Colleges

The candidate has passed a 10 + 2 (PCBE), 45% marks for general. 40% marks for the reserved category / EWS.

• Be of a minimum of 17 years of age as on 31.12
• Having passed the 10+2 examination in Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) conducted by the National Institute of Open School with 45% marks are also eligible to apply.
•  Have aggregate marks of a minimum of 45% in the above qualifying examination. 
• For S.C/S.T candidates the above qualifying marks are 40 %. 
• Have passed Odia up to ME standard. (For Candidate seeking admission in Govt. College).
• Be either domicile/ permanent resident /native of Odisha but currently residing outside Odisha (candidate seeking admission in Govt College of Nursing, Berhampur and 85% of seats (Govt quota) in Private INC recognized institutions) (Candidates from other states are also eligible to apply to take admission under 15% management quota in private nursing institutions) (Recognised by the INC).
• Be medically fit to undergo the course. 
• Locomotor disability of lower limbs between 40% to 50% will be taken into consideration for the Physically Handicapped category.