Nursing is one of the noblest professions in the world. Patient care is the main focus of this modern world and nurses play a vital role in health care system. Even the most competent Doctor often requires the support and assistance of skilled nurses and paramedical personnel for his/her professional success. Therefore competent nurses are in demand all over the world. The Mohamed Sathak Trust started A.J. College of Nursing at Chennai in 2000 to serve the public and meet this demand.

The College offers B.Sc. Nursing programme, a 4-year course during which the students not only learn the nursing needs across the medical spectrum, but also hospital management and crisis management. The institution is recognized by Indian Nursing Council, The Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwife Council and is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University. The students are enrolled as members of Students Nurses Association of India, which enables them to bring out their leadership talents.