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GNM to post-basic B.Sc. Nursing

Degree

GNM nurses with work experience can upgrade to a nursing degree and move to senior roles or teaching.

Who can join

GNM with registration; check the state and college rules.

Courses and options inside this path

• Post-basic B.Sc. Nursing
• Later M.Sc. Nursing

Entrance exams and entry routes

• University or state nursing admission

What you can do after this

• Higher grade nursing and teaching jobs
• Government nursing officer posts
• Nursing opportunities abroad

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

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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