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Tamil Nadu to Add 1,500 B.Sc. Nursing Seats in State Medical Colleges
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🗓 18 Jul 2026, 05:33 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to increase B.Sc. Nursing seats by 1,500 across its government medical colleges to meet rising demand for nursing professionals.
The state government has unveiled a new initiative to expand nursing education, adding 1,500 additional B.Sc. Nursing seats across its public medical institutions.
The move aims to address the growing demand for qualified nurses in Tamil Nadu's healthcare system.
Officials said the expansion will be implemented over the next academic year, with the new seats distributed among existing colleges.
The decision follows a review of workforce needs and aligns with national efforts to strengthen nursing training.
The government plans to ensure adequate infrastructure and faculty to support the increased intake.
The move aims to address the growing demand for qualified nurses in Tamil Nadu's healthcare system.
Officials said the expansion will be implemented over the next academic year, with the new seats distributed among existing colleges.
The decision follows a review of workforce needs and aligns with national efforts to strengthen nursing training.
The government plans to ensure adequate infrastructure and faculty to support the increased intake.