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Nursing diplomas (ANM and GNM)

Diploma

Diploma nursing courses (ANM about 2 years, GNM about 3 years) that qualify you to work as a nurse after registration with the state nursing council.

Who can join

12th pass; the subject rules are set by the nursing council of your state.

Courses and options inside this path

• Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)
• General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
• Post-basic B.Sc. Nursing after GNM

Entrance exams and entry routes

• State nursing council or health university admission

What you can do after this

• Staff nurse in government and private hospitals
• Government health department jobs
• Nursing jobs abroad after meeting that country's rules

Next steps

1. Read the eligibility and admission process on the official links below.
2. Compare at least 3 institutions: recognition (UGC / AICTE / the relevant council), teachers, placements and total cost.
3. Look at scholarships for this course on this site and apply early.

Official links

• Indian Nursing Council
• National Scholarship Portal

Fees change every year and differ by college and state, so they are not listed here. Check the fee structure on the official admission site before you decide. Career guidance on this page is general information compiled from official sources and is not a substitute for the official notification of an exam, college or scheme. Dates, eligibility and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official link before you pay or apply.

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