Nursing Colleges in Odisha
157 nursing institutions in Odisha hold a current approval from INC. They are spread across 58 districts, with the largest concentration in Khordha (11). Between them they list 6 approved courses.
INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- Khordha: 11
- Kataka: 9
- Cuttack: 7
- Jajpur: 7
- Bhubaneswar: 6
- Ganjam: 6
- Khurda: 6
- Mayurbhanj: 6
- Puri: 6
- Sundaragada: 6
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Private: 113
- Government: 26
- Government Aided: 18
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- anm: 98
- gnm: 64
- bsc-nursing: 18
- post-basic-bsc-nursing: 4
- msc-nursing: 2
- pb-diploma-nursing: 1
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing colleges are there in Odisha?
157 nursing institutions in Odisha hold a current approval from INC. INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026.
Where can I find the full list of INC-approved nursing colleges in Odisha?
This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from INC, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.
How many seats do nursing colleges in Odisha have?
6,585 approved seats across 157 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Odisha has the most nursing colleges?
Khordha, with 11 of the 157 institutions listed here.
What courses do nursing colleges in Odisha offer?
The most widely approved are anm (98), gnm (64), bsc-nursing (18), post-basic-bsc-nursing (4), msc-nursing (2), pb-diploma-nursing (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many nursing colleges in Odisha are government and how many are private?
Of the 157 institutions listed: 113 private, 26 government, 18 government aided. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.
Where does this list come from?
INC approved institutions, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Checked 30 August 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.