**Executive Summary**
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) issued a Withdrawal Order on July 17, 2026, regarding nursing institutions in Andhra Pradesh that failed to meet statutory inspection requirements. Effective September 11, 2025, qualifications obtained from the specified institution will be valid for professional registration only within the State of Andhra Pradesh. This action follows the institution's repeated failure to apply for mandatory inspections and a lack of recommendation from state authorities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Authority and Procedural History**
* The order is issued under Section 14 and Section 14(3)(b) of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.
* A formal notice for withdrawal of recognition (No. 18-02/Govt./2024 - INC) was previously issued on November 26, 2024.
* The notice was directed to the Principal Secretary of the Health Medical and Family Welfare Department of Andhra Pradesh and the State Nurses & Midwives Council.
**Findings of Non-Compliance**
* The Indian Nursing Council received no remarks or suitability recommendations from the Andhra Pradesh State Government despite the 2024 notice.
* Records indicate the affected institution failed to apply for statutory inspections for several consecutive years.
* The nursing programs at the identified institution were found to be deficient and unsuitable.
**Regulatory Restriction**
* With effect from September 11, 2025, the national recognition of qualifications from the listed institution is restricted.
* Holders of these qualifications are entitled to be registered as nurses only within the State of Andhra Pradesh.
**Affected Institution**
* **Institution Name:** Karuna School Of Nursing.
* **Location:** Tanuku, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh (Pin Code: 534211).
* **Program:** General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM).
**Impact Analysis**
**Karuna School Of Nursing**
**Impact**
The institution has lost its standing as a nationally recognized nursing school. Its programs are now deemed deficient and unsuitable for national-level qualification standards.
**Action Required**
The institution must address the deficiencies and failure to undergo statutory inspections noted by the Council.
**Graduates and Qualification Holders**
**Impact**
Individuals holding qualifications from this institution are restricted from seeking professional registration in any state other than Andhra Pradesh from September 11, 2025, onwards.
**Action Required**
Graduates must ensure their professional registration is processed specifically within the State of Andhra Pradesh to maintain their eligibility to practice.
**Andhra Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council / State Government**
**Impact**
The state bodies are now solely responsible for the registration and regulation of practitioners graduating from the listed deficient institution.
**Action Required**
The Council must limit the registration of these graduates to the state jurisdiction and address the lack of recommendations previously requested by the INC.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Nursing Council: The national regulatory body that issued the withdrawal order and oversees nursing education standards in India.
Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: The primary legislation under which the Council exercised powers (specifically Section 14) to restrict the registration validity of certain nursing qualifications.
Karuna School of Nursing, Tanuku: The specific institution in Andhra Pradesh whose graduates' recognized qualifications are now restricted to registration only within that state.
Andhra Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council: The state-level regulatory body responsible for the initial recognition of nursing courses and the registration of the affected institution's graduates.
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INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL
WITHDRAWAL ORDER
New Delhi, the 17th July, 2026.
F.No. 18-02/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 Andhra Pradesh were recognized by the State
Government and the Andhra Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council to conduct nursing courses.
Whereas, a notice no. 18-02/Govt./2024 - INC (65477) dated 26.11.2024 for withdrawal of recognition
under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, was issued to the Principal Secretary, Health Medical and
Family Welfare Deptt., Government of Andhra Pradesh, 5th Block, Ground Floor, Room No. 157, A.P. Secretariat,
Velagapudi, Amaravathi 522503, Andhra Pradesh. A copy of the notice dated 26.11.2024 was also sent to the Andhra
Pradesh 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
Andhra Pradesh Nurses & Midwives Council regarding the suitability of the below-mentioned institution.
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 programme.
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 institution shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
1. Karuna School Of Nursing, Tanuku- 534211 West Godavari district – Andhra pradesh, Tanuku, Distt.
West Godavari, Pin Code - 534211 Andhra Pradesh (GNM)
Dr. T. DILEEP KUMAR, President
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