JKK Nattraja College of Nursing and Research (JKKNCNR), registered formally as Sresakthimayeil Institute of Nursing and Research, began operating in 2006. This self-financing institution is managed by the J.K.K. Rangammal Charitable Trust and affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. It holds Indian Nursing Council (INC) approval, registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, and NAAC accreditation.

The college offers B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing within the integrated 70-acre JKKN campus at Natarajapuram, on NH-544 in Komarapalayam, Namakkal district. Practical training begins in the first year at an attached multispecialty teaching hospital with 500+ beds. Hospital postings and support for domestic and overseas nursing careers are central features of its training.

JKKNCNR Important Dates 2026-27

The college publishes the following intake periods for the 2026-27 session. These periods extend into the current or upcoming months as of 28 September 2026; they are intake periods rather than specific application or counselling deadlines. They appear on the official admission pages for [B.Sc Nursing](https://nursing.sresakthimayeil.jkkn.ac.in/admissions/bsc-nursing), [Post Basic B.Sc Nursing](https://nursing.sresakthimayeil.jkkn.ac.in/admissions/pbsc-nursing) and [M.Sc Nursing](https://nursing.sresakthimayeil.jkkn.ac.in/admissions/msc-nursing).

Event Date
B.Sc Nursing intake period published by the college August to September 2026
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing intake month published by the college September 2026
M.Sc Nursing intake period published by the college September to October 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Tamil Nadu government quota counselling is administered by the Selection Committee under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research. The supplied admission information notes that extension notifications revised the state schedule several times during the 2026 cycle. Candidates should use the latest operative notification when planning their participation.

JKKNCNR Major Courses and Fees

JKKNCNR provides three nursing programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Depending on the programme and candidate category, annual management quota tuition ranges from INR 65,000 to INR 1.75 Lakhs. Government quota tuition follows Tamil Nadu government rates and is substantially lower than the management quota amounts.

Course Fee
B.Sc Nursing, management quota, female candidates INR 1,50,000 per year; INR 6.00 Lakhs over four years
B.Sc Nursing, management quota, male candidates INR 1,75,000 per year; INR 7.00 Lakhs over four years
M.Sc Nursing, management quota INR 1.50 Lakhs to INR 2.00 Lakhs for the full course
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, management quota INR 1.30 Lakhs for the full course
Government quota nursing seats Fees prescribed by the Tamil Nadu government

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Programme Duration, Eligibility and Intake

Course Duration Eligibility Intake Stated in the Supplied Article
B.Sc Nursing 4 years 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; 45% PCB aggregate, or 40% for eligible reserved categories 60 seats, comprising 54 female and 6 male seats
M.Sc Nursing 2 years B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with 55%, RN and RM registration, and 1 year of experience 25 seats across 5 specialisations
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2 years GNM diploma from an INC-recognised institution and current RN and RM registration 50 seats in the introductory description; 30 seats in the comparison table and FAQ

The source states a combined sanctioned intake of 115 seats. Its conflicting Post Basic B.Sc Nursing figures are retained above: the stated total corresponds to the 30-seat figure rather than the introductory 50-seat figure.

B.Sc Nursing is the flagship programme, with seats distributed between government and management quotas. Its clinical postings cover medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry and orthopaedics. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing provides a lateral route for GNM diploma holders.

M.Sc Nursing Specialisations

The postgraduate programme offers 5 seats in each of the following specialisations:

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
  • Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing

Charges in Addition to Tuition

Expense Fee
Hostel and mess, as stated in the main fee and campus sections INR 65,000 to INR 75,000 per year
Hostel and mess, as separately stated in the original B.Sc fee FAQ INR 60,000 to INR 75,000 per year
University examinations INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per year
Uniforms INR 8,000, payable once
Clinical kit INR 6,000, payable once
M.Sc Nursing thesis INR 10,000 additional fee

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

JKKNCNR Admission Process

Government quota applicants participate in online counselling conducted by the Selection Committee, DME Tamil Nadu. Management quota admission is handled directly by the college on merit. B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing do not require an entrance examination; the supplied admission criteria specify the Tamil Nadu M.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam for postgraduate entry.

Programme Selection Basis
B.Sc Nursing 10+2 Physics, Chemistry and Biology marks; no entrance examination
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing GNM aggregate marks; no entrance examination
M.Sc Nursing Tamil Nadu M.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam

B.Sc Nursing Eligibility

The flagship B.Sc Nursing programme attracts the largest number of applicants. NEET is not required for admission.

  • Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
  • The minimum PCB aggregate is 45%. This is reduced to 40% for BC, BCM, MBC, DNC, SC, SCA and ST candidates.
  • Candidates must be at least 17 years old on 31 December of the admission year.
  • A medical fitness certificate must be submitted when joining.

B.Sc Nursing Application Steps

  1. Register through the Selection Committee portal for government quota admission or apply directly to the college for management quota consideration.
  2. Upload the required mark sheets, community certificate and nativity certificate.
  3. For government quota admission, the Selection Committee prepares the merit ranking using 10+2 PCB marks normalised to a base of 200.
  4. Complete online choice filling and locking for state counselling, then receive the seat allotment.
  5. Attend document verification at the college in person.
  6. Pay the applicable fees and complete admission confirmation.

M.Sc Nursing Eligibility and Selection

M.Sc Nursing is the college's entrance-based admission route. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from an INC-recognised college with at least 55% aggregate.
  • Valid Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife registration.
  • A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience after RN registration.
  • A qualifying score in the Tamil Nadu M.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam.
  1. Check the qualifying degree, aggregate marks, registration and experience requirements.
  2. Apply through the relevant government or management quota admission route.
  3. Obtain the required qualifying entrance score.
  4. Select a specialisation during counselling. Entrance rank determines access to the 5 seats available in each of the 5 specialisations.
  5. Complete the applicable verification and admission formalities.

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Eligibility and Selection

Applicants need a GNM diploma from an INC-recognised institution, current RN and RM registration, and 10+2 in any stream. There is no entrance examination or upper age limit. A year of work experience after the diploma is preferred but is not compulsory.

  1. Confirm eligibility through the GNM qualification, school education and active nursing registrations.
  2. Apply through state counselling for government quota seats or directly to the college for management quota seats.
  3. Participate in selection based on the GNM aggregate score, which applies to both quotas.
  4. Complete the required document verification and admission formalities.

JKKNCNR Cutoffs and Selection Thresholds

B.Sc Nursing selection uses academic merit rather than an entrance score. Government quota closing merit varies with the applicant pool in each admission cycle and is reflected in the allotment order. The supplied information describes management quota admission as operating at the minimum eligibility threshold, resulting in a cohort with varied academic scores.

Selection Category Threshold or Basis
B.Sc Nursing standard PCB eligibility 45% aggregate
B.Sc Nursing eligibility for BC, BCM, MBC, DNC, SC, SCA and ST candidates 40% aggregate
B.Sc Nursing management quota threshold stated in the article 45% eligibility floor
B.Sc Nursing government quota closing merit Changes each cycle according to the state merit list and applicant pool; reflected in allotment orders
Government quota merit calculation 10+2 PCB marks normalised to 200
M.Sc Nursing qualifying degree requirement 55% aggregate, together with the required qualifying entrance score
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing selection GNM aggregate merit

JKKNCNR Placements

For the 2024-25 batch, JKKNCNR reports placements for 58 of 59 graduates, a stated placement rate of 98%. The median package was INR 3.6 LPA, while the highest offer, from an overseas employer, reached INR 25 LPA. The three reported placement cycles are listed below.

Batch Graduates Graduates Placed Placement Rate Median Salary Highest Package
2024-25 59 58 98% INR 3.6 LPA INR 25 LPA
2023-24 60 55 92% INR 3.84 LPA INR 22 LPA
2022-23 51 51 100% INR 1.8 LPA INR 20 LPA

Starting salaries differ substantially between domestic and international employment. Indian private hospital roles begin in the INR 2.5 to INR 3.0 LPA range, while NHS UK and Gulf placements start at INR 8 to INR 18 LPA. The college reports that 192 graduates secured employment across 6 countries during the last 3 years.

Overseas destinations include the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia and Canada. Preparation support includes NCLEX-RN, OET, IELTS, DHA and PROMETRIC coaching, along with assistance with visa documentation.

Recruiters and Other Graduate Pathways

  • Domestic recruiters named in the article are Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, MIOT, Kauvery, KMCH and Manipal Hospitals.
  • International employers named by the college include NHS UK, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Saudi German Hospital, Aster DM Healthcare and Singapore General Hospital.
  • Some graduates enter government service through ESI and Tamil Nadu government hospital recruitment, while others pursue M.Sc Nursing.

Placement data context: These figures are reported by the college and have not been independently audited. The INR 25 LPA maximum represents a single international offer and does not describe the typical batch outcome. The INR 3.6 LPA median provides a more useful reference for prospective students.

JKKNCNR Campus Life and Infrastructure

JKKNCNR shares the 70-acre JKKN campus with 8 other institutions managed by the same trust. Located at Natarajapuram on NH-544, the campus fronts the Salem-Coimbatore highway and is roughly 1 hour from Salem and Erode. This location supports commuting and travel for clinical rotations.

First-year clinical exposure takes place at the attached multispecialty teaching hospital with 500+ beds. Students rotate through medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry and orthopaedics, with additional postings across 80+ partner hospitals. On campus, a simulation laboratory uses high-fidelity mannequins for practising IV cannulation, catheterisation and wound care. Dedicated anatomy, maternity, paediatric and nutrition laboratories support subject-specific learning.

The library contains 15,000+ books, international nursing journals, electronic resources and NCLEX preparation materials. Separate hostels for men and women provide furnished rooms, 24-hour security, Wi-Fi, mess services, gym access and recreation facilities. Accommodation is optional, with the campus description quoting INR 65,000 to INR 75,000 per year.

Campus transport, the food court and sports facilities serve the wider JKKN group rather than the nursing block alone. Day scholars can use transport services along the NH-544 corridor.

JKKNCNR Scholarships

Most financial assistance is provided through Tamil Nadu government schemes that the college helps students access. The trust directly funds a merit award. The supplied information also identifies merit-based concessions and management quota scholarships, including advertised fee concessions of up to 75% for academically strong entrants.

Scholarship Eligibility Financial Support
PMSS Community Scholarship Eligible community categories under state rules Up to INR 45,000 per year for B.Sc Nursing and up to INR 75,000 per year for M.Sc Nursing
First Graduate Scholarship BC, MBC, DNC and BCM candidates who are the first graduates in their families INR 20,000 per year for B.Sc Nursing
Naan Mudhalvan Scholarship Students from government and government-aided schools INR 1,000 per month
Community Scholarship SC, ST, BC and MBC candidates meeting state requirements INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 per year
Maintenance Scholarship Eligible students across programmes INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 per year
Trust Scholarship Academic merit INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 per year

Scholarship amounts are reviewed each cycle in accordance with the latest applicable state guidelines.

JKKNCNR, Vivekanandha and Sri Gokulam Nursing College Comparison

Students considering self-financing nursing colleges in the Namakkal and Salem region often compare JKKNCNR with Vivekanandha College of Nursing in Tiruchengode and Sri Gokulam College of Nursing in Salem. All three have INC approval, affiliation with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and participation in the same state counselling system.

Comparison Area JKKNCNR, Komarapalayam Vivekanandha College of Nursing, Tiruchengode Sri Gokulam College of Nursing, Salem
Year established 2006 1993 1992
University affiliation TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Approvals and accreditation INC, TNNMC and NAAC accreditation INC and State Nursing Council INC and Tamil Nadu Nursing Council
B.Sc Nursing intake 60 seats 100 seats 60 seats
M.Sc Nursing intake 25 seats across 5 specialisations Available in 5 specialisations 35 seats across 5 specialisations
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Available; 30 seats in the supplied comparison Available Available
GNM Diploma Not offered Offered Offered
PhD Nursing Not offered Offered Offered with 8 seats
Attached hospital Multispecialty teaching hospital with 500+ beds Attached multispecialty hospital Multispecialty referral hospital with 340 beds

The supplied comparison identifies JKKNCNR's NAAC accreditation, larger attached teaching hospital and more developed overseas placement support as its distinguishing features. Its 60-seat B.Sc cohort provides a smaller peer network than a 100-seat intake.

Vivekanandha has the largest B.Sc intake among these colleges and the broadest programme progression, extending from GNM to PhD Nursing. Sri Gokulam has the largest M.Sc intake and occupies a smaller 10.31-acre campus within Salem city, offering an urban location for students who prefer it.

JKKNCNR FAQs

Ques. Which marks determine B.Sc Nursing admission, and is a NEET score necessary?

Ans. NEET is not required. Selection for B.Sc Nursing uses 10+2 Physics, Chemistry and Biology marks. For government quota admission, the Selection Committee, DME Tamil Nadu, normalises these marks to a base of 200. Among the college's programmes, only M.Sc Nursing requires an entrance examination.

Ques. How much tuition and additional annual expenditure does the B.Sc Nursing fee information list?

Ans. Management quota tuition is INR 1,50,000 per year for female candidates and INR 1,75,000 per year for male candidates, totalling INR 6.00 Lakhs and INR 7.00 Lakhs respectively over 4 years. The original fee FAQ lists hostel and mess at INR 60,000 to INR 75,000 annually, while the main fee section gives INR 65,000 to INR 75,000. Examination charges are INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per year. Government quota tuition follows Tamil Nadu government rates.

Ques. How are the sanctioned B.Sc Nursing seats distributed?

Ans. The sanctioned intake is 60 seats, comprising 54 seats for female candidates and 6 for male candidates under the stated INC norms. Government quota seats are allotted through state counselling, while the college handles management quota admission directly.

Ques. What do the reported placement figures indicate about domestic and overseas employment?

Ans. JKKNCNR reports that 58 of 59 graduates from the 2024-25 batch were placed, corresponding to a stated 98% placement rate, with a median salary of INR 3.6 LPA. Indian private hospital starting salaries fall within INR 2.5 to INR 3.0 LPA. Higher-paying overseas opportunities are reported in the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia and Canada, supported by in-house NCLEX-RN, OET and IELTS coaching.

Ques. Where do students receive clinical experience during B.Sc Nursing?

Ans. Clinical postings begin in the first year at an attached multispecialty teaching hospital with 500+ beds. Training covers medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry and orthopaedics, with further rotations at partner hospitals.

Ques. Can students commute instead of living in a hostel, and what accommodation facilities are available?

Ans. Hostel residence is optional and is charged separately at the stated rate of INR 65,000 to INR 75,000 per year. Separate men's and women's hostels provide furnished rooms, 24-hour security, Wi-Fi, mess services, gym access and recreation facilities. Commuting students can use campus transport along the NH-544 corridor.

Ques. What degree route is available after GNM, and who can apply?

Ans. GNM diploma holders can apply for the 2-year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programme. The original FAQ and comparison list 30 seats, while the introductory description lists 50 seats. Applicants need a GNM diploma from an INC-recognised institution, active RN and RM registration, and 10+2 in any stream. Admission uses GNM aggregate merit, with no entrance examination or upper age limit.

Ques. What distinguishes JKKNCNR from Vivekanandha College of Nursing?

Ans. Both colleges serve a similar applicant pool, hold INC approval and are affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. The supplied comparison highlights JKKNCNR's NAAC accreditation, larger teaching hospital and stronger overseas placement support. Vivekanandha offers a larger 100-seat B.Sc intake and a broader range of programmes that includes GNM and PhD Nursing.

Ques. Which financial assistance options are listed for B.Sc Nursing students?

Ans. Listed schemes include the PMSS Community Scholarship of up to INR 45,000 per year, the First Graduate Scholarship of INR 20,000 per year for eligible BC, MBC, DNC and BCM candidates, and Naan Mudhalvan support of INR 1,000 per month for students from government and government-aided schools. The trust also funds a merit scholarship, and the college advertises academic fee concessions of up to 75%.

Ques. Does one closing deadline apply to every JKKNCNR admission route in 2026?

Ans. Government and management quota admissions follow separate timelines. The government quota B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing application deadlines reported in the supplied article have passed, and B.Sc Nursing Round 2 allotment has been published. Management quota applications are handled directly by the college and, according to the supplied admission information, continue until available seats are filled.