BorderPlus launches India's first national standardised exam for nurses seeking international careers

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BorderPlus, a Mumbai-based global talent mobility platform, has announced the launch of B.R.I.D.G.E (BorderPlus International Deployment and Global Mobility Exam), the country's first standardised national examination designed to assess and prepare Indian nurses for international placement, with a primary focus on career opportunities abroad.

B.R.I.D.G.E introduces a merit-based scholarship model with a total pool worth Rs 1 crore+, designed to directly reduce the cost of training the nurses are required to undergo to upskill themselves for an international career.

The exam is structured across three sections: Basic Clinical Skills, which tests foundational nursing knowledge including patient safety, vitals, and medication management; International Career Readiness, which assesses cross-cultural communication, language proficiency, and global healthcare awareness; and a Psychometric Assessment that evaluates resilience, adaptability, and decision-making.

The 80-minute examination will be held on 19 July 2026 at BorderPlus Finishing School centres in Pune, Kochi, and Noida, with registrations closing on 30 June 2026. The results will be announced on 10 August 2026. The exam is open to B.Sc. Nursing and GNM diploma holders, fresh graduates and experienced nurses alike preferably below 35 years of age. The 2026 cohort is limited to 300 seats, with candidates ranked beyond that placed on a waitlist.

"Germany has an urgent, growing need for skilled nurses and India has the talent to meet it. What's been missing is a structured, trustworthy bridge between the two. B.R.I.D.G.E gives nurses a fair, standardised way to demonstrate their readiness, and gives us the ability to identify and invest in the right candidates at scale. We want this opportunity to reach every eligible nurse in the country” said Ashish Labroo, Business Head, BorderPlus.