GNM Nursing Admission 2024: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility & Admission Process

GNM Nursing Admission 2024: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility & Admission Process

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GNM Nursing 2024 admission season is ongoing currently. Find out all about the institutes in India offering GNM Nursing Diploma and the state-level entrance tests associated with them. Get complete details here.

GNM Nursing 2022 Exam

GNM Nursing 2024 Exam

GNM Nursing, often known as General Nursing Midwifery (GNM), is a diploma programme provided by premier institutions in India. Applicants who want to take admission this year to these courses find it difficult to track GNM Nursing admission dates in 2024 so that they can apply in time and qualify for the exam. The GNM entrance exams are held at the state level by the nursing council of each state.

The official websites of the conducting bodies of the individual States carry important information about the GNM Nursing entrance exams. After completing Class 12 with either of Science, Humanities, or Commerce streams, an aspirant can choose to pursue GNM Nursing which is a three-and-a-half-year diploma programme. It also includes a six-month internship (Preferably Science). Find out complete information about GNM Nursing Admission 2024 in this article.

GNM Nursing 2024 Admission

Admission to the GNM Nursing diploma programme is facilitated through entrance tests, with a few colleges allowing merit-based admission. The admission exam is based on the subjects chosen by the candidate in the 12th grade. Every year, the application forms are released by the respective conducting bodies. The process of filling out a GNM Nursing application is governed by the guidelines and format established by the respective conducting bodies.

GNM Nursing Highlights

Course Level

Diploma

GNM Full Form

General Nursing and Midwifery

Course Duration

Three and a half years (Inclusive of a six-month mandatory internship)

Session Type

Semester System or Year-wise (Depends on Governing Institute/University/conducting Body)

Eligibility

Class 12 with minimum 50% marks in aggregate with science or arts subjects

Admission Process

Based on the performance in the entrance exam

Course Fee

The fee ranges from INR 20,000 to Rs 1.5 Lakh per annum

Average Starting Salary

INR 15,000 to INR 18,000 per month

Notable Recruiters

Indian Red Cross Society, Indian Nursing Council, AIIMS, State Nursing Councils, Medanta Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Metro Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Orphanage, etc.

Job Profiles

Community Health Nurse, Forensic Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Legal Nurse Consultant, Madam, In-charge & Helper, Teacher & Junior Lecturer, Travelling Nurse, Medical Data Entry Operator, Emergency Room Nurse & Midwife Nurse, among others.

State-wise GNM Nursing Exams

Some State Nursing Councils along with the State level Health departments organize the GNM Nursing entrance exams and GNM nursing admission 2024 process. The Indian Nursing Council (INC) which is the supreme governing body of Nurses has issued detailed eligibility criteria for GNM Nursing and based on the same, GNM Nursing applications are invited. The INC had already laid the guidelines regarding GNM Nursing eligibility and is common across the States but in a few cases, there can be some changes in the eligibility criteria depending upon the reservation criteria the State follows. Below is the list of State-wise GNM nursing entrance exams and their conducting bodies:

Exam Name

Conducting Body

Andhra Pradesh GNM

Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh GNM 

Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council

Assam GNM  

Directorate for Welfare of Tea and Ex Tea Garden Tribe, Government of Assam

Bihar GNM 

Ambedkar Institute of  Higher Education, Patna, Bihar

Chhatisgarh GNM

Chhattisgarh Directorate Medical Education (CGDME)

Gujarat GNM

Admission Committee for Professional Medical Education Courses (ACPMEC), Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Haryana GNM

Haryana General Nurse and Midwives Council, Panchkula, Haryana

Himachal Pradesh (HP) GNM

Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

IOCL BSc Nursing and GNM 

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Assam Oil Division & Assam Oil College of Nursing

Jharkhand GNM/ANM 

Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)

Karnataka GNM 

Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board, Bengaluru 

Kerala GNM 

Directorate of Medicine Education, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)

Madhya Pradesh GNTST/PNST 

Madhya Pradesh Board of Professional Education or VYAPAM

Maharashtra GNM 

Maharashtra Nursing Council, Mumbai

Manipur GNM 

Government of Manipur, Medical Directorate, Imphal

Meghalaya GNM

Department of Health & Family Welfare, Meghalaya

Mizoram GNM

Mizoram College of Nursing, Government of Mizoram

Odisha GNM/ANM 

Directorate of Nursing, Odisha

Punjab GNM 

Department of Health and Family Welfare Punjab

Rajasthan GNM

Government of Rajasthan, Directorate of Medical and Health Services

Sikkim GNM

Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Sikkim

Tamil Nadu (TN) GNM

Directorate of Medical Education - Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

Telangana GNM

Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Telangana

Tripura GNM

Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Tripura

Uttar Pradesh (UP) GNM

Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai Etawah (Uttar Pradesh)

Uttarakhand HNBUMU GNM Admission

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBMU)

West Bengal (WB) GNM

Government of West Bengal, Health and Family Welfare Department

GNM Nursing 2024 Application Form Dates

The admissions to the GNM Nursing diploma programme are concluded based on merit and the entrance test. The INC along with the State Nursing Councils under the aegis of Health and Welfare Ministry, Government of India, and the State Health departments are considered responsible for the admission process of the GNM Nursing diploma course.

The dates for the entrance exam are not based on the college or the institute, the candidate has to find out which colleges accept the score of the respective entrance exams in their state before filling out the application forms. The list of affiliated Nursing colleges is available on the official website of the conducting body.  Below is the comprehensive list of exams and admission application forms.

Exam Name

Application Dates (Tentative)

Exam Date (Tentative)

Andhra Pradesh GNM

Start Date: 15-Sept-2024

Last Date: 20-Sept-2024

No entrance exam

Arunachal Pradesh GNM

Start Date: To be notified

Last Date: To be notified

To be announced

Assam GNM Entrance Exam

Start Date: Sep-2024

Last Date: Oct-2024

To be announced

Bihar GNM

Start Date: 22-Apr-2024

Last Date: 16-May-2024

24-Jun-2024 and

25-Jun-2024

Chhattisgarh GNM

Start Date: First week of October 2024

Last Date: Second week of October 2024

To be announced

Gujarat GNM

Start Date: 10-Sep-2024

Last Date: First 25-Sep-2024

To be announced

Haryana GNM

Start Date: 07-Sep-2024

Last Date: 14-Sep-2024

via Counselling

Himachal Pradesh (HP) GNM

Start Date: 30-Jun-2024

Last Date: 20-Jul-2024 (General Areas)

Last Date: 25-Jul-2024 (Tribal/Hard Areas)

via Counselling

IOCL BSc Nursing and GNM

Start Date: 30-Jun-2024

Last Date: 21-Jul-2024 (4:00 PM)

23-Jul-2024 (for GNM exam)

Jharkhand GNM/ANM

Start Date: 24-Aug-2024

Last Date: 9-Sep-2024

22-Sep-2024 (Tentative)

Karnataka GNM

Start Date: First week of August 2024

Last Date: Second week of September 2024

To be announced

Kerala GNM

Start Date: 07-Jul-2024

Last Date: 31-Aug-2024

via Counselling

Madhya Pradesh GNTST/PNST

Start Date: May 2024

Last Date: May 2024

To be announced

Maharashtra GNM

Start Date: 06-Sep-2024

Last Date: 20-Sep-2024

17-Oct-2024 and 18-Oct-2024

Manipur GNM

Start Date: 06-Jun-2024

Last Date: 20-Jun-2024

24-Jun-2024

Meghalaya GNM

Start Date: 30-May-2024

Last Date: 15-Jun-2024

via Counselling 

Mizoram GNM

Start Date: To be announced

Last Date: To be announced

To be announced

Odisha GNM/ANM

Start Date: First week of September 2024

Last Date: Last week of September 2024

To be announced

Punjab GNM

Start Date: September 2024

Last Date: September 2024

To be announced

Rajasthan GNM

Start Date: 10-Dec-2024

Last Date: 25-Dec-2024

To be Released

Sikkim GNM

Start Date: Third week of September 2024

Last Date: Second week of October 2024

To be announced

Tamil Nadu (TN) GNM

Start Date: First week of September 2024

Last Date: Last week of September 2024

To be announced

Telangana GNM

Start Date: 02-Sep-2024

Last Date: 16-Sep-2024

via Counselling

Tripura GNM

Start Date: Aug-2024

Last Date: Aug-2024

Selection via Interview

Uttar Pradesh (UP) GNM

Start Date: 27-Jun-2024

Last Date: 17-Jul-2024

30-Jul-2024

Uttarakhand HNBUMU GNM 

Start Date: 02-May-2024

Last Date: 25-May-2024

10-Jun-2024 and Counselling

West Bengal (WB) GNM

Start Date: 21-Mar-2024

Last Date: 24-Apr-2024

4-Aug-2024

The above dates are tentative and are subject to change without any prior notice. The recent dates and the availability of application forms for the entrance test and for the merit list preparation will be updated as soon as the official websites of the respective conducting authorities announce the exact dates.

GNM Nursing Eligibility 2024

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has set standard eligibility criteria for the GNM Nursing diploma course. The eligibility criteria are uniform across the states but the allotment of seats is carried out based on the reservation rules of the respective state.  Below is the eligibility criteria laid by the INC:

  • The aspirant must have cleared class 12 in English and must have secured a minimum of 40 per cent in aggregate in the qualifying examination and English separately from any recognized board State Open School recognized Candidates are also eligible for State Open School recognized by the State Government and National Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by Central Government. However, aspirants with a Science stream will be given a preference
  • The aspirant must have passed class 12 in English securing 40 per cent in aggregate in vocational ANM courses from any Institute recognized by the Indian Nursing council
  • The aspirant must have passed class 12 with English securing 40 per cent in aggregate in Vocational Stream-Health care Science from a recognized CBSE board/Centre
  • The aspirant must be a Registered ANM having a qualifying mark

The GNM is a three-year diploma course in Nursing with six months of a mandatory internship is the diploma course that can be pursued after class 12 irrespective of the stream taken in the qualifying exam (class 12). After completing the GNM nursing diploma, the candidate is also eligible to pursue BSc Nursing below are some of the renowned BSc nursing entrance exams in India.

PGIMER Nursing 2024

Indian Army BSc Nursing 2024

FAQs Regarding GNM Applications

Q: When is the application form of West Bengal GNM Nursing be available?

A: West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board accepts applications for West Bengal GNM Nursing 2024 between March 21 to April 24, 2024.

Q: Can I pursue GNM Nursing after completing class 12?

A: Yes, you can pursue GNM Nursing after completing your class 12 with a minimum of 40 per cent in aggregate from any stream. 

Q: What is the syllabus for the GNM Nursing entrance exam?

A: The Syllabus for GNM Nursing Entrance Exam is basically the syllabus from class 12. You can refer to your class 12 textbooks and notes for preparation.

Q: What is the application fee for GNM Nursing entrance?

A: The application fee for GNM exam is decided by the admission committee of the individual institutes conducting the exam. The details about the application fee is provided in the official notification issued before commencing the registration process.

Q: In general, when can I expect GNM Nursing Application forms to be released?

A: The application fee for GNM Nursing is different for different states and candidates have to check the exact application fee by visiting the official website of the conducting body. In some states no application fee is applicable. 

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