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General Nursing and Midwifery (3 Years)

The aims of the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery programme are:

To prepare nurses with a sound educational programme in nursing to enable them to function as efficient members of the health team, beginning with the competencies for first level positions in all kinds of health care settings.

To help nurses develop an ability to co-operate and co-ordinate with members of the health team in the prevention of disease, promotion of health and rehabilitation of the sick. To help nurses in their personal and professional development, so that they are able to make maximum contribution to the society as useful and productive individuals, citizens as well as efficient nurses. To serve as a base for further professional education and specialization in nursing. To prepare nurses to keep pace with latest professional and technological developments and use these for providing nursing care service.

Course Description:

3 years G.N.M Degree Course (including internship) being run in the college(s)/institution(s) are affiliated to the BNRC, Patna, Bihar.

Annual Intake: 100 Seats Eligibility

The candidates must be minimum 17 years of age on 31 December of admission year. The maximum age limit for admission shall be 35 years.

The candidates must have passed 10+2 with 40% marks from BSEB or equivalent thereof, however science is preferable. Or 10 +2/ 12th with 40% marks from state open schools recognized by state Govt. and National Institute of Open School recognized by Central Govt. or 10+2 vocational ANM course with 40% marks from the school recognized by Indian Nursing Council. or 10 +2 Health Science vocational stream from a recognized CBSE Board/ State/ Center. Or Registered ANM with 10+2 pass.

The candidates passed 10+2 examination in Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology), conducted by National Institute of Open School are also eligible to apply.

5% of total mark is relaxed for SC/ ST candidates

The candidates must have passed in the subject of PCB & English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks taken together in PCB at the qualifying examination i.e. (10+2). In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, the marks obtained in PCB taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40%. English is a compulsory subject in 10+2 for being eligible for admission to B.Sc. Nursing Course.

Both female & male candidates are eligible to apply. (60% of total seats are reserved for female candidates.)

  • Can Arts students pursue a GNM course?

    Yes, arts students can pursue a GNM course. However, many top GNM colleges in India prefer Science students who have also studied Biology in Class 12th.

  • What are the popular specializations related to GNM course?

    Some of the popular specializations in General Nursing and Midwifery are Critical Care technology, Surgery, Alternate Medicine, Nursing, Nursing, and Midwifery.

  • What is the difference between GNM and ANM?

    GNM Nursing is a 3 years course focusing on the overall nursing and midwifery aspect. ANM is a 2 year long course focusing only on maternal care and nursing in rural and backward areas.

  • What is the Qualification of the GNM Course?

    GNM is a course of three and a half years which includes 3 years of academic and 6 months of internship. the eligibility criteria include compulsory 10+2 education. the age limit would be 17 years to 30 years to be eligible for this course. ANM, unlike GNM, is a course program of 18 months that can be done along with GNM or alone or alone.