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Date: 2026-02-05 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), the Indian Nursing Council

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**Executive Summary** This document is a withdrawal order issued by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947. The order declares that effective May 29, 2025, qualifications from listed nursing institutions in Kerala will only entitle individuals to register in Kerala. This decision follows a review indicating the institutions did not seek inspection for several years and were deemed unsuitable for conducting nursing programs. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Withdrawal of Recognition:** * The INC withdraws recognition for nursing qualifications obtained from the listed institutions, effective May 29, 2025. * **Registration Restriction:** * Individuals holding qualifications from the specified institutions after the effective date are only eligible to register as nurses in the State of Kerala. * **Basis for Decision:** * The decision is based on the fact that the institutions have failed to apply for statutory inspection for several years. * The institutions were also found deficient/unsuitable for conducting nursing programs. * The Kerala state government failed to provide feedback or recommendations regarding the listed institutions. * **Institutions affected:** * A detailed list of 24 institutions located in the State of Kerala is provided, including the institution name and qualification provided. **Impact Analysis** **Students/Graduates of Listed Institutions:** *Impact:* * Graduates from the listed institutions after May 29, 2025, will have restricted registration eligibility, limited to the State of Kerala. *Action Required:* * Graduates should be aware of their limited registration eligibility. **Listed Nursing Institutions:** *Impact:* * The institutions will no longer be able to offer qualifications recognized by INC for registration outside of Kerala. *Action Required:* * The institutions must address the deficiencies identified by INC. **Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council:** *Impact:* * The council may experience changes in the registration processes. *Action Required:* * The council must implement the restriction on registration.

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Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: The primary law under which the Indian Nursing Council operates and derives its powers, specifically Section 14, which is central to the order. Indian Nursing Council: The regulatory body issuing the order regarding the withdrawal of recognition from nursing institutions. Kerala: The state where the listed institutions are located and where the order restricts registration of graduates from the affected institutions. Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council: State council that was requested for recommendation by INC.
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No. 18-16/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 Kerala were recognized by the State Government and the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council to conduct nursing courses.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 Whereas, a notice no. 18-16/Govt./2024-INC (63687) dated 08/11/2024 for withdrawal of recognition under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, was issued to The Addl. Chief Secretary (Health) Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Kerala, Room No- 656, South Block, 3rd Floor Government Secretariat Building, Thiruvananthapuram-695001, Kerala. A copy of the notice dated 08/11/2024 was also sent to the Kerala 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 Kerala 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 29/05/2025, any person holding a recognized qualification from the following institutions shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Kerala. List of Institutions: 1. Govt Junior Pub. Health Nur. Trg. Cen. Panamaram, Distt. Hosp. Panamaram Dist. Wayanad, Kerala (ANM) 2. Credence Hospital Ulloor, Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala (ANM) 3. Prasanthi Hi- Tech Hospital And Research Centre, School Of Nursing Dist. Malappuram, Kerala (GNM) 4. School Of Nursing, The Payyanur Co-Operative Hospital No. C.1487, South Bazaar, P O Payyannur 670307, Kerala (GNM) 5. School Of Nursing C S I Mission Hospital, Codacal, Tirunavaya, Kerala (GNM) 6. College Of Nursing, The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical Mission Hospi, Aduppootty Hills, Kerala (B.Sc Nursing) 7. Devaki Amma Memorial College Of Nursing, Charani, Manjeri P O, Malappuram Distt. Kerala (B.Sc Nursing) 8. City Hospital College Of Nursing, John Mill Road, Thalap, Kerala (B.Sc Nursing) 9. Kunjukrishna Nadar Memorial Nursing College Mavila, Kanjiramkulam & Kanjiramkulam - P O, Kerala (B.Sc Nursing) 10. Dr Nairs College Of Nursing C/O Dr Nairs Hospital, Asramam Kollam, Kerala (B.Sc Nursing) 11. M B College Of Nursing M B Hospital, Down Hill, Malappuram, Kerala (B.Sc Nursing) 12. Metropolitan Hospital College Of Nursing Koorkkenchery Thrissur, Kerala (B.Sc Nursing) 13. Mar Ivanios College Of Nursing Assisi Atonement Hospital, Perumpuzha P.O. Kundara, Kollam Kollam, Kerala (B.Sc Nursing) 14. Karuna College Of Nursing School Of Nursing Karuna Hospital Nedumkandam, Nedumkandam P.O, Idukki Dist., Kerala State, Pin-685553 Nedumkandam Dist. Idukki, Kerala (B.Sc Nursing) 15. Almas College Of Nursing Po - Puthoor Kottakkal, Kerala (M.Sc Nursing) 16. Si-Met College Of Nursing Udma, Near Railway Gate, Kerala (M.Sc Nursing) 17. Institute Of Nursing Education School Of Medical Education Regional Centre, Thevara Perumanoor Dist. Kochi, Kerala (P B B.Sc Nursing) 18. Elite Mission Hospital College Of Nursing Koorkenchery P.O Thrissur, Kerala (P B B.Sc Nursing) 19. College Of Nursing Kannur Medical College Anjarakandy P.O., Kannur-670612, Kerala, India Anjarakandy, Kerala (P B B.Sc Nursing) 20. Government Nursing College Pariyaram Medical College, Pariyaram,Kannur Pariyaram , Kerala (P B B.Sc Nursing) 21. Vinayaka Hospital Sulthan Bathery Dist. Wayanad, Vinayaka College Of Nursing And Vinayaka School Of Nursing Old Shafi Road, Sulthan Bathery Sulthan Bathery , Kerala (P B B.Sc Nursing) 22. Iqraa International Hospital And Research Centre Po - Malaparamba Dist. Kozhikode, Kerala - NURSE PRACTITIONER IN CRITICAL CARE (NPCC)4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] 23. Almas College Of Nursing Po - Puthoor Kottakkal Dist. Malappuram, Kerala - NURSE PRACTITIONER IN CRITICAL CARE(NPCC) 24. Sree Gokulam Nursing College Sree Gokulam Nursing College Sree Gokulam Medical College Campus Venjaramoodu Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 695607 Thiruvananthapuram Dist. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - NURSE PRACTITIONER IN CRITICAL CARE (NPCC) Dr. T. DILEEP KUMAR, President [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./664/2025-26] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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