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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
St. Ann’s College of Nursing (SACON), Thoothukkudi, is a private nursing college on the Sacred Heart Hospital campus in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. The 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme is affiliated to TNMGRMU and admits students through TN DME counselling based on Class 12 PCB marks, without a separate entrance exam. Annual tuition is INR 30,000 and the total 4-year cost is INR 1,20,000.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. TN DME merit list expected in August 2026.
St Ann Nursing Thoothukkudi B.Sc Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per annum) | INR 30,000 |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | INR 1,20,000 |
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately and should be confirmed with the college.
- Candidates should verify the current fee with the admissions office at the time of joining.
St Ann Nursing Thoothukkudi B.Sc Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TN DME B.Sc Nursing Online Registration Opened | June 21, 2026 |
| TN DME Registration Window Closed | July 3, 2026 |
| TN DME Merit List Publication | Aug 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Option Registration | Aug 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | Sep 2026 |
| Class Commencement | Oct to Nov 2026 |
- TN DME B.Sc Nursing counselling is managed at tnmedicalselection.net by the Directorate of Medical Education.
- SACON Thoothukkudi holds TN DME nursing counselling code 492 for seat allotment.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany and Zoology) as mandatory subjects
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying science subjects (40% for BC/SC/ST/SCA categories)
- No separate nursing entrance exam in Tamil Nadu. Merit is determined by Class 12 PCB marks only
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026. Upper age limit as notified by TN DME for the cycle
Admission Process
- Register online at tnmedicalselection.net and pay the application fee within the stipulated window
- Upload Class 12 mark sheet, community certificate, and other required documents on the portal
- Check the TN DME merit list published in August 2026 based on qualifying exam marks
- Fill in college and course preferences (option registration) within the choice filling window
- Receive seat allotment for SACON Thoothukkudi (DME code 492) based on merit rank
- Report to the college with original documents and pay fees to confirm the nursing seat
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking INC-recognised B.Sc Nursing in Tuticorin or southern Tamil Nadu
- Annual tuition of INR 30,000 makes this one of the most affordable nursing options
- Preferring admission based solely on Class 12 PCB marks without any entrance exam
- Wanting clinical exposure at the attached Sacred Heart Hospital on campus
✗ Skip if
- Seeking a nursing college in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, or other major TN cities
- Expecting a college with published campus placement drives or corporate hospital partnerships
- Looking for a nursing institution with a large batch intake and urban location
- Preferring a college with detailed placement statistics for overseas nursing pathways
St Ann Nursing Thoothukkudi Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| TN Post-Matric Scholarship for BC/MBC | Partial fee and maintenance support | Backward Class and Most Backward Class students with Tamil Nadu domicile in professional courses |
| TN SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC and ST category students with Tamil Nadu domicile enrolled in recognised private nursing colleges |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (MoE) | INR 12,000 per annum | Students in top 20th percentile in Class 12 from any recognised state board |
- Apply for TN state scholarships through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal at tnscholarships.nic.in.
- Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in on the National Scholarship Portal.
St Ann Nursing Thoothukkudi B.Sc FAQs
Ques. Is NEET-UG required for B.Sc Nursing admission at SACON Thoothukkudi?
Ans. No. Tamil Nadu does not require NEET-UG for B.Sc Nursing admissions. Admission at SACON Thoothukkudi is through TN DME counselling at tnmedicalselection.net, where merit is determined entirely by Class 12 PCB aggregate marks. No separate nursing entrance examination is required. This makes TN B.Sc Nursing accessible to candidates who have strong 12th-grade biology scores, regardless of NEET preparation or NEET-UG score.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at St. Ann’s College of Nursing Thoothukkudi?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for B.Sc Nursing at SACON Thoothukkudi is INR 30,000, making the total 4-year tuition cost INR 1,20,000. This places SACON among the more affordable private nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu. Hostel and mess charges are separate and should be confirmed directly with the college at 0461-2361324 or by writing to sacon.tuti@gmail.com before finalising admission for the 2026 batch.
Ques. How does the TN DME B.Sc Nursing 2026 counselling process work?
Ans. The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education (DME) conducts centralised counselling for B.Sc Nursing seats across government, aided, and private nursing colleges in the state. Candidates register on tnmedicalselection.net and submit Class 12 mark sheets. A merit list is prepared based on PCB aggregate scores and published in August 2026. Students then fill in college preferences and seats are allotted by the DME based on merit rank and category.
Ques. Does St. Ann’s College of Nursing Thoothukkudi have hostel facilities for nursing students?
Ans. Yes. The official SACON website confirms that hostel accommodation and infrastructure facilities are available for nursing students. Being located at Sacred Heart Hospital campus, students also benefit from direct clinical access during training. Hostel fees and room details for the 2026 batch should be obtained from the college admissions office directly at +91 9489848112 or 0461-2361324 before confirming admission.
Ques. What career opportunities are available after B.Sc Nursing from SACON Thoothukkudi?
Ans. Graduates can apply for staff nurse posts in Tamil Nadu government hospitals, corporate hospital chains, and primary health centres. Tamil Nadu MRB and NHM regularly recruit B.Sc Nursing graduates from TNMGRMU-affiliated colleges. The degree also qualifies candidates for M.Sc Nursing specialisation, nursing faculty positions, and international nursing opportunities in Gulf countries, the UK, Australia, and Canada where Indian nursing graduates are consistently recruited.
Ques. What is the minimum Class 12 percentage required for TN DME B.Sc Nursing 2026 admission?
Ans. Candidates must have a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany and Zoology) in Class 12 for TN DME B.Sc Nursing counselling. Backward Class and Most Backward Class candidates need 40% in the relevant science subjects. SC, SCA, and ST candidates also require 40% in qualifying subjects. The minimum age is 17 years as on December 31, 2026 as per the TN DME 2026 notification.