Government Nursing Course Eligibility Criteria
Official Eligibility Details for Nursing Admissions in Odisha
Government Instruction
Note: All the information provided is in accordance with current Government rules and regulations. These are subject to revision from time to time as per official updates.
Basic B.Sc. Nursing
- Candidates must be minimum 17 years of age as on 31.12.2025.
- Must have passed 10+2 Examination with Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
- National Institute of Open School candidates are also eligible.
- Minimum 45% marks in PCB. SC/ST candidates require 40%.
- English is compulsory in 10+2.
- Must have passed M.E Standard Odia.
- Must be Domicile/Permanent Resident of Odisha .
- Both Male & Female candidates are eligible.
- Candidates must be medically fit.
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
- Candidate must be a domicile/permanent resident of Odisha.
- Must be a Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife .
- Must have passed GNM Examination .
- Reciprocal ONMRC registration required for other state candidates.
- Candidates must be medically fit.
- In-service candidates must submit NOC.
- Must have passed M.E Standard Odia.
- Both Male & Female candidates are eligible.
M.Sc. Nursing
- Candidate must be a domicile/permanent resident of Odisha.
- Must be Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife.
- Must have B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% marks.
- SC/ST candidates require minimum 50%.
- Must have minimum 1 year work experience.
- Experience can be teaching or clinical.
- Candidates must be medically fit.
- Must have passed M.E Standard Odia.
- Both Male & Female candidates are eligible.
- In-service candidates must submit NOC.
Post Basic Diploma Nursing
- Candidate must be a domicile/permanent resident of Odisha.
- Must be Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife.
- Must have passed GNM / Basic or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing .
- Reciprocal ONMRC registration required for other state candidates.
- Must have 1 year clinical experience .
- Candidates must be medically fit.
- In-service candidates must submit NOC.
- Must have passed M.E Standard Odia.
- Both Male & Female candidates are eligible.