GNM – Full Details (General Nursing and Midwifery)
Course Name: General Nursing and Midwifery
Short Name: GNM
Course Level: Diploma
Course Type: Nursing & Healthcare
Duration: 3.5 Years
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3 Years Academic
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6 Months Internship
Approval & Recognition:
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Approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC)
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Recognized by State Nursing Councils
Eligibility Criteria
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Passed 10+2 (Science/Arts stream, preferably with Biology)
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Minimum aggregate marks as per institute norms
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Minimum age: 17 years
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Medically fit candidate
Admission Process
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Merit-based or entrance exam (varies by state/institute)
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Counseling & document verification
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Final admission confirmation
Course Curriculum
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Microbiology
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Psychology
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Fundamentals of Nursing
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Medical-Surgical Nursing
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Community Health Nursing
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Paediatric Nursing
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Mental Health Nursing
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Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing
Internship
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6 months compulsory internship
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Practical training in hospitals & community health centers
Career Opportunities After GNM
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Staff Nurse
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Community Health Nurse
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Hospital Nurse
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Nursing Tutor (after higher studies)
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Home Care Nurse
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Government & Private Hospitals
Higher Studies After GNM
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B.Sc Nursing (Post Basic)
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M.Sc Nursing
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Nursing Administration
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Specialized Nursing Courses
GNM Fees (Approximate)
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Government Institutes: Lower / Subsidized
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Private Institutes: Moderate (varies by institute)
Why Choose GNM?
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High demand for nurses in India & abroad
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Job-oriented healthcare course
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Early career opportunities
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Gateway to higher nursing education
