School of Nursing, Government Headquarters Hospital, the Nilgiris

The School of Nursing, Government Headquarters Hospital, the Nilgiris was established in 1962 and is located in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. This institution operates as a Public State-level nursing college affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The School of Nursing, Government Headquarters Hospital, the Nilgiris is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC), ensuring quality education that meets national standards. The institution primarily offers undergraduate nursing programmes designed to produce competent nursing professionals who can serve in various healthcare settings across India. Admission to the School of Nursing, Government Headquarters Hospital, the Nilgiris is conducted through the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Tamil Nadu, which manages the state-level counselling process for nursing and allied health science courses. The college functions under the Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, and maintains strong clinical training partnerships with the Government Headquarters Hospital, the Nilgiris, providing students with extensive hands-on experience in a real hospital environment. The institution is committed to producing skilled nursing professionals who demonstrate clinical competence, ethical practice, and compassionate patient care, contributing significantly to the healthcare workforce of Tamil Nadu and beyond.