SIMATS B.Sc (Nursing) FAQs
Ques. Is NEET UG mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admission at SIMATS/SCON?
Ans. Yes, NEET UG is mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admission at SIMATS/SCON, as per the Indian Nursing Council (INC) regulations applicable to all private nursing colleges in India. Students must qualify NEET UG 2026 (exam date: May 3, 2026) to be eligible for admission. The NEET UG score is used for merit-based seat allotment.
Ques. Is the B.Sc Nursing programme at SCON approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC)?
Ans. Yes, the B.Sc Nursing programme at Saveetha College of Nursing (SCON) is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC). Graduates are eligible to register as Registered Nurses and Midwives (RNM) and practice nursing in India and abroad.
Ques. What are the placement opportunities after B.Sc Nursing from SIMATS/SCON?
Ans. Graduates have strong placement opportunities at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital and affiliated hospitals. Past batches have been placed at Apollo Hospitals, MMM Hospital, SIMS Hospital, and Kavery Hospital, among others. Graduates can also pursue international nursing careers in the USA (NCLEX-RN), UK (NMC), Australia, Canada, and the Middle East, where Indian nurses are in high demand.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at SIMATS/SCON, and are there any additional charges?
Ans. The total academic fee is Rs. 8.4 Lakhs for the 4-year programme. Hostel fees (Rs. 1.86 Lakhs per year) are separate and optional. An admission fee and university registration fee are payable at joining (confirm exact amounts with SCON). Annual exam fees are charged separately. The total cost including hostel for 4 years would be approximately Rs. 15.84 Lakhs.
Ques. Can B.Sc Nursing graduates from SIMATS appear for international nursing licensure exams like NCLEX-RN?
Ans. Yes, B.Sc Nursing graduates from INC-approved colleges like SCON/SIMATS are eligible to appear for international nursing licensure examinations including NCLEX-RN (USA), NMC (UK), HAAD/DHA (UAE), and PROMETRIC (Middle East). Many SCON graduates have successfully pursued nursing careers abroad, particularly in the USA, UK, and the Middle East.
Ques. What is the internship structure for B.Sc Nursing at SIMATS/SCON?
Ans. The B.Sc Nursing programme includes a 1-year compulsory internship (clinical posting) as part of the 4-year curriculum. Students are posted in various departments of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, including medical-surgical wards, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, community health centres, and mental health units. The internship provides comprehensive clinical exposure across all nursing specialisations and is mandatory for INC registration.
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