Nursing Colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

25 nursing institutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from INC. Between them they list 6 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 1,668 seats. The largest by intake are Apollo College Of Nursing Vanagaram To Ambattur Main Road Ayanambakkam (250), Madras Medical College (190), Saveetha Dental College & Hosp., College Of Nursing (180).

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

Statistics for this listing
Who runs them
Private20Government5
  • Private: 20
  • Government: 5

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
bsc-nursing12gnm12msc-nursing6post-basic-bsc-n…5anm2pb-diploma-nursi…2
  • bsc-nursing: 12
  • gnm: 12
  • msc-nursing: 6
  • post-basic-bsc-nursing: 5
  • anm: 2
  • pb-diploma-nursing: 2

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Institute Of Mental Health Medavakkam Tank Road Kilpauk

    Ownership: GovernmentChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMPb-Diploma-Nursing10INC approved
  • J V Institute Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • M A Chidambaram School Of Nursing V H S Campus T T I T ( Post)

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • M A Chidambaram, College Of Nursing Voluntary Health Services Adyar

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    PG·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing18INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake68
  • M M M College Of Nursing No

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    PG·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing15INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing60INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing20INC approved
    Total intake95
  • Madha College Of Nursing Madha Nagar Kunratnur

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing100INC approved
  • Madras Medical College

    Ownership: GovernmentChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·PG·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-45415
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM100INC approved
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing40INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake190
    Official site
  • Mohamed Sathak A J College Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • Mr Omayalachi College Of Nursing No

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·PG·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMPb-Diploma-Nursing10INC approved
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing20INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake80
  • Right School Of Nursing No. 1/5

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    AddressVillage, Vanagram, Chennai- 600095 , Tamilnadu
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
  • Saveetha Dental College & Hosp., College Of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    PG·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingPGMsc-Nursing30INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing100INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake180
  • School of Nursing, Durgabai Deshmukh General Hospital & Research Centre, Chennai

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-5243
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMANM20INC approved
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
    Total intake40
  • School of Nursing, Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Chennai

    Ownership: GovernmentChennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-5320
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing40INC approved
  • School of Nursing, Kasturba Hospital, Chennai

    Ownership: GovernmentChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeS-12911
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM50INC approved
  • Shenbagha College Of Nursing Mettu Street Mathiravedu

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
  • St Isabel's College Of Nursing, St Isabel's Hospital

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM40INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing40INC approved
    Total intake80
  • Venkateswara Nursing College Old Mahabalipuram Road

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Sc Nursing

    Details
    AddressNear Navalur, Thalambur
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byINC
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing60INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingPost-Basic-Bsc-Nursing30INC approved
    Total intake90
  • Vijaya College of Nursing

    Ownership: PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC
    AISHE codeC-66831
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM20INC approved
    Official site

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing colleges are there in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

25 nursing institutions in Chennai, 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 Chennai, 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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu have?

1,668 approved seats across 25 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do nursing colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu offer?

The most widely approved are bsc-nursing (12), gnm (12), msc-nursing (6), post-basic-bsc-nursing (5), anm (2), pb-diploma-nursing (2). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many nursing colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu are government and how many are private?

Of the 25 institutions listed: 20 private, 5 government. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

What is the difference between ANM, GNM and B.Sc Nursing?

ANM is a two-year diploma in auxiliary nursing and midwifery. GNM is a three-year diploma in general nursing and midwifery. B.Sc Nursing is a four-year degree, and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is a shorter degree route for candidates who already hold GNM. All are approved separately by the Indian Nursing Council, so an institution approved for one is not automatically approved for another.

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.