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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Nehru College of Nursing and Research Institute, Coimbatore, part of the Nehru Group of Institutions, offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Nursing affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and approved by the Indian Nursing Council. Admission is through NEET-UG, with an annual intake of 60 seats. Total tuition for the programme is INR 3,40,000. The college trains nursing graduates for clinical roles in hospitals across Tamil Nadu.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Seat allotment begins August 2026 (Tentative).
NCNRI Coimbatore B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 85,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 3,40,000 |
- Total Fees represent tuition charges for the full 4-year programme.
- University examination and registration fees are payable separately each semester.
- Hostel accommodation charges are communicated at the time of admission.
NCNRI Coimbatore B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | 08 February 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | 08 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Answer Key Released | 06 July 2026 |
| TN B.Sc Nursing Counselling Registration Closes | 03 July 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | 16 July 2026 |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Government quota candidates must apply at tnmedicalselection.net for state counselling.
- NCNRI counselling code for Tamil Nadu state counselling is 964.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects
- Minimum PCB aggregate of 45% for Open Competition candidates and 40% for BC, MBC, SC, and ST candidates
- Minimum age of 17 years as on 31 December 2026
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET-UG conducted by the National Testing Agency
- Apply for Tamil Nadu B.Sc Nursing state counselling at tnmedicalselection.net using the NEET-UG score
- Fill and lock college preferences in the state counselling portal
- Download the seat allotment letter and report to the college with required documents
- Complete document verification and fee payment to confirm admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking an INC-approved nursing degree at a moderate total tuition
- Aiming for hospital or community health careers across South India
- Looking for a TNNMC-recognised B.Sc Nursing programme in Coimbatore
- Eligible for government quota seats via Tamil Nadu state nursing counselling
✗ Skip if
- Need a college with a long-standing nursing placement track record
- Targeting nursing roles primarily outside Tamil Nadu or South India
- Prefer an institution with over a decade of nursing education history
NCNRI Coimbatore B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship | Tuition fee reimbursement | SC, ST, and BC students enrolled in professional courses in Tamil Nadu |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000 per year | Class 12 marks above 80th percentile and family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum |
| Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Merit Award | As notified by the university | University rank holders in the B.Sc Nursing examination |
- Post-Matric Scholarship applications are submitted through the Tamil Nadu eSevai portal.
- NSP scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the annual deadline.
NCNRI Coimbatore B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at NCNRI Coimbatore?
Ans. The total tuition for the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme at Nehru College of Nursing and Research Institute, Coimbatore, is INR 3,40,000, billed at INR 85,000 per academic year. This covers tuition charges only. University examination and registration fees levied by Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University are payable separately each semester. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and related charges are communicated at the time of admission.
Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for admission to B.Sc Nursing at NCNRI?
Ans. Yes, a valid NEET-UG score is mandatory for all categories of admission to the B.Sc Nursing programme at NCNRI, Coimbatore. Government quota seats are filled through the Tamil Nadu state nursing counselling at tnmedicalselection.net, where NCNRI holds counselling code 964. Management quota admissions are handled directly by the college. Candidates from all states with a valid NEET-UG 2026 score may apply to the management quota.
Ques. How many seats are available for B.Sc Nursing at NCNRI Coimbatore?
Ans. The approved annual intake for the B.Sc Nursing programme at NCNRI, Coimbatore, is 60 seats per batch. These are split between the government quota, filled through the Tamil Nadu state nursing counselling at tnmedicalselection.net, and the management quota, filled directly by the institution. Candidates are encouraged to apply to both categories early, as nursing seats in Coimbatore are in high demand among aspiring healthcare professionals from across Tamil Nadu.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for B.Sc Nursing at NCNRI Coimbatore?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects. The minimum PCB aggregate for Open Competition candidates is 45%, while BC, MBC, SC, and ST candidates are eligible with 40% aggregate. The applicant must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December 2026. A valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory for all applicants regardless of quota category.
Ques. Is NCNRI Coimbatore affiliated to a recognised university?
Ans. Yes. Nehru College of Nursing and Research Institute, Coimbatore, is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and is approved by both the Indian Nursing Council and the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. These approvals confirm that the B.Sc Nursing degree awarded here is valid for professional nursing registration and employment in recognised hospitals and healthcare facilities across India. The institution was established in 2022 as part of the Nehru Group of Institutions.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Sc Nursing students at NCNRI Coimbatore?
Ans. SC, ST, and BC students can apply for the Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship, which provides tuition fee reimbursement through the state eSevai portal. The NSP Central Sector Scholarship offers INR 10,000 per year to students who scored above the 80th percentile in Class 12 and whose family income is below INR 8 Lakhs per annum. University rank holders in B.Sc Nursing may also be eligible for merit awards announced by Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University each academic year.