Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery

The basic Diploma course in General Nursing and Midwifery is geared to the health needs of individuals, families, communities and the country at large. It prepares nurses to function as efficient members of the health team, beginning with the competencies required for first-level positions in every kind of health-care setting.

Students develop the ability to cooperate and coordinate with the health team in disease prevention, health promotion and rehabilitation. The programme supports personal and professional development, forms a base for further education and specialisation, and prepares nurses to keep pace with clinical and technological advances.

• 10+2 with English and at least 40% in the qualifying examination; candidates from recognised State Open School and NIOS are also eligible. Science is preferable.
• 10+2 with English and 40% marks in a vocational ANM course recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
• 10+2 with English and 40% marks in Vocational Stream–Health Care Science from a recognised CBSE board, State or Centre-registered ANM with a pass mark.
• For foreign nationals, 12th-standard equivalency must be obtained through the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

• 3% disability reservation is considered for eligible candidates, in line with the applicable nursing programme criteria.
• 5% of total marks is relaxed for SC/ST candidates. Other reservations apply as per State Government policy.
• Admission is once a year. Students must be medically fit. The minimum admission age is 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year; for ANM/LHV, there is no upper age bar.