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The Indian Nursing Council declares that, effective from September 11, 2025, qualifications from three specific nursing institutions in Karnataka shall only entitle individuals to registration within the State of Karnataka, exercising powers under Section 14(3)(b) of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.

Detailed Summary

The Indian Nursing Council, through a Withdrawal Order issued on July 17, 2026, under F.No. 18-15/Govt./2024 - INC and in exercise of powers conferred by Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), has declared that with effect from September 11, 2025, any person holding a recognized qualification from the following institutions shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Karnataka: Princess City School Of Nursing (GNM) in Kalaburagi, Slt College Of Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) in Yadgir, and Sri Tungabhadra School Of Nursing (GNM) in Bangalore. This decision follows a notice no. 18-15/Govt./2024 - INC (65300) dated December 5, 2024, issued to The Principal Secretary (H&FW), Health and Family Welfare Department, Bangalore, and the Karnataka Nurses & Midwives Council, requesting recommendations on the suitability of these institutions. The Council proceeded with the order because it did not receive any remarks or recommendations from the State Government or the Karnataka Nurses & Midwives Council, and its records indicated that these institutions failed to apply for statutory inspection for several years and were found deficient/unsuitable for conducting nursing programmes.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-20072026-274647 EXTRAORDINARY PART III-Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 465] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026/ASHADHA 26, 1948 5486 GI/2026 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III-SEC.4] INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL WITHDRAWAL ORDER New Delhi, the 17th July, 2026. F.No. 18-15/Govt./2024 - INC.- In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), the Indian Nursing Council hereby issues the following order:— Whereas, the following institutions located in the State of Karnataka were recognized by the State Government and the Karnataka Nurses & Midwives Council to conduct nursing courses. Whereas, a notice no. 18-15/Govt./2024 - INC (65300) dated 05.12.2024 for withdrawal of recognition under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, was issued to The Principal Secretary (H&FW), Health and Family Welfare Department, Room No. 105, Ist Floor, VikasSouda, Bangalore-560001, Karnataka. A copy of the notice dated 05.12.2024 was also sent to the Karnataka Nurses & Midwives Council. In the notice issued, the State Government was requested to submit its recommendations to the Council regarding the suitability of the nursing institutions. Whereas, the Council has not received any remarks or recommendation from the State Government or the Karnataka Nurses & Midwives Council regarding the suitability of the below- mentioned institutions. Whereas, the Council has considered the matter in its entirety. The Indian Nursing Council records show that these institutions have failed to apply for statutory inspection for several years and were found deficient/unsuitable for conducting nursing programmes. Now therefore, the Council, exercising powers under Section 14(3)(b) of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, hereby declares that with effect from 11.09.2025, any person holding a recognized qualification from the following institutions shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Karnataka. 1. Princess City School Of Nursing, Shahabad Ring Road Kalaburagi, Kalaburagi, Distt.- Gulbarga, Pin Code- 585105 Karnataka (GNM) 2. Slt College Of Nursing, Bhodivruksha Campus, Chandriki Road Gurumatkal, Yadgir, Distt.- Yadgir, Pin Code- 585214 Karnataka (B.Sc Nursing) 3. Sri Tungabhadra School Of Nursing,, #42, Raja Reddy Layout, Chikkabanavara, Bangalore- 560090 Karnataka (GNM) Dr. T. DILEEP KUMAR, President [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./234/2026-27]

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