Apollo College of Nursing Chennai P.B.B.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 2-year Post Basic BSc Nursing at Apollo College of Nursing Chennai is INR 99,900, payable at INR 49,950 per year. Optional hostel is INR 30,000 per year billed separately. Students from economically weaker sections may apply for NSP and TN state scholarships to reduce the fee burden.

Ans. Candidates must hold a GNM diploma from a recognised institution, hold current RN/RM registration with the Tamil Nadu Nursing Council, and have at least 1 year of post-GNM clinical work experience. An eligibility certificate from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University is also required before submitting the application.

Ans. PBBSc Nursing applications at Apollo College of Nursing Chennai are expected to open in September 2026, following the pattern of previous academic years. Applications are submitted through the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee portal. Classes are expected to commence between November and December 2026.

Ans. No entrance examination is required for PBBSc Nursing admission at Apollo College of Nursing Chennai. Selection is merit-based on GNM marks and post-GNM work experience as evaluated by the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee. The process is purely based on academic qualifications and clinical experience without any written test.

Ans. After PBBSc Nursing, graduates can apply for nursing faculty and clinical teaching positions in nursing colleges, senior staff nurse roles in hospitals, ward management posts, and hospital administration roles. The BSc degree also makes graduates eligible to pursue M.Sc Nursing for specialisation in Medical-Surgical, Paediatric, or Psychiatric nursing.

Ans. PBBSc Nursing is a 2-year bridging programme for GNM diploma holders who are already registered nurses, enabling them to earn an equivalent BSc degree. Regular BSc Nursing is a 4-year programme for 10+2 students with no prior nursing qualification. PBBSc is shorter because it builds on existing GNM training and clinical experience.