inc nursing admissions 2026-27 last date has been extended. Admissions for all nursing programmes close on 15 November 2026. This covers ANM, GNM, B.Sc.(N), PBB.Sc.(N), M.Sc.(N), Ph.D(N), Post Basic Diplomas and Nurse Practitioner programmes. Check the official notification on indiannursingcouncil.org.
Candidates meeting INC eligibility for the chosen programme
About Indian Nursing Council
The Indian Nursing Council is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It sets uniform standards of training for nurses, midwives and health visitors.
It issues the national cut-off dates for admissions so that institutes stay within the approved academic calendar.
Nature of the notice
Notification No. 21 of 2026 (dated 30 October 2026) extends the last date of admission for the 2026-27 session from 31 October to 15 November. No further extension will be granted.
Who can apply
Candidates eligible under INC norms for ANM, GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing or other listed programmes.
Those applying through state counselling or recognised institutes.
Admissions must stay within the sanctioned strength of each institute.
Who should skip
Anyone applying after 15 November 2026 — no admissions will be permitted.
Candidates whose institute has already filled its sanctioned intake.
Those who do not meet the minimum eligibility for the specific programme.
Applicants expecting another extension — the notice says none will be entertained.
Dates and fee
Item
Detail
Previous last date
31 October 2026
Extended last date
15 November 2026
B.Sc.(N) Regular/Even batch
Admissions up to 31 October 2026
B.Sc.(N) Irregular/Odd batch
1 November to 15 November 2026
Further extension
None
Fee is not fixed by INC. It is decided by the respective state counselling authority or institute.
Available positions
No category-wise vacancy split is printed. Admissions must remain within the sanctioned annual intake of each recognised nursing institute. Exceeding intake is not allowed.
All listed nursing programmes
Eligibility
As per INC regulations for the specific programme (ANM, GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, etc.).
State/university additional rules may apply.
Must be admitted on or before 15 November 2026.
Educational qualifications
Programme
Basic requirement (summary)
ANM / GNM
As per INC eligibility for auxiliary and general nursing
B.Sc. Nursing
10+2 with science subjects as per norms
PBB.Sc. / M.Sc. Nursing
Relevant nursing qualification + registration
Exact subject and mark requirements are in the INC regulations and state prospectus. Official notice wins.
Selection stages
Qualify any required entrance or counselling process of the state.
Complete admission formalities at the allotted or chosen recognised institute.
Ensure the admission date is on or before 15 November 2026.
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