GNM

Shakuntla School of Nursing offers a three-year GNM programme at Diploma level. GNM is General Nursing and Midwifery programme. Admission to GNM is based on merit in the qualifying exam. Aspirants must pass Class 12 with English with at least 45% aggregate to apply for GNM. Science is the preferred stream.

Candidates must pass Class 12 with English with at least 45% aggregate to apply for GNM at Shakuntla School of Nursing. Science is the preferred stream. The minimum age should be 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year. The upper age limit is 35.

The Assam Institute of Nursing follows the guidelines set by the Indian Nursing Council. If the council mandates an increase in the course duration while you are enrolled, changes will be implemented. However, any extra time added is not going to be institution-funded and students would need to bear the additional costs of the extended training period.

The age limit for Assam Institute of Nursing General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) programme is 17 - 35 years. There is no upper age bar for candidates who are already qualified as an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) or a Lady Health Visitor (LHV). The course can help experienced healthcare workers upgrade their skills, provided they are physically and mentally fit for the training.

The GNM course curriculum at Assam Institute of Nursing is very hands-on, with a heavy focus on clinical experience. For example, in the first year, while you spend about 625 hours in the classroom for theory, you will spend over 1,200 hours in practical training in labs and hospital wards. The course curriculum is designed to ensure that by the time you start your 6-month internship in the final year, you have enough "on-the-job" practice to work.

While pursuing the GNM course at Assam Institute of Nursing, you will begin your clinical duties in the hospital after a 12-week preliminary period in the first year. This initial phase is used to teach you the basics of nursing in a classroom and lab setting so that you are prepared before you start caring for real patients under the supervision of your teachers.

The eligibility criteria of GNM course is 12th PCB with English with minimum 50% of aggregate marks. The scores of the 12th board exams are strongly weighted in the GNM admission process. The GNM admission process includes both direct and entrance based admission. State level entrance exams provide entrance for students applying to government colleges.

Candidates must have passed HSc (Class 12)/ PDC with Science or any other subjects with a minimum of 40% aggregate or its equivalent thereto to apply for Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery programme. 

Also, unmarried or married female candidates with age of 17 to 35 years can apply.

A total of 30 seats are offered for GNM course at Dhanvantari Nursing College. This number is taken from the official website of college. It is indicative, and hence subject to change.

Candidates need to meet age, educational and fitness requirements to apply for GNM at Assam Institute of Nursing. Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to undergo three-years of classroom and practical training of GNM.