The Indian NC oversees nursing practice, education, and training to ensure high-quality healthcare services. It also conducts inspections, approves nursing colleges, and suggests curriculars to maintain educational standards. The INC plays a crucial role in promoting excellence and professionalism in the nursing profession in India.
Any Nursing institution that requires recognition or approval from INC submits its application for Grant of Suitability of its Nursing Programs being conducted to INC. INC inspects nursing Institution by visiting the Institution with a Inspection Team, Inspects the Institute and after being satisfied that that institute adheres to norms and standards as required by INC, INC grants approval for the Nursing Program being conducted by Institution.
Why INC Approval ?
- INC Approval marks an important milestone for any Nursing institution and gives recognition of Institution on a national level. It strengthens the quality and credibility of its nursing education.
- Suitability by the Indian Nursing Council ensures that degree awarded by the institution is valid not only in State but the the degree is valid across all states in India
- Students graduating from colleges with INC suitability are eligible for registration in all the state councils
- Students graduating from colleges with INC suitability are eligible for taking employment in both government and private healthcare institutions on all the states of India
- Students graduating from colleges with INC suitability can apply for all the Central Government Jobs across India.
- INC recognition enables students to pursue higher education and professional opportunities abroad.



