This is 3 (three) years full time Boarding Course and internship is of six months (26 weeks). There will be a probation period of three months (13 weeks), during which the students will be introduced to basic sciences - Physics, Chemistry and Biology. An examination will be held at the end of three months to assess the student’s ability to enter the professional nursing course.

Eligibility

• Candidates who have passed H.S. (10+2) preferably in Science Stream (PCB) & English with aggregate of 40% marks from any recognized Board.
• Candidates who have passed H.S. (10+2) in Arts streams with English Core /English Elective or Health Care Science under vocational stream are eligible for admission.
• Students qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination or Health Care Science - Vocational stream conducted by National Institute of Open School with 40% marks.
• Candidates who have passed ANM Examination and registered with any State Nursing Registration Council.
• Aged not less than 17 years and not more than 35 years at the time of admission.

GNM Course Structure

First Year:

S.No.	Subjects	Theory (Hours)	Practical (Hours)
1	Biosciences	120
	Anatomy & Physiology	90
	Microbiology	30
2	Behavioral Science	60
	Psychology	40
	Sociology	20
3.	Nursing Foundations	210	200 (Lab), 680 (Clinics)=22 Weeks
	Fundamentals of Nursing	190
	First Aid	20
4.	Community Health Nursing	180	320 (8 Weeks)
	Community Health Nursing-I	80
	Environmental Hygiene	30
	Health Education & Communication Skills	40
	Nutrition	30
5.	English	30	-
6.	Computer Education	15	15
7.	Co-curricular Activities	10
Total		625 (16 Weeks)	1215 (30 Weeks)

Second Year:

S.No.	Subjects	Theory (Hours)	Practical (Hours)
1.	Medical-Surgical Nursing-I	120	800 Hrs (20 Weeks)
2.	Medical-Surgical Nursing-II	120
3.	Mental Health Nursing	70	320 Hrs (8 Week)
4.	Child Health Nursing	70	320 Hrs (8 Week)
5.	Co-curricular Activities	20
Total		400 (10 Weeks)	1440 (36 Weeks)

Third Year:

S.No.	Subjects	Theory (Hours)	Practical (Hours)
1.	Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing	140	560 Hrs. (14 Weeks)
2.	Community Health Nursing -II	90	160 Hrs (4 Weeks)
3.	Co-curricular Activities	10
Total		240 (6 Weeks)	720 Hrs (18 Weeks)