IGNOU starts Post Basic BSc Nursing admission for 2026

• IGNOU opens January 2026 admissions for Post Basic BSc Nursing programme nationwide.
• Eligible GNM diploma holders with nursing registration can apply through official portal.
• Programme enables working nurses to upgrade qualifications via distance learning mode.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing program which will begin in the 2026 academic year.

The program provides working nurses with an accessible and flexible option to earn their nursing degree. The program allows nurses to complete their applications through the official IGNOU website during the admission period which has begun today.

Candidates need to complete their General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma from an Indian Nursing Council (INC) approved institution and obtain their State Nurses Registration Council nursing credentials.

The official notification establishes the minimum age requirement which applicants must meet. The Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing program offers comprehensive academic instruction and practical skills development in community health nursing, medical-surgical nursing, nutrition and nursing research.

Students who want to join the program must submit their admission forms through the online admission portal of IGNOU together with their necessary documents which include their educational certificates and nursing registration documents.

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The university has advised candidates to review eligibility criteria carefully before submitting their applications to avoid discrepancies. The admission process must be finished by March 31 2026 which candidates should complete before this deadline.

The B.Sc. Nursing programme, delivered through distance education and online learning, provides dedicated nurses with an educational path that accommodates their work obligations.

Nurses who obtain this degree will gain expanded professional capabilities which enable them to develop advanced expertise and increase their job opportunities in all healthcare facilities.

IGNOU's decision to begin Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing admissions demonstrates the increasing importance of ongoing professional development together with the necessity of expanding healthcare capacity through advanced educational programs.