Candidate should pass 10+2 exam with English and secured a minimum of 40% at the qualifying examination and English individually from any recognized board.

Candidates are also eligible from State Open School recognized by State Government and National Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by Central Government. However Science is preferable.

The candidate should pass 10+2 with English having 40% of marks in vocational ANM course from the school recognized by Indian Nursing Council

The candidate should pass 10+2 with English having 40% of marks in Vocational Stream-Health care Science from a recognized CBSE board/ State/ Centre

The candidate  should be a Registered ANM with pass mark.

For foreign nationals

 The entry qualification equivalency i.e., 12th standard will be obtained by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Institution, State Nursing Council will be responsible to ensure that the qualification and eligibility will be equivalent to what has been prescribed as above

Reservation

For disabled candidates: 3% Disability reservation to be considered with a disability of locomotor to the tune of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity and other eligibility criteria with regard to age and qualification will be same as prescribed for each nursing program.

5% of total marks is relaxed for SC/ST candidates

Any other reservation as per the State Govt.

Note: Reservation shall be applicable within the sanctioned number of the seats by INC and not above it.

Admission of students shall be once in a year.

Students shall be medically fit.

Minimum age for admission will be 17 years. (as on 31st December of that year) The upper age limit is 35 yrs.

For ANM/ for LHV, there is no age bar.

Selection Process: Selection is based on marks obtained in previous qualifying exam.