Apollo College of Nursing Chennai: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Apollo College of Nursing Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session at Apollo College of Nursing are based on merit in the qualifying examination. For B.Sc. Nursing, the qualifying exam is Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. For M.Sc. Nursing, eligibility is based on B.Sc. Nursing marks and clinical experience. The 2026-27 batch has been admitted and classes are under way.

The table below lists the programme families with their qualifying exam requirements for admission.

Apollo College of Nursing Courses and Fees

Apollo College of Nursing offers a broad nursing education portfolio from undergraduate diploma through doctoral research. The college runs 18 programmes in total, covering basic nursing, post-basic specialisation, postgraduate specialisation, and research degrees.

M.Sc. Nursing specialisations at ACN include Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, and Oncology Nursing. Post Basic Diplomas are offered in Critical Care Nursing, Operation Room Nursing, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Cardio-Thoracic Nursing, and Neuroscience Nursing.

Apollo College of Nursing Admission Process

B.Sc. Nursing (UG)

B.Sc. Nursing is the flagship programme with 100 INC-approved seats. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 board marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. There is no separate entrance test for B.Sc. Nursing at private unaided colleges in Tamil Nadu. Candidates apply directly through the college application portal.

• Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Minimum 45% aggregate in PCB for General category and 40% for reserved categories
• Age: 17 years or above as of 31 December of the admission year
• Selection: Merit rank in Class 12 PCB marks. Candidates submit online application, followed by document verification and admission confirmation

P.B.B.Sc. Nursing and GNM

P.B.B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) is a 1-year programme with 50 seats, open to GNM graduates with active RN and RM registration. GNM is a diploma programme open to Class 12 PCB students on the same merit basis as B.Sc. Nursing. Both programmes are approved by the Tamil Nadu Nurse and Midwives Council (TNNMC).

M.Sc. Nursing

M.Sc. Nursing applicants must hold a B.Sc. Nursing or P.B.B.Sc. Nursing degree with a minimum 55% aggregate and one year of post-qualification clinical experience. Admission involves a merit review of graduation marks and a personal interview. The combined PG intake across all specialisations is 40 seats per cycle.

Post Basic Diplomas and Ph.D.

Post Basic Diploma programmes are targeted at registered nurses seeking specialisation. Applicants must hold B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with RN and RM registration. PhD in Nursing requires an M.Sc. Nursing degree with a minimum 55% marks and involves an entrance test followed by an interview before final selection.

Apollo College of Nursing Placements and Career Outcomes

Apollo College of Nursing graduates benefit from the college’s direct institutional affiliation with the Apollo Hospitals Group, one of India’s largest private hospital chains. The Apollo network spans over 70 hospitals across India and offers structured recruitment pathways for nursing graduates.

Known recruiters for ACN graduates include Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Birla Heart Research Centre, and Max Healthcare. The Apollo Group’s internal talent pipeline means that B.Sc. Nursing graduates with strong academic performance are routinely shortlisted for staff nurse positions at Apollo facilities in Chennai and other cities. Starting monthly stipends for staff nurses at private hospital groups in Chennai typically range from INR 20,000 to INR 35,000 depending on the hospital tier, department, and shift pattern.

M.Sc. Nursing graduates may also appear for government nursing officer recruitment through TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) or Staff Selection Commission (SSC) nursing cadre examinations for central government hospital positions.

Apollo College of Nursing Campus and Infrastructure

Apollo College of Nursing is located at Ayanambakkam on the Vanagaram-Ambattur Road in western Chennai. The campus hosts dedicated nursing education facilities including lecture halls, nursing labs, a skills practice lab, and a library with nursing and medical reference titles.

The college’s proximity to Apollo Hospital facilities in the Chennai region is a key feature of its clinical training model. Students undergo practical postings at Apollo Hospitals and affiliated hospitals, giving them hands-on exposure to high-acuity departments including the ICU, operation theatres, paediatric wards, and oncology units. Hostel accommodation is available on campus for outstation students.

Apollo College of Nursing vs Sri Ramachandra College of Nursing vs KMCH College of Nursing

Nursing aspirants from Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states often compare Apollo College of Nursing with other leading private nursing colleges in the state. The three institutions below serve a broadly similar applicant pool, private-nursing-college aspirants in Tamil Nadu who did not secure a government college seat.

Apollo College benefits from the broadest hospital placement network among the three, given the scale of Apollo Hospitals across India. Sri Ramachandra has the advantage of a deemed university status, which allows for independent degree conferral. KMCH College offers a Coimbatore-based option for aspirants from western Tamil Nadu.