Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024: Counselling Dates, Result, Merit Lists, Application, Fee, Exam, Reservation

Aman Agarwal

Updated On: March 03, 2024 04:02 pm IST

If you are interested in Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024 then this article is for you. Learn all about the ounselling Dates, Result, Merit Lists, Application, Fee, Exam, Reservation here!

Odisha Nursing Admissions

Odisha Nursing Admission 2024: The admission process is mainly based on the merit list published by the authority, as well as on the marks secured by the candidates in the NEET UG examination. The registrations for the ANM/ GNM/ BASIC BSC Nursing/ PBBSC/MSC/PBDIPLOMA Nursing course are expected to be conducted in July 2024. All candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for Odisha Nursing Admission 2024 are eligible for admission to Nursing courses in both private and public colleges in the state of Odisha. The merit list for Odisha BSc Nursing 2024 is expected to be released in the month of October (tentatively) this year.

BSc Nursing Course duration is 4 years, and candidates wishing to pursue the same are eligible to opt for career prospects in the medical field or healthcare sector post their successful graduation. DMET Odisha offers admission to three types of Nursing courses: ANM, GNM, and BSc Nursing. The following article focuses on detailed insights of Odisha Nursing Admission 2024.

Overview of Odisha Nursing Admission 2024

The key highlights of the Odisha Nursing Admission 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars

Details

Admission Through 

Odisha Nursing Entrance Exam, NEET UG, Merit-based Admission

Conducting body

Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET)

Course Offered

ANM/ GNM/ BASIC BSC Nursing/ PBBSC/MSC/PBDIPLOMA Nursing course

Exam Level 

State-level 

Exam Duration 

3 Hours

Mode of Application 

Online

Academic Requirement 

Higher Secondary (10+2) Qualifications 

Subject Requirement 

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics 

Age Limit

Minimum 17 years 

Nationality 

Indian Citizen

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024 Important Dates

Mentioned below are the important dates of Odisha Nursing Admission 2024, for all candidates interested in taking admission to the 4-year undergraduate course in Nursing in the state of Odisha:

Events 

Dates (Expected)

Commencement of Application Form Fill-up 

July, 2024

Last Date for Application Form Submission 

July, 2024

Exam Date

Post Basic BSc Nursing - August, 2024
MSc Nursing - August, 2024

Result Release Date

September, 2024

Date of Document Verification 

To be announced

Merit List Publication

To be announced

Seat Allotment result

To be announced

Provisional Admission 

To be announced

How to Apply for Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024?

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for Odisha Nursing Admission 2024 as outlined by DMET can begin the application process. Here's how:

  1. Visit the official DMET Odisha website.
  2. Click on the "Odisha Nursing 2024 application form" link.
  3. Complete basic registration by providing personal details like name, gender, address, email, and phone number.
  4. Receive User ID and password for login.
  5. Fill out the application form accurately to prevent rejection.
  6. Pay the required application fee.
  7. Submit the application and keep multiple printouts of the confirmation page for future reference.

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024 Offline Application:

  1. Download the form from the Director of Nursing Odisha website or buy it from a Common Service Centre (CSC).
  2. Fill out the form and send it along with a DD for the application fee to the specified address.

Odisha Nursing Admissions Application Fee 2024

  • Odisha Nursing 2024 Application Form Fee is different for each course.
  • Odisha Nursing 2024 Application Form Fee is required to be submitted in the online mode.
  • The application form fee can be paid through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking, or even bank transfer. 
  • Candidates must note that the Odisha Nursing 2024 Application Fee is non-refundable once paid.
  • All candidates must take printout copies of the receipt of the payment, once it is generated by the system.

Course

ApplicationFee

BSc Nursing 

INR 500

ANM

INR 300

GNM

INR 500

Post Basic BSc Nursing 

INR 1,000

MSc Nursing 

INR 1,000

The eligibility criteria for Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024 vary for different target courses.

Courses

MinimumAgeRequired

EducationalQualification

GenderRequirements

MinimumPercentageRequired

ANM

17 Years

  • Must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from CHSE Odisha/ Equivalent/ NIOS.

  • Should have studied at least M.E. standard Odia from an institute recognised by ONMRC.

Only Female Candidates

40% for General candidates and 35% for SC/ ST candidates

GNM

17 Years

  • Should have passed Class 12 or equivalent from CHSE Odisha/ Equivalent/ NIOS in Science stream.

  • Candidates from vocational streams who have completed the ANM course can also apply.

--

40% for General candidates and 35% for SC/ ST candidates

BScNursing

17 Years

  • 10+2 or equivalent with PCB and English as main subjects.

  • Candidates from CBSE/ NIOS/ Equivalent National or State Board can apply.

  • Must have passed PCB and English separately.

  • Should have studied at least M.E. standard Odia from an institute recognised by ONMRC.

  • Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.

Both Male and Female Candidates

40% for General candidates and 35% for SC/ ST candidates

PostBasicBScNursing

17 Years

  • Must have completed GNM from ONMEB Odisha or equivalent.

  • Must be RN (Registered Nurse) or RM (Registered Midwife) from ONMRC or any other state nursing council.

  • Should be a permanent resident of Odisha.

  • Should be medically fit.

  • Should have studied at least M.E. standard Odia from an institute recognised by ONMRC.

Both Male and Female Candidates

--

MScNursing

--
  • Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.

  • Must have completed B.Sc. Nursing or PBB.Sc. Nursing from an INC/ ONMRC recognised institute.

  • Must be an RN or RM from ONMRC or any state nursing council.

  • At least one year of work experience after graduation either in the teaching or clinical field.

--

55%

Note: If candidates are registered with any other State Nursing Council than that of Odisha, they will only be considered for the state selection process after they have registered under ONMRC.

AlsoRead: Difference between B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

Documents Required for Odisha Nursing Admission 2024

All candidates are required to produce the list of important documents mentioned below, mandatory for Odisha Nursing Admission 2024, during the application form fill-up process: 

  • Class 10 pass certificate and marksheet 
  • Class 12 pass certificate and marksheet 
  • Caste Certificate, if applicable 
  • Date of Birth Certificate 
  • Address Proof 
  • Family Income Proof 
  • A Self-Addressed Envelope with an Indian Postage Stamp of 25×12 cm size.
  • Few Passport-size Photographs
  • Candidate's Signature 

Note: All candidates must submit all necessary documents in the prescribed format and dimensions to avoid application rejection from the concerned authority. 

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024 Seat Reservation - Category-wise

The category-wise seat reservation for Odisha Nursing admissions 2024 is mentioned below in the table.

Category

SeatReservation

ST

16.25%

SC

22.5%

Green Card Holder

5%

PWD

5%

Ex-servicemen

3%

Odisha Nursing Admissions Entrance Exam Pattern 2024

Given below is the exam pattern for Odisha Nursing Entrance Exam 2024.

Particulars Details 

Exam Duration

180 Minutes/ 3 Hours

Total Number of Questions Asked

150

Question Type

Objective Type (MCQ)

Negative Marking

Yes

Exam Mode

Offline

AlsoCheckList of Nursing Entrance Exams in India

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024 Result and Merit Lists

  • The result for the Odisha Nursing entrance exam 2024 will be published on the official website of the conducting body.

  • No other medium is used for releasing the result.

  • The merit list for B.Sc. Nursing is prepared on the basis of candidates’ marks in Class 12 examinations.

  • For PBB.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, ANM and GNM, the merit list is prepared based on candidates’ performance in the entrance exam.

  • The merit list for different categories is published separately.

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024 Tie-Breaking Criteria

If the performance of two candidates in the entrance exam or qualifying exam is similar, the selection is done using tie-breaking rules. In such cases, preference is given to the following:

BScNursing

PBB.Sc. Nursing

MSc. Nursing

  • Candidate with higher marks in the Class 12 Biology examination.

  • Candidate with higher marks in Class 12 English examination.

  • Candidate with older age.

  • Candidate with higher marks in aggregate in GNM examinations.

  • Candidate with older age.

  • Candidate with a higher percentage in B.Sc. Nursing or PBB.Sc. Nursing Exams.

  • Candidates with older age.

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2024 Counselling or Selection Process

  • Candidates who score well in the Class 12 examinations or entrance exam make it to the merit lists.

  • On the basis of these merit lists, candidates are called for the counselling process.

  • Candidates will have to present for document verification on the stipulated time, date and location.

  • Finally, candidates who are selected have to submit the admission fee amount to ensure their enrollment in the intended course.

Top Nursing Colleges in Odisha

You can apply to these top Odisha Nursing colleges by simply filling the Common Application Form. This way, you will be able to avail yourself of counselling by an education expert, throughout the admission process.

TopNursingCollegesinOdisha

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University - SOA Bhubaneswar

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology - KIIT, Bhubaneswar

Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Bhubaneswar

KIIT University Bhubaneswar

Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies (MIMTS), Khurda

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FAQs

What is the difference between GNM and ANM?

Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) is a 2-year undergraduate diploma course. It teaches students how to take care of equipment, set up OT, maintain records and most importantly provide medicine timely to a patient. General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a 3.5 years diploma course. A GNM-qualified person can work as a home nurse, staff nurse, community health worker, and health visitor.

 

What are the best nursing college in Odisha?

  • DRIEMS School and College of Nursing, Cuttack
  • College of Nursing, Cuttack
  • Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bhubaneswar
  • Manjari Devi College and School of Nursing, Bhubaneswar
  • Sambalpur Nursing College, Sambalpur
  • VISWASS College of Nursing, Khordha
  • Gajapati College of Nursing, Parlakhemundi
  • Puri Saraswati School of Nursing, Balasore
  • And many more

How much are the fees for the B.Sc nursing course in Odisha?

The fees for B.Sc Nursing Odisha range between 20,000 to 2 lakhs and more depending on the type of college you select. 

 

How can I apply for the orisha nursing examination?

To apply for the Odisha nursing examination candidates need to visit the official website of the Directorate of nursing (dohodisha.nic.in.).

 

How many seats are there for the B.Sc Nursing course in Odisha?

There are a total of 270 seats for the B.Sc nursing course in Odisha.

 

Which courses can a student select after passing the Odisha nursing exam?

After passing the Odisha nursing exam students can enrol on courses like GNM  (General Nursing and Midwifery) and ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery)

 

When will the Odisha nursing entrance exam form be released?

Odisha Nursing exams application form is expected to be released in September 2022

 

How do I apply for B.Sc nursing admission in Odisha?

To apply for B.Sc nursing in Odisha candidates needs to fulfil the eligibility criteria by providing a 10+2 certificate from a recognized board with physics, chemistry and biology. Not only that but the candidate also needs to provide the common entrance test (NEET) qualifying score.

 

Is NEET compulsory for admission to B.Sc nursing in Odisha?

The doctorate of medical education & training Odisha has announced that from 2023 onwards candidates need to appear for NEET (UG) to be eligible for admission into B.Sc Nursing course in Odisha.

 

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