Updated on Jun 9, 2025 12:59 IST
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GNM Admission 2025 is based on state level exam scores. Candidates who are interested in becoming qualified nurses and midwives can apply for this course. Candidates should pass Class 12 with 40% to be eligible for the GNM course. Popular colleges for BCA are Parul University, BFUHS, IGIMS, etc. The average BCA fee can range around approx. INR 10,000 to INR 8 Lakh.

(Government colleges have discontinued GNM courses but some private colleges still offer it.)

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GNM Nursing Admission 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Exam Dates

GNM Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the general overview of the GNM course below:

Particulars

Details

GNM Academic Qualifications

Class 12 (PCB) 

GNM Marks Criteria

40% 

GNM Age Limit

Minimum age - 17

Maximum age - 35

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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GNM Admission Process 2025

Candidates can check a general overview of the GNM admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

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Popular GNM Entrance Exams 2025

Candidates can check the list of exams for GNM below:

GNM Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

West Bengal GNM

July 2025

Assam GNM

August 2025

Haryana GNM

September 2025

Karnataka GNM

April 2025

Gujarat GNM

August 2025

Chhattisgarh GNM

October 2025

Andhra Pradesh GNM

August 2025

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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GNM Admission 2025: Entrance Exams Syllabus

The most popular exam for GNM Nursing admission is the West Bengal GNM. Candidates can check the syllabus for WB GNM in the table below:

Entrance Exam

Syllabus

WB GNM Syllabus

Life Science, Physical Science, and Mathematics will be based on the Class 10 syllabi of the recognised Board in India, and basic English, General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning will be equivalent to the Class 12 curriculum.

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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GNM Admission 2025: Quick Preparation Tips

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  • Know about the syllabus of the exam
  • Practice from sample papers and mock tests
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

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Best GNM Colleges 2025: Admission Details

Candidates can check the list of government and private colleges offering GNM in India below:

GNM Admission 2025: Top Government Colleges Admission Details

Candidates can check the list of government colleges offering GNM in India below:

Best Government GNM Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
School of Nursing, Civil Hospital GNM Admission INR 150
Government Medical College, Jammu GNM Admission INR 27,000
Bankura Sammilani Medical College GNM Admission INR 90,000
Sardar Patel University GNM Admission INR 1.98 Lakh
Jamia Hamdard University GNM Admission INR 2.4 Lakh
DMIHER GNM Admission INR 2.4 Lakh
Kamla Nehru Group of Institutions GNM Admission INR 3.5 Lakh
Shaheed Babu Labh Singh Civil Hospital GNM Admission INR 4.42 Lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

GNM Admission 2025: Top Private Colleges Admission Details

Candidates can check the list of private colleges offering GNM in India below:

Best Private GNM Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
CMC Vellore GNM Admission INR 850
Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences GNM Admission INR 75,000
St. John’s Medical College GNM Admission INR 1.05 Lakh
SRM Medical College GNM Admission INR 1.5 Lakh
NIMS Nursing College GNM Admission INR 1.57 Lakh
LNCT University GNM Admission INR 1.65 Lakh
Parul University GNM Admission INR 2.49 Lakh
Era University GNM Admission INR 2.7 Lakh
Integral University GNM Admission INR 2.7 Lakh
Assam Downtown University GNM Admission INR 5.9 Lakh - 7 Lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

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GNM Admission 2025: Placements in Top Colleges

Candidates can check the total fees of the popular GNM Nursing colleges and the average package candidates get.

Best GNM Colleges

Average Package Offered

KINS - Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences Placements INR 6.2 LPA
Assam Downtown University Placements INR 2.02 - 5.5 LPA
College of Nursing, Pune Placements INR 4.1 LPA
Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing Placements INR 3.96 LPA
Srinivas University Placements INR 3.8 LPA
The Neotia University Placements INR 3.6 LPA
Shri Siddhi Vinayak Group of Institutions Placements INR 3.5 LPA
SHEAT College of Pharmacy Placements INR 3 LPA
SRM Medical College Placements INR 2.85 LPA
RKDF University Placements INR 2.65 LPA

Note: The data is taken from other sources and can be different.

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GNM Admission FAQs

Q. Which are the top GNM Nursing entrance exams?

The top GNM Nursing entrance exams are as follows:

Meghalaya GNM, West Bengal GNM, Andhra Pradesh GNM, Arunachal Pradesh GNM, Assam GNM, Bihar GNM, Chhattisgarh GNM, Gujarat GNM, Haryana GNM, Himachal Pradesh GNM, IOCL BSc Nursing, and GNM Jharkhand GNM/ANM, Karnataka GNM, Kerala GNM, Madhya Pradesh GNTST/PNST, Maharashtra GNM, Manipur GNM, Mizoram GNM, Odisha GNM/ANM, Punjab GNM, Rajasthan GNM, Sikkim GNM, Tamil Nadu GNM, Telangana GNM, Tripura GNM, Uttar Pradesh GNM and Uttarakhand HNBUMU GNM Admission 

Q. What is the fee for GNM courses in India?

A. Candidates can check the fee structure of GNM Nursing of popular colleges along with their seat intake given in the table below:

College Name

Total Fees (in INR)

Seat Intake

NIMS Nursing College, NIMS University

1.5 Lakh

60

SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

95,000

-

Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing

3.1 Lakh

100

Sharda School of Nursing Science & Research

2.6 Lakh

100

Parul University

2.5 Lakh

70

Jamia Hamdard

2.3 Lakh

70

East Point Group of Institutions

3 Lakh

-

Integral University

2.7 Lakh

40

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)

2.4 L

100

Q. Which book is best for the GNM Nursing entrance exam?

A. There are a few popular choices that have consistently received positive feedback and are mentioned below:

Popular Books

Author

High School English Grammar And Composition Book 

Wren & Martin

Mathematics for Class 10

R D Sharma

How to Crack Test of Reasoning

Arihant

Botany (Oxford Publication)

AC Dutta

Concise Inorganic Chemistry

J D Lee

Concepts of Physics (For Theory and Practice)

H C Verma

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for GNM Nursing admission?

A. Candidates can see the eligibility criteria for GNM Nursing admission below:

  • Class 12 (PCB)
  • 40% scores

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Q. What is the age limit to apply for GNM Nursing admission?

A. The age limit to apply for GNM Nursing admission varies depending on the institute and the state in which the admission is sought. However, generally, the minimum age requirement is 17 years and the maximum age limit is 35 years. 

Table of content
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular GNM Course Colleges in India
  • Popular Private GNM Course Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular GNM Course UG Courses
  • Popular GNM Course PG Courses

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for GNM Course. Students interested in pursuing a career on GNM Course, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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22 Sep ' 25

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RUHS Nursing Counselling Round-3 Seat Allotment

4 Jul ' 25 - 7 Jul ' 25

Indian Army BSc Nursing Application Correction

15 Jun ' 25 - 2 Jul ' 25

Indian Army BSc Nursing Application Forms

Popular GNM Course Colleges in India

Following are the most popular GNM Course Colleges in India. Learn more about these GNM Course colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
13 Courses
50 K - 6.36 L
4.5
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5.0
1 Course
38.32 K
4.5
13 Courses
1.2 K - 26.58 K
8 - 24 LPA
400 - 2.4 K
20 - 24 LPA
20 K - 4 L
3.8 LPA

Popular Private GNM Course Colleges in India

1 Course
4.8 L
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1.7 L - 9.6 L
10 Courses
1.06 L - 3.87 L
3.6 - 4.8 LPA
13 Courses
50 K - 6.36 L
4.5
4 Courses
1.27 L - 1.97 L
4.8

Popular GNM Course UG Courses

Following are the most popular GNM Course UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular GNM Course PG Courses

Following are the most popular GNM Course PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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