Kalinga Nursing School, Kalinga Hospital

The Kalinga Nursing School, Kalinga Hospital, Bhubaneswar , was established in 2004 is a Private College, This College is affiliated to Odisha Nursing Council. The Kalinga Nursing School is the first private nursing institution in Odisha to offer high-quality nursing education. The school is managed by the Kalinga Hospital Foundation, a trust registered under the Indian Trust Act of 1960. The primary mission of the institute is to promote excellence in nursing education and research. Initially, the institute offered only the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) program since its inception. In 2019, it expanded its academic offerings to include the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) program. Beyond academics, the institute actively engages in community outreach programs throughout the year, particularly in rural areas of Odisha, promoting healthcare awareness and services. The school also serves as a hub of academic excellence for both students and faculty. Regular staff development programs are organized to support and enhance the professional growth of the faculty members.

Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Odisha will conduct counseling for B.Sc Nursing, ANM, GNM, PB B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing

The Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Odisha plays a pivotal role in regulating and overseeing medical and allied health education across the state. As part of its commitment to ensuring quality nursing education, DMET conducts centralized counseling for admission into various GNM, ANM, B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and M.Sc. Nursing courses offered by government and private institutions in Odisha. The counseling process is transparent, merit-based, and designed to provide equal opportunities to aspiring nursing candidates. Through this initiative, DMET aims to nurture a skilled and compassionate nursing workforce to meet the growing healthcare needs of the state and the nation.

ELIGIBILITY

GNM:

1. Candidate must have completed 17 years of age as on dt: 31.12.2024 i.e., the candidate should have been born on or before dt.31.12.2007.
2. The candidates must have passed 10+2 with English and must have obtained a minimum of 40% marks from CHSE Odisha or equivalent thereof, however science is preferable.
   Or
   10+2 with English and must have obtained a minimum of 40% marks from state open schools recognized by state Govt. and National Institute of Open School recognized by Central Govt.
   Or
   Registered ANM with 10+2 pass.
   Or
   10+2 with English having 40% marks in vocational ANM course from the school recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
   Or
   10+2 with English having 40% marks in Vocational stream - Health care Science from a recognized CBSE Board/ State/ Center.
3. 5% of total mark is relaxed for SC/ ST candidates.
4. ASHA having 10+2 pass with 40% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates) is eligible for applying to the GNM course.
5. The candidate must have passed minimum M.E. standard Odia (applicable candidates taking admission in central counseling only).
6. The candidates must be a Domicile of Odisha /permanent resident of Odisha / native of Odisha. (Applicable for candidates taking admission in Govt. counseling only).
7. Both female / male candidates can apply.
8. Shall be medically fit for the course (Medical certificate format in annexure -V).

B.Sc. Nursing:

1. The candidates must be minimum 17 years of age as on dt: 31.12.2024 i.e., the candidate should have been born on or before dt. 31.12.2007.
2. The candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with science or vocational (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) from CHSE, Odisha or any other Board or Council or University equivalent thereof.
3. The candidates passed 10+2 examination in Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology), conducted by National Institute of Open School are also eligible to apply.
4. The candidates must have passed in the subject of PCB & English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks taken together in PCB at the qualifying examination i.e. (10+2). In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, the marks obtained in PCB taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40%. English is a compulsory subject in 10+2 for being eligible for admission to B.Sc. Nursing Course.
5. The candidates must have passed minimum M.E standard Odia.
6. The candidates must be a Domicile of Odisha / permanent resident of Odisha / native of Odisha.
7. Both female / male candidates are eligible to apply.
8. Candidates shall be medically fit for the course (Medical certificate format in annexure -V).