Kerala invites applications for the Master of Public Health course, with the entrance test in Thiruvananthapuram
2 October 2026
Applications for the Master of Public Health course may be submitted until October 17, 2026.
The entrance examination will be held on October 24, 2026 at Thiruvananthapuram.
The application fee is Rs 1,800 for general candidates and Rs 900 for candidates in the scheduled categories, payable online or by challan at Federal Bank branches.
Eligibility is a minimum of 50 per cent marks in a medical degree such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS or BSMS with State Council registration, or in B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm or B.Sc Allied Medical with State Council registration, or a regular B.Sc Veterinary degree from Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University or another recognised university, or a pass with 50 per cent marks from the Kerala University of Health Sciences having studied public health as a subject at degree or postgraduate level.
Details are published on www.lbscentre.kerala.gov.in and enquiries are taken on 0471 2560361 to 364.
In plain words
MPH Master of Public Health — A postgraduate course on population health, epidemiology and health administration.
LBS Centre LBS Centre for Science and Technology — A Kerala government autonomous body that conducts entrance examinations and professional courses.