General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)
Course Code
Start Year
2011
Study Location
South Campus
Qualification
10+2
Department
Department of Nursing
Duration
3 Years
Course Overview
The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course is a comprehensive diploma program designed to train students in the field of nursing and midwifery. The course duration is typically three years.
The curriculum includes theoretical learning, practical training, and hands-on clinical experience. Students are trained in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, nursing fundamentals, and midwifery.
The program prepares students to work as skilled and compassionate nurses capable of providing quality healthcare services, assisting in medical procedures, and supporting patients and families during illness and childbirth.
GNM graduates play a vital role in the healthcare system by contributing to patient care and improving overall community health outcomes.
Admission Eligibility
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject and a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
- For Vocational ANM courses, candidates must have passed 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject and a minimum of 40% marks from a school recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
- For Vocational Stream – Health Care Science from a recognized CBSE board/centre, candidates must have passed 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject and a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate.
- Minimum age for admission is 17 years and maximum age is 30 years as on 31st December of the admission year.
- Candidates must have cleared the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU).
Job opportunities for GNM Nursing students:
- Hospital or Clinic Nurse
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Forensic Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Home Care Nurse
- Nursing Assistant
GNM graduates can find employment in both government and private sectors, including government hospitals, multispecialty hospitals, nursing homes, old age homes, orphanages, and armed forces.
Modules
The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma is a three?year program followed by a six?month internship, designed to train students in essential nursing and midwifery skills.
Fees and Funding
No fee details available.
The institute supports Uttar Pradesh state scholarships under the Post Matric / Dashmottar scheme. These scholarships are designed to help eligible students continue their education with financial assistance from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Major funding streams- Social Welfare Department Scholarships: For students belonging to the General and SC/ST categories, including economically weaker students where applicable.
- Backward Class Welfare Scholarships: For OBC students pursuing recognised post-matric and professional programmes.
- Minority Welfare Scholarships: For eligible students from minority communities such as Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi.
The Post Matric (Dashmottar) scholarship may provide tuition reimbursement and maintenance support to eligible UP students studying in recognised institutions. Amounts and benefits vary by course, category, and government guidelines for the academic year.
Income ceilings- General / OBC / Minority: Annual family income up to ₹2.0 lakh.
- SC / ST: Annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh.
To apply, the student should be a permanent resident or domicile holder of Uttar Pradesh, enrolled in a recognised programme, and admitted through the applicable route such as counselling where mandated by the scheme. The student must also have an Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT transfer.
Mandatory requirements- Minimum qualifying marks:Generally 60% in the last qualifying examination for many professional courses, subject to scheme rules.
- Attendance:Students must maintain the attendance level required by the institute and scholarship authorities; many institutions report attendance for verification.
- Entrance qualification:Valid JEE Main / CUET / equivalent qualification, wherever required by the programme or admission route.
- Aadhaar card.
- Caste certificate, if applicable.
- Tehsildar-issued income certificate.
- Recent fee receipts.
- Previous academic mark sheets.
- Counselling or allotment letter, where applicable.
- Bank account details linked with Aadhaar for DBT.
The scholarship cell assists students with application guidance, document verification, and online portal submission to help ensure timely and accurate processing. Students are also guided on Aadhaar linkage, bank verification, and form correction before final submission.
Important noteScholarship benefits are subject to the official rules of the Uttar Pradesh government and may change from year to year. Students should apply only through the official portal and submit complete, correct documents to avoid rejection or delay.
- To encourage academic progression within Naraina Group of Institutions by offering tuition relief when students continue higher education inside the Naraina Group.
- Applies when a student progresses to another NGI programme/year without interruption and meets NGI’s academic and conduct requirements.
How to apply
- Apply to the institute’s student services cell at admission for the subsequent NGI programme. Approval is subject to academic standing and administrative verification.
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