IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the B.Sc. in Nursing (Post Basic) course at IGNOU are:
- In-service Nurses i.e., Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM) having 10+2 with three years Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with a 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, they should have a certificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery.
- In-service Nurses (RNRM) having 10th class (Matriculation) or its equivalent with three years Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with a minimum of five years of experience (after registration as RNRM) in the profession.

No, the B.Sc. in Nursing (Post Basic) eligibility criteria do not differ for reserved category candidates at IGNOU. The eligibility criteria require a registered nurse with at least 2 years of experience for 10+2 with GNM or 5 years of experience for 10th with GNM.

The eligibility criteria for admission to IGNOU for B.Sc. in Nursing (Post Basic) are:
- In-service Nurses i.e. Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM) having 10+2 with three years Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with a 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, they should have a certificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery.
- In-service Nurses (RNRM) having 10th class (Matriculation) or its equivalent with three years Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with a minimum of five years of experience (after registration as RNRM) in the profession.

For the IGNOU MBA course, the minimum aggregate is 50% (45% for reserved category candidates). Candidates must hold the pass certificates (original/ copies) at the time of admission. These documents are required for verification purposes. The open university verifies that the applicants meet the eligibility requirements before offering seats.