Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing, Mumbai

Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing, SNDT, Mumbai, was established in the year 1952. This women-only institution is situated at the heart of Mumbai at Churchgate and is approved by the Indian Nursing Council. The college imparts nursing education at different levels with the following three specialised nursing programmes: B. Sc, M. Sc, and Ph. D.

The student-to-teacher ratio is very favourable with a total enrolment of 214 students and a faculty strength of 11. The institution certainly has an apt commitment towards quality education, which is reflected in the concentrated approach in the field of nursing study and affiliation to the very renowned SNDT Women's University.

It has a lot of facilities to assist in the overall development of the students and enhance their learning experience. The library with its modern facilities serves as an information centre, where the students get exposure to a wide array of literature and research materials in nursing. Practical working is taught by laboratories of this college, so that the budding nurses learn to work practically.

On campus, an auditorium is available for the promotion of various extracurricular activities and programmes. Keeping in view the physical fitness of the students, the Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing also provides the facility in the form of sports facilities and a gym. A health centre with first-aid facilities for medical attention on the spot in times of need also exists.

Besides this, the college offers a girls' hostel that provides safe and comfortable accommodation to out-station students. IT infrastructure supports modern learning methods; guest rooms are also available for visiting faculty and family members. Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing has a total of three full-time courses across different levels of nursing education. The undergraduate course in B. Sc.

Nursing is for four years; the intake is 50 students. There is also a two-year M. Sc. Nursing programme with an intake of 15 students for those desiring advanced specialisation. Further, the College has a Ph. D. course in nursing, thus opening avenues for research and academic pursuits. Degree Name Total Number of Seats B. Sc Nursing 50 M.

Sc Nursing 15 The admission process of Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing aims to admit the most potential students for these nursing programmes. The admissions to B. Sc and M. Sc Nursing courses are done on the basis of entrance examination, followed by a personal interview.