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Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council Admission 2025: Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process

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• Updated on Aug 28, 2025, by Aafreen

Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council (TNNMC), Chennai, provides diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate nursing courses. The key courses include a 3-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), a 4-year B.Sc. Nursing, and advanced postgraduate programs, such as Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Residency Programs. For diploma and undergraduate courses, candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 40-45% marks, while postgraduate courses require GNM or B.Sc. (N) along with RN & RM registration and relevant clinical experience. Fees for courses differ with specialization, with the GNM course having a total fee of INR 1,20,000 and the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course having a fee of INR 60,000.

 

Candidates must get the application form from the official website or the office of the council in Chennai, fill it with accurate details, submit the required documents, pay the required fee, and submit it to the admissions office within the specified time duration.

 

Table of Contents
  1. TNNMC UG Admission 2025
  2. TNNMC PG Admission 2025
  3. TNNMC Post Basic Diploma Admission 2025
  4. TNNMC Diploma Admission 2025
  5. TNNMC Application Process 2025
  6. TNNMC Admission FAQs

 

TNNMC UG Admission 2025

Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council, Chennai, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing program. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 40% marks in Science - PCB&E (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates).

Course

Duration

Eligibility

B.Sc Nursing

4 years

10+2 Passed - Aggregate 45% Marks(Science Group - PCB&E ) SC/ST - 5% Relaxation

 

TNNMC PG Admission 2025

Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council provides various postgraduate courses for nursing practitioners. Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is a 2-year course for applicants with a GNM qualification and State Council RN & RM registration, with a total fee of INR 60,000. The Council also provides various Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Residency Courses in specializations, including Critical Care, Emergency & Trauma Care, Transplant Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing and Midwifery. These courses span 2 years, and applicants must have B.Sc. (N) or Post Basic B.Sc. (N) qualification with RN & RM registration and at least 1 year of clinical experience. Nurse Practitioner in Midwifery (NPM) is an 18-month course for applicants with a GNM or B.Sc. Nursing degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in maternity care.

Course

Duration

Eligibility

Total Fees

Post Basic B.Sc., Nursing

2 years

GNM with RN RM of State Council where students intend to undergo higher education

INR 60,000

Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC)

2 years

B.Sc. Nurse with a minimum of 1 year clinical experience, preferably in any critical care setting prior to enrollment

NA

Nurse Practitioner in Emergency and Trauma Care – Postgraduate Residency Program

2 years

RN & RM of SNRC, B.Sc.(N)/P.B.B.Sc.(N) with a minimum of 1 year clinical experience, preferably in Emergency and Trauma Care unit prior to enrollment

NA

Nurse Practitioner in Transplant Nursing – Postgraduate Residency Program

2 years

RN & RM of SNRC, B.Sc.(N)/P.B.B.Sc.(N) with a minimum of 1 year clinical experience, preferably in any transplant setting prior to enrollment

NA

Nurse Practitioner in Geriatric Nursing – Postgraduate Residency Program

2 years

RN & RM of SNRC, B.Sc.(N)/P.B.B.Sc.(N) with a minimum of 1 year clinical experience, preferably in any general medical-surgical/geriatric care setting prior to enrollment

NA

Nurse Practitioner in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing – Postgraduate Residency Program

2 years

RN & RM of SNRC, B.Sc.(N)/P.B.B.Sc.(N) with a minimum of 1 year clinical experience, preferably in any mental health care setting prior to enrollment

NA

Nurse Practitioner in Midwifery (NPM) Program

18 months

RN & RM with GNM or B.Sc.,(N) qualification + 2 years clinical experience in the maternity care

NA

 

TNNMC Post Basic Diploma Admission 2025

Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council offers 15 post-basic diploma programs in various nursing specialities, each spanning 1 year. Candidates must have completed GNM, B.Sc.(N), or Post Basic B.Sc.(N) degree and hold RN & RM registration, along with 1 year of work experience as a staff nurse. Each program has a fee of INR 50,000.

Courses

Duration

Eligibility

Total Fees

Cardiothoracic Specialty Nursing – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Operation Room Nursing

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Neonatal Specialty Nursing – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Specialty Nursing – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Neuroscience Nursing

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Oncology Specialty Nursing – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Emergency and Disaster Specialty Nursing – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Gerontological Nursing

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Critical Care Specialty Nursing – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Paediatric Specialty Nursing – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Forensic Nursing

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Haematology Specialty Nursing (Including Stem Cell Transplant) – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Burn & Reconstructive Surgery Nursing – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

Palliative Care Specialty Nursing – Residency Programme

1 Year

GNM / B.Sc.,(N) / Post Basic B.Sc.,(N) With RN& RM & Additional Qualification Registration of State Council +1 year experience as a staff nurse

INR 50,000

 

TNNMC Diploma Admission 2025

Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council offers a 3-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery program. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 40% marks in Science or any other stream (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates). The total course fee is INR 1,20,000.

Course

Duration

Eligibility

Total Fees (INR)

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery

3 years

10+2 Pass - 40% (Science & Any Group) SC/ST -5% relaxation

INR 1,20,000

 

TNNMC Application Process 2025

The TNNMC Chennai application form can be downloaded from the official website of TNNMC or collected directly from the council's office in Chennai. Applicants should carefully fill in their personal, educational and course details. After filling in the form, they must attach the required documents and pay the fees. The filled-in application form, attachments, and receipt of payment should be delivered to the admission office within the specified time limit.

 

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of TNNMC at (http://www.tamilnadunursingcouncil.com) or obtain the application form from the council office, Chennai.
  • Fill in accurate personal, academic, and course-related details.
  • Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
  • Pay the application fee through the specified payment mode.
  • Submit the duly filled application form along with enclosures and the fee receipt to the TNNMC admissions office before the deadline.

 

Documents Required

The documents required at the time of admission are tabulated below:

Recent passport-size photographs

Registration Certificate (RN & RM) of State Nursing Council

Valid photo ID proof (Aadhar Card/Passport/Voter ID)

Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)

10th and 12th mark sheets

Work experience certificate (for NP programs, if required)

GNM/B.Sc./P.B.B.Sc. Nursing certificates (as applicable)

Application fee receipt

 

TNNMC Admission FAQs

How can I obtain the application form for TNNMC admissions?

The TNNMC application form can be obtained from the official website or directly from the Council office in Chennai.

What are Post Basic Diploma and Residency Nursing Program eligibility criteria at TNNMC?

To be eligible for the Post Basic Diploma and Residency Nursing Program at TNNMC, candidates must hold GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree with RN & RM registration and at least 1 year of experience as a staff nurse.

What are the Nurse Practitioner Programs (PG Residency) eligibility requirements at TNNMC?

To be eligible for Nurse Practitioner Programs (PG Residency) at TNNMC, candidates should hold a Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree with RN & RM registration or B.Sc. Nursing and should have 1 year of clinical experience in the respective specialty. For Midwifery (NPM), minimum 2 years of experience in maternity care is necessary.

What are the fees of the GNM Diploma course at TNNMC?

The fee for the GNM Diploma program at TNNMC is INR 1,20,000 for the entire 3-year period.

What are the fees for Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing at TNNMC?

The entire fees for the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course at TNNMC is INR 60,000.

What are the fees of the Post Basic Diploma Residency Program at TNNMC?

All specialty residency programs at TNNMC (eg, Critical Care, Neuroscience, Oncology, Emergency & Trauma) have a fee of INR 50,000.