INC allows BSc nursing students to take 5th semester exams without passing previous tests

In an amendment to BSc Nursing examination rules, the Indian Nursing Council (INC) has allowed students to take the fifth semester exams without having to clear all the previous examinations. The decision has been taken in view of the representations received from the nursing students.

BSc Nursing students raised the issue of delay in conduct of supplementary exams by various universities, leading to issues with student loan and attending consecutive semesters.

In view of difficulties faced by nursing students regarding delays in conduct of semester supplementary exams, INC has decided to amend the BSc Nursing exam regulations.

From Para 5 on examination regulation of revised BSc (N) syllabus, sub para 16 has been amended. Para 16(i) that stated, “The candidate shall have cleared all the previous examinations before appearing for fifth semester examination. However, the candidates shall be permitted to attend the consecutive semesters,” has been deleted. The remaining sub-paras will remain the same.

Also read Why hundreds of nursing graduates leave India each year

BSc Nursing exam rules revised

Amended Para 16 of revised BSc Nursing syllabus will now read as follows:

In order to appear for exams in each semester:

• The candidate shall have cleared all the previous examinations before appearing for seventh semester examination. However, the candidates shall be permitted to attend the consecutive semesters.
• The candidate shall have cleared all the previous examination before appearing for final year examination.
• The maximum period to complete the course successfully should not exceed 8 years.