The Odisha BSc Nursing Courses Admission 2025-26 is upcoming. The courses offered include ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery), GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery), Basic BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, and Post Basic Diploma Nursing. Read full article to check the fee structure, eligibility etc.
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Odisha Nursing Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria
| Courses | Educational Qualification |
| Odisha B. Sc. Nursing | 10+2 or equivalent examination with science or vocational (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) from CHSE |
| ANM | 10+2 from CHSE Odisha or equivalent |
| GNM | 10+2 with English and must have obtained a minimum of 40% marks from CHSE Odisha or equivalent |
| Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing | candidate must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife of ONMRC or equivalent to any other state nursing council. passing of General Nursing & Midwifery examination conducted by ON&MEB Odisha or equivalent thereof. |
| MSC Nursing | candidate must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife of ONMRC or equivalent to any other state nursing council. passing of B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% aggregate marks from the institution recognized by the INC/ONMRC. |
| Diploma in Nursing | Candidate must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife of ONMRC or equivalent to any other state nursing council. |
Odisha Nursing Admission 2025: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Start Online Registration | May 2025 |
| Last date of online registration | June 2025 |
| Correction window | June 2025 |
| Online Test Dates | Will be updated |
| Admit Card Releasing date | Will be updated |
| Result merit list | Will be updated |
Odisha Nursing Admission 2025: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| ANM | Rs. 300/- |
| GNM | Rs. 500/- |
| For All other Nursing Courses | Rs. 1000/- |
Selection will be based on Odisha Nursing Courses 2025-26
| Courses Name | Selection Process |
| ANM | Merit List Shall be prepare on the basis of career marks. |
| GNM | Merit list will be prepared on the basis of career marks. Other selection criteria 10+2 Science with Biology (will give priority). 10+2 Science without Biology. (2nd ). 10+2 and Other Equivalent Examination (3rd ). |
| B. SC. Nursing | Online Examination |
| Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing | Online Entrance Examination |
| M.Sc. Nursing | Online Entrance Examination |
| Post Basic Diploma Nursing | Online Entrance Examination |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Exam
| Category | Minimum Educational Criteria |
| General | 50% |
| SC/ST | 40% |
| General -PWD | 45% |
| SC/ST/ PWD | 40% |
Questions Pattern in Exam according to subjects
| Subject | Number of Question | Maximum Marks |
| Physics | 20 | 20 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 20 |
| Biology | 20 | 20 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| Nursing Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
Number of seats offered through Counselling
The Counselling and admission shall be done centrally by the State Nursing Selection Committee for all the seats of Government institutions and 85% of the seats of Govt recognized private institutions. If any seats from 85% remain unfilled during the central counselling, it shall be deemed to be surrendered to the respective private Institutions. The Private Institutions shall fill up the 15% seats of the management seats and balance seats deemed to be surrendered to them by the cutoff dates for such admission.
Odisha Nursing Courses Fee
| Courses | 1st year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year |
| ANM course (Government Colleges) | Rs. 6,800/- | Rs. 4, 900/- | NA | NA |
| ANM Course (Private Colleges) | Rs. 35, 500/- | Rs. 34, 200/- | NA | NA |
| GNM Course (Private Colleges) | Rs. 37, 300/- | Rs. 36, 000/- | Rs. 36, 000/- | NA |
| Basic BSC Nursing Course (Government Colleges) | Rs. 19, 450/- | Rs. 18, 000/- | Rs. 18000/- | Rs. 18000/- |
| Basic BSC Nursing Courses (Private Colleges) | Rs. 42, 300/- | Rs. 42, 000/- | Rs. 42, 000/- | Rs. 42, 000/- |
| Post Basic BSC Nursing (Govt. Colleges) | Rs. 14, 650/- | Rs. 14, 000/- | NA | NA |
| Post Basic BSC Nursing (Private Colleges ) | Rs. 42000/- | Rs. 42, 000/- | NA | NA |
| MSc Nursing (Government) | Rs. 21, 150/- | Rs. 20, 000/- | NA | NA |
| MSC Nursing (Private) | Rs. 60, 000/- | Rs. 60, 000/- | NA | NA |
| P. B. Diploma (Govt.) | Rs. 14, 650/- | NA | NA | NA |
| P. B. (Private College) | Rs. 40, 000/- | NA | NA | NA |
Course Duration of Odisha B. SC Nursing
| Course Name | Duration Of Courses |
| ANM | 2 Years |
| GNM | 3 Years |
| Basic B. Sc. Nursing | 4 Years |
| Post Basic Diploma Nursing | 1 Year |
| Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing | 2 Years |
| M.Sc. Nursing | 2 Years |
Odisha Nursing Admission 2025: Cut-off
| CATEGORY | PERCENTILE MARKS |
| General | 65-70 marks |
| OBC | 65-70 marks |
| EWS | 62-68 |
| SC | 58+ |
| ST | 55+ |
How to Apply for Odisha BSc Nursing Admission 2025-26 ?
Step-1: Open the website https://dohodisha.nic.in
Step-2: Click on “Apply Now” and fill the fields as per your record. The compulsory fields with star mark (*) must be filled in. After completion of form click on “Register Now”. Then Registration 9 Number will be generated and will be sent to the candidate through mobile number and email id.
Step-3: Then click on the “Login”. Login using Registration Number and Password. The online application form will be displayed. Please go through the instruction in detail before filling the application.
Step-4: Fill the fields as per the record. The compulsory field with star mark (*) must be filled up. After completion of form click on “Save & Next”.
Step-5: Then the candidate uploads all the requisite documents within the stipulated time period & click on “Save & Next” failing which application will be rejected.
Step-6: Before Payment, candidate must review all the filled data and selected courses.
(Note: After completion of Payment and final submit, he/she can’t edit any data)
Step-7: Then pay the application fee through Net Banking /Card payments / other
Step-8: Save and download application form for future references.
FAQs
The courses offered include ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery), GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery), Basic BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, and Post Basic Diploma Nursing.
You can check the fee structure on the official website of the Directorate of Nursing Odisha or by contacting the institutions directly.
The eligibility criteria for nursing courses in Odisha vary depending on the course. Generally, candidates need to have passed 10+2 with science subjects and have a good score in the entrance examination.