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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Cheran College of Nursing, Coimbatore, also known as Cherraan College of Nursing, is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and approved by the Indian Nursing Council. The 4-year B.Sc Nursing program has an intake of 60 seats and admission is merit-based through Tamil Nadu centralised nursing counselling. The management quota annual fee is INR 1,20,000, with government quota students paying INR 60,000 per year.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling seat allotment expected in August 2026.
Cheran Nursing B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (Government Quota) | INR 60,000 per year |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Management Quota) | INR 1,20,000 per year |
| Total Fees - Management Quota (4 Years) | INR 4,80,000 |
- Government quota students pay a total of INR 2,40,000 for the 4-year program.
- Fee structure is as per Tamil Nadu government notification for 2026-27 academic session.
Cheran Nursing B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TN Nursing Counselling Registration Opens | 21 June 2026 |
| TN Nursing Counselling Registration Closes | 03 July 2026 |
| Merit List and Choice Filling | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment Result | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Application fee is INR 250 and counselling processing fee is INR 500.
- Tamil Nadu nativity certificate is mandatory for all applicants.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
- Minimum aggregate of 45% marks for OC category and 40% for BC/MBC/SC/ST candidates.
- Age must be between 17 and 30 years for OC/BC/MBC candidates and up to 35 years for SC/ST as of December 31 of the admission year.
- Tamil Nadu nativity and a medical fitness certificate are mandatory at the time of admission.
Admission Process
- Apply online through the Tamil Nadu medical selection portal at tnmedicalselection.net within the registration window.
- Pay the INR 250 application fee and INR 500 counselling processing fee as specified.
- Merit list is prepared based on qualifying examination marks and reservation norms set by the Tamil Nadu government.
- Fill college and course preferences during the choice-filling window on tnmedicalselection.net.
- Check the seat allotment result and report to Cheran College of Nursing, Coimbatore with original documents.
- Pay the applicable quota fee at the college to complete the B.Sc Nursing admission formalities.
✓ Opt for this if
- Tamil Nadu domicile students who want B.Sc Nursing in Coimbatore district.
- Candidates who score well in 10+2 PCB and qualify for merit-based counselling.
- Government quota students eligible for the reduced fee of INR 60,000 per year.
- Aspiring nurses who plan to practice in Tamil Nadu government health facilities.
✗ Skip if
- Candidates from outside Tamil Nadu who do not have state nativity.
- Students who require a nationally ranked or NIRF-listed nursing institution.
- Those who need strong pan-India placement support for nursing careers.
Cheran Nursing B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| TN Government SC/ST Scholarship | Full fee support | SC/ST students with Tamil Nadu domicile enrolled in government-quota seats |
| Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Scholarship | Variable | Meritorious students with annual family income below INR 2 Lakhs in Tamil Nadu |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in Class XII with annual family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
- Apply for Tamil Nadu state scholarships at the official portal scholarships.tn.gov.in.
- Central Sector Scholarship can be applied via the National Scholarship Portal scholarships.gov.in.
Cheran Nursing B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the admission process for B.Sc Nursing at Cheran College of Nursing Coimbatore?
Ans. Admission to B.Sc Nursing at Cheran College of Nursing, Coimbatore is conducted through the Tamil Nadu centralised nursing counselling managed by tnmedicalselection.net. Candidates register online, a merit list is prepared based on 10+2 PCB marks and state reservation norms, and seats are allotted through choice-filling rounds. Tamil Nadu nativity is mandatory and only Tamil Nadu domicile students are eligible for government-quota seats.
Ques. What is the B.Sc Nursing fee at Cheran College of Nursing Coimbatore?
Ans. As per the 2026-27 Tamil Nadu government fee notification, the annual tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at private nursing colleges is INR 60,000 under the government quota and INR 1,20,000 under the management quota. For Cheran College of Nursing, the total 4-year fee is INR 2,40,000 for government quota students and INR 4,80,000 for management quota students. Additional hostel fees are charged separately if opted.
Ques. How many seats are available for B.Sc Nursing at Cheran College of Nursing?
Ans. Cheran College of Nursing, Coimbatore has an approved intake of 60 seats for the B.Sc Nursing program per academic year. These seats are allocated between government quota and management quota as per the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Board norms. Reservation norms applicable to Tamil Nadu (OC 31%, BC 30%, MBC 20%, SC 18%, ST 1%) apply during counselling.
Ques. Which university is Cheran College of Nursing Coimbatore affiliated to?
Ans. Cheran College of Nursing, Coimbatore is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), Chennai. TNMGRMU is the apex university for health sciences education in Tamil Nadu. The college is also approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), which is the national regulatory body for nursing education standards in India.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for B.Sc Nursing at Cheran College of Nursing?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks for OC category and 40% for BC/MBC/SC/ST categories. Age should be between 17 and 30 years for OC/BC/MBC candidates and up to 35 years for SC/ST as of December 31 of the admission year. Tamil Nadu nativity and medical fitness certification are compulsory.
Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc Nursing from Cheran College of Nursing?
Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates from Cheran College of Nursing can work as registered nurses in government hospitals, private hospitals, nursing homes, and public health centres in Tamil Nadu and across India. They are eligible for further qualifications like M.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing. Opportunities also exist in the Indian Army Nursing Corps, Central Health Services, and nursing placements in the Middle East and other international markets.