List of INC Approved Nursing Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025-26

Tamil Nadu is one of India’s leading states in healthcare and nursing education, offering world-class facilities and training programs for aspiring nurses. The Indian Nursing Council (INC) approves nursing colleges that meet national standards in infrastructure, faculty, and clinical training.

If you want to pursue B.Sc Nursing, GNM, ANM, or M.Sc Nursing in Tamil Nadu, it’s essential to choose an INC-approved institution to ensure your degree is valid for registration and employment across India or abroad.

B.Sc Nursing Course Overview

Course Parameter	Details
Course Level	Undergraduate (Graduation)
Duration	4 Years
Examination System	Semester-wise
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 (Science – Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with minimum 45% marks + NEET or State Counselling
Top Recruiters	Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, Manipal, Medanta, Columbia Asia, Wockhardt, Global, Max Healthcare
Recruitment Sectors	Govt Hospitals, Private Hospitals, Nursing Colleges, Defence, Railways, NGOs
Job Profiles	Staff Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator, Case Manager, Nurse Anesthetist, Midwife

INC Approved Govt Nursing Colleges in Tamil Nadu

S.No.	College Name	District	Annual Intake
1	College of Nursing, Madras Medical College	Chennai	50 (Fifty)
2	College of Nursing, Periyakulam, Govt Theni Medical College	Theni	50 (Fifty)
3	Government College of Nursing, Madurai	Madurai	50 (Fifty)
4	Government College of Nursing, Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College	Salem	50 (Fifty)

Private INC Approved B.Sc Nursing Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Sl. No.	Institution Name & Address	District	Annual Intake
1	St. Ann’s College Of Nursing, Sacred Heart Hospital, Kandasamypuram, Thoothukkudi – 628002	Thoothukudi	50
2	A J K College Of Nursing, Palakkad Main Road, Navakkarai, Coimbatore – 641105	Coimbatore	60
3	A. Dr. Vimal College Of Nursing, Vellore-Arni Highway, Dharmavaram Road, Nelvoy, Pannathur, Pennathur – 632011	Vellore	50
4	A.A.B. College Of Nursing, Arni Road, Thellur Village, Kilkuvalaivedu Post, Vandavasi – 604404	Tiruvannamalai	50
5	Adhiparasakthi College Of Nursing, Cheyyur Taluk, Melmaruvathur – 603319	Kancheepuram	100
6	Al-Ameen College Of Nursing, Main Road, Somasipadi – 606611	Tiruvannamalai	50
7	Aladi Aruna College Of Nursing, Tirunelveli – Tenkasi Highway, Ilver Kulam Village, Alangulam – 627853	Tirunelveli	60
8	Alagappa College Of Nursing, Alagappapuram, Karaikudi – 630003	Sivaganga	50
9	Annai College Of Nursing, Nambipatti, H.Doddampatti PO, Harur – 636903	Dharmapuri	40
10	Annai JKK Sampoorani Ammal College Of Nursing, Ethirmedu, Valayakaranur Post, Komarapalayam – 638183	Namakkal	60
11	Annai Meenakshi College Of Nursing, PB No 4431, Industrial Estate Post, Madukkarai Market Road, Coimbatore – 641021	Coimbatore	100
12	Annammal College Of Nursing, Annammal Hospital Campus, Kuzhithurai – 629163	Kanyakumari	50
13	Annasamy Rajammal College Of Nursing, Tamilur, Andipatti Road, Athiyoothu, Alangulam – 627808	Tirunelveli	50
14	Apollo College Of Nursing, Vanagaram To Ambattur Main Road, Ayanambakkam, Chennai – 600095	Thiruvallur	100
15	Arunai Institute Of Nursing Education And Research, Velu Nagar, Then Mathur, Tiruvannamalai – 606603	Tiruvannamalai	100
16	Arvinth College Of Nursing, 2/191, Trichy Main Road, Ellaikalmedu, Mettupatti(P), Valayapatty – 637020	Namakkal	50
17	Ave Maria College Of Nursing, Cheriyavilai, Attoor, Thiruvattar Post, Thiruvattar – 629177	Kanyakumari	50
18	Bethlahem College Of Nursing, Nadutheri, Karungal – 629157	Kanyakumari	60
19	Bhaarath College Of Nursing, 72-B, Dindigul Road, Palani – 624601	Dindigul	60
20	Bhaarath College Of Nursing, No. 173, Agharam Road, Selaiyur, Chennai – 600073	Kancheepuram	100
21	Bharath College Of Nursing, 428, Thanjai Main Road, Ammaiyappan, Thiruvarur – 613701	Thiruvarur	50
22	Billroth College Of Nursing, No. 2, Mettukuppam Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai – 600095	Chennai	50
23	Bon Secours College Of Nursing, Molasur, Sunguvarchatram Post, Sriperumbudur – 602106	Kancheepuram	50
24	C S I Kalyani College Of Nursing, No 15, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004	Chennai	40
25	C S I St Luke’s College Of Nursing, Thirumaraiyur, Nazareth – 628617	Thoothukudi	50
26	Chennais Amirta Nursing College, No 68 Chengalpattu Kancheepuram High Road, Athur, Chengalpattu – 603101	Chengalpattu	60
27	Cherraan’s College Of Nursing, 521, Siruvani Main Road, Telungupalayam Pirivu, Telungupalyam – 641039	Coimbatore	60
28	Chettinad College Of Nursing, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR, Padur, Kelambakkam – 603103	Kancheepuram	100
29	Child Jesus College Of Nursing, Child Jesus Hospital Campus, Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli – 620001	Tiruchirappalli	50

Courses Offered in Nursing (Tamil Nadu)

INC-approved colleges in Tamil Nadu offer various nursing programs:

• ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery): 2 years
• GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery): 3 years
• B.Sc Nursing: 4 years
• Post Basic B.Sc Nursing: 2 years
• M.Sc Nursing: 2 years

Why Choose Tamil Nadu for Nursing Education?

• Top-ranked institutions with global recognition.
• Strong hospital tie-ups for clinical training.
• High placement rate in India and abroad.
• Affordable fee structure compared to other states.
• Excellent faculty and modern infrastructure.

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