Nursing Colleges in Tamil Nadu

279 nursing institutions in Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from INC. They are spread across 33 districts, with the largest concentration in Chennai (25). Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 16,108 seats. The largest by intake are Madurai Medical College (664), Apollo College Of Nursing Vanagaram To Ambattur Main Road Ayanambakkam (250), Om Sakthi College Of Nursing A Reddihalli (220).

INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.

Statistics for this listing
Where these institutions are
Chennai25Coimbatore21Kanniyakumari18Kancheepuram15Tiruchirappalli15Salem14Namakkal13Vellore13Dindigul11Erode11

Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.

Who runs them
Private245Government28Government Aided3State University3
  • Private: 245
  • Government: 28
  • Government Aided: 3
  • State University: 3

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
bsc-nursing133gnm133post-basic-bsc-n…52msc-nursing27anm20pb-diploma-nursi…7DM - Cardiology1DM - Endocrinolo…1
  • bsc-nursing: 133
  • gnm: 133
  • post-basic-bsc-nursing: 52
  • msc-nursing: 27
  • anm: 20
  • pb-diploma-nursing: 7
  • DM - Cardiology: 1
  • DM - Endocrinology: 1

Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.

  • A A B School Of Nursing Arni Road, Vandavasi Taluk Thellur

    Ownership: PrivateTiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictTiruvannamalai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Adhiparasakthi College Of Nursing Malmaruvathur

    Ownership: PrivateKancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

    PG

    Details
    DistrictKancheepuram
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing40INC approved
  • Adhiparasakthi School Of Nursing Melmaruvathur

    Ownership: PrivateKancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictKancheepuram
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM100INC approved
  • Al- Ameen College Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressDist, Tamilnadu , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake70
  • Aladi Aruna College Of Nursing Sivalar Kulam

    Ownership: PrivateTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressVillage, Alangulam Tirunelveli District - 627853 , Tamilnadu
    DistrictTirunelveli
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing60INC approved
  • Aladi Aruna College Of Nursing Tenkasi- Tirunelveli Highway Alangulam- 627853, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing40INC approved
  • Anbu College Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateNamakkal, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictNamakkal
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing40INC approved
    Total intake110
  • Anm Training School At Samayanallur

    Ownership: GovernmentMadurai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictMadurai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
  • Anm Training School Community Health Centre Campus Palacode Marandahali

    Ownership: GovernmentDharmapuri, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictDharmapuri
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM20INC approved
  • Anm Training School Community Health Centre Taluk - Thiruppuvanam Poovanthi

    Ownership: GovernmentSivaganga, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictSivaganga
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM40INC approved
  • Anm Training School, Regional Training Institute of Public Health Campus, Thiruvarankulam

    Ownership: GovernmentPudukkottai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictPudukkottai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-22755
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
  • Annai College Of Nursing Salem Main Road, Harur

    Ownership: PrivateDharmapuri, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictDharmapuri
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing40INC approved
  • Annai Dora College Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressDistrict, Tamilnadu , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Annai J K K Sampoorani Ammal College Of Nursing Ethirmedu

    Ownership: PrivateNamakkal, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressAnnai J K K Sampoorani Ammal College Of Nursing Ethirmedu, P.o. - Valayakaranur Komarapalayam, Tiruchengodu
    DistrictNamakkal
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
  • Annai J K K Sampoorani Ammal College Of Nursing Ethirmedu

    Ownership: PrivateNamakkal, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressAnnai J K K Sampoorani Ammal College Of Nursing Ethirmedu, P.o. - Valayakaranur Komarapalayam, Tiruchengodu
    DistrictNamakkal
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing60INC approved
  • Annai J K K Sampoorani Ammal College Of Nursing Ethirmedu

    Ownership: PrivateNamakkal, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressAnnai J K K Sampoorani Ammal College Of Nursing Ethirmedu, P.o. - Valayakaranur Komarapalayam, Tiruchengodu
    DistrictNamakkal
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing40INC approved
  • Annai Meenakshi College Of Nursing Madhukkarai Market Road Industrial Estate

    Ownership: PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressP O
    DistrictCoimbatore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing40INC approved
    Total intake90
  • Annai Theressa Institute Of Sciences Kurinji Hospital

    Ownership: PrivateSalem, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictSalem
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Annai Veilankanni' S School Of Nursing No 33/1

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Annai Veilankanni's College Of Nursing 33/1

    Ownership: PrivateKancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictKancheepuram
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Annammal College Of Nursing, Annammal Hospital Campus, Kuzhithurai

    Ownership: PrivateKanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictKanniyakumari
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing40INC approved
    Total intake130
  • Annasamy Rajammal College Of Nursing 3/673, Athiyoothu

    Ownership: PrivateTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressPo - Adaikkapattinam, Tamilur, Alangulam
    DistrictTirunelveli
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Apollo College Of Nursing Vanagaram To Ambattur Main Road Ayanakbakka

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressDist , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMPb-Diploma-Nursing10INC approved
  • Apollo College Of Nursing Vanagaram To Ambattur Main Road Ayanambakkam

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM100INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing100INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake250
  • ARCOT SRI MAHALAKSHMI WOMEN S COLLEGE OF NURSING (Inst. Code - 366), VELLORE

    Ownership: Government AidedVellore, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictVellore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment Aided
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-45666
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Official site
  • Arunai Institute Of Nursing Edu. & Research Jeeva Educational Trust, Mathur

    Ownership: PrivateTiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictTiruvannamalai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing40INC approved
  • Arvinth College Of Nursing 17, Rangar Sannathi Street

    Ownership: PrivateNamakkal, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictNamakkal
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing40INC approved
  • Avvai School Of Nursing No 5, Panjupettai Big Street Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, Tamilnadu

    Ownership: PrivateKancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictKancheepuram
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • B P R School Of Nursing No 87/4

    Ownership: PrivateVellore, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVellore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Baba Moni Ji Maharaj College Of Nursing, V

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressP O:- Lehra Mohabbat
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing40INC approved
  • BHAARATH COLLEGE OF NURSING (Inst. Code - 453), DINDIGUL

    Ownership: PrivateDindigul, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictDindigul
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-45808
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
    Official site
  • Bhaarath College Of Nursing K V Hospital

    Ownership: PrivateDindigul, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictDindigul
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Bishop' S College Of Nursing C S I Mission Compound Dharapuram

    Ownership: PrivateErode, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictErode
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Bishop's College Of Nursing, C S I Mission Compound

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    PG

    Details
    AddressDist., Tamilnadu , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing20INC approved
  • Bon Secours College Of Nursing Molasur, Sunkuvarchatram

    Ownership: PrivateKancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressVia Kancheepuram
    DistrictKancheepuram
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Brij Chikitsa Santhan School Of Nursing Daresi Road City, Mathura

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM50INC approved
  • C E T College Of Nursing I.2/1-10a

    Ownership: PrivateKanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressVill, Thovalai Thaluk, Kanyakumari- 629851 , Tamilnadu
    DistrictKanniyakumari
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • C K School Of Nursing S S C Medical & Educational Trust

    Ownership: PrivateErode, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictErode
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • C S I College Of Nursing Marthandam Kanayakumari

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressDistrict, Tamil Nadu , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing40INC approved
  • C S I Eliza Caldwell College Of Nursing Idaiyangudi, Radhapuram Taulk Tirunelveli

    Ownership: PrivateTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressDistt - 627651, Tamil Nadu , Tamilnadu
    DistrictTirunelveli
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • C S I Jeyaraj Annapackiam College Of Nsg. & Allied Sciences Merry Dew Hills, Jonespuram Pasumalai

    Ownership: PrivateMadurai, Tamil Nadu

    PG·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictMadurai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing20INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake70
  • C S I Kalyani General Hospital No. 15 Dr R K Salai

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • C S I Mission Hospital Woraiyur

    Ownership: PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictTiruchirappalli
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • C S I Rainy Hospital School Of Nursing No

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • C S I School Of Nursing C S I Hospital, Vellore Diocese

    Ownership: PrivateTiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictTiruvannamalai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM20INC approved
  • Cherran's College Of Nursing 278- A

    Ownership: PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictCoimbatore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing60INC approved
  • Chettinad College Of Nursing I T Highway Rajiv Gandhi Salai Kelambakkam

    Ownership: PrivateKancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictKancheepuram
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing100INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake150
  • Child Jesus Hospital School Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictTiruchirappalli
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Christian College Of Nursing Christian Felowship Community Health Ambilikkai

    Ownership: PrivateDindigul, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictDindigul
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Christian College Of Nursing Kanyakumari Medical Mission C S I Kanyakumari Diocese, Neyyoor

    Ownership: PrivateKanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictKanniyakumari
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Christian Fellowship Community Health Centre

    Ownership: State UniversityDindigul, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictDindigul
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipState University
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-45584
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM30INC approved
    Official site
  • Christian Fellowship Hospital, Oddanchatram, Dindigul

    Ownership: PrivateDindigul, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressTehsil - Oddanchatram
    DistrictDindigul
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-65552
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM35INC approved
    Official site
  • Christian Medical College

    Ownership: PrivateVellore, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVellore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-49101
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMPb-Diploma-Nursing20INC approved
    Official site
  • Christian Medical College and Hospital

    Ownership: PrivateVellore, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVellore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-45655
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM100INC approved
    Official site
  • Church Of South India Hospital Health Worker's Training School Dharapuram, Erode Dt

    Ownership: PrivateTiruppur, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictTiruppur
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM20INC approved
  • Claudine School Of Nursing Leonard Hospital Batlagundu

    Ownership: PrivateDindigul, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictDindigul
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • College Of Nursing Christian Medical College Vellore, Tamilnadu

    Ownership: PrivateVellore, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVellore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMPb-Diploma-Nursing20INC approved
  • College Of Nursing Sri Ramakrishna Institute Of Paramedical Sciences

    Ownership: PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictCoimbatore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing100INC approved
  • College Of Nursing, Chengalpattu Medical College Chengalpattu Kancheepuram

    Ownership: GovernmentTamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressDistrict - 603001 , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Crescent Yousuf Zulaikha School of Nursing, Madurai

    Ownership: PrivateMadurai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictMadurai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-5231
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • Csi Hospital, School of Nursing, Ikkadu

    Ownership: PrivateThiruvallur, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictThiruvallur
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-27144
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM20INC approved
  • D N V School Of Nursing No 7, Rajagopal Gounder Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, Tamilnadu

    Ownership: PrivateDharmapuri, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictDharmapuri
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Deepthi College of Nursing

    Ownership: Government AidedNamakkal, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictNamakkal
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment Aided
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-51892
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Official site
  • Delta School Of Nursing Kadalur

    Ownership: PrivateKancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressVillage Post, East Coast Road Cheyyur Taluk
    DistrictKancheepuram
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM30INC approved
  • Devamatha School Of Nursing Holy Family Hospital, Kookalthorai Kotagiri

    Ownership: PrivateThe Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictThe Nilgiris
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College Of Nursing Thuraiyur Road, Perambalur

    Ownership: PrivatePerambalur, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictPerambalur
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing20INC approved
  • Dhanvantri College Of Nursing Ganapathypuram

    Ownership: PrivateNamakkal, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·PG·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressPo), Thiruchengodu (tk)
    DistrictNamakkal
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (4)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM20INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM30INC approved
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing14INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing100INC approved
    Total intake164
  • Dhanwantri College Of Nursing Ganapathypuram

    Ownership: PrivateNamakkal, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictNamakkal
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing30INC approved
  • Dharmarathnakara - Dr Mahalingam Instt Of Parmedical & Res Sri Adichunchangiri S Trust Nachimuthupuram, Shakthinagar

    Ownership: PrivateErode, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictErode
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Dharmarathnakara Dr Mahalingam Institute Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    PG

    Details
    AddressDistrict , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing20INC approved
  • Dharmarathnakara Dr Mahalingam Instt Of Paramedical Sciences & Research

    Ownership: PrivateErode, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressDharmarathnakara Dr Mahalingam Instt Of Paramedical Sciences & Research, College Of Nursing Sakthi Nagar, Sakthinagar, Bhavani Taluk
    DistrictErode
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Doctor's School Of Nursing Thanjavur Main Road, Koolaiyanviduthy

    Ownership: PrivatePudukkottai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressVia, Tk & Dt Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu , Tamilnadu
    DistrictPudukkottai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • Dr G Sakunthala College Of Nursing Keela Street, Murungapattai

    Ownership: PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

    PG·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictTiruchirappalli
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing9INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake59
  • Dr Jeyasekharan School Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateKanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictKanniyakumari
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • Dr Kumaraswami Health Centre College Of Nursing Perumal Puram, Kottaram (

    Ownership: PrivateKanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressPo) Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu - 629703 , Tamilnadu
    DistrictKanniyakumari
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Dr M G R Educational & Research Institute ( Deemed University)

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Dr M G R Educational & Research Institute College Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    PG

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing25INC approved
  • Dr Maria Aschhoff School Of Nursing St Thomas Hospital & Leprosy Centre

    Ownership: PrivateTiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictTiruvannamalai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM30INC approved
  • Dr. Kumaraswami Health Centre- School Of Nursing Perumalpuram

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressDistrict , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • E S College Of Nursing Chennai Trichy Highway (Nh- 45)

    Ownership: PrivateViluppuram, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressVia), V. Salai (post)
    DistrictViluppuram
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM60INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing100INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake210
  • Ellen College Of Nursing Navakkarai Madukkarai Post

    Ownership: PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictCoimbatore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing60INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing40INC approved
    Total intake100
  • Ex Minister K Rajaram Naidu Para Medical Institutions 4/25

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressDistrict , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Excel School Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressDistrict , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Florence Nightingale School Of Nursing Samabanthanur

    Ownership: PrivateTiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressVillage, Somasipadi Post Tiruvannamalai-606611 ,tamil Nadu , Tamilnadu
    DistrictTiruvannamalai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • G Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, School Of Nursing Pappanaickenpalayam

    Ownership: PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictCoimbatore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • G R T College Of Nursing B K R Nagar

    Ownership: PrivateThiruvallur, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictThiruvallur
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Ganga College Of Nursing No. 442, Ganga Institute Of Health Sciences Vattamalai Palayam

    Ownership: PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictCoimbatore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing40INC approved
    Total intake110
  • Gem Institute Of Nursing Education & Research 4/146, Peedampalli

    Ownership: PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressVia - Ondipudur
    DistrictCoimbatore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing30INC approved
    Total intake80
  • Global College Of Nursing Annapara, Nattalam, Marthandam Kanyakumari

    Ownership: PrivateKanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictKanniyakumari
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing30INC approved
  • Global College Of Nursing S G Multispeciality Hospital, Old Theatre Jn Pammam, Marthandam, Kanyakumari

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressDistrict-629165 , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Global School Of Nursing Edavilagam, Nattalam, Marthandam Kanyakumari

    Ownership: PrivateKanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressDistrict, Tamil Nadu - 629165 , Tamilnadu
    DistrictKanniyakumari
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
  • Government College Of Nursing Periyakulam

    Ownership: GovernmentTheni, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictTheni
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, College of Nursing

    Ownership: GovernmentSalem, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressDist. Salem, , Tamilnadu
    DistrictSalem
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-49069
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM100INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake200
    Official site
  • Government School Of Nursing Government Thoothukudi Medical College

    Ownership: GovernmentThoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictThoothukkudi
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM100INC approved
  • Govt School Of Nursing Govt Head Qrs Hospital Udhagamandalam

    Ownership: GovernmentThe Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictThe Nilgiris
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM50INC approved
  • Govt Vellore Medical College Hospital Adukkambarai

    Ownership: GovernmentVellore, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictVellore
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM100INC approved
  • Grace College Of Nursing Andiyan Kadu, Padanthalumoodu, Kaliakkavilai Kanyakumari

    Ownership: PrivateKanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressDistrict, Tamil Nadu-629153 , Tamilnadu
    DistrictKanniyakumari
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing30INC approved
    Total intake80
  • Grace School Of Nursing, G N H, Complex, P P M, Junction

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressDistrict , Tamilnadu
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Guru Hargobind College Of Nursing, Opposite Reliance Petrol Pump

    Ownership: PrivateTamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Health And Famil Welfare Training Centre 56 Pantheon Road Egmore

    Ownership: GovernmentChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM40INC approved

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

279 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?

16,108 approved seats across 279 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 25 of the 279 institutions listed here.

What courses do nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu offer?

The most widely approved are bsc-nursing (133), gnm (133), post-basic-bsc-nursing (52), msc-nursing (27), anm (20), pb-diploma-nursing (7). 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 279 institutions listed: 245 private, 28 government, 3 government aided, 3 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.