General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)

Age between 17 and 35 years at admission.

Must be medically fit (standard fitness check)—though specifics are not listed on NINSAR.

No explicit gender or residency restriction mentioned on the NINSAR page.

The GNM is a traditional three-and-a-half-year diploma-level nursing program intended to prepare students as skilled general nurses and midwives. It combines theoretical instruction and clinical practice in areas such as anatomy, physiology, medical–surgical nursing, community health, pediatric nursing, maternity care, mental health, and internship-based training. The curriculum is designed according to Indian Nursing Council norms and equips nursing professionals for diverse healthcare roles.