About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Doctor’s College of Nursing, Pudukkottai offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science (Nursing) programme with an annual intake of 60 seats, affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and approved by the Indian Nursing Council and Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. Admission is through Tamil Nadu government counselling at tnmedicalselection.net, based on Class 12 merit. The total course fee is INR 5,40,000 for the full programme.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Merit List expected August 2026.
Doctors College Nursing B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee Year 1 | INR 1,50,000 |
| Tuition Fee Year 2 | INR 1,50,000 |
| Tuition Fee Year 3 | INR 1,20,000 |
| Tuition Fee Year 4 | INR 1,20,000 |
| Total Course Fee (4 Years) | INR 5,40,000 |
- Tuition fee is lower in the third and fourth years of the programme.
- Hostel charges are separate and not included in the total fee above.
Doctors College Nursing B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TN BSc Nursing Registration Opens | Jun 21, 2026 |
| TN BSc Nursing Registration Closed | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | August 2026 |
| Choice Filling Window | August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | September 2026 |
| Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds | September to October 2026 |
- Tamil Nadu nursing admissions are managed through the official portal tnmedicalselection.net.
- A processing fee of INR 250 is payable online at the time of registration.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
- Minimum 45% aggregate in PCB for OC category and 40% for BC/BCM/MBC/DNC/SC/ST categories.
- Age between 17 and 30 years for OC/BC categories and 17 to 35 years for SC/ST categories as of December 31, 2026.
- Tamil Nadu nativity certificate is required for state quota seats.
Admission Process
- Register at tnmedicalselection.net during the registration window and submit Class 12 and personal details.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of INR 250 through online banking.
- Provisional merit list is prepared based on Class 12 PCB aggregate marks.
- Fill in college and course preferences online during the choice filling window.
- Seat allotment is released based on merit rank, category, and preference order.
- Report to Doctor’s College of Nursing with allotment letter and original documents for admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Tamil Nadu domicile student seeking an INC-approved BSc Nursing college in Pudukkottai.
- Prefer merit-based admission with no entrance exam beyond Class 12 marks.
- Eligible for the Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship reducing course cost.
- Planning a nursing career in Tamil Nadu or the Gulf region after graduation.
✗ Skip if
- Not a Tamil Nadu native and unaware of non-domicile admission eligibility.
- Total fee of INR 5,40,000 is beyond the available budget without scholarship support.
- Seeking a college with documented placement statistics and campus recruitment.
- Need a large urban-based teaching hospital for diverse clinical rotations.
Doctors College Nursing B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| College Merit Scholarship | INR 10,000 | Students scoring 80%+ marks in Class 12 |
| Need-Based Scholarship | INR 5,000 | Economically backward students, income criteria apply |
| Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship | INR 15,000 | 75%+ in Class 12, pursuing a nursing programme |
- Apply for government scholarships through the Tamil Nadu Scholarship Portal after admission.
- Merit and need-based scholarships are awarded by the college directly upon admission.
Doctors College Nursing B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for B.Sc Nursing admission at Doctor’s College of Nursing Pudukkottai?
Ans. No, B.Sc Nursing admission at Doctor’s College of Nursing, Pudukkottai does not require a separate entrance exam. Selection is purely merit-based through the Tamil Nadu government counselling process managed at tnmedicalselection.net. The merit rank is prepared from the student’s aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the Class 12 board examination.
Ques. What is the age limit for B.Sc Nursing at Doctor’s College and does it vary by category?
Ans. Yes, the age limit varies by category. For OC, BC, BCM, MBC, and DNC category students, the minimum age is 17 years and the maximum is 30 years as of December 31, 2026. For SC, SCA, and ST category students, the maximum age is relaxed to 35 years. Candidates who exceed the applicable age limit are not eligible for TN BSc Nursing counselling.
Ques. Can students from states other than Tamil Nadu apply for B.Sc Nursing at Doctor’s College Pudukkottai?
Ans. The Tamil Nadu BSc Nursing government counselling at tnmedicalselection.net primarily allocates seats to Tamil Nadu domicile students who possess a valid nativity certificate. Students from other states may apply for management quota seats directly with the college, subject to the institution’s admission criteria. Non-domicile students should contact the college admissions office for availability and fee details.
Ques. How is the merit list for TN BSc Nursing counselling prepared for Doctor’s College of Nursing?
Ans. The Tamil Nadu government prepares the merit list for BSc Nursing admissions based on the aggregate marks scored in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the Class 12 board examination. Reservation policies of the Tamil Nadu government are applied to the merit list. Students with the same score are ranked based on Biology marks followed by Chemistry marks as tiebreakers.
Ques. What documents are required for the TN BSc Nursing counselling and reporting at Doctor’s College?
Ans. Candidates must bring the allotment letter, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates, Tamil Nadu nativity certificate, community or caste certificate for reserved category students, Aadhaar card, passport-size photographs, medical fitness certificate from a registered medical officer, and the original migration certificate from the issuing board. Self-attested photocopies of all documents should be submitted at the time of reporting.
Ques. What career options are available after completing B.Sc Nursing from Doctor’s College of Nursing?
Ans. Graduates from Doctor’s College of Nursing can work as staff nurses in government or private hospitals in Tamil Nadu, join the Army, Navy, or Air Force Nursing corps, or pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation. Tamil Nadu nursing graduates are also well-placed for overseas employment in the Gulf region, UK, Canada, and Australia after clearing international licensure exams such as NCLEX or OSCE.