1. 22.5% for ST (Schedule Tribe)
2. 16.25% for SC (Schedule Caste)
3. 5% for Persons with Disability (in each category of UR, ST &SC)
4. 5 % for Children of Green Card Holder (in each category of UR, ST&SC)
5. 3% for Children /Widows of Ex-Service Man (in each category of UR, ST &SC)

In case seats reserved for both SC and ST candidates remain unfilled the vacant seats will be filled up by the general candidates from common merit list. No inter convertibility between SC & ST shall be allowed. For Post Basic Diploma Nursing course 50% seats shall be reserved for in-service candidates and rest 50% seats shall be reserved for direct candidates. In each category the above reservation for ST SC GC EXs and PH shall be allowed. In case any
reserve seat remains unfilled it shall be filed up by UR candidates. The counseling forthe in-service candidates shall be done first followed by direct candidates.

Note 1: Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe persons who have migrated from their State of Origin to some other State for the purpose of seeking education, employment etc. Will be deemed be scheduled Caste/Tribe of the State of their Origin and will get privilege from the State of origin and not from the State to which they have migrated. (Vide Govt. of India Letter No. BC/16014/1/82-SC & BCD/Dated:22nd February 1985).

Note 2: Seats reserved for S.T. and S.C. candidates are to be filled up by the applicant belonging to the respective community as per the Odisha Caste Certificate (for SC and ST) Rules–1980 and as amended from time to time by Government of Odisha and are not interchangeable.

Note 3: The seats reserved for PwD Category (Persons with Disability - PwD) will be filled-up by the persons with bench mark disabilities in accordance with the provisions of the Rights of persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Note 4: Candidates claiming under Green Card category must produce the Green Card in original of their parents, and must not have taken the privilege of reservation using the same card before. The facts & figures mentioned in the Green Card must tally with other relevant certificates submitted. In case
of any discrepancy the claim under Green card reservation will not be considered. However, he/she will be treated under unreserved category

Note 5: To be eligible for reservation under Ex-servicemen category, the candidate must be:
(a) A Permanent Resident of Odisha
(b) Son/daughter/spouse/Widows of a person who was in defense service
OR
the candidate himself/herself has served in defense service.
(Ex-servicemen mean persons who has served in the Regular Army / Navy / Air Force of the Indian Union and who come under the definition of Ex-servicemen in vogue at the time of their discharge / retirement). 
Such candidates must produce certificate from Rajya Sainik Board, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, regarding their eligibility under Ex-servicemen category. Candidates who themselves or their parents are continuing in defense service at the time of application are not eligible for reservation under this category

Eligible candidates can apply for the Nursing Courses online by applying in the appropriate application form available at website: “https://dohodisha.nic.in/" on or before dt: 15.07.2025 by 11:59 PM by depositing prescribed application fee as mentioned in the fees section, excluding Bank charges as applicable after login using Registration No & Password by Net Banking/ Card payments / Other payment modes (UPI).
Please note that the Bank charges are different for different payment modes & to be borne by the candidates themselves. The Application fee once deposited shall not be refunded under any circumstances. To avoid any kind of inconvenience on last minute rush or unforeseen difficulties, candidates are advised to submit online form and payment without waiting for the last date.

e-Application Procedure
The e-counseling and admission Process involves the following steps:
Step 1 – Online Registration.
Step 2 – Filling up of online application form.
Step 3 – Document verification online at Nodal center.
Step 4 – Publication of Provisional Merit List.
Step 5 – Online Choice Filling and Locking.
Step 6 – Publication of Allotment list and deposit of part course fee.
Step 7 – 2nd round allotment and deposit of part course fee.
Step 8 – 3rd round allotment and deposit of part course fee.

• The Entrance Examination for Basic B.Sc. Nursing course has already been conducted by OJEE, Bhubaneswar.
• Minimum qualifying criteria for the entrance test for admission to the Basic B.Sc. Nursing course as follows:
  • General 50th percentile
  • SC/ST/OBC/SEBC 40th percentile
  • General- PwD 45th percentile
  • SC/ST/OBC/SEBC-PwD 40th percentile.
• In case of two or more candidates obtaining equal marks in the Entrance Examination, their interse merit will be determined in order of preference as under
  • Total marks secured in Biology in 10+2 exam.
  • English marks in 10+2 exam.
  • Seniority in date of birth.
• Only students who qualify in the entrance examination conducted by the OJEE, Bhubaneswar will be allowed for admission to the Basic B.Sc. Nursing course. NEET qualified candidates will not be eligible for admission in Basic B.Sc. Nursing course in Odisha

FEMALE:

Female trainee nurses must wear white half sleeve shirt kurta with black pants during field duty and white bush shirt with pockets, white coat and black pants for clinical duty.

MALE:

Male trainee nurses must wear white half sleeve shirt with black pants during field duty and white bush shirt with pockets, white coat and black pants for clinical duty

SC / ST candidates for admission into B.Sc. Nursing Course in ONMRC recognized Private Institutions, financial assistance will be borne by NHM, under “Swasthya Sebika Nijukti Yojana” (SSNY) Scholarship Scheme as follows:
Subject to approval of competent authority /funding agency as under:

• financial assistance to SC/ST students irrespective of KBK & Non-KBK districts towards the expense of books, internet service and study material @ Rs.24,000/- per annum.
• Sponsored SC/ST students have to execute a bond with Government which will be provided during admission subject to provision of funds by the appropriate authority