The Nepal Nursing Council (NNC) is a statutory body for establishing uniform and high standards of Nursing education in Nepal. The Council grants recognition of nursing qualifications, gives accreditation to Nursing schools, administers Nursing Licensing Exam (NLEN) and maintains the registration of Registered Nurses in Nepal. NNC was established in 1996 under Nepal Nursing Council Act 1996. Chairperson of NNC is nominated by the Nepal government from among qualified individuals.

There is complies of its members representing different sector The process of constitution of council is:

1. One chairperson nominated by Nepal government among the nurse meeting criteria decide by council Act.

2. One member nominated by Nepal Government among the nurses who have 12 years experience after at least Bachelors Degree in Nursing Education.

3. Two members are nominated by Nepal Government among the Campus Chiefs of Nursing College.

4. Ex-office member chair person of NAN.

5. One member designated by Director General of Department of Health.

6. One member designated by the Dean of IOM.

7. Three members nominated by Nepal Government among the nursing chiefs (Administrator) working in regional/Zonal Hospitals and Directorate.

8. One member nominated by Nepal Government among nationally renowned person on behalf of consumer group.

9. One member as a representative of CTEVT.

Tenure of members is 4 years. In order to discharge the daily administrative function and activities of Council the Government of Nepal may appoint the post of registrar among the nurses who has met criteria asked by Act. Other administrative staffs may be appoint by Council according to the need and asked by work load in the council.