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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) at Kelambakkam, Chennai, offers B.Sc Nursing, a 4-year full-time programme with 100 seats and a reported 90% placement rate. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks and NEET is not required. Total programme fees are INR 8.4 Lakhs. Ranked NIRF Medical 49 in 2025, CARE provides INC-approved nursing training within Chettinad Health City on Chennai’s OMR corridor.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is August 2026 (Tentative).
CARE B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 2,10,000 |
| Hostel Fee (optional, per year) | INR 60,000 to INR 1,95,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years, excluding hostel) | INR 8,40,000 |
- Students with 80% and above in Class 12 receive a reduced annual fee of INR 1.47 Lakhs.
- Hostel fee range depends on room type and occupancy, billed directly by the university.
- Education loans are available through scheduled banks for eligible students.
CARE B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | May 2026 |
| Merit List Declaration | August 2026 |
- Apply online at admission.care.edu.in with Class 12 mark sheet and required documents.
- NEET score is not required for B.Sc Nursing admission at CARE in the 2026-27 cycle.
- Tamil Nadu state counselling seats exist for government-quota nursing, but CARE fills its seats directly.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Minimum aggregate of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the 10+2 level.
- Minimum age of 17 years by 31 December of the admission year.
- Candidates appearing in the Class 12 examination may apply provisionally.
Admission Process
- Register and apply online at admission.care.edu.in with Class 12 marks.
- CARE prepares a merit list based on aggregate Class 12 marks in eligible subjects.
- Shortlisted candidates receive an offer and must confirm acceptance within the given deadline.
- Complete document verification and attend the orientation session at the Kelambakkam campus.
- Pay the admission fee within the confirmed deadline to finalise enrolment in the nursing programme.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want INC-approved nursing training at a NIRF Medical ranked hospital university.
- You value the 90% placement rate and direct recruitment by Apollo and Fortis.
- You prefer Chennai as a base for nursing career in top private hospitals.
- You have strong Class 12 marks and can benefit from CARE’s merit scholarship.
✗ Skip if
- You prefer a government nursing college seat with state-subsidised fees in Tamil Nadu.
- You plan to work in government hospitals that prefer government college nursing graduates.
- You want placement in nursing roles outside Tamil Nadu or southern India.
CARE B.Sc Nursing Placement 2026
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 90% |
| Top Recruiters | Apollo Hospitals Fortis Hospital Frontier Lifeline Hospital Medanta |
CARE B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship (91% and above) | Full tuition waiver | 91% or above in Class 12 qualifying examination |
| Merit Scholarship (76% to 90%) | 75% tuition waiver | 76% to 90% aggregate in Class 12 |
| Merit Scholarship (61% to 75%) | 50% tuition waiver | 61% to 75% aggregate in Class 12 |
| Merit Scholarship (51% to 60%) | 25% tuition waiver | 51% to 60% aggregate in Class 12 |
- Students with 80% and above in Class 12 receive INR 1.47 Lakhs as annual fee post-scholarship.
- Scholarship continuation requires maintaining satisfactory academic performance each year.
CARE B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at CARE Kelambakkam?
Ans. The total programme fee for B.Sc Nursing at CARE Kelambakkam is INR 8,40,000 for the complete 4-year course, at INR 2,10,000 per year. Hostel charges range from INR 60,000 to INR 1,95,000 per year depending on room type and are optional. Students with 80% or above in Class 12 are eligible for a reduced annual fee of INR 1.47 Lakhs, and those with 91% or above qualify for a full tuition waiver.
Ques. Is NEET required for B.Sc Nursing admission at CARE?
Ans. NEET is not required for B.Sc Nursing admission at CARE Kelambakkam in the 2026-27 cycle. Admission is based on Class 12 merit in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. CARE fills its management quota seats directly as a deemed university without participating in Tamil Nadu state nursing counselling. Students who appear in state counselling for government nursing seats receive separate allotments through the TN Medical Selection Committee.
Ques. What is the placement record for B.Sc Nursing from CARE?
Ans. CARE B.Sc Nursing reports a 90% placement rate, with top recruiters including Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospital, Frontier Lifeline Hospital, and Medanta. The hospital-integrated campus and CARE’s proximity to Chennai’s private healthcare corridor give nursing graduates a direct pathway into top private hospital employment. CARE’s nursing alumni are placed primarily in Chennai and southern India’s metropolitan hospital networks.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc Nursing from CARE?
Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates from CARE can work as registered nurses in hospitals, nursing homes, community health centres, and corporate wellness programmes. Government nursing posts are available through Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission and other state-level health department examinations. Graduates may also pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation in medical-surgical, obstetric, paediatric, or psychiatric nursing, or apply for international nursing registration for opportunities in the UK, Gulf, or Australia.
Ques. How does the clinical training at CARE support nursing students?
Ans. CARE nursing students train at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, which is located within the same Chettinad Health City campus. Students are posted in clinical wards covering general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, orthopaedics, and ICU from the early years of the programme. This direct hospital access ensures practical nursing skills development under registered nurse supervisors long before the final internship period.