IOCL Admission 2026 – B.Sc (Nursing) & GNM Courses @ Digboi, Online Apply

IOCL Admission 2026 is now open for candidates aspiring to build a career in nursing through one of Assam’s most respected CSR-funded nursing institutions. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, through its Assam Oil Division (AOD) at Digboi, has confirmed via an official addendum dated 20th July 2026 that the online application portal for the B.Sc (Nursing) course under IOCL Admission 2026 is open from 21st July to 11th August 2026. This development follows the declaration of the Combined Entrance Examination (CEE-2026) result by Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) on 17th July 2026.

If you are a female candidate who has appeared for CEE-2026 or GNMEE-2026 and is looking for a fully funded nursing education with hostel, stipend, and guaranteed internship, this IOCL Admission 2026 cycle is worth your full attention. This article walks you through everything — eligibility, seat distribution, stipend structure, selection criteria, and the exact steps to apply — based entirely on the official addendum and advertisement released by IOCL (AOD), Digboi.

About Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Assam Oil Division)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited is India’s largest oil marketing and refining company, and its Assam Oil Division at Digboi operates one of the oldest oil refineries in Asia. Beyond its core petroleum operations, IOCL (AOD) runs two nursing institutions as flagship CSR initiatives — Assam Oil College of Nursing (AOCN), offering the B.Sc (Nursing) programme, and Assam Oil School of Nursing (AOSN), offering the GNM programme. Both institutions operate right next to the IOCL (AOD) Hospital in Digboi, are affiliated to Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), Guwahati, and are recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. Because these institutes are CSR-funded, IOCL Admission 2026 effectively offers free professional nursing education, something rarely available elsewhere in Assam at this scale.

Who Should Apply for IOCL Admission 2026?

This opportunity through IOCL Admission 2026 is designed specifically for:

• Female candidates who have passed 10+2 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and appeared for CEE-2026, aiming for the B.Sc (Nursing) course.
• Female candidates who have passed 10+2 with English and appeared for GNMEE-2026, or hold an ANM qualification, aiming for the GNM course.
• Candidates from economically weaker sections, since IOCL (AOD) gives preference based on income certificate weightage alongside merit.
• Candidates from the Digboi Legislative Constituency, since 6 seats in each course are reserved specifically for this category.
• Those seeking a debt-free nursing education with guaranteed hostel stay, stipend, and a paid one-year internship after course completion.

Why This Admission Cycle Matters

IOCL Admission 2026 stands out from most private nursing college admissions because there is no tuition burden on the candidate — the programme is CSR-funded, and selected students additionally receive a monthly stipend right from year one. On completion, candidates aren’t left to search for their first job independently; they are compulsorily engaged as paid working interns at AOD Hospital or another IOCL hospital for a year, which can be extended up to two years. For candidates in Upper Assam and nearby districts especially, this combination of free education, hostel, stipend, and assured internship placement makes IOCL Admission 2026 one of the more secure entry points into the nursing profession this year.

Course Details and Seat Distribution

1. B.Sc (Nursing) – Assam Oil College of Nursing (AOCN)

This is a full-time, four-year regular course. Total seats: 30.

One additional seat within this quota is reserved for Physically Handicapped (Orthopaedically Handicapped) candidates with locomotor disability of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity, and 6 seats overall are earmarked for candidates from the Digboi Legislative Constituency.

2. GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) – Assam Oil School of Nursing (AOSN)

This is a full-time, three-year regular course. Total seats: 30, with an identical category-wise distribution to the B.Sc Nursing course (Unreserved-14, EWS-3, SC-2, ST-3, OBC/NCL-8), along with 6 seats reserved for Digboi Legislative Constituency candidates.

Eligibility Criteria — Explained

For B.Sc (Nursing): You must have passed the 10+2 (Science) examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as subjects, along with English, from a recognized board. General category candidates need a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in PCB, while SC/ST/OBC candidates need 40%. You must have secured pass marks individually in both Theory and Practical for these three subjects, and you must have appeared for CEE-2026 to be eligible under this IOCL Admission 2026 cycle. Candidates from State Open School or NIOS with Science and English are also eligible. Colour-blind candidates can apply provided they use corrective lenses or spectacles, and married candidates are equally eligible.

For GNM: You need to have passed 10+2 with English, securing a minimum of 40% marks overall as well as in English individually. Alternatively, candidates who completed a vocational ANM course (with 40% marks) from an Indian Nursing Council-recognized school, or a vocational Health Care Science stream under CBSE/State board, are also eligible. Registered ANM candidates who cleared with pass marks can apply too. GNM applicants need their GNMEE-2026 roll number and score to complete the online form.

Do note — one detail many applicants miss: candidates holding higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, CS, CMA, LLB, MCA, or a Ph.D. are not eligible for either course, and possessing such qualifications at the time of joining can lead to cancellation of the offer, even after selection.

Age Limit

The minimum age for admission under IOCL Admission 2026 is 17 years as on 31st December 2026, with an upper age limit of 35 years. Your Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate is the only document accepted as proof of age — no other document will be considered.

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years
• OBC-NCL candidates: 3 years
• PwBD candidates: 5 years (applicable irrespective of seat reservation)

Stipend and Post-Course Internship

One of the strongest draws of IOCL Admission 2026 is the financial support built into the entire journey:

During the course:

• B.Sc (Nursing): Rs. 2,800/month (Year 1) rising to Rs. 3,000, Rs. 3,200, and Rs. 3,400 in Years 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
• GNM: Rs. 2,500/month (Year 1) rising to Rs. 2,700 and Rs. 2,900 in Years 2 and 3.

After the course: All selected candidates are provided free hostel accommodation, medical attention at AOD Hospital, and uniforms throughout the course, with mandatory hostel stay. On completion, candidates must serve one compulsory year as a working intern (extendable up to two years at IOCL’s discretion) — B.Sc Nursing interns receive Rs. 16,250/month at AOD Hospital, while GNM interns receive Rs. 15,250/month, with an extra Rs. 1,000/month if posted at another IOCL hospital outside AOD. During this internship period, accommodation is not provided.

Selection Process

Selection under IOCL Admission 2026 is not based on a separate written test conducted by IOCL — it runs through the SSUHS entrance exams:

1. B.Sc Nursing candidates are selected purely on their CEE-2026 score.
2. GNM candidates are selected on their GNMEE-2026 score.
3. In both cases, the final merit list also factors in weightage from the income certificate, since preference is given to candidates from financially weaker sections as part of the CSR mandate.
4. In case of a tie in total marks, preference goes first to higher marks in Biology, then Chemistry, then Physics, then English (from the entrance exam), followed by the same subject order from the 10+2 qualifying exam.
5. Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification, followed by a mandatory Medical Examination — only candidates declared medically fit are considered for final admission.

Important Dates

Application Fee

No application fee has been specified in the official notification for either course under IOCL Admission 2026 — both institutes being CSR-funded projects of IOCL.

Documents Required for IOCL Admission 2026

• Class 10 (Matriculation) mark sheet and certificate — the only accepted proof of date of birth
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
• CEE-2026 or GNMEE-2026 score card, as applicable
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS certificate, in the prescribed format, for reserved category candidates
• Income certificate for the financial year 2025–26, issued on or after 1st April 2026
• Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates), in the prescribed format
• Voter ID card of self or parent (for candidates claiming Digboi Legislative Constituency reservation)
• Conversion certificate (CGPA/OGPA to percentage), if applicable
• Passport-size photograph and signature, scanned as per specified format

How to Apply for IOCL Admission 2026

1. Visit the official AOCN online application portal linked in the Important Links section below.
2. Register yourself using your basic personal details to create your login credentials.
3. Log in again using your registered credentials to access the application form.
4. Fill in your personal, educational, and CEE-2026/GNMEE-2026 details carefully and accurately.
5. Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the specified format and size.
6. Review every entered detail thoroughly, since corrections after submission may not be straightforward.
7. Submit the completed application form.
8. Take a printout of your submitted application for your personal records.

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying

• Entering your CEE-2026/GNMEE-2026 roll number or marks incorrectly, which can directly affect your merit ranking.
• Submitting a Class 10 certificate as age proof that doesn’t clearly show your date of birth in the required format.
• Uploading an income certificate issued before 1st April 2026 — only certificates issued on or after this date are accepted.
• Missing the fact that GNM and B.Sc Nursing have separate application timelines — applying under the wrong assumption of dates.
• Overlooking the note on higher professional qualifications (B.E./B.Tech/MBA/CA, etc.) making a candidate ineligible.
• Waiting until the last day of the application window, risking last-minute technical issues on the portal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is IOCL Admission 2026?
It refers to the admission process run by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Assam Oil Division), Digboi for its B.Sc (Nursing) and GNM courses for the 2026–27 session.

2. What is the last date to apply for B.Sc Nursing under IOCL Admission 2026?
11th August 2026, as confirmed in the addendum dated 20th July 2026.

3. Has the GNM application window opened yet?
As per the current notification, the GNM application window will be announced separately after the GNMEE-2026 result is declared.

4. Who can apply for IOCL Admission 2026?
Only female Indian nationals meeting the educational qualification, age limit, and entrance exam (CEE-2026/GNMEE-2026) requirements can apply.

5. Is there any application fee?
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

6. How many total seats are available?
60 seats in total — 30 for B.Sc Nursing and 30 for GNM.

7. Is hostel accommodation provided?
Yes, free hostel accommodation is compulsory and provided to all selected candidates during the course.

8. What is the stipend for B.Sc Nursing students?
Starting at Rs. 2,800/month in the first year, increasing annually up to Rs. 3,400/month in the fourth year.

9. Is there a job guarantee after the course?
Not a permanent job, but a compulsory one-year paid working internship at an IOCL hospital, extendable up to two years at IOCL’s discretion.

10. What is the official application link?
Candidates must apply through aocnadmission.in, the official AOCN admission portal.

Conclusion

IOCL Admission 2026 offers a genuinely rare combination for nursing aspirants in Assam — free professional education, a monthly stipend from day one, guaranteed hostel accommodation, and a paid internship waiting at the end of the course. With the B.Sc Nursing window now confirmed open until 11th August 2026, eligible candidates should not delay — get your CEE-2026 score card, income certificate, and other documents ready, and complete your application well before the deadline. Keep checking the official AOCN website regularly for the GNM application window announcement as well.

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Powrel Prakash

Prakash Powrel is the Founder & Editor of Assam Job Update. He is dedicated to helping students and job seekers across Assam and Northeast India by publishing Government Jobs, Private Jobs, Admissions, Results, Scholarships, and Career updates based on official notifications and trusted sources.