GNM

 

GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is a 3-year diploma program (plus 6 months internship) designed to prepare students as general nurses and midwives who can work in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and NGOs.

It focuses on patient care, nursing practice, maternity care, child health, community health, and basic surgical & medical assistance. GNM is one of the most popular nursing diploma courses in India, especially for those who want to enter the healthcare workforce quickly and later upgrade to B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) or higher.

 

Course Highlights (Table)

 

Feature	Details
Course Name	General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
Duration	3 years + 6 months internship
Level	Diploma in Nursing
Eligibility	10+2 (preferably Science with PCB) – min. 40–50%
Admission Process	Merit-based or Entrance Exam (varies by state)
Entrance Exams	State-level (UP, Bihar, MP, WB, Rajasthan) or institutional tests
Average Fees	Govt: ₹20,000 – ₹50,000 per year; Pvt: ₹1 – 3 LPA
Average Salary (Freshers)	₹3 – 6 LPA (higher in govt. jobs & abroad)
Higher Studies	Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing → M.Sc. Nursing → Ph.D. Nursing

 

Admission Process

 

1. Check eligibility (10+2 pass with PCB preferred).
   
   

2. Application – Apply through State Nursing Councils/Directorates or individual college portals.
   
   

3. Entrance Exam / Merit List – Some states conduct exams, others use Class 12th marks.
   
   

4. Counseling – Centralized counseling in the government. colleges.
   
   

5. Final Admission – Verification of documents + fee payment.
   

 

Syllabus of GNM (Year-wise)

 

Year	Subjects
1st Year	Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Psychology, Fundamentals of Nursing, First Aid, Community Health Nursing-I, Health Education, Nutrition
2nd Year	Medical-Surgical Nursing-I, Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing, Computer Education, Sociology, Pharmacology
3rd Year	Medical-Surgical Nursing-II, Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing-II, Obstetric & Gynecology Nursing
Internship (6 months)	Nursing Education, Ward Management, Community Health, Midwifery, Clinical Training

 

How to Apply

 

• Government Colleges → Apply via state nursing council portals (like RUHS, UPDGME, BCECEB, MP PEB, WBJEEB).
  
  

• Private Colleges → Apply directly through the institute website.
  
  

• Applications usually open May–July every year.

  
  
  

Eligibility Criteria

 

• Qualification: 10+2 passed (preferably Science with PCB).
  
  

• Minimum Marks: 40–50% aggregate (varies by state/college).
  
  

• Age Limit: 17–35 years.
  
  

• Other: Must be medically fit.

  
  
  

Entrance Exams for GNM

 

Exam	Conducted By	Coverage
UP GNM Entrance	UPDGME	Govt. nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh
Bihar GNM Entrance	BCECEB	Govt. colleges in Bihar
MP ANMTST	MP Professional Exam Board	Govt. colleges in Madhya Pradesh
WB ANM/GNM Entrance	WBJEEB	West Bengal Govt. colleges
Rajasthan GNM Entrance	Rajasthan Nursing Council	Govt. colleges in Rajasthan
AIIMS Entrance	AIIMS	Limited GNM seats in AIIMS campuses

 

Top GNM Colleges in India (Table)

 

College	Location	Admission Mode
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing	Delhi	Merit
Lady Hardinge Medical College	Delhi	Merit
Government College of Nursing, Bangalore	Karnataka	State CET
Govt. College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala	State Merit
JIPMER College of Nursing	Puducherry	Entrance
AIIMS Nursing Colleges	Multiple cities	Entrance
CMC Vellore	Tamil Nadu	Institutional Exam
Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur	Rajasthan	State Entrance

 

Job & Career Prospects

 

Work Areas:

 

• Government & private hospitals
  
  

• PHCs & CHCs (Primary/Community Health Centers)
  
  

• Military/railway/ESIC hospitals
  
  

• NGOs & rural health programs
  
  

• Maternity centers, pediatric clinics
  
  

• Nursing homes & old-age homes

  
  
  

Job Profiles

 

Job Role	Description
Staff Nurse	Patient care in hospitals
Community Health Worker	Public health services in villages
Midwife	Maternity & child healthcare
Clinical Nurse	Works in operation theatres, ICUs, wards
Home Nurse	Home-based patient care
Nursing Tutor	Teaches in nursing schools
Ward Supervisor	Manages hospital wards

 

Future Scopes

 

• Higher Studies:
  
  

• Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing → M.Sc. Nursing → Ph.D.
  
  

• Government Jobs: Through State PSC, AIIMS, Railways, ESIC, NHM.
  
  

• Abroad Opportunities: High demand after NCLEX & IELTS/OET.
  
  

• Specializations: Pediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Midwifery.
  
  

 

Government College Seat Intake (Sample Table)

 

State/College	Seats (Approx)	Admission Mode
Govt. Nursing Colleges, Uttar Pradesh	2500–3000	UPDGME Entrance + Counseling
Govt. Nursing Colleges, Bihar	1000	BCECEB Entrance
Govt. Nursing Colleges, Rajasthan	1500	State Entrance
Govt. Nursing Colleges, Kerala	700	State Merit
Govt. Nursing Colleges, Madhya Pradesh	1200	ANMTST
AIIMS (Various)	50–80 each	AIIMS Entrance