Nursing Colleges in Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu
5 nursing institutions in Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from INC. Between them they list 2 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 280 seats. The largest by intake are Government School Of Nursing Government Thoothukudi Medical College (100), St Ann's College Of Nursing Sacred Heart Hospital, Kandasamypuram (90), Padma Shri Dr Sivanthi Aditanar College Of Nursing Tiruchendur (50).
INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.
Government School Of Nursing Government Thoothukudi Medical College
GNM /ANM
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District Thoothukkudi State Tamil Nadu Ownership Government Approved by INC Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing GNM /ANM GNM 100 INC approved Padma Shri Dr Sivanthi Aditanar College Of Nursing Tiruchendur
B.Sc Nursing
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District Thoothukkudi 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 Parimala School Of Nursing 2/115- B, Newtown Innammaniyatchi
GNM /ANM
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Address Village Ayyaneri Post, Kovilpatti District Thoothukkudi State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Approved by INC Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing GNM /ANM GNM 20 INC approved Sah School Of Nursing 145/5-B
GNM /ANM
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District Thoothukkudi State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Approved by INC Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing GNM /ANM GNM 20 INC approved St Ann's College Of Nursing Sacred Heart Hospital, Kandasamypuram
GNM /ANM·B.Sc Nursing
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District Thoothukkudi State Tamil Nadu Ownership Private Approved by INC Courses & intake (2)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Nursing GNM /ANM GNM 40 INC approved Nursing B.Sc Nursing Bsc-Nursing 50 INC approved Total intake 90
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing colleges are there in Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu?
5 nursing institutions in Thoothukkudi, 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 Thoothukkudi, 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 Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu have?
280 approved seats across 5 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
What courses do nursing colleges in Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu offer?
The most widely approved are gnm (4), bsc-nursing (2). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many nursing colleges in Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu are government and how many are private?
Of the 5 institutions listed: 4 private, 1 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.