B.Sc. (Nursing):

Age limit: The minimum age for admission will be 17 years (on or before 31st December of the year of admission).

The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of:

A candidate should have passed the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks taken together in PCB at the qualifying examination (10+2), i.e., (10+2) from a recognized Board under AISSE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE, or any other equivalent Board.

Candidates from State Open Schools recognized by the State Government and the National Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by the Central Government with science subjects and English are also eligible.

For the candidates belonging to SC/ ST or other backward classes, the marks obtained in PCB taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40 per cent.

Medical Fitness:

Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit a certificate of medical fitness from an authorized medical officer that the candidate is physically fit to undergo the academic course. Married candidates can seek admission to the course provided they are medically fit.

Eligibility Certificate:

Candidates who have passed any qualifying examination other than the Higher Secondary Course examination conducted by the government of Tamil Nadu shall obtain an Eligibility Certificate from Chettinad Academy of Research and Education and produce the same at the time of admission and also remit the recognition fee as prescribed.

Equivalency for Foreign Nationals who want to study in India:

For admission to B.Sc.(N) the entry qualification equivalency i.e., 12th standard should be obtained from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

• The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife of equivalence with any State Nursing Registration Council.

• The minimum education requirement shall be the passing of a B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with not less than 55% aggregate marks from an institution that is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.

• 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ ST candidates.

• Minimum one year of Work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.

• Minimum one year of Work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc Nursing.

• The candidate shall be medically fit.

Eligibility Certificate:

Candidates, who have passed any qualifying examination from any other University, shall obtain an Eligibility Certificate, from Chettinad Academy of Research and Education and produce the same at the time of admission and also remit recognition fee as prescribed.

Learning Management System (LMS)

The LMS fulfils the learning needs of novice nurse undergraduates, providing easy access to skills, procedures and educational opportunities 24/7.

Co-curricular activities

Sports and cultural events are part of the curriculum to build teamwork, endurance, and resilience. Intra-college and inter-college activities and events have enthusiastic participation from students.

Preceptor

Nursing preceptors enable nursing students to work on their hands-on practice and develop an understanding of appropriate nursing care to achieve their professional goals.

Mentorship

Mentors are allotted each year to meet the dynamic psychosocial needs of students. This includes educational and supportive interactions, empowering nursing students to gain excellent benefits in clinical placements.

Reaching the Community

Regular community outreach programs provide preventive, promotive and curative health care to community members in unreachable areas with diverse populations, thereby strengthening the nursing skills of the students.

Interactive and smart lecture halls

Integrated-technology-driven, need-based nursing study program together with remedial classes in theory and practicals.

Nursing Labs: Equivalent to hospital ward set-up

Nursing-specialized laboratory including a real-hospital ward set-up such as nurses station, ICU, and emergency services for adult, geriatric, child, maternal, mental, and community health care. A state-of-the-art Simulation and Skills Lab with the latest equipment is also an add-on to the clinical practice.