GNM or General Nursing and midwifery is a 3.5 years duration course which is commonly also known as GNM Nursing. It is a diploma level course, suitable for those who want to pursue a career in clinical nursing.

The 3.5 years of GNM are divided into 3 years of education and 6 months of mandatory internship. Students get to do internships in Nursing Homes, Hospitals and even Private Medical Firms and companies. This is suitable for those who are intersted in assisting sick people and help doctors in various hospitals.

GNM admissions are done through entrance exams, almost all of which are state level. Most of the states in India have their departments which conduct entrance exams for GNM Nursing courses. The details of these exams are given later in the article.

Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with Science