Join Nursing 2024 WhatsApp Group Apollo College of Nursing Chennai (ACN Chennai) is one of the Nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu. It is popularly known as Apollo Nursing College Chennai and it was established in the year 2003. The Apollo Nursing College Chennai is affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University.
Apollo Nursing College Chennai is one of the constituent colleges of Tamil Nadu. The college fraternity encourages the students to meet the complex challenges and to build a career in the field of Paramedical and Degree.
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College Summary
Before we complete the college review, let us look at the major details of Apollo College of Nursing Chennai.
| Name of Institute | Apollo College of Nursing Chennai |
| Popular Name | Apollo Nursing College Chennai, ACN Chennai |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Year of Establishment | 2003 |
| Affiliated with | The Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University. |
| Approved by | INC (Indian Nursing Council) |
| Student Count | 621 |
| Faculty Count | 63 |
| Campus Size | 13 acres |
| Official Website | http://www.apollohospitalseducation.com/ |
| Category | Nursing Colleges in Tamil Nadu |
Facilities
| 1 | Classroom |
| 2 | Comp Labs |
| 3 | Laboratory |
| 4 | Medical |
| 5 | Security |
| 6 | Hostel |
Course Offered
Apollo College of Nursing Chennai provides some quality programs under one roof.
| Course | Intake | Duration |
| B.Sc Nursing | 100 | 4 years |
| P.B.B.Sc Nursing | 50 | 2 years |
| Post Basic Diploma | 85 | 1 year |
| M.Sc Nursing | 40 | 2 years |
| PhD | NA | 3 years |
Admission Procedure
Apollo College of Nursing Chennai will accept self-attested Xerox copies of document papers submitted by students. If the candidate is unable to submit the requisite documents by the required date, her admission will automatically stand cancelled.
Eligibility Criteria
We have mentioned below all the important information about the eligibility criteria for the reference of the applicants:
| B.Sc Nursing | The candidate (female) must be at least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year. She must have passed the +2 or equivalent qualifying examination with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology). Candidates who have passed a qualifying examination other than the Tamil Nadu higher secondary examination must obtain an eligibility certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University before admission. The Basic (link unavailable) (N) course starts on August 1st and lasts for four academic years. |
| P.B.B.Sc Nursing | There is no upper age limit for admission to the P.B.(N) course. To be eligible, candidates (female) must have a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, be registered nurses and midwives in the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council or another state council accepted by the university, and have at least one year of experience in a hospital or public health field after registration. Candidates must obtain an eligibility certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University by submitting the application form and prescribed fees. The P.B. (link unavailable)(N) course starts on August 1st and lasts for two academic years. |
| Post Basic Diploma | There is no upper age limit for admission to post-basic diploma nursing courses. Candidates (female) seeking admission must have a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, Nursing, or Post Basic (link unavailable) Nursing, and be registered nurses and midwives in the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council or equivalent. Additionally, candidates who have graduated from other countries must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Indian Nursing Council before admission. |
| M.Sc Nursing | Candidates (female) seeking admission to the (link unavailable) Nursing program must have passed the (link unavailable) Nursing degree from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University or an equivalent university, and be registered with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. Nursing graduates must have at least one year of experience in a teaching hospital, college, school of nursing, or community health nursing field after graduation and registration with the nursing council. However, P.B. (link unavailable) nurses can be admitted to the Nursing program immediately after graduation without the need for one year of experience. Before admission, candidates must obtain an eligibility certificate from the TN Dr M.G.R. Medical University by submitting the application form and prescribed fees. |
| PhD | Candidates who hold a Nursing degree and are working in a nursing college affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University are eligible to pursue a Ph.D. in Nursing. The duration of the program is 4 years (part-time). |
Fee Structure
Below we have mentioned the fee structure details of Apollo College of Nursing Chennai candidates can check the complete fee details.
| Course | Fee (Annual) |
| B.Sc Nursing | Rs- 31,000/- |
| P.B.B.Sc Nursing | Rs- 45,500/- |
| Post Basic Diploma | Rs- 50,500/- |
| M.Sc Nursing | Rs- 70,500/- |
| PhD Nursing | N/A |
Placement
Apollo College of Nursing Chennai has an actively working Placement cell for career guidance and recruitment of students. It has always been a guiding force for the students and helped them to work on their skills, aptitudes, strengths and weaknesses. The vision of the Placement has always been to guide the students for the enrichment of their lives and the fulfilment of their dreams. A large number of students have been recruited by top reputed Hospitals and Healthcare chains in India like Apollo, Max, Birla Hearts, Fortis, Metro Hospitals etc.
Contact Details
Apollo College of Nursing Chennai
Vanagaram to Ambattur Main Road
Ayanambakkam, Chennai – 600 095
Fax: +91-44-2653 4386
Email: apollocollegeofnursing@gmail.com
