B - SC - Nursing Admission Announcement
B - SC - Nursing Admission Announcement
B - SC - Nursing Admission Announcement
ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POST BASIC B.Sc. NURSING PROGRAMME – JANUARY, 2024.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University will be admitting students for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (BSCN-PB)
Programme, batch commencing from January 2024 through Entrance Test to be held all over the country on 07 th
January, 2024.
Post Basic B.Sc Nursisng is a degree programme for in-service diploma holder Nurses. The Programme is
approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
Admission is based on the merit in the Entrance Test (OPENNET-XII) to be conducted on 24 th December
2023 followed by region-wise counseling. Seats are fixed for programme study centre(s) located in INC
approved Colleges of Nursing across the country. Please refer Student Handbook and Prospectus 2024 for all
details. The forms will be available on and will be accepted only through the online portal of the University
at www.ignou.ac.in
ELIGIBILITY
In-service Nurses, that is Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM) having 10+2 with three years, Diploma in
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with minimum of Two Years of experience (after registration as RNRM) in
the profession. (For male nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme should have a certificate in any
one of the nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery).
OR
In-service Nurses (RNRM) having 10th class (Matriculation) or its equivalent with three years, Diploma in General
Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with minimum of Five Years of experience (after registration as RNRM) in the
profession. (For male nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme should have a certificate in any of
the nursing courses of 6-9 month duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery)
There is no age bar for admission into the Programme of the University.
REGISTRATION
Submission of online application form for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Programmes can be undertaken online at
www.ignou.ac.in from 12th December, 2023. Candidates can choose their exam city through online registration system
on first come first serve basis.
EXAMINATION FEE
Rs.1000/- should be remitted through payment gateway, using a Credit Card or a Debit Card issued by Banks in India
or through online Banking.
Please refer to the information Bulletin at the website www.ignou.ac.in for fee structure, courses offered, scheme of
examination and other details.
IMPORTANT DATES
Note- Use of Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices is strictly prohibited in the premises of Examination Centre.
Candidates shall be liable for penal action for Possession/Use of Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices. Kindly read the
information bulletin carefully.
Dr. Laxmi & Dr. Reeta Devi, Asst. Prof. (SI Grade) SOHS, for Programme related information, email ID
bscnursingpb@ignou.ac.in Tel. No. 0112957-2846/2807.