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Tamil Nadu to launch seven new government nursing colleges, creating 660 seats
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 07:32 AM
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The Tamil Nadu government announced the establishment of seven new state‑run nursing colleges, which will increase the annual intake by 660 seats.
The Tamil Nadu state government disclosed plans to set up seven additional government‑run nursing colleges across the state. The new institutions will collectively add 660 seats to the existing nursing education capacity, aiming to boost the supply of qualified nursing professionals.
Officials said the expansion is part of a broader strategy to address the chronic shortage of nurses in both public and private healthcare facilities. By increasing the number of trained nurses, the state hopes to improve patient care standards and support its ambitious health‑service goals.
The colleges are slated to begin operations in the upcoming academic session, with admission processes to be announced by the Directorate of Technical Education. Locations for the new campuses have not been disclosed, but they are expected to be spread across different districts to ensure regional accessibility.
Industry observers anticipate that the additional seats will also create new employment opportunities for aspiring nursing students, while strengthening Tamil Nadu's reputation as a hub for medical education in India.
Officials said the expansion is part of a broader strategy to address the chronic shortage of nurses in both public and private healthcare facilities. By increasing the number of trained nurses, the state hopes to improve patient care standards and support its ambitious health‑service goals.
The colleges are slated to begin operations in the upcoming academic session, with admission processes to be announced by the Directorate of Technical Education. Locations for the new campuses have not been disclosed, but they are expected to be spread across different districts to ensure regional accessibility.
Industry observers anticipate that the additional seats will also create new employment opportunities for aspiring nursing students, while strengthening Tamil Nadu's reputation as a hub for medical education in India.