St.Thomas hospital and Leprosy Centre, Chettupattu (Taluk) in Tiruvannamalai District is a Charitable Institution established in 1960 and run by St.Thomas Hospital & Leprosy Centre Society.
The hospital was founded by Dr. Maria Aschhoff, Member of Medical Mission Sisters International, and Wurzburg, Germany who from her childhood wanted to go to papa New Guinea as a missionary, But later decided to come India  to do  leprosy work and to make an outstanding contribution to the control of disease in Tamilnadu.Â
Vision of the DR.Maria Aschhoff College of nursing is to probate socially meaningful health care nursing education and research with adherence to moral legal and ethical value of the individual and other settings.
Prepare the nursing students to combat current nursing challenges and demands of the society. Develop leadership skills and group dynamics among nursing students for holistic patient care.
The College of Nursing is recognized by the Government of Tamilnadu, affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and registered with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. Annual intake of Bsc-60 seats. Duration of course 4 yrs.
Dr.Maria Aschhoff College of Nursing is established in the Year 2024. Â
Joint research, summer internships, industrial visits for adding tremendous value to a student’s profile.
Internships, study tours, seminars for a wider outreach.
Scholarships worth more than 20 crores to encourage achievements of every individual.
Internships, study tours, seminars for a wider outreach.
Multi-cultural campus offering safest stay for the students. It is in fact a home away from home!
Internships, study tours, seminars for a wider outreach.
