**Executive Summary**
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) issued a withdrawal order on July 17, 2026, against two nursing institutions in Gujarat for failing to meet statutory inspection requirements and being found unsuitable for conducting nursing programs. Effective September 11, 2025, individuals holding qualifications from these specific institutes are restricted to professional registration only within the State of Gujarat. This decision follows a notice period initiated on November 26, 2024, during which state authorities failed to provide recommendations regarding the institutions' suitability.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Basis and Procedural History**
* The order is issued by the INC under the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.
* A formal notice (No. 18-11/Govt./2024 - INC (65262)) was issued on November 26, 2024, to the Commissioner of Health and the Gujarat Nurses & Midwives Council regarding the withdrawal of recognition.
* Despite the request for recommendations on the suitability of these institutions, no remarks or recommendations were received from the State Government of Gujarat.
**Reasons for Withdrawal**
* The INC records indicate that the identified institutions failed to apply for statutory inspections for several years.
* The institutions were found to be deficient and unsuitable for conducting nursing programmes.
**Regulatory Decisions**
* With effect from September 11, 2025, qualifications from the listed institutions will no longer grant the right to registration outside of Gujarat.
* Holders of these qualifications are entitled to be registered only in the State of Gujarat.
**Affected Institutions**
* **Sadbhav Institute Of Nursing**, Sabarkantha (B.Sc Nursing): Located at At & Po - Rupal, Tehsil- Himatnagar.
* **Shri Shreyas Nursing Institute**, Jamnagar (ANM): Located at Badanpar Road, Vill.-Tehsil- Jodiya.
**Impact Analysis**
**Students and Graduates of the Listed Institutions**
**Impact**
Graduates from these institutions will face limited professional mobility as their qualifications will only be valid for registration within the State of Gujarat from September 11, 2025.
**Action Required**
Individuals seeking registration must ensure they comply with the specific geographic registration limits imposed by the INC order.
**Sadbhav Institute of Nursing and Shri Shreyas Nursing Institute**
**Impact**
The institutions have lost their broader recognition due to failure to comply with statutory inspections and being found deficient in their nursing programs.
**Action Required**
The institutions must address the deficiencies and failure to undergo statutory inspections identified by the INC.
**Gujarat State Authorities (Health Department and Nurses & Midwives Council)**
**Impact**
The state bodies are noted for failing to provide recommendations or remarks following the initial 2024 notice, leading to the INC’s unilateral decision.
**Action Required**
The Commissioner (Health) and the Gujarat Nurses & Midwives Council are responsible for overseeing the restricted registration status of graduates from these institutions within the state.
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 Section 14 of which the Council exercises power to withdraw recognition from nursing institutions.
Gujarat Nurses & Midwives Council: The state-level regulatory authority involved in the recognition and monitoring of nursing courses within Gujarat.
State of Gujarat: The specific jurisdiction where the affected nursing institutions are located and where graduate registration is now restricted.
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भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
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INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL
WITHDRAWAL ORDER
New Delhi, the 17th July, 2026.
F.No. 18-11/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 Gujarat were recognized by the State Government
and the Gujarat Nurses & Midwives Council to conduct nursing courses.
Whereas, a notice no. 18-11/Govt./2024 - INC (65262) dated 26.11.2024 for withdrawal of recognition
under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, was issued to The Commissioner (Health) & Ex-Officio
Secretary (Public Health & Family Welfare) Block No 5, 1st Floor old Sachiwalay, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector
No.10, Gandhinagar 382010 Gujarat. A copy of the notice dated 26.11.2024 was also sent to the Gujarat 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
Gujarat 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 Gujarat .
1. Sadbhav Institute Of Nursing, At & Po - Rupal, Tehsil- Himatnagar, Himat Nagar, Distt.- Sabarkantha, Pin Code-
383001 Gujarat (B.Sc Nursing)
2. Shri Shreyas Nursing Institute, Badanpar Road, Vill.-Tehsil- Jodiya, Distt.- Jamnagar, Pin Code- 361250 Gujarat
(ANM)
Dr. T. DILEEP KUMAR, President
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./232/2026-27]
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