To Co-ordinate and bring a uniform standard of Nursing Education in Karnataka, in accordance with the requirements of the Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka Nursing Council.

To verify the eligibility requirements of the students  before each examination.

To arrange to conduct examination and issue Diploma Certificates to successful Candidates.

To maintain and enhance the educational standards of Schools of Nursing by arranging continuing education programmes / workshops / exhibitions.

To prepare the Calendar of Events at the beginning of each academic year.

To decide the disciplinary action against students / concerned staff in case of Malpractice in Examinations.

To nominate members for  the panel of examiner’s for  Ist, IInd and IIIrd Year of GNM Nursing examinations.

To appoint the examiners before  annual and supplementary examination.

To appoint an auditor to audit the board accounts.