General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)

Overview

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.

Eligibility

• The candidates must be minimum 17 years of age on 31December 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.
• 5% of total mark is relaxed for SC/ ST candidates.
• Both female & male candidates can apply (60% of total seats are reserved for female candidates).

Minimum Education