General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
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Comprehensive clinical nursing training with hospital internship. One of the strongest overseas migration pathways for Indian students, with UK, Ireland and Gulf recruitment offering multiples of domestic pay.
- Duration
- 0.5–3 years
- Entry after
- Class 12
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- MANDATORY: registration with the State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / ANM
Course overview
Comprehensive clinical nursing training with hospital internship. One of the strongest overseas migration pathways for Indian students, with UK, Ireland and Gulf recruitment offering multiples of domestic pay.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 12th pass with minimum 40-50% marks; Science preferred.
How you get in. State nursing entrance / merit; some states use NEET-linked counselling.
How it is studied. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
Licence to practise. MANDATORY: registration with the State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / ANM.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Government and private hospitals
- Nursing homes
- ICUs and specialty units
- Overseas healthcare (Gulf, UK, Ireland, Germany)
- Home healthcare
What you can study next.
- Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
- M.Sc Nursing
- Specialty certifications (critical care, cardiac)
- Overseas licensure (NCLEX, OET/IELTS)
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Govt: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 2,00,000 - 10,00,000 total.
Indicative starting salary. 15,000 - 30,000 per month.
Typical duration. 3 years + 6 months internship.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 12 | Any | — |
Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.
Careers this course leads to
6 routes mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Before and after this course
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Common questions
Who can apply for General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)?
12th pass with minimum 40-50% marks; Science preferred. Admission is through State nursing entrance / merit; some states use NEET-linked counselling.
How long does General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) take?
3 years + 6 months internship. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
What does General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) cost?
Govt: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 2,00,000 - 10,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)?
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, Specialty certifications (critical care, cardiac), Overseas licensure (NCLEX, OET/IELTS).
Does General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) need a licence or registration to practise?
MANDATORY: registration with the State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / ANM.
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