Nursing protects, promotes and restores health for individuals, families and communities — and it's one of the world's most in-demand, most portable careers. Lakshyashila guides you through every ANM, GNM, B.Sc and global licensing pathway, with INC-accurate guidance at every step.
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) — an autonomous statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — sets uniform training standards for nurses, midwives and health visitors across the country. Every recognized pathway leads to registration as a Nurse with your State Nursing Council.
NEET is not universally mandatory for nursing admission in India — the requirement depends on the specific institute and state, which is exactly the kind of detail our counsellors track for you.
Every country requires the same three building blocks: credential evaluation, a licensing exam, and proof of English proficiency. The specific exams and bodies just differ by destination.
From choosing your first nursing course to registering with an overseas licensing body — our counsellors stay with you through the whole journey, in India and abroad.
Nursing integrates the art and science of caring — protecting and promoting health, preventing illness and injury, and easing suffering for individuals, families and entire communities. — adapted from ANA's Scope & Standards of Practice
Globally, nursing is recognized as the diagnosis and treatment of human responses — caring for people across every stage of life and every care setting, from city hospitals to rural health centres. In India, the Indian Nursing Council exists to keep that training standard uniform, recognized and trustworthy nationwide.
We map your marks, budget and goals to the right pathway — ANM, GNM, B.Sc Nursing, or a direct global track.
We recommend only institutions recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and the relevant State Nursing Council.
A clear roadmap on whether your target institute needs NEET-UG or accepts Class 12 merit / a state CET.
Step-by-step support for NCLEX-RN, NMC CBT/OSCE, DataFlow, Prometric exams and visa paperwork.
Duration, examining body and registration outcome for every INC-recognized nursing programme.
| Nursing Programme | Training Duration | Examination | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife (ANM) | 2 years | Nursing Examination Board | R.ANM |
| General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) | 3½ years (3 years from 2015–16 batches) | Nursing Examination Board | R.N & R.M |
| B.Sc Nursing (Basic) | 4 years | University | R.N & R.M |
| B.Sc Nursing (Post Basic) | Regular: 2 yrs · Distance: 3 yrs | University | Additional Qualification |
| M.Sc Nursing | 2 years | University | Additional Qualification |
| M.Phil Nursing | 1 yr full-time / 2 yrs part-time | University | Additional Qualification |
| Ph.D Nursing | 3–5 years | University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma — OT / Cardio-Thoracic / Neurology / Midwifery / Psychiatric / Critical Care / Emergency & Disaster / Oncology / Ortho & Rehab / Geriatric / Neonatal / Forensic Nursing | 1 year each | State Nursing Council / University | Additional Qualification |
| Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care | 2 years | University | Additional Qualification |
Source: Indian Nursing Council (indiannursingcouncil.org) — Nursing Programmes. After completing your training you register as a nurse with your State Nursing Council and on INC's national Nurses Registration & Tracking System (NRTS).
Every destination needs credential evaluation, a licensing exam and English proficiency — here's how each one differs.
From clinical skills labs to visa send-offs — every milestone, celebrated with our students.
The official authorities that govern nursing registration and licensing — in India and worldwide.
Lakshyashila is an independent nursing admission & career counselling service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any of the bodies below — we simply help you understand and complete their official processes.
Real students, real outcomes — from first-year GNM admissions to overseas registered nurse licences.
Talk to our nursing admission experts today. First session is completely free — no obligations. We'll assess your profile, your India and abroad options, and build a personalized roadmap.
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