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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Arvinth College of Nursing, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme with an approved intake of 50 seats. The college is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), Chennai, and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and TNNMC. Admission is based on Class 12 PCB merit through Tamil Nadu state counselling. Government quota tuition is INR 60,000 per year and management quota is INR 1,20,000 per year.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Seat allotment is in progress for 2026.
Arvinth College of Nursing BSc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Government Quota Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 60,000 |
| Management Quota Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 1,20,000 |
| Total Fees (Government Quota, 4 years) | INR 2,40,000 |
- Management quota total for the 4-year programme is INR 4,80,000.
- Tamil Nadu government fixed this fee structure through an official notification in July 2026.
- Girls hostel facilities are available at the college campus for residential students.
Arvinth College of Nursing BSc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TN Nursing Counselling Registration Closes | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | Jul 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 | Aug 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | Sep 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission is through Tamil Nadu state counselling at tnmedicalselection.net based on Class 12 marks.
- No entrance exam required for B.Sc Nursing in Tamil Nadu.
- Management quota seats may be filled through separate college-level counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in PCB for government quota (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission
- Tamil Nadu domicile is required for government-quota seats through DME Tamil Nadu counselling
- No specific entrance exam required for B.Sc Nursing admission in Tamil Nadu
Admission Process
- Register on the official TN nursing counselling portal at tnmedicalselection.net
- Upload Class 12 marksheet, community certificate, and other required documents
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of INR 250 through the online portal
- Submit the online application and await the published merit list
- Participate in seat allotment rounds and select Arvinth College of Nursing, Namakkal
- Report to the college with original documents on the allotted reporting date
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking B.Sc Nursing at INR 60,000 per year through Tamil Nadu government quota
- Class 12 PCB marks meet the merit cutoff for TN state counselling
- Prefer a small 50-seat nursing batch for personalised classroom attention
- Tamil Nadu domicile candidate eligible for DME state-counselling seats
- Want campus hostel and mess facilities close to the academic block
✗ Skip if
- Looking for a college with documented placement records or recruiter tie-ups
- Not from Tamil Nadu and cannot apply for government-quota seats through DME
- Need a larger institute with postgraduate nursing options on the same campus
- Management quota fee of INR 1,20,000 per year is beyond budget constraints
Arvinth College of Nursing BSc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition fee reimbursement | SC and ST students from Tamil Nadu in government-quota seats |
| Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Welfare Scholarship | Varies | BC/MBC community nursing students in Tamil Nadu |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | Varies by category | SC/ST/OBC students through National Scholarship Portal |
- Tamil Nadu scholarships are applied through the official state scholarship portal after admission.
- NSP applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in during the annual intake cycle.
Arvinth College of Nursing BSc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the B.Sc Nursing fee at Arvinth College of Nursing, Namakkal?
Ans. The government-fixed annual tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at private colleges in Tamil Nadu is INR 60,000 per year under the government quota and INR 1,20,000 per year under the management quota. Over four years, the total comes to INR 2,40,000 for government-quota students and INR 4,80,000 for management-quota students. These fees were notified by the Tamil Nadu government in July 2026.
Ques. Is NEET required for B.Sc Nursing admission in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. No, NEET is not required for B.Sc Nursing admission in Tamil Nadu. Admission to government-quota seats is based on Class 12 PCB marks through the DME Tamil Nadu counselling portal at tnmedicalselection.net. The merit list is prepared from marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in the Class 12 board examination.
Ques. How many seats are available in B.Sc Nursing at Arvinth College of Nursing?
Ans. Arvinth College of Nursing, Namakkal, has an approved annual intake of 50 B.Sc Nursing seats. These seats are distributed between government quota and management quota as per Tamil Nadu DME and TNMGRMU guidelines. Government-quota seats are filled through Tamil Nadu state counselling while management-quota seats follow a separate allocation process.
Ques. Is Arvinth College of Nursing affiliated with TNMGRMU?
Ans. Yes, Arvinth College of Nursing is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), Chennai. The college also holds approvals from the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC). These credentials are mandatory for nursing colleges in India and confirm that the B.Sc degree is valid for nursing registration and practice.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to B.Sc Nursing here?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. The minimum aggregate required in PCB is 45% for the open category (40% for SC/ST/OBC). A minimum age of 17 years is mandatory at the time of admission. Tamil Nadu domicile is required for government-quota seats through the DME Tamil Nadu counselling process.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Nursing from Arvinth College?
Ans. Graduates can register with TNNMC and work as registered nurses in government hospitals, private hospitals, primary health centres, and community health settings across Tamil Nadu and India. They can also appear for Tamil Nadu government nursing officer recruitment exams and other state or central government nursing posts, or pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation in clinical nursing fields.