Ashwini Adivasi School of Nursing

Ashwini Adivasi School of Nursing, established in 2006, is a distinguished nursing institution located in Gudalur, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. The institution operates as a Private nursing school dedicated to providing quality nursing education to tribal and rural communities in the region. Ashwini Adivasi School of Nursing is affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC). The institution offers comprehensive nursing programmes at the undergraduate level, primarily focusing on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) programme. The school was founded by the Ashwini Health Centre Trust with a mission to train nurses from tribal communities who would serve their own communities with cultural sensitivity and dedication. Admissions to Ashwini Adivasi School of Nursing are conducted through entrance examinations and merit-based selection processes as per The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University guidelines. The institution emphasizes community-based healthcare education, combining theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience in various healthcare settings, particularly in tribal and rural areas where healthcare access is limited.