GNM

General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a diploma-level course designed to prepare students to become professional nurses and midwives. The course focuses on providing a strong foundation in patient care, clinical nursing, and maternal health services. It is ideal for candidates who are compassionate and wish to pursue a career in the healthcare and nursing industry.

Course Details

• Course Name: General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

• Duration: 3 years + 6 months internship

• Level: Diploma

• Field: Nursing & Midwifery

• Mode: Full-time

• Approved By: Indian Nursing Council (INC), State Nursing Councils

• Career Scope: Staff Nurse, ICU Nurse, Community Health Nurse, Midwife, Health Visitor, Clinical Nurse Specialist, etc.

Eligibility Criteria for GNM Course

To enroll in the GNM course, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Educational Qualification:

   • Must have completed 10+2 with Science or Arts stream from a recognized board.

   • Students with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) are preferred.

2. Minimum Marks:

   • At least 40-45% aggregate marks in 10+2 (varies by institute/state).

   • Relaxation in marks may be given to candidates from reserved categories.

3. Age Limit:

   • Minimum age: 17 years

   • Maximum age: 35 years

4. Medical Fitness:

   • The candidate must be medically fit and may need to provide a medical fitness certificate.

Admission Process for GNM Course

Admission to the GNM course typically follows these steps:

1. Application Submission:

   • Apply online/offline through the official portal of the nursing college or state health department.

2. Merit-Based/Entrance Test:

   • Most admissions are merit-based, considering 12th marks.

   • Some states or institutes conduct entrance exams followed by counseling.

3. Counseling & Document Verification:

   • Shortlisted candidates attend counseling sessions where they submit documents for verification.

   • Final merit list is prepared and seat allotment is done.

4. Admission Confirmation:

   • After seat allotment, candidates must pay the admission fee and confirm their enrollment.