M.Sc. Nursing

Candidates applying for the ANM program must have:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have successfully completed B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Hons. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from an INC-recognized institution.
• Registration: The candidate must be a registered Nurse and registered Midwife or hold an equivalent qualification from any state nursing council.

• A minimum of one year of work experience is required after completing B.Sc Nursing.
• For Post Basic B.Sc Nursing graduates, one year of work experience prior to or after the course is required.
• Medical Fitness: The candidate must be medically fit to undergo the rigorous academic and practical components of the course.
• Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates: A relaxation of 5% in marks will be given to candidates from SC/ST categories, making them eligible with 50% aggregate marks.
• For Male Candidates: In the case of male candidates, they should have passed any other course recommended by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery, as midwifery is not a mandatory requirement for male candidates.

This course is designed to enhance the professional skills of nursing graduates, equipping them with the expertise to assume leadership roles in various healthcare settings, contribute to nursing research, and elevate nursing education standards.

The admission process for the M.Sc. Nursing program at Sri K. Ramachandran Naidu College of Nursing is conducted through a transparent and merit-based system. The selection committee constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu plays a pivotal role in finalizing the selection of candidates for the Government Quota based on their cut-off marks. The remaining seats under the Management Quota are filled by the college management and principal, who will select candidates based on their merit and performance in an interview:

All admissions are governed by the rules and regulations set forth by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University and the Indian Nursing Council. A candidate’s admission is considered confirmed only after the registration process is completed and certified by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, subject to the remittance of the prescribed fees.

1. Obtaining Application Form

• Candidates can obtain the application form and prospectus directly from the office of Sri K. Ramachandran Naidu College of Nursing.
• The application must be filled out in the prescribed format provided by the college.

2. Submission of Application

• Candidates are required to submit the completed application form within the stipulated time frame. All required documents must be attached, including academic certificates, identification proof, and any other supporting materials mentioned in the application form.

3. Scrutiny and Merit-Based Selection

• The college's selection committee will scrutinize all submitted applications.
• Candidates will be selected based on their academic merit (as per the cut-off marks) and their performance in a personal interview conducted by the committee.
• The interview process allows the committee to evaluate the candidate's suitability for the M.Sc. Nursing program, their commitment to the field, and their readiness for advanced nursing education.

4. Final Confirmation of Admission

• Admission is only confirmed once the candidate's registration is certified by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University.
• Candidates must remit the prescribed registration fees to the university to complete the admission process.