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

Odisha BSc Nursing Admission 2025 is conducted by the DMET, Odisha. Candidates are provided admission to BSc Nursing courses based on their scores in the Odisha nursing entrance test. As per the tentative schedule, the Odisha Nursing Admission is expected to be conducted in July 2025. The process of Odisha Nursing registration takes place on the official website and is completely online. Odisha Nursing admission will be conducted for various UG and PG Nursing courses. Nursing admission in Odisha is done for top nursing courses like ANM, GNM, Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing, etc.The Odisha Nursing Admission 2025 is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) Odisha, to offer admissions to candidates in the state across ANM, GNM, and BSc Nursing courses. The Odisha Nursing Admission 2025 process is conducted based on the NEET UG entrance exam qualification, for candidates who successfully feature on the merit list published by the authority. Candidates who successfully qualify for the Odisha NEET Counselling process are deemed eligible for admission to Nursing courses in both private and public colleges in the state of Odisha.

The duration of the BSc Nursing Course 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. To qualify for the Odisha Nursing Admission 2025 process, candidates are required to meet the list of eligibility criteria, including a 50% mark in aggregate in 10+2 qualification, a Science stream background with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core subjects, NEET UG Cutoff Score in the entrance exam, age criteria of not less than 17 years of age, etc. To know more about the Odisha Nursing Admission 2025 in detail, refer to the following article mentioned below for all interested candidates.

Odisha Nursing Admissions Entrance Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights

Given below is the exam pattern for Odisha Nursing Entrance Exam 2025.

Particulars	Highlights
Exam Duration	180 Minutes/ 3 Hours
Total Number of Questions Asked	150
Question Type	Objective Type (MCQ)
Negative Marking	Yes
Exam Mode	Offline

Also Check : List of Nursing Entrance Exams in India

Odisha Nursing Admission Important Dates

Check the Odisha Nursing Exam 2025 from the table below:

​Odisha Nursing Admissions Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria for Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025 vary for different target courses. Below are is course Odisha Nursing admissions eligibility criteria 2025.

Courses	Minimum Age Required	Educational Qualification	Gender Requirements	Minimum Percentage Required
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 the 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
BSc Nursing	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
Post Basic B Sc Nursing	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	--
MSc Nursing	--	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.

Also Read: Difference between B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

How to Apply for Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025?

Students will have to meet the eligibility criteria set by the DMET authorities to apply for the Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025. Students can find the steps to apply for Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025 given below.

• Step 1: Visit the official DMET Odisha website.
• Step 2: Click on the "Odisha Nursing 2025 application form" link.
• Step 3: Complete basic registration by providing personal details like name, gender, address, email, and phone number.
• Step 4: Receive User ID and password for login.
• Step 5: Fill out the application form accurately to prevent rejection.
• Step 6: Pay the required application fee.
• Step 7: Apply and keep multiple printouts of the confirmation page for future reference.

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025 Offline Application Process

Students must download the Odisha Nursing Admission 2025 form from the Director of Nursing Odisha website or buy it from a Common Service Centre (CSC). Then, students must fill out the admission form with all the necessary details such as name, parents name, age etc. Further, they must send it along with a DD of the application fee to the specified address.

Odisha Nursing Admissions Application Fee 2025

Odisha Nursing 2025 Application Form Fee is different for each course and it has to be paid in online mode. The application form fee can be paid through a Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking, or even a bank transfer and it is non-refundable in all circumstances. Further, they must keep a receipt of the application fee receipt for future reference. Below are the Odisha Nursing Admission Application Fees 2025.

Documents Required for Odisha Nursing Admission 2025

All candidates are required to produce the list of important documents mentioned below, mandatory for Odisha Nursing Admission 2025, during the application form fill-up process:

• Class 10 pass certificate and mark sheet
• Class 12 pass certificate and mark sheet
• 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 2025 Seat Reservation - Category-wise

The category-wise seat reservation for Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025 is mentioned below in the table.

Category	Seat Reservation
ST	16.25%
SC	22.5%
Green Card Holder	5%
PWD	5%
Ex-servicemen	3%

Odisha Nursing Admission 2025 Admit Card

The Odisha Nursing Admission 2025 admit card will be issued on the official website. Check out how to download the Odisha Nursing Admission 2025 admit card below:

• The admit card will be released on the official website of the DMET Odisha
• Candidates can log in to the portal and download the admit card
• For future reference, the candidate should keep a copy of the admit card

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025 Result and Merit Lists

Odisha Nursing Entrance Exam 2025 results are announced on the official website of the conducting body. The merit list for B.Sc. Nursing is prepared on the basis of candidates’ marks in Class 12 examinations and for every course, the merit list is prepared separately. Students whose names appear on the merit list are eligible for admission and must take part in the counselling process.

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025 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:

BSc Nursing	PBB . Sc . Nursing	MSc . Nursing
Candidate with higher marks in the Class 12 Biology examination. Candidate with higher marks in the Class 12 English examination. Candidate with older age.	Candidate with higher marks in aggregate in GNM examinations. Candidate with older age.	Students with a higher percentage of B.Sc. Nursing or PBB.Sc. Nursing Exams and with older age.

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025 Exam Pattern

Students can find the Odisha Nursing Admission exam pattern is stated below.

Odisha BSc Nursing Entrance Exam Pattern
Salient Factors	Details
Mode of Exam	Online
Duration	2 hours
Total Number of Questions	100
Total Number of Sections	5
Total Marks	100
Level of Questions Asked	10 + 2
Type of Questions	MCQ’s
Marks for Correct Answer	1 Mark
Negative Marking	No

Students can find out the distribution of marks per question stated below.

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Physics	20	20
Chemistry	20	20
Biology	20	20
English	20	20
Aptitude for Nursing	20	20
100	100

Odisha Nursing Admissions 2025 Counselling or Selection Process

Students who score well in the Class 12 examinations or entrance exams make it to the merit lists. Based on these merit lists, they are called for the counselling process and would have to present for document verification at the stipulated time, date and location. Further, students who are selected have to submit the admission fee amount to ensure their enrollment in their course of choice.

Odisha Nursing Counselling Process 2025

The candidates applying for the Odisha Nursing Admission 2025 must know the counselling process in detail to avoid any confusion during the process. The Odisha nursing counselling process starts after the declaration of the result. The candidates who have scored a cutoff marks can participate in the counselling process. To know more about Odisha nursing counselling process 2025, have a look:

• The candidates must fill out the Odisha counselling form 2025 from the official website. Afterward, the candidates must exercise their choice filling and choose their desired colleges from the Odisha nursing college list.
• After the counselling stage, the candidates must download the Odisha Nursing seat allotment letters from the respective university's official website.
• When the candidate’s designated seats are assigned, they must go to the assigned college with all the documents required during the time of counselling and pay the Odisha nursing admission fee.

Top Nursing Colleges in Odisha

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

Particulars	Top Nursing Colleges in Odisha
Top Nursing Colleges in Odisha 2025	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

Nursing College in Odisha Fees

In Odisha, several prestigious institutions/colleges offers the BSc Nursing programs, each differentiated by its accreditation/rankings and academic excellence. The table below introduces each college briefly, highlighting their accreditations and fees, providing a clear overview for students willing to take admission. Have a look:

Odisha Nursing Admission 2025- Overview

Admission to nursing courses in Odisha is expected to begin in the month of August 2025. Before releasing the admission form, an official brochure is released highlighting the information regarding the admission. The Odisha Nursing Application process is entirely online and the application process is filled by the candidates on the official website. Odisha Nursing Admission will be conducted for different UG and PG nursing courses.

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