Dr. Jeyasekharan College of Nursing
Nurturing compassionate healthcare professionals since 2001
About the College
The School of Nursing was established in 2001 after obtaining approval from the Government of Tamil Nadu and recognized by the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council in order to train nurses to provide high-quality nursing care, for meet the health need of the society, and upliftment of the young women from poor socio-economic background hail from rural areas.
In 2018, Basic B.Sc. Nursing programme was started after obtaining approval from Government of Tamil Nadu and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council, the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives council & affiliated to the Tamil Nadu DR.M.G.R Medical University in order to enhance the standard of Nursing and quality of care in more scientific way. The college is also proud of its efficient and very supportive teaching and non-teaching faculty.
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Our Vision
To be recognized as a leading institution committed in preparing nurses for Leadership as clinicians, scholars and educators to meet the health needs of the people.
Our Mission
Ensure teaching excellence to prepare nurses and leaders locally and globally who provide evident based patient centered care.
Philosophy of the Institution
We recognize the need for the overall development of the students in order to face the new challenges and utilize the modern technologies in medical sciences.
We believe in developing programmes based on sound Educational learning and scientific principles, emphasizing more on clinical and community practices.
We believe in providing a strong basic foundation which will enable nurses for further professional growth & development.
Render comprehensive Nursing care to individual, family and community regardless of caste, colour, creed, religion and nationality.
We believe that nursing education is a lifelong process that applies the concept and theories in nursing and necessitates abreast of knowledge and skill to render maximum professional effectiveness throughout their career.
Programme Objectives
On completion of 4 years B.Sc. Nursing programme the graduate nurse will be able to:
To practice within the framework of code of Ethics and professional conduct and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
To accept responsibility for continuing professional education and contribute for the professional growth and development.
To apply and practice moral & ethical values in day to day personal and professional life.
To communicate effectively with individuals, groups and members of the health team in order to promote effective inter personal relationship & teamwork.
To participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.
To prepare professional nurses who will provide comprehensive health care to public with commitment and compassion.
To develop professional nurses who will render service in different levels of health care delivery system.
To enhance the professional growth & nursing through continued research process.
To maintain the dignity and standard of the nursing profession.
The objective of B.Sc nursing programme is designed to prepare the students to perform as competent professional nurses in a variety of health care setting.
To utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
To provide Promotive, Preventive & Restorative health services in line with National health policies and programme.
Accreditation & Affiliation
Accreditation – B.Sc (N)
- G.O: GO.(Ms) NO.399, dt. 15.11.2017 – From Health & Family Welfare Department
- TNNMC: Ref. No. 2045/NC/2018 dt. 18.07.2018
Affiliation – B.Sc (N)
- The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
- Proc. No. Affln.II(3)/63971/2018 DT 08.10.2018
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational requirements shall be passing of higher secondary school certificate examination (12 years course) OR Senior School Certificate Examinations (10+2), Pre-degree examinations (10+2) OR an equivalent with 12 years schooling from a recognized Board or University with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English with minimum 45% aggregate mark (PCBE); for SC/ST candidates the minimum percentage of marks is 40%.
Medical Fitness
Every candidate should submit a certificate of medical fitness from an authorized medical officer that the candidate is physically fit to undergo the academic course.
Age Requirement
A candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or would complete the said age on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the B.Sc (Nursing).
Eligibility Certificate
Candidates who have passed any qualifying examination equivalent to the higher secondary examination conducted by any board other than the Government of Tamil Nadu should produce an eligibility certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University before seeking admission.
Basis of Selection
The selection of the candidate under management quota for DGNM/B.Sc. (N) will be made on the merit of selection test which will be of 1 hour and thirty minutes duration and shall contain objective type questions based on HSC (10+2) curriculum of biology, and shall also include some questions on aptitude and attitude.
A personal interview will be conducted to assess the personality and proficiency in English.
On selection, the Candidate has to undergo medical examination and if found fit can join the course.
The decision of the selection committee is final.
How to Apply
Application Process
Application form and prospectus can be obtained from the office of Dr. Jeyasekharan Medical Trust, K.P. Road, Nagercoil – 629 003 on payment of Rs. 600/- (Non-refundable) by Cash or Bank D.D drawn in favour of DR. JEYASEKHARAN COLLEGE OF NURSING, payable at Nagercoil.
If you have downloaded the application form from the website, please send the filled form with the above mentioned payment to: Office / Principal, Dr. Jeyasekharan College of Nursing, K.P. Road, Nagercoil 629003. Application will only be processed after this application fee is paid.
Filled in application form to be submitted in the college office by hand or by post. Candidate should follow the instructions as mentioned in the application form.
In case the information furnished are found to be false or the candidate is found to have withheld or concealed information, she/he shall be removed from the college rolls and fee deposited shall be forfeited.
Required Documents
- H.Sc / +2 / Equivalent Mark Sheet
- 10th Mark Sheet
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate (other than H.Sc of Tamil Nadu)
- No Objection Certificate (for Foreign Candidates)
- Community Certificate
- Conduct Certificate
- Medical Fitness (Original)
- 6 Copies of recent passport size photograph
Important: Any false information provided in the application will result in cancellation of admission and forfeiture of fees paid.
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Contact Us
Dr. Jeyasekharan College of Nursing
KP Road, Nagercoil – 629003
Dr. Jeyasekharan College of Nursing
3-269, Chavalakarakonam,
Gurukulam Road, Asaripallam,
Kanyakumari District – 629201
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