Nursing College near Attur
Searching for a nursing college near Attur? Sresakthimayeil Institute Of Nursing And Research (JKKN College of Nursing) in Komarapalayam is about 90-100 km away via Salem and NH-544. INC-approved B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, and Post Basic B.Sc programmes with hospital-based training and secure hostels.
Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
From Attur to JKKN Nursing
Around 2.5 hours by road via Salem and the NH-544 Salem-Coimbatore highway; the campus is at Natarajapuram, Komarapalayam
Nursing Education for Attur Learners
Attur is a busy agricultural market town in eastern Salem district, on the Salem-Chennai road, known for its sago (tapioca) processing belt and weekly trade. Learners from Attur and surrounding blocks usually look towards Salem city for professional education — but seats and hostel options there fill up fast every admission season.
For nursing aspirants from Attur, JKKN College of Nursing (Sresakthimayeil Institute Of Nursing And Research) at Komarapalayam is a practical hostel-based option — about 90-100 km away, roughly 2.5 hours via Salem and NH-544. The distance makes it a residential-campus choice, with trips home comfortably possible on longer weekends and holidays.
The institute is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), accredited by NAAC, and affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. Clinical training takes place at the JKKN group's multi-specialty teaching hospital, so learners build real patient-care skills from the first year of the programme.
Most Attur learners choose the secure on-campus hostels — separate blocks for boys and girls with mess facilities and warden supervision. With 95% placement rate and international nursing pathways (UK NHS, Gulf HAAD/DHA, Australia AHPRA), Attur learners can build a global nursing career while staying rooted in the Salem belt.
Why Attur Learners Choose JKKN
JKKN College of Nursing is about 90-100 km from Attur — a hostel-first choice with straightforward travel home via Salem. INC approved, NAAC accredited, hospital-attached, with secure separate hostels.
INC Approved
INC-approved nursing institute with hospital-based clinical training
Hospital Training
Attached to JKKN group hospitals — direct patient care exposure
Global Careers
Strong demand for nursing professionals in India and abroad (Gulf, UK, US, Australia)
Secure Hostels
Hostel facilities with secure environment for women learners
Govt Job Prep
Government nursing job preparation support
Easy Commute
About 90-100 km from Attur (~2.5 hours) via Salem and NH-544. Hostel stay with trips home on holidays is the popular choice.
Nursing Courses Available for Attur Learners
Choose the right programme for your career goals
B.Sc Nursing
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology; no NEET required
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
GNM diploma + experience
Fees and Eligibility for Attur Applicants
The same fees and the same entry rules apply wherever you travel from
| Course | Seats | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | 60 | ₹1,50,000 (female) · ₹1,75,000 (male) |
| M.Sc Nursing | 25 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,00,000 by specialisation |
| Post Basic B.Sc Nursing | 50 | ₹65,000 |
Government quota and management quota carry the same tuition for nursing, and the figure already includes uniform, hospital training and the nursing kit. Hostel, mess and examination charges are billed separately.
Who can apply for B.Sc Nursing
- Passed the Higher Secondary Course with English, and with Physics, Chemistry and Biology — or Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
- Minimum aggregate 45% for OC, and 40% for BC / BCM / MBC & DNC and for SC / SCA / ST
- Completed 17 years of age as on 31 December of the admission year
- No entrance exam. There is no NEET requirement for B.Sc Nursing in Tamil Nadu — the merit list is built from the 10+2 marks in the prescribed subjects, normalised to a base of 200
- Candidates from boards other than the Tamil Nadu State Board or CBSE must produce an eligibility certificate from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University before joining
Source: Government of Tamil Nadu prospectus for admission to the B.Sc (Nursing) degree course, 2026–27 session.
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How to Reach from Attur
Multiple transport options to get to campus easily
Attur → JKKN Nursing Campus
90-100 km • about 2.5 hours
ROUTE
Attur → Salem → Sankagiri → Komarapalayam via NH-544 (Salem-Coimbatore highway)
BY BUS
Frequent buses run from Attur to Salem; from Salem's new bus stand take any Erode/Bhavani-side bus along NH-544 and get down at Komarapalayam
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION
Salem Junction is the major railhead (~55 km from Attur); campus is ~45 km from Salem Junction by road
NEAREST AIRPORT
Coimbatore International Airport (Code: CJB) (~80 km)
CAMPUS ADDRESS
JKKN Institutions, Natarajapuram, NH-544, Komarapalayam (TK), Namakkal (DT), Tamil Nadu - 638183
Campus & Facilities
Everything you need for a world-class education experience
Modern Learning Labs
State-of-the-art learning labs and smart learning studios
Digital Learning Commons
Well-stocked learning commons with digital access and journals
Hostel
Separate hostels for boys and girls with mess facility
Transport
College buses connecting nearby towns and surrounding areas
Sports
Playground, indoor games, gym, and annual sports events
WiFi Campus
High-speed internet across the entire campus
JKKN Nursing Graduate Success
Our track record speaks for itself
Consistent placement support across all nursing programmes
Apollo, Sun Pharma, NHS UK, and more top healthcare employers
International nursing placements in UK, UAE, and Singapore
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