The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) program is a 3.5 year diploma course that prepares students for a career in clinical nursing. Students learn subjects like anatomy, physiology, midwifery, and gynecological nursing. They also develop skills to work in a hospital environment and provide basic medical care. To be eligible, applicants must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% in any stream including science, commerce, or arts, with English as a compulsory subject. After completing the GNM, graduates can work in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare organizations, or pursue higher education like a BSc in Nursing.

1. GNM
General Nursing and Midwifery or GNM is a three and a half year diploma course
that can be pursued by the students, willing to make their career in clinical nursing.
Nursing is an important part of the health care system which promotes mental
health and prevention of illness. This course focuses on subjects such as anatomy
and physiology, midwifery and gynecological nursing. During this course, students
learn to deal with patients and assist doctors and help them develop skills to work
efficiently in a hospital environment and provide first aid, blood pressure
monitoring, etc.
Candidates interested in taking admission must have passed 10+2 with a minimum
of 45% from a recognized board with Science/Commerce/Arts any stream and
English as compulsory subject. Candidates passed from State Open School
recognized by the State Government and National Institute of Open School (NIOS)
recognized by Central Government are also eligible to pursue this course.
After completing GNM, individuals can work in Private as well as Public hospitals
or organization. Besides this, GNM diploma holders can also pursue higher
education which is B.Sc Nursing from any recognized university.
2. Course detail
Course Name General Nursing and Midwifery
Course Level Diploma
Duration 3years and 6 months
Exam Type Annually
Eligibility 10+2 with a minimum of 45% in English and any stream (Science,
Commerce or Arts)
Average Salary INR 2lacs - 9lacs per annum
Selection
Process
Both direct and State or University level entrance exam
2. Eligibility :
 Candidates must have acquired a minimum of 45% in 10+2.

2.  The compulsory subjects in 10+2 must be English,
PCM/PCB/ARTS/COMMERECE.
 The minimum age for taking admission is 17years and upper age limit for
pursuing this course 35 years.
3. Career & Job
Nursing is full-time occupation and candidates after completing GNM, are offered
jobs in medical department as they acquire the required skills and education in this
field. They find job at hospitals, clinics, health departments or can work as a
private health care-taker also. GNM diploma holders can also work as community
helpers and can work for NGOs that spread medical awareness. Diploma holders
can either find jobs or can pursue B.Sc Nursing willingly.
4. Position Name
Listed below are some of the profiles in which candidates get recruited:
 Home Nurse
 Staff Nurse
 Community health worker
 Health Visitor
 Clinic Nurse Specialist
 Certified Nursing Assistant
 Nursing Tutor
Top Recruiters
Some of the recruiters in India are:-
 Medanta Hospital
 Fortis Hospital
 Apollo Hospital
 Max Hospital
 Kailash Hospital
 Tata Memorial Hospital
 AIIMS Hospital
Salary

3. Salary offered to GNM Diploma holders is very attractive. They earn salary
ranging from Rs. 4.9 lakh to Rs. 7 lakh per annum. Salary also increases as per
their profile and experience in the same field.