Nursing Colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
10 nursing institutions in Madurai, Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from INC. Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 1,174 seats. The largest by intake are Madurai Medical College (664), Sacred Heart Nursing College 4/235 (110), Velammal College of Nursing (100).
INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- Private: 8
- Government: 2
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- bsc-nursing: 7
- gnm: 5
- anm: 1
- DM - Cardiology: 1
- DM - Endocrinology: 1
- DM - Medical Gastroenterology: 1
- DM - Neonatology: 1
- DM - Nephrology: 1
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
Anm Training School At Samayanallur
GNM /ANM
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District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Government Approved by INC Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing GNM /ANM ANM 30 INC approved C S I Jeyaraj Annapackiam College Of Nsg. & Allied Sciences Merry Dew Hills, Jonespuram Pasumalai
PG·B.Sc Nursing
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District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Approved by INC Courses & intake (2)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing PG Msc-Nursing 20 INC approved Nursing B.Sc Nursing Bsc-Nursing 50 INC approved Total intake 70 Crescent Yousuf Zulaikha School of Nursing, Madurai
GNM /ANM
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District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Approved by INC AISHE code S-5231 Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing GNM /ANM GNM 40 INC approved MADURAI APOLLO COLLEGE OF NURSING (Inst. Code - 359), MADURAI
B.Sc Nursing
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District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Affiliation Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai Approved by INC AISHE code C-45646 Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing B.Sc Nursing Bsc-Nursing 50 INC approved Madurai Medical College
GNM /ANM·Doctoral·MD /MS·B.Sc Nursing·MBBS
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Address Madurai Medical College, Panagal Road, Madurai-625020 (tamil Nadu) District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Government Affiliation Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai Approved by INC, NMC AISHE code C-45642 NMC ID TN/047/G/1 Official siteCourses & intake (40)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Medical Doctoral Dm - Cardiology 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2002. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical Doctoral Dm - Endocrinology 2 NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Medical Doctoral Dm - Medical Gastroenterology 2 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical Doctoral Dm - Neonatology 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014. 3 Additional seats granted in AY 2025-26. Medical Doctoral Dm - Nephrology 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical Doctoral Dm - Neurology 5 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 1983. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 5 when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical Doctoral Dm - Oncology 2 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical Doctoral M.ch - Neuro Surgery 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Medical Doctoral M.ch - Paediatric Surgery 2 NMC approvedsource records approval upto Seat increased from 1 to 2 u/s 10(A). previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Medical Doctoral M.ch - Plastic Surgery/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Medical Doctoral M.ch - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.i. Surgery 3 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical Doctoral M.ch - Surgical Oncology 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical Doctoral M.ch - Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after August,2006. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Medical Doctoral M.ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical Doctoral M.ch - Vascular Surgery 2 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical MD /MS Md - Anaesthesiology 27 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 9 seats. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 9 to 22 after conversion of 13 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 22 to 27 (5) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. Medical MD /MS Md - Bio-Chemistry 5 NMC approvedsource records approval upto 5 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. Medical MD /MS Md - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy 5 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 1979. Seats increased from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. Seats increased from 3 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4. [...] Medical MD /MS Md - Emergency Medicine 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto Four seats are permitted in the year 2022-23 Medical MD /MS Md - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 3 NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 1974. previously under Madurai univ, 1 to 3 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. Medical MD /MS Md - General Medicine 26 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 19 seats previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for seats increased from 19 to 24 when degree granted on or after April 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 24 to 26 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Medical MD /MS Md - Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion 2 NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Medical MD /MS Md - Microbiology 2 NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 1976 Medical MD /MS Md - Paediatrics 17 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats. previously under Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 17 after conversion of 11 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. Medical MD /MS Md - Pathology 8 NMC approvedsource records approval upto previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ, 2 to 8 (6) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. Medical MD /MS Md - Pharmacology 3 NMC approvedsource records approval upto previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Medical MD /MS Md - Physiology 2 NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 1964. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Medical MD /MS Md - Psychiatry 7 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 1978. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 6 to 7 (1) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. Medical MD /MS Md - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology 9 NMC approvedsource records approval upto Recognized in respect of students admitted in the academic year 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 only. Recognized for 9 seats after conversion of 11 diploma seats into 9 degree seats our of 11 diploma seats from 2019-20. Medical MD /MS Md - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical MD /MS Md - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine 4 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Medical MD /MS Ms - Ent 8 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 8 after conversion of 5 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. Medical MD /MS Ms - General Surgery 25 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 18 seats previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for seat increase from 18 to 25 when degree granted on or after April, 2014. Medical MD /MS Ms - Obstetrics & Gynaecology 21 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 5 seats. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 5 to 21 after conversion of 16 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. Medical MD /MS Ms - Orthopaedics 12 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats. Recognized for 4 to 8 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 8 to 9 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 9 to 12 (3) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. Medical MBBS M.b.b.s. 250 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 150 seats. Continuation of recognition granted on or after 2015-2016 and on or after 2016-2017. Renewal of permission with increase in seats from 150 to 250 granted on 30.05.2029 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Permitted for Renewal of 150-250 seats for the academic year 2022-23. [...] Medical Unknown Md/Ms - Anatomy 2 NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 1973. (Previously under Madurai University and Madurai Kamraj University) Medical Unknown Md/Ms - Ophthalmology 18 NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats. Previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 18 after conversion of 12 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. Nursing GNM /ANM GNM 100 INC approved Nursing B.Sc Nursing Bsc-Nursing 50 INC approved Total intake 664 Sacred Heart Nursing College 4/235
GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing
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District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Approved by INC Courses & intake (2)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing GNM /ANM GNM 50 INC approved Nursing B.Sc Nursing Bsc-Nursing 60 INC approved Total intake 110 Shenbagam School of Nursing Madurai
GNM /ANM
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District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Approved by INC AISHE code S-5330 Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing GNM /ANM GNM 20 INC approved Shrinidhi College Of Nursing Shrinidhi Col Of Hea Sci & Res, Simmakkal, Madurai Mannarendal, Ilanthaikulam, Konthagai
B.Sc Nursing
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Address P O 630611 , Tamilnadu District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Approved by INC Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing B.Sc Nursing Bsc-Nursing 50 INC approved Velammal College of Nursing
GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing
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Address Village Madurai - Tuticorin Ring Road Anuppanadi District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Affiliation Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai Approved by INC AISHE code C-62911 Official siteCourses & intake (2)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing GNM /ANM GNM 50 INC approved Nursing B.Sc Nursing Bsc-Nursing 50 INC approved Total intake 100 Vikram College Of Nursing 3/424 Sivagangai Main Road Ringh Road Junction
B.Sc Nursing
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District Madurai State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Approved by INC Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing B.Sc Nursing Bsc-Nursing 40 INC approved
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing colleges are there in Madurai, Tamil Nadu?
10 nursing institutions in Madurai, 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 Madurai, 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 Madurai, Tamil Nadu have?
1,174 approved seats across 10 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
What courses do nursing colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu offer?
The most widely approved are bsc-nursing (7), gnm (5), anm (1), DM - Cardiology (1), DM - Endocrinology (1), DM - Medical Gastroenterology (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many nursing colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu are government and how many are private?
Of the 10 institutions listed: 8 private, 2 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.