Diploma

General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

Medical & Health · 3 years, full-time, including the prescribed clinical practice. Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.

01Course Overview

What this course is, and who it is for.

Course record

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Source
Indian Nursing Council (INC)
Date
6 September 2026
Duration
3 years, full-time, including the prescribed clinical practice
Entry stage
After Class 12
Mode
On-campus
Level
Diploma
Stream
Medical & Health
Discipline
Nursing
Typical outcome
Prepares students for registered nursing practice, subject to registration with a state nursing council.

A regulated nursing and midwifery diploma prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council, combining classroom study with supervised clinical practice.

This course is recorded as On-campus. Compare online, regular and distance study before you decide how to study it.

02Course Detail

Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.

Who should choose this course

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Duration

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3 years, full-time, including the prescribed clinical practice

As prescribed by Indian Nursing Council (INC).

Subjects

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Skills developed

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Career opportunities

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Higher education options

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Typical salary range

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03Eligibility

What you need before you apply.

Entry requirements

  • Passed Class 12 with the minimum marks prescribed by the Council.
  • Minimum age at admission as prescribed by the Council.

Set by Indian Nursing Council (INC). Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.

Qualifying exams

  • University or state entrance test

    Admission is decided by the institution's or state's own entrance process.

05Official Source

Where this information comes from.

Official source

Programme duration, admission requirements and registration as a nurse and midwife are prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council under its General Nursing and Midwifery syllabus and regulations.

Last checked: 6 September 2026

Important notes

  • Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
  • Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.