GNM Admission in India 2021 - Dates, Application, Entrance Exams, Selection, Colleges

The admissions to the GNM colleges in India are conducted at institute-level as well as state-level. For some colleges, the admissions are based on entrance exams whereas, some colleges provide merit-based admissions, i.e. candidates performance in 10+2.

If you are looking to get admission to GNM in 2021 but have no idea about where to begin then this article is your easy and complete guide to GNM admissions 2021 including eligibility, selection process, and top colleges in India offering admission to the GNM course.

State-wise GNM Admissions 2021

Different states in India conduct admissions for the GNM course separately. You can find out state-wise admission information for GNM below.

NOTE:

• Apart from the state-level GNM admissions mentioned below, there are many colleges that conduct separate admissions for their Nursing courses.

• A state-level Nursing exam does not necessarily provide admission to every Nursing college in that state.

• The dates mentioned below are tentative and subject to change as per the conducting authority’s discretion.

Also Read: Full List of Nursing Entrance Exams in India

Eligibility for GNM Admissions 202

Entry requirements for the GNM course vary for different colleges. The following are the common criteria for GNM admissions in India.

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations with English as one of the compulsory subjects.

• Candidates from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects are eligible.

• Candidates must have completed their Higher Secondary level of education from either the State Board of the intended state or a recognised National board.

• Candidates who have completed Class 12 from NIOS (National Institute of Open School) or State Open School are also considered eligible.

• The minimum percentage requirement may vary but one must have scored a minimum of 40 per cent marks in aggregate in the compulsory subjects.

• Candidate must be over the age of 17 years.

• The maximum age limit for the admissions is up to 35 years.

How to Apply for GNM Admissions 2021

Check out the steps given below to apply for GNM admissions 2021:

• The application for the GNM admissions varies depending upon the level of admission.

• In most cases, be it an institute-level admission or a state-level admission, the application process is completed in an online format.

• If you are applying for a particular institute, you will have to visit the official website of that college.

• In the case of state-level admissions, you will have to visit the official website of the entrance exam (if any) or the conducting body.

• For online application, you will easily get a link to the application portal on the home page of the relevant official websites.

• Your online application will usually begin with registering to the website and then filling up the application form.

• Finally, you will have to upload your supporting documents and submit the form after making an application fee payment.

• For offline application, you may have to collect an application form at the respective college or administrative office of the conducting authority.

• In some cases of offline application, you can also download an application form from the official website of the respective authorities.

GNM Selection Process 2021

• Like the application process, the selection process for GNM also varies depending upon the level of admission.

• In some cases, the selection is done on the basis of an entrance exam whereas in some cases, candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in Class 12 examinations.

• Candidates are selected through a counselling process which is conducted based on either of the two above-mentioned factors.

• For state-level counsellings, candidates’ are allocated different colleges depending on their performance. The one with the best performance gets to choose a college among all the available choices.

• Candidates with low performances are allocated seats at the remaining colleges.

Top GNM Colleges in India

Here is a list of best colleges in India offering the GNM course. You can apply to these colleges without going through a daunting experience by simply filling our Common Application Form (CAF). After filling this form, you will be assigned an expert to guide you through the admission process. You can also try our toll-free number - 1800-572-9877 to avail instant guidance.

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