New Delhi, September 26, 2024 – In a move that will bring relief to prospective nursing students across India, the Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced an extension of the admission deadline for all nursing programs for the academic year 2024-25. The last date of admission for programs including ANM, GNM, B.Sc.(N), PBB.Sc.(N), M.Sc. (N), Post Basic Diploma, and NPCC has been extended from September 30th, 2024, to October 31st, 2024.
This decision comes as a welcome response to the concerns raised by various stakeholders regarding the earlier deadline. The INC, in its notification, acknowledged the need for additional time to ensure that all eligible candidates have the opportunity to apply and secure admission to their desired nursing programs.
It is important to note that the INC has explicitly stated that this will be the final extension. Therefore, aspiring nursing students are strongly encouraged to complete their applications as soon as possible to avoid missing the new deadline.
This extension is a positive development for the nursing profession in India, as it will help to ensure that a sufficient number of qualified nurses are trained to meet the growing healthcare needs of the country.
Key Points:
New Deadline: The last date for nursing admissions has been extended to October 31st, 2024.
Programs Affected: ANM, GNM, B.Sc. (N), PBB.Sc. (N), M.Sc. (N), Post Basic Diploma, and NPCC.
Final Extension: The Indian Nursing Council has clarified that no further extensions will be granted.
Notification Approval: The extension is approved by the competent authority, as announced by Lt Col (Dr.) Sarvjeet Kaur, Secretary of INC.
Impacted Academic Year: The extension applies to admissions for the academic year 2024-25.
