palakkad
Shortest travel distance from Kerala border; convenient 7-hour road and rail journey.