GNM Colleges in Tamil Nadu
108 nursing institutions in Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from INC. They are spread across 42 districts, with the largest concentration in Chennai (11). Between them they list 5 approved courses.
INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
108 nursing institutions in Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from INC. INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.
Where can I find the full list of INC-approved nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu?
This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from INC, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.
How many seats do nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu have?
6,642 approved seats across 108 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Tamil Nadu has the most nursing colleges?
Chennai, with 11 of the 108 institutions listed here.
What courses do nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu offer?
The most widely approved are gnm (108), bsc-nursing (27), post-basic-bsc-nursing (13), msc-nursing (8), anm (2). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu are government and how many are private?
Of the 108 institutions listed: 91 private, 15 government, 1 government aided, 1 state university. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.
Where does this list come from?
INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.