What are INC CNE Credits?
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) mandates that registered nurses complete Continuing Nursing Education to keep their clinical knowledge current and maintain registration. CNE credits are the unit of measurement for this ongoing learning — each credit hour equals one hour of structured, assessed, INC-approved learning.
Completing INC-certified courses is the most straightforward way to earn these points, particularly through online platforms that are free and available on any mobile device.
Who Needs CNE Credits?
- Registered Nurses (RN) renewing INC registration
- General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) graduates
- Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM)
- Staff nurses working in government and private hospitals
- Community Health Officers (CHO)
INC-Certified Courses Available on Aastrika Sphere
Aastrika Sphere hosts INC-certified online courses that award CNE credit hours on successful completion. All courses are free to enroll, self-paced, and accessible on any smartphone.
- Normal Labour and Birth and AMTSL — 7.5 CNE credits — Rated 4.74 out of 5 by over 54,000 learners
- Care of Sick New Born (Hindi) — 7.5 CNE credits — Rated 4.8 out of 5
- Care of New Born and Newborn Resuscitation — 5 CNE credits — Rated 4.8 out of 5
- Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) — 7.5 CNE credits
- Antenatal Care — 7.5 CNE credits
How to Enroll — Step by Step
- Step 1: Go to sphere.aastrika.org — registration is completely free
- Step 2: Browse the Indian Nursing Council course page
- Step 3: Select a course and click Enroll
- Step 4: Complete all modules at your own pace — save your progress anytime
- Step 5: Pass the end-of-course assessment (75% pass mark required)
- Step 6: Download your INC certificate immediately from your profile
Tips for Completing Your CNE Courses
- Most INC courses on Aastrika Sphere are 4–12 hours of content — split across multiple sessions at your convenience
- If you do not pass the assessment on the first attempt, review the relevant module and re-attempt — there is no penalty
- Certificates are issued digitally and can be downloaded and printed anytime
- Your learning progress is saved automatically — you will not lose it if you close the app or browser
About Aastrika Sphere
Aastrika Sphere is a free healthcare learning platform built for nurses, midwives, ASHA workers, ANMs, GNMs, and medical officers across India. Content is developed in partnership with the Indian Nursing Council, WHO, UNFPA, Fernandez Foundation, Jhpiego, and the Maternity Foundation. Over 15,000 healthcare workers have already enrolled on the platform.