The BSc Nursing program lasts 4 years and includes a mandatory 6-month internship for hands-on clinical training.
In Chennai, the majority of BSc Nursing admissions are merit-based only. Candidates get admission through counselling conducted by Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University. Eligibility is determined primarily based on the candidate's Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB aggregate must be 45-50%).
Government BSc Nursing colleges in Chennai charge highly subsidised fees of INR 3,000 to 25,000 annually, whereas private colleges usually cost from INR 1.25 to 1.85 lakhs a year, excluding hostel charges of INR 70,000 to 80,000.
No nationwide entrance exam, such as NEET, is required for BSc Nursing courses in Chennai. Students are selected on merit, based on Class 12 PCB marks, through counselling conducted by Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University. Some private colleges may also hold their own entrance tests.
BSc in Nursing graduates become qualified to take up the roles of staff nurses, community health nurses, nurse educators, or nursing administrators in various healthcare sectors like hospitals, clinics, and public health departments.
