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Background: Online classes emerged as a game-changer during COVID-19 pandemic. In this difficult period, online classes grabbing the attention of the whole world. This study assess the effectiveness of offline versus online classes on learning of B.Sc. Nursing Part III students. The present study also compares whether online classes is as effective as offline classes. Objective: The objective was to assess the effectiveness of offline versus online classes on learning of B.Sc. Nursing Part III students. Methodology: A quasi experimental post-test only design was used in this study. The study was conducted at 6 private nursing colleges of Kota Rajasthan. Total 300 nursing students were chosen by purposive sampling technique for the study, 150 students for offline classes and 150 for online classes. Regular 5 days offline and online classes were taken with lectures and power point presentations. Offline classes were taken in class room of colleges and online classes were taken by zoom platform. On the 6th day post-test was taken by using structured knowledge questionnaire and data were gathered by both modes of classes. Results: Offline classes scores in this study showed that 8.7% of students reporting moderate effectiveness and 91.3% reporting very effective level of learning as compare to the online classes with 77.3% of students reporting moderate effectiveness and 22.7% reporting very effective level of learning. The t-test showed that there is a significant difference between the Online and Offline classes (df = 298, t = -17.212, p < .001). The results findings showed that offline classes were significantly effective than online classes. Conclusion: The study's findings indicated that offline classes is more effective than online classes on learning of B.Sc. Nursing Part III students.