Offline Course

1. The candidates must be a minimum of 17 years of age as of 31/12 of the current year. The upper age limit for admission is 35 years. For the candidate who has passed in ANM course, there is no age bar.
2. The candidates must have passed 10+2 in English and must have obtained a minimum of
40% marks from CHSE Odisha or the equivalent thereof, However, science is preferable.
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Or
10 +2 with English and must have obtained a minimum of 40% marks from the  state open
schools recognized by the state Govt. and the National Institute of Open Schools 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 the 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 the total mark is relaxed for SC/ ST candidates.
4. ASHA having a 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 the minimum M.E. standard Odia (applicable candidates
taking admission in central counseling only).
6. The candidate must be a domicile / permanent resident / native of Odisha but currently
residing outside Odisha. (Applicable to candidates taking admission in central counseling
only).
7. Both female/male candidates can apply.
8. Shall be medically fit for the course (Medical certificate format in annexure -V).