INC Extends Nursing Program Admission Deadline to October 31
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has extended the final date for admissions to all nursing programs for the 2025-26 academic year. The new deadline is now October 31, 2025, moved from the previous date of September 30, 2025. The notification makes it clear that no further extensions will be granted.
INC Directs All Nursing Institutions to Participate in ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ Health Drive
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a notification directing all nursing institutions across the country to actively participate in the nationwide health campaign, “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan.” The drive, launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, will run from September 17 to October 2, 2025, and will be inaugurated nationally by the Prime Minister in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
INC Mandates Permanent Email ID for All Nursing Institutions, Shifts to Online-Only Correspondence
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a notification directing all nursing institutions to maintain a single, permanent email ID for all official correspondence related to INC suitability applications. The move is a continuation of a circular from May 25, 2021, and is intended to streamline communication for applications concerning new institutions, renewals, and enhancements under Sections 13 and 14 of the INC Act.
UNFPA to Host Webinar on Health Sector Response to Gender-Based Violence
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is set to host a webinar on August 26, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM IST, to discuss the health sector’s response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace. The event will feature speakers from UNFPA India and the Indian Nursing Council (INC). The INC has requested all Nursing Institutions to Join for UNFPA Webinar.
Kerala High Court Directs State to Take Action Against Private Nursing Colleges for Underpaying Faculty
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has published the judgment issued by the Kerala High Court has directing the State Government to take immediate action against private nursing colleges that are not paying their teaching staff salaries on par with government or UGC scales. The court, presided over by Mr. Justice D. K. Singh, ruled on a petition filed by the Kerala State United Nurses Association-Teachers Association.
Amendment of Examination Regulation in Revised B.Sc.(N) Syllabus
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has amended the examination regulations for its B.Sc. Nursing program to address the difficulties faced by students due to delays in supplementary examinations. The amendment to the “Revised Regulations and Curriculum for B.Sc. (Nursing) program, Regulations, 2020,” specifically revises Paragraph 5, Examination Regulation, sub-paragraph 16. This notification was issued on August 13, 2025.
Indian Nursing Council Issues Directive to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2025
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a notification directing all nursing institutions to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2025, which is observed annually from August 1 to August 7. The global campaign aims to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding to improve the health of babies and mothers across the country.
India’s Nurse Registration & Tracking System (NRTS) Recognized in WHO’s State of the World’s Nursing 2025 Report
The Indian Nursing Council has announced that the Nurse Registration and Tracking System (NRTS) has been highlighted in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) State of the World’s Nursing (SOWN) 2025 Report. The SOWN 2025 report offers an analysis of the global nursing workforce, featuring new indicators on crucial areas like education capacity, advanced nursing practice, and remuneration. The report emphasizes that a Unique Nurse Identifier (UNI) system can assist in health workforce planning and management by tracking nurse licensure, specialization, and deployment.
Indian Nursing Council Cancels July 16 Public Meeting, Resumes July 23
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced the cancellation of its public and visitors meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The cancellation is attributed to prior unavoidable official engagements involving INC officials.
First Annual National Conference of Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Set to Empower Nurses
The First Annual National Conference of Pediatric Critical Care Nursing branded as Nursing PediCritiCon 2025, is set to convene, offering a unique national platform designed to enrich knowledge, enhance clinical skills, and update nurses on the latest best practices in pediatric critical care. The event will culminate in a major conference on August 3rd at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College & Hospital in Bengaluru.
Dental and Nursing Colleges Urged to Register for International Yoga Sangam 2025
All dental and nursing colleges across India have received an urgent directive from the Dental Council of India and the Indian Nursing Council to ensure their mandatory registration for the “International Yoga Sangam 2025,” a significant event leading up to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, 2025. Institutions are being pressed to complete their registration and upload necessary details.
Indian Nursing Council Urges Nationwide Participation in 11th International Yoga Day
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a circular calling for widespread participation from all nursing institutions across the country in the celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), scheduled for June 21, 2025. This initiative aligns with a nationwide campaign led by the Ministry of AYUSH, promoting the unifying theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”