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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Government Theni Medical College’s B.Sc (Nursing) is a 4-year programme affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and approved by the Indian Nursing Council, offered at a government medical institution in Theni, Tamil Nadu. Admission is based on 12th board merit through DME Tamil Nadu counselling with no separate entrance exam. The annual tuition fee is INR 3,000 for government college seats, with an annual intake of 50 students.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Merit list and counselling schedule to follow on tnmedicalselection.net.
GTMC B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 3,000 per year |
| Total Tuition Fee (4 Years) | INR 12,000 |
- Fee is as per the Tamil Nadu DME prospectus for 2026-27 government college seats.
- Hostel accommodation is available at the college and charges are notified separately by the institution.
- SC/SCA/ST candidates with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year are exempt from tuition and compulsory fees.
GTMC B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens (DME Tamil Nadu) | June 21, 2026 |
| Application Submission Deadline (Extended) | July 12, 2026 |
- Admission is merit-based on 12th PCB aggregate marks with no separate entrance exam for B.Sc Nursing in Tamil Nadu.
- Merit list and counselling schedule will be published on tnmedicalselection.net after application processing.
- Tamil Nadu nativity certificate is mandatory and candidates must apply through tnmedicalselection.net.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany and Zoology) plus English, with at least 45% aggregate in PCB subjects (40% for BC/MBC/SC/ST candidates).
- Minimum age 17 years by December 31, 2026. Maximum age is 30 years for general category (35 years for SC/SCA/ST) as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
- Tamil Nadu nativity certificate is mandatory for all applicants to government quota seats.
Admission Process
- Register online at tnmedicalselection.net and upload required documents including 12th marksheets, nativity certificate, community certificate, and Hepatitis-B vaccination certificate.
- Wait for the merit rank list based on 12th PCB aggregate to be published on the official DME Tamil Nadu portal.
- Participate in online counselling and submit college preferences for seat allotment during rounds conducted by DME Tamil Nadu.
- Report to Government Theni Medical College with original documents within the deadline in the allotment order and clear the Medical Board fitness examination.
✓ Opt for this if
- Tamil Nadu domicile candidates seeking government-funded nursing education at minimal tuition cost
- Aspirants targeting government health service staff nurse posts in Tamil Nadu after graduation
- Students who qualify on 12th PCB merit and prefer merit-based admission over entrance exams
- Candidates from Theni and nearby districts wanting clinical training in a district government hospital
✗ Skip if
- Non-Tamil Nadu candidates who cannot meet the state nativity and domicile requirement
- Students preferring private college facilities, fixed hostel charges, or diverse nursing electives
- Candidates who missed the July 2026 DME Tamil Nadu application window for the 2026-27 session
- Those seeking NEET-based nursing admission in states where NEET is the selection criterion
GTMC B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu SC/SCA/ST Fee Exemption | Full tuition and compulsory fee waiver | SC/SCA/ST with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year |
| First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession | Full tuition waiver | First graduate in the family under Tamil Nadu G.O. Ms. No. 85 scheme |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of India) | As per national scheme norms | SC/ST students meeting GOI income and eligibility criteria |
- Scholarship applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal or the Tamil Nadu scholarship portal.
- Fee exemption for SC/SCA/ST students is claimed by the institution under the Government of India scholarship programme.
GTMC B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the annual tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at Government Theni Medical College?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at Government Theni Medical College is INR 3,000 per year as per the Tamil Nadu DME prospectus for 2026-27, making the total tuition over the 4-year programme INR 12,000. Hostel is available at the college and charges are notified separately. SC/SCA/ST students with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year are fully exempt from tuition and compulsory fees under Tamil Nadu government norms.
Ques. Is NEET required for B.Sc Nursing admission at Government Theni Medical College?
Ans. No, NEET is not required for B.Sc Nursing admission at Government Theni Medical College. Admission is through the DME Tamil Nadu counselling process, where rank is determined on 12th board marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates apply online at tnmedicalselection.net and receive seat allotment based on PCB aggregate and category reservation. No separate entrance exam is held for B.Sc Nursing admissions in Tamil Nadu government colleges.
Ques. How many seats are available for B.Sc Nursing at GTMC?
Ans. Government Theni Medical College has an annual intake of 50 seats for B.Sc Nursing. Seats are distributed as: Open Competition 31%, Backward Class 30%, Most Backward Class 20%, Scheduled Caste 18%, and Scheduled Tribe 1%, per Tamil Nadu reservation policy. Special category seats are reserved for children of ex-servicemen and persons with benchmark disability, allotted from within the overall intake.
Ques. What are the eligibility requirements for B.Sc Nursing at GTMC?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany and Zoology) and English, with at least 45% aggregate in PCB subjects for general category (40% for BC/MBC/SC/ST). The minimum age is 17 years by December 31, 2026, and the maximum age is 30 years for general candidates (35 years for SC/SCA/ST). Tamil Nadu nativity certificate is mandatory. Only Indian citizens domiciled in Tamil Nadu are eligible for government quota seats.
Ques. When will the merit list and counselling be held for TN B.Sc Nursing 2026?
Ans. As of July 2026, the DME Tamil Nadu B.Sc Nursing merit list and counselling dates for 2026-27 had not been notified. The official portal tnmedicalselection.net will publish the merit rank list and counselling schedule after application processing. Candidates who applied by the July 12, 2026 extended deadline should check the portal regularly for the merit list and online counselling notification.
Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc Nursing from Government Theni Medical College?
Ans. Graduates registered with the Tamil Nadu Nursing Council can appear for staff nurse recruitment exams by Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board for government hospital positions. Other options include private hospital nursing roles, National Health Mission posts, and armed forces nursing service. Graduates may pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation or PB B.Sc Nursing if they hold a diploma. Nursing faculty posts become accessible after completing postgraduate nursing qualifications.