IGNOU OPENNET EXAM B.Sc. Nursing- Information Bulletin

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IGNOU OPENNET 2021 is conducted by Indira Gandhi National Open University for the students looking for admission into 3 year Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course. The exam was conducted on April 11, 2021 through offline mode. Results for IGNOU OPENNET 2021 have been announced on the official website – (https://ignou.ac.in). Follow the link to check all the details.

IGNOU OPENNET 2021 Highlights

The following table shows important information regarding IGNOU OPENNET 2021:

IGNOU OPENNET 2021 Exam Dates:

Before appearing in the exam, students need to check the examination dates so that they can prepare for the exam accordingly. The following table shows the IGNOU OPENNET 2021 Exam dates:

IGNOU OPENNET 2021 Eligibility

Students must check the following IGNOU OPENNET 2021 eligibility criteria before appearing in the exam:

• In-Service Nurses namely Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives must have cleared 10+2 with a three years diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery with a minimum of two years of experience in the profession.

• For male nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme, they must have a certificate in any nursing course of 6 to 9 months duration given by Indian National Council In lieu of Midwifery.

• In-Service nurses who have cleared 10th class or its equivalent with a three years diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery with five years of experience in the profession.

• There is no age limit cap for the Basic B.Sc Nursing entrance test as per university rules and regulations.

IGNOU OPENNET 2021 Application Form

By following the below steps students can register for IGNOU OPENNET 2021:

• The application form can be downloaded from the IGNOU official website i.e. (https://www.ignou.ac.in) can be obtained from Regional Centre IGNOU Directly or by post.

• Students have to send the Demand Draft of INR 1050/- along with the application form.

• Candidates must ensure that they fill the RC code/ PSC code in their entrance test forms of only those regional centres where PSCs for Post Basic Nursing are activated.

• Application should be submitted at the concerned regional centre only where Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is located.

• Applicants have to fill the details in the application form such as Name, Age and Education qualification.

• If the students fill the application form through Online Mode, then they have to submit application fees of INR 1000/- via Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.

Students are advised to submit the offline application form at the following address:

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi
New Delhi – 110068

Documents required to fill Online Application form:

• Candidates scanned photographs.

• Scanned signature.

• Scanned copy of Age proof.

• Scanned copy of education relevant qualification certificates.

• Scanned copy of Experience certificate (if applicable).

• Scanned copy of category certificate (if applicable).

• Scanned copy of BPL certificate (if any).

IGNOU OPENNET ADMIT CARD- 2021

By following the below steps students can download the Admit card:

• Students need to visit the official website of IGNOU.

• On the website Menu Bar, click on the Results tab.

• Further click on the Hall Ticket or Admit card option.

• Click on the applied course download Admit card link.

• Students will be redirected to the other page.

• Enter the details like- Enrolment Number and select the programme.

• Click on the Submit button.

• The admit card will be displayed on the screen. Students are suggested to download and take the printout of the card for the future reference.

IGNOU OPENNET EXAM PATTERN- 2021

Following is the examination pattern of IGNOU OPENNET 2021:

• The examination consists of 120 multiple choice questions.

• For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.

• Time duration to complete the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.

• The questions are asked from the subjects like Reasoning Aptitude, General Knowledge, Mathematics, General English and Science.

• Candidates will be provided an OMR sheet for marking their responses.

IGNOU OPENNET EXAMINATION SYLLABUS- 2021

• Biological Sciences- Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology

• Behavioural Sciences- Psychology, Sociology

• Fundamentals of Nursing- Fundamentals of Nursing, First Aid, Personal Hygiene

• Community Health Nursing- Community Health Nursing, Environmental Hygiene, Health Education and Communication Skills, Nutrition

• Medical Surgical Nursing I- Medical Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology

• Medical Surgical Nursing II- Communicable Diseases, Orthopaedic Nursing, Ear, Nose and Throat, Skin/ Oncology, Ophthalmic Nursing

• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing- Community Health Nursing

• Computer Education

• Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing

• Community Health Nursing II

• Paediatric Nursing

• English

IGNOU OPENNET RESULTS- 2021

IGNOU OPENNET results will be published on the university official website. Students can check their result through Online Mode only.

• Visit the official website of IGNOU.

• On the website homepage, click on the Results tab.

• Students will be redirected to another page.

• Click on the desired link named as “Result for OPENNET”.

• Enter the personal details like Enrolment Number.

• Click on the Submit button.

• Result will be displayed on the Screen, students can download the result for future reference.

Job Opportunities After B.Sc. Nursing:

The number of private and government hospitals and medical colleges are increasing over the years. The rapid growth of this industry calls for more and more students who wish to become nurses. Every year the government hires more than 20,000 nurses, and with time the recruitment number is increasing. If you are still looking for a suitable job profile, then you can check out the following:

• Deputy Nursing Superintendent
• Teacher of Nursing
• Staff Nurse
• Nursing Service Administrators
• Director of Nursing
• Military Nurse
• Assistant Nursing Superintendent
• Industrial Nurse
• Nursing Superintendent
• Community Health Nurse (CHN)
• Department Supervisor
• Nursing Supervisor or Ward Sister