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Tamil Nadu is one of the best states in India for B.Sc Nursing education, offering low-cost government nursing colleges, reputed private institutions in Chennai, Coimbatore, Vellore, and Salem, and a transparent online counselling process through DME Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu has a total of more than 250 colleges in the state that offer BSc Nursing. Out of these, around 40 colleges are government colleges while others comprise private or deemed universities. BSc Nursing is a 4 year course and admission to this course is based on Merit. Admission is done only through DME Tamil Nadu online counselling.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Sc Nursing |
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Total Nursing Colleges | 250+ |
| Number of Government Nursing Colleges | 40–45 |
| Number of Private Nursing Colleges | 200+ |
| Government Nursing Colleges | Government Medical Colleges & Govt. Nursing Colleges |
| Private Nursing Colleges | Deemed, Private & Trust-based Institutions |
| Admission Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu |
| Mode of Admission | Merit-based + Counselling |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with PCB & English |
Tamil Nadu nursing colleges have a general admission criteria. The eligibility criteria is outlined in the table below
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English |
| Minimum Marks | 45% (General), 40% (Reserved categories) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026 |
| Medical Fitness | Mandatory |
Government nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu are popular due to their low fees and quality education. Here are the top Government nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu
| College / Institution | Location | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government College of Nursing Chennai | Chennai | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Government College of Nursing Madurai | Madurai | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Government College of Nursing Coimbatore | Coimbatore | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Government College of Nursing Salem | Salem | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Government College of Nursing Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli | 8,000 – 12,000 |
The top private Nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu are listed below with their annual fees and location
| College / Institution | Location | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Medical College College of Nursing | Vellore | 50,000 – 70,000 |
| PSG College of Nursing | Coimbatore | 90,000 – 130,000 |
| Sri Ramachandra College of Nursing | Chennai | 120,000 – 170,000 |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Nursing | Perambalur | 80,000 – 110,000 |
| Vinayaka Missions College of Nursing | Salem | 90,000 – 140,000 |
Chennai is one of the most popular city when it comes to BSc Nursing in Tamil Nadu. The following table lists the best government colleges in Chennai
| College / Institution | Location | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government College of Nursing Chennai (attached to MMC) | Chennai | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Government College of Nursing Stanley | Chennai | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Government College of Nursing Kilpauk | Chennai | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Government College of Nursing Omandurar | Chennai | 8,000 – 12,000 |
The top Private B.Sc Nursing Colleges in Chennai are listed below with their annual fee structure
| College / Institution | Location | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo College of Nursing | Chennai | 90,000 – 130,000 |
| SRM College of Nursing | Chennai | 120,000 – 160,000 |
| Saveetha College of Nursing | Chennai | 130,000 – 180,000 |
| Meenakshi College of Nursing | Chennai | 90,000 – 140,000 |
| Madha College of Nursing | Chennai | 85,000 – 120,000 |
The tentative dates for admission to BSc Nursing in Tamil Nadu are as follows
| Particulars | Expected Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | June 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 |
| Counselling (Round 1) | July 2026 |
| Counselling (Round 2) | August 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | September 2026 |
| Exam Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu DME Merit Counselling | Government & Private Nursing Colleges |
| NEET UG | Not mandatory for B.Sc Nursing in Tamil Nadu |
| University-Level Selection | Deemed & Private Universities |
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