General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)
Comprehensive 3-year diploma preparing skilled hospital nurses and midwives through clinical ward rotations and bedside practice.
Duration
3 Years (including 6-Month Internship)
Annual Intake
As per INC / State Intake
Annual Fee
₹62,000 / Year
Eligibility
10+2 with English and minimum 40% aggregate marks (Science/PCB preferred; Arts/Commerce per INC/State norms)
Programme Overview
The General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) diploma equips 10+2 graduates with strong clinical bedside skills, medical-surgical nursing knowledge, maternal and child health care competence, and hospital ward management readiness. Nearly two-thirds of training emphasises guided practical demonstrations and hospital postings.
Syllabus Summary
Structured curriculum aligned with Indian Nursing Council guidelines.
- Bio-Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology)
- Behavioural Sciences (Psychology & Sociology)
- Nursing Foundations & First Aid
- Community Health Nursing I, Environmental Hygiene & Nutrition
- Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II (including Pharmacology)
- Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
- Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
- Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing
- Community Health Nursing II
- Nursing Education, Research Introduction & Ward Management
- 6-Month Supervised Hospital & Rural Clinical Internship
Clinical & Hospital Training
Scheduled morning and rotational ward postings across medical, surgical, orthopaedic, maternity, paediatric, and community health departments under clinical tutor supervision.
Career & Progression Options
- Registered Staff Nurse in Multi-Specialty & District Hospitals
- Maternity, Operation Theatre (OT) & General Ward Nurse
- Government Health Services & Community Care Nurse
- School Health & Industrial Wellness Nurse
- Eligible for RN/RM registration and higher nursing studies upon completion
Annual Fee Structure
Fee schedule for tuition, clinical/lab access, examination, and optional hostel facilities.
| Fee Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | ₹52,000 | Per academic year |
| Lab, Clinical & Library Fee | ₹10,000 | Annual charges |
| Council Examination & Registration | As per Odisha State Nursing Council norms | — |
| Optional Hostel & Mess | As per college hostel circular | — |
Course Questions
Under INC guidelines, 10+2 students from Science as well as Arts/Commerce with English (minimum 40% aggregate) are eligible, subject to annual Odisha State Nursing admission rules.
GNM is a 3-year diploma programme including a mandatory 6-month supervised clinical internship in the final year.