Nursing College near Mettur
Searching for a nursing college near Mettur? Sresakthimayeil Institute Of Nursing And Research (JKKN College of Nursing) in Komarapalayam is about 40-50 km away via Bhavani along the Cauvery. 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 Mettur to JKKN Nursing
Around 1 to 1.5 hours by road via the Mettur-Bhavani route along the Cauvery; the campus is on NH-544 at Natarajapuram, Komarapalayam
Nursing Education for Mettur Learners
Mettur is best known for the Mettur Dam (Stanley Reservoir) on the Cauvery, its hydro and thermal power stations, and its chemical industrial belt. Families here value stable, professional careers — and healthcare is one of the strongest options for learners from Mettur, Kolathur and the surrounding blocks.
For nursing aspirants from Mettur, JKKN College of Nursing (Sresakthimayeil Institute Of Nursing And Research) at Komarapalayam is one of the closest INC-approved options — about 40-50 km away, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours via Bhavani along the river route. Learners can choose the hostel or, from nearby blocks, even consider day travel.
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.
Many Mettur learners choose the secure on-campus hostels — separate blocks for boys and girls with mess facilities and warden supervision — and go home on weekends, barely an hour and a half away. With 95% placement rate and international nursing pathways (UK NHS, Gulf HAAD/DHA, Australia AHPRA), a global nursing career starts close to home.
Why Mettur Learners Choose JKKN
JKKN College of Nursing is about 40-50 km from Mettur — close enough for easy weekend trips home, far enough for a focused residential campus life. 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 40-50 km from Mettur (~1-1.5 hours) via Bhavani. Hostel stay with weekend trips home is the popular choice; day travel is possible from nearer blocks.
Nursing Courses Available for Mettur 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 Mettur 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 Mettur
Multiple transport options to get to campus easily
Mettur → JKKN Nursing Campus
40-50 km • about 1-1.5 hours
ROUTE
Mettur → Bhavani (river-side road) → Komarapalayam; the campus is on NH-544 (Salem-Coimbatore highway)
BY BUS
Buses run from Mettur towards Bhavani and Erode; get down at Bhavani or Komarapalayam — the campus is on NH-544
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION
Erode Junction is the nearest major railhead (~20 km from campus); Salem Junction also connects Mettur side
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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