Apollo College of Nursing is situated in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. It was established and is managed by Apollo Hospital Education Trust, Chennai. Apollo College of Nursing is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The college is approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi and recognized by the state government. Apollo College of Nursing offers B.Sc Nursing, degree course of 4 years duration, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing course of 2 years duration and a postgraduate degree course M.Sc Nursing of 2 years duration.
Affiliated to: Tamil Nadu Dr M G R Medical University
Courses:
Undergraduate:
The college offers the following courses:
• B Sc (Nursing)• B Sc Nursing (Post Basic)
Post Graduate:
The college offers the following courses:
• M Sc (Nursing)Eligibility:
Undergraduate:
For B.Sc:
Candidates should have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent in science stream or Intermediate Vocational (Nursing or MPHW) or Inter, with Bridge course of Biological and Physical Sciences and should have secured minimum aggregate of 45% marks. In case of SC, ST categories, 5% relaxation is allowed. Candidates should have completed 17 years age and should not have exceeded 35 years age as on December 31st of the year of admission. For SC/ST candidates, the upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years.
For Post Basic B.Sc:
Candidates should have passed Intermediate or its equivalent (10+2) examination with Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (Biology) as optional subjects and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course from any institution recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh / Nursing Council of India. Candidates should have completed 21 years and should not be more than 45 years of age as on 31-12-2009. For SC/ST candidates, the upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years applicants and they should have completed 2 years of service as a Staff Nurse.
Post Graduate:
Candidates should have passed B.Sc (Nursing) with minimum of 55% aggregate marks and in respect of SC/ ST, the candidates should have scored at least 50% in aggregate, from any University / Institution recognized or established under any State or Central Act/ Indian Nursing Council. The candidate should be a registered Nurse and registered midwife or equivalent with any state Nursing Registration Council and have 1 year work experience. Candidates should not have exceeded 45 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission. The age limit is relaxed by 3 years in case of SC and ST candidates.
Admission Procedure:
Undergraduate:
Admissions are made on the basis of merit in the qualifying exam and counseling conducted by the college and as per the norms of council for all the available courses.
Post Graduate:
Admissions are made on the basis of merit in the qualifying exam and counseling conducted by the college and as per the norms of council for all the available courses.
Facilities:
- Library
- Labs
- Canteen
- Hostel
- Transport
- Clinical facilities
- Sports
- Insurance
- Scholarships
- Co-curricular activities
