Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing

Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College of Nursing, was established in 1986 in Dharmapuri, was founded with the noble vision of nurturing compassionate individuals dedicated to serving the nation through the field of healthcare. The college operates under the auspices of the Vijay Educations Trust. With a mission to deliver quality nursing education, the institution is committed to fostering both professional excellence and holistic personality development. The college is driven by a team of highly qualified nursing educators who bring rich experience and expertise to guide the next generation of healthcare professionals. Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College of Nursing offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, designed to ignite intellectual curiosity, encourage innovation, and develop critical thinking skills. The curriculum is carefully structured to balance theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing students to meet global healthcare standards. Over the years, the college has earned a reputation for producing competent and compassionate nursing professionals who are now serving communities across the world, upholding the values of care, service, and humanity. The first batch of BSc Nursing having an intake of 60 seats. Later on 2009 , Post Basic BSc Nursing started having an intake of 40 seats.

Selection Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) will conduct counseling for Nursing in Tamil Nadu

The online application for admission to Paramedical Degree Courses in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges and Government quota seats in Self-Financing Colleges affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, is available at www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in and www.tnmedicalselection.org. Candidates must regularly visit these websites for updates throughout the admission process, as the Selection Committee will not be held responsible for any consequences arising from failure to follow updates, notifications, or announcements published online. Those unable to access the online application can visit the nearest Government Medical College, Government Dental College, or Tamil Nadu Facilitation Centre (TFC) in districts without medical colleges, along with their parent or guardian and original certificates, to use the available facilities to apply. Applicants are strongly advised to download and carefully read the prospectus with their parents or guardians before completing the application, ensuring that all mandatory fields are properly filled. Incomplete or incorrectly filled applications will be rejected, and no requests for reconsideration will be entertained. In case of any confusion, candidates should refer to both Tamil and English versions of the prospectus for clarity.

B.Sc Nursing

Eligibility:- The candidate must be an Indian citizen and a native of Tamil Nadu to claim nativity. Those claiming nativity of Tamil Nadu must submit a valid Nativity Certificate issued by the competent Revenue Authority of the Government of Tamil Nadu; Permanent Residence Certificates will not be accepted as a substitute. This certificate must be uploaded along with the application—submissions sent separately will not be considered. Even candidates who have studied from 6th to 12th standard in Tamil Nadu are required to produce both the Nativity Certificate and the Community Certificate issued by the competent authority. To claim communal reservation, the Community Certificate of either parent must also be provided. Failure to submit these certificates will result in the candidate being considered under the Open Category, regardless of their place of schooling. Candidates who are natives of Tamil Nadu but have studied partially or entirely outside the state from 6th to 12th standard must upload their Nativity Certificate, their own Community Certificate, and the Community Certificate of a parent or guardian from Tamil Nadu to claim communal reservation. Incomplete documentation will lead to rejection of the application. Candidates from other states who studied in Tamil Nadu from 6th to 12th standard will only be considered under the Open Category and must submit a Bonafide Certificate from the respective schools. Community Certificates from other states, whether of the candidate or their parents, will not be accepted for communal reservation.

Age Limit :– Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2024. The upper age limit for candidates belonging to OC, BC, BCM, and MBC/DNC categories is 30 years as on 31st December 2024. For candidates belonging to SC, SCA, and ST categories, the upper age limit is 35 years as on the same date.

Educational Qualifications :- Candidates must have passed all subjects in the qualifying examination of the Higher Secondary Course conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Board or any other recognized equivalent board, with the required minimum eligible marks in the prescribed group of subjects. They must have studied English as one of the subjects, along with either (a) Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, or (b) Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. Candidates belonging to the OC category must have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the specified subjects, while those from BC, BCM, MBC & DNC categories must have obtained at least 40% aggregate marks. Similarly, candidates from SC, SCA, and ST categories must also have secured a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Procedure for Filling and Submitting the Online Application: Candidates must log in to either of the official websites — www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in or www.tnmedicalselection.org — to access and submit the online application. The application fee is Rs. 500/- and must be paid through the designated bank portal. Candidates are required to fill in all mandatory fields accurately and upload the necessary certificates as specified. Once the application is submitted, no request for changes in any of the details will be entertained under any circumstances. Only one application should be submitted; in case multiple applications are submitted, only one will be considered. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct at the time of submission.

The following documents must be uploaded in the specified sections of the application form:

1. Class X Mark Sheet
2. H.S.C. or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet (both sides, endorsed by the competent authority)
3. Transfer Certificate obtained after completion of H.S.C. or Equivalent Course
4. Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
5. Community Certificate
6. Certificates for claiming Special Category seats, issued by the appropriate authorities in the prescribed format (refer to Annexure-I & Annexure-II (A) & (B))
7. Proof of Study Certificate from 6th to 12th standard (for those who studied in Tamil Nadu)
8. First Graduate Certificate (if claiming first graduate status in the family)
9. Parent's Community Certificate issued by the Revenue Authority of the Government of Tamil Nadu
10. Candidates must ensure that all required certificates are uploaded in the correct format and location while filling out the application.

Online Counselling Procedure: The schedule for online counselling will be published exclusively on the official websites, and candidates are required to lock their choices of colleges and courses within the specified timeframe. Admission to Paramedical Degree courses will be conducted through online counselling based on merit and in accordance with the rule of reservation. Counselling for Special Categories, such as Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disabilities, will be conducted prior to the General Category counselling. Please note that there will be no re-allotment or change of college for candidates under the Special Category. To participate in online counselling, candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 250/- through the bank payment portal. During the choice-filling process, candidates can select any number of eligible courses and colleges. Allotments will be made based on the candidate's merit, preferences, and applicable reservation policies.

Reporting: Candidates who are allotted a seat must download their provisional allotment order and report to the assigned Medical College/Institution in person, along with the original certificates and copies, before the date and time specified in the allotment order. Only those candidates who have joined their course during the 1st phase of counselling will be eligible to participate in subsequent phases for re-allotment. The dates for such counselling will be published on the official websites and communicated to the Dean/Principal of the respective colleges. No individual notifications will be sent to candidates.

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

The online application for admission to the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Course for the academic year 2024–2025 in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges and Government quota seats in Self-Financing Colleges affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University can be accessed through the official websites www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in and www.tnmedicalselection.org. All updates, modifications, and relevant information regarding the admission process will be made available only on these websites, and candidates are advised to visit them regularly for the latest notifications.

Eligibility:- To be eligible for admission to the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Course for the academic year 2024–2025, candidates must be Indian citizens. Only native residents of Tamil Nadu are eligible to claim nativity. Candidates from other states cannot claim nativity of Tamil Nadu. Native candidates who have completed their 8th to 12th standard education and a 3 or 3½ year Diploma in Nursing course within Tamil Nadu are not required to submit a Nativity Certificate. However, those who have completed any part of their education or Diploma in Nursing outside Tamil Nadu must upload a valid Nativity Certificate issued by the competent authority in Tamil Nadu, failing which their application will be summarily rejected. A Permanent Residence Certificate will not be accepted as proof of nativity. Only native candidates of Tamil Nadu are eligible for communal reservation, while other state candidates—even if they studied in Tamil Nadu will be considered under the Open Competition (OC) category. The maximum age limit for eligibility is 45 years as on 31st December 2024, and age proof must be uploaded. Educationally, candidates must have passed the Diploma in Nursing Examination with a pass in the Higher Secondary or equivalent examination recognized by the university and be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with the Tamil Nadu Nursing Council or any other State Nursing Council. Alternatively, candidates possessing a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery and registered as R.N.R.M. (or equivalent) with the State Nurses Registration Council or any other state council are also eligible. Uploading a false Nativity Certificate at any stage of the process will lead to cancellation of admission, expulsion from the course, and initiation of criminal proceedings against the candidate and their parents as per law.

Procedure for Filling and Submitting the Online Application

• Candidates must visit either of the official websites — www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in or www.tnmedicalselection.org — to access and submit their application online. An application fee of ₹400 (Rupees Four Hundred only) is applicable and should be paid through the designated bank portal.
• Candidates must ensure that all mandatory fields in the online application are filled correctly and that all required certificates are uploaded at the time of submission. Once submitted, no requests for modification or correction in the application form will be entertained under any circumstances.
• Only one application form should be submitted per candidate. Submission of multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of candidature.
• Applicants are responsible for verifying that all details entered—particularly those related to marks and educational qualifications—are accurate and supported by the uploaded documents. They must upload the original versions of the necessary certificates in the designated sections of the form.
• All entries made in the online application must be truthful and correct. If any discrepancy or false information is detected at any stage—either during the admission process or afterward—the application will be summarily rejected, and the following actions will be taken:
  a. The candidate's admission will be forfeited, regardless of the stage of the course.
  b. The candidate will be barred from pursuing any studies for a period of two years.
  c. Legal action will be initiated for submitting false or misleading information.
  d. Criminal proceedings will be initiated for submitting forged mark sheets, fake community certificates, or false nativity documents.
• Candidates must upload the original copies of the following documents while completing the online application form, in the order specified below:
  Higher Secondary Course Mark Sheet
  Diploma in Nursing Mark Sheets – Including 1st Year, 2nd Year, and 3rd Year mark sheets, along with the internship mark sheet
  Midwifery / Psychiatry Nursing Mark Sheet
  Transfer Certificate (TC) – Issued after completion of the Diploma in Nursing course
  Nativity Certificate – To be uploaded, if applicable
  Permanent Community Certificate / Community Card – To be uploaded, if applicable
  Provisional Certificate or Completion Certificate – Indicating completion of the Diploma in Nursing
  Permanent Registration Certificate – In General Nursing and Midwifery / Psychiatry Nursing, registered with the Tamil Nadu Nursing Council
  Applicable only for service candidates, confirming completion of two years of continuous regular service as of 31.05.2024 (excluding eligible casual or compensatory leave)
  Candidates of Tamil Nadu origin who studied in other states or universities must upload an Eligibility Certificate issued by Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai – 600 032

Note: Candidates belonging to BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, and SCA communities must upload their original community certificate issued by the competent Revenue Authority of the respective area, while Scheduled Tribe candidates must upload their permanent community certificate issued by the Revenue Divisional Officer of the concerned division. All necessary certificates should be uploaded in the prescribed format during the online application process. Community certificates issued by authorities from other states will not be accepted, and such candidates will be considered under the Open Competition (OC) category.

Online Counselling Procedure (Single Window System)

• The counselling schedule will be published exclusively on the official websites www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in and www.tnmedicalselection.org. Candidates must log in as per the schedule and lock their college choices within the stipulated time.
• Admission will be based on merit for all categories and conducted through online counselling in accordance with the reservation/roster system as per Government of Tamil Nadu norms (G.O. Ms. No. 206/P & AR(K) Dept. dated 6.11.2008), subject to seat availability. Any updates or changes in the admission process will be immediately published on the aforementioned websites.
• Counselling for candidates under the Special Category will be held prior to General Category counselling. Once allotted, no change of college or re-allotment will be allowed for Special Category candidates.
• A non-refundable processing fee of ₹250 (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only) must be paid through the bank portal to participate in online counselling.
• Candidates who fail to register and lock their choices during the first round of counselling will not be allowed to participate in subsequent rounds.
• During choice filling, candidates can select the colleges of their preference based on merit, and allotment will be made according to seat availability.

Reporting: Selected candidates must download their provisional allotment order and report in person to the allotted medical college/institution on or before the date mentioned, carrying both original certificates and photocopies.

• Transfers between self-financing and government colleges (within government colleges only) will be allowed strictly based on merit and reservation norms.
• Candidates who opt out of a seat at any stage of counselling will not be allowed to reclaim the same seat at any later point.
• Individual or mutual transfer requests will not be entertained.
• All admissions to the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course are provisional. Admission is subject to verification and may be cancelled if eligibility criteria are not met or if false/suppressed information is found.

Method of Selection:- The selection will be made based on merit and applying the rule of reservation/roster method followed by the Government of Tamil Nadu as follows: