Paramedical College in Tamil Nadu - JKKN Paramedical Courses 2026-27
JKKN College of Allied Health Sciences is a paramedical (allied health) college on NH-544 in Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu. It offers 9 four-year B.Sc paramedical courses with 82 sanctioned seats, affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Admissions for 2026-27 are open.
Apply for 2026-27Paramedical and allied health - the same courses
"Paramedical" and "allied health science" are two names for the same degree courses. The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee's website lists them as Paramedical Degree Courses; its 2026-27 prospectus (G.O. (D) No. 710, dated 18-06-2026) calls them Allied and Healthcare UG Degree Courses. B.Sc Nursing and B.Pharm are separate courses, taught at JKKN's separate nursing and pharmacy colleges.
Paramedical courses at JKKN
| Course | Duration | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Cardiac Technology | 3 years + 1 year internship | 7 |
| B.Sc Dialysis Technology | 3 years + 1 year internship | 5 |
| B.Sc Radiography & Imaging Technology | 3 years + 1 year internship | 5 |
| B.Sc Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology | 3 years + 1 year internship | 10 |
| B.Sc Respiratory Therapy | 3 years + 1 year internship | 10 |
| B.Sc Physician Assistant | 3 years + 1 year internship | 10 |
| B.Sc Critical Care Technology | 3 years + 1 year internship | 10 |
| B.Sc Accident & Emergency Care Technology | 3 years + 1 year internship | 10 |
| B.Sc Medical Record Science | 3 years + 1 year internship | 15 |
| Total | 82 |
Seats: sanctioned intake on The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University - AHS Courses, Affiliated Colleges / Institutions 2025-26, institution code 825. Fees: fee structure 2026-27.
Eligibility and admission
- Plus Two (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Minimum 50% aggregate (45% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST); 17 years of age.
- Government-quota seats are allotted through the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee (tnmedicalselection.org). Management-quota seats: apply to the college directly.
How to choose a paramedical college in Tamil Nadu
177 institutions are affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University for at least one undergraduate paramedical course in 2025-26, 31 of them government. There is no official ranking of allied health colleges, so compare them on what you can check:
- The college and your course are on the university's current affiliation list.
- A teaching hospital for clinical postings - ask for its name in writing.
- The sanctioned seats for your course.
- Where the one-year compulsory internship is done.
- The total fee for all four years, including hostel, transport and exam fees.
Frequently asked questions
Is JKKN College of Allied Health Sciences a paramedical college?
Yes. Its 9 B.Sc programmes are paramedical (allied health) degree courses affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. The university lists them under J.K.K. Nattraja Dental College & Hospital, institution code 825, Kumarapalayam, Namakkal district.
Are paramedical courses and allied health science courses the same?
Yes, for these degrees. The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee's website lists them as Paramedical Degree Courses, and its 2026-27 prospectus (G.O. (D) No. 710, dated 18-06-2026) calls them Allied and Healthcare UG Degree Courses. B.Sc Nursing and B.Pharm are separate courses taught at separate JKKN colleges.
Which paramedical courses does JKKN offer and how many seats are there?
9 courses with 82 seats in total, as sanctioned by the university for 2025-26: Cardiac Technology (7), Dialysis Technology (5), Radiography & Imaging Technology (5), Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (10), Respiratory Therapy (10), Physician Assistant (10), Critical Care Technology (10), Accident & Emergency Care Technology (10), Medical Record Science (15).
What is the eligibility for paramedical courses at JKKN?
Plus Two (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST), and 17 years of age.
How long is a paramedical degree at JKKN?
Four years: three years of study and one year of compulsory internship.
How many paramedical colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
177 institutions are affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University for at least one undergraduate allied health (paramedical) course in 2025-26, 31 of them government. JKKN College of Allied Health Sciences in Komarapalayam is one of them.