KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore
– About the college
The KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore is a unique college that provides high quality of education. The college is part of the Kovai Medical Center Research and Educational Trust, Coimbatore that is running many different health care and other courses. The college if attached to the KMCH hospital, 1000 bed multi disciplinary super speciality hospital. This hospital is highly sought after by patients from other countries. It is one of the specialized centers for medical tourism. This makes it possible for the students of the nursing college to obtain adequate exposure to various kinds of patients in different healthcare specialties. The KMCH College of Nursing runs nursing courses at the Bachelors level and also at the Masters level. The institute is one of the many in Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu, that offers PhD. In Nursing.
Affiliated university
The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Recognized by the Indian Nursing Council & the Tamil Nadu Nursing Council
Post Basic Dip in Emergency & Disaster Nursing & Post Basic Dip in Critical Care Nursing are recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and affiliated to CMAI Board, Bengaluru.
College address with Pincode / Phone / Fax/ Email
KMCH College of Nursing,
KMCH Campus,
Avinashi Road,
Coimbatore – 641 014
India.
Telephone & Fax Number – 0422 – 4323740
Email: info@kmchcon.ac.in
– Management
Kovai Medical Center Research and Educational Trust, Coimbatore
Hospital attachments for practice
KMCH hospital, 1000 bed multi disciplinary super speciality hospital
– Courses available
B.Sc (Nursing) – 4 years
Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) – 2 years
M.Sc (Nursing) –2 years
PhD. In Medical Surgical Nursing – 3 to 5 years
Post Basic Dip in Emergency & Disaster Nursing – 1 year
Post Basic Dip in Critical Care Nursing – 1 year
– Intake in Each course
B.Sc (Nursing) – 100 seats
M.Sc (Nursing) – 40 seats
Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) – 40 seats
PhD. In Medical Surgical Nursing – 6 seats
Post Basic Dip in Emergency & Disaster Nursing– 20 seats
Post Basic Dip in Critical Care Nursing– 20 seats
Specialities of M.Sc Nursing available:
Medical Surgical Nursing
Child Health Nursing
Maternity Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility for B.Sc. (Nursing)
1. Only female candidates are eligible to apply
2. Candidates should have passed HSC or equivalent examination with an aggregate of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (For SC/ST candidates not less than 40% aggregate is essential).
3. Should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st december of the admission year.
Eligibility for Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
1. Only female candidates are eligible for admission.
2. Candidates should have passed Diploma in Nursing from a recognized School of Nursing.
3. Should have registered with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, Chennai.
4. Medically fit
Eligibility for M.Sc. (Nursing) in KMCH College of Nursing
1. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
2. Candidates should have passed B.Sc Nursing Degree with 55% marks either from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University or any other University accepted as equivalent there to.
3. B.Sc Nursing graduates should have at least 1 year of experience in a Teaching hospital or in a college or in a School of Nursing after registration with the Nursing Council.
4. Should have registered with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, Chennai
Eligibility for PhD. In Nursing
1. The candidate should have completed M.Sc. Nursing with first class (55% marks) from an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
2. Minimum Five year of work experience after M.Sc. (Nursing).
3. Candidate shall be medically fit.
Eligibility for Post Basic Dip in Emergency & Disaster Nursing
Diploma / Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution with one year clinical experience from the date of registration with Nursing Council.
Eligibility for Post Basic Dip in Critical Care Nursing
Diploma / Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution with one year clinical experience from the date of registration with Nursing Council.
Admission for regular Indian Citizens:
The following certificates / documents have to be submitted along with duly filled Application form (Originals + 4 Photo Copies):
1. Transfer Certificate from the Institution last studied.
2. HSC / Pre-degree / AISSCE / ISCE / CBSE / Intermediate / Diploma mark statement(s)
3. Vocational stream is not eligible for admission.
4. Migration Certificate for the students who have passed other than HSC Examination of Tamil Nadu.
5. Eligibility Certificate obtained from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai (For students who have passed their Qualifying examination other than HSC Examination, Tamil Nadu)
6. Community Certificate (except OC candidates)
7. Passport Size Photographs (5 Nos.)
Admission For NRI Candidates in KMCH College of Nursing
1. NRI status should be explicitly shown with the financial support being identified. It should be issued by the Indian Embassy of the respective country under their seal.
2. Certificate of Relationship between NRI financial supporter and the candidate issued by the competent authority, valid Indian Passport of the NRI financial supporter.
3. Original and Copies of Passport and Visa of the candidate.
4. NRE (Non Resident External) Bank Account Pass Book of the financial supporter.
5. Evidence for payment of US $ 1000 Development Charges to the college by the NRI financial supporter (one time payment at the time of admission)
Important Dates for admission Process
Directly contact the institution for all Management quota seats.
For admission through the government quota, contact the DME office of Tamil Nadu at Chennai, during July of the year of admission.
Fee Structure (per year)
B.Sc (Nursing) –Rs. 55,000 for Indians. US$ 2,250 for Others (NRI’s/Foreign nationals/PIO)
Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) – Rs.55,000 for Indians. US$ 2,250 for Others (NRI’s/Foreign nationals/PIO)
M.Sc (Nursing) –Rs. 1,00,000 per year
Scholarships & Education Loan Facility :
Educational Loan Facility
The institution provides bonafide certificates to students with which the candidate can apply for loan from banks.
Special information – Library / Labs at KMCH College of Nursing
The KMCH College of nursing is considered one of the Top Nursing College in Coimbatore because of the following facilities and excellent faculty.
Library: There is a common library in the university for allied health students and medical students. There is also a separate library for the college of nursing students with many books. There are many bound volumes of national and international journals. A lot of current journals are being subscribed to by the college of nursing. There are adequate Reading Rooms for the students. Also, there are facilities for Internet browsing too.
Labs: There are laboratories for Anatomy as well as Nutrition and Fundamentals of Nursing. All the other laboratory requirements as per the Indian nursing council are available in the college of nursing.
– Hostel / Lodging facilities
The hostel facility is available for all candidates who desire to stay there. Hostel is not compulsory for students.
If you would like to obtain admission in the KMCH College of Nursing, you can contact us. We will also be able to guide you through the process of admission. For more details on the college or on any other College of nursing in Tamil Nadu, please contact us. You can check out the list of nursing colleges in Tamil Nadu too.
