Karnataka GNM Admission 2025- Check Application, Dates, Eligibility, Selection, Counselling Process Here

Rahul Raj

Updated On: August 18, 2025 04:26 PM

Karnataka GNM admission 2025 is conducted by the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB). The GNM admissions in Karnataka are conducted online on the official webpage. 

 

Karnataka GNM Admissions

The Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 will commence in August 2025, tentatively. The Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB) will conduct the GNM nursing admission online on its official website. Students domiciled in the state who wish to secure admission into the GNM diploma course can apply for the Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 if they satisfy the eligibility criteria. To be eligible, students must have completed their 10+2 in the Science stream, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects, and 35-45% marks in aggregate.

Additionally, all students are required to pass the admission entrance exam as well, conducted by the respective institutions for the admission process. The official datesheet of Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 is yet to be released by the concerned authorities. To complete the registration process, all students are required to submit a list of important documents such as the student's educational qualifications, date of birth certificate, caste category certificate, contact information, etc. Students eager to know more about the Karnataka 2025 GNM admissions can go through important dates, eligibility criteria, application process and more.

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Karnataka GNM Admission Highlights 2025

The important highlights of the Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 are mentioned below for all interested students to refer to. The following offers an overview of the detailed Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 process for easy and quick reference.

Particulars

Details

Event Title

Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025

Conducting Body

Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB)

Application Mode

Online

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 Qualification with Science background and Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core subjects, at least 50% marks in aggregate

Admission Process

Merit-based Selection + State-level Counselling

Entrance Exam

Karnataka GNM Admission Entrance Test 2025

Courses Offered

General Nursing and Midwifery

College Type

Government Medical College

Total Number of Seats Offered

300+

Official Website

ksdneb.org

Contact Information

  • Phone No.- + 91-080-26700074, +91-080-26700075
  • Email – ksdneb@gmail.com

Karnataka GNM Admission 2025 Important Dates

The important dates related to the Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 are yet to be officially released by the concerned authority. However, interested students may refer to the tentative Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 schedule provided below to derive an idea of the expected events timeline:

Important Events

Important Dates

Application Form Release Date

August 2025 (Tentative)

Last Date to Fill out the Application Form

August 2025 (Tentative)

Merit List Release Date

August 2025 (Tentative)

Choice-Filling Process

September 2025 (Tentative)

Round 1 Counselling Process

September 2025 (Tentative)

Round 1 Seat Allotment Result

September 2025 (Tentative)

Reporting to the Allotted Colleges

September 2025 (Tentative)

Round 2 Counselling Process

October 2025 (Tentative)

Round 2 Seat Allotment Result

October 2025 (Tentative)

Reporting to the Allotted Colleges

October 2025 (Tentative)

Round 3 Counselling Process

October 2025 (Tentative)

Round 3 Seat Allotment Result

November 2025 (Tentative)

Reporting to the Allotted Colleges

November 2025 (Tentative)

Documents Verification

November 2025 (Tentative)

Commencement of Classes

November 2025 (Tentative)

Karnataka GNM Eligibility Criteria 2025

The list of eligibility criteria to participate in the Karnataka 2025 GNM Admission Counselling has been provided below for reference to all interested students. It is mandatory to satisfy each one of these without failing to apply for the Karnataka GNM Admission 2025 Counselling.

  • All students must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent with a Science background from a recognised board of education.
  • All students must have English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects in their qualifying examination.
  • Students who have passed from the State Open School, recognised by NIOS, are also eligible for GNM admission in Karnataka.
  • All students must secure a minimum of 45% (for the General Category) marks in their 10+2. Students who fall under the categories of ST/SC/OPH must secure at least 35-40% marks in aggregate.
  • Only students who are permanent residents of Karnataka are eligible to apply for Karnataka GNM Admission 2025. In case a student is not a permanent resident, they must have completed their primary education or Classes 10th and 12th from a school affiliated to the Karnataka state recognised board of education. If any student has completed their primary education outside the state, either of their parents must be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
  • All applying students must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31, 2025, or the year of admission. However, there is no upper age limit to apply for the same.

Karnataka GNM Application Form 2025

The Karnataka GNM application form will be available online on the official website within the specified deadlines. Students must fill in the  Karnataka 2025 GNM application form online on the official webpage. Below, students can find the steps to fill out the Karnataka GNM 2025 application form given below.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board. Step 2: Students must look out for the “ Karnataka GNM registration” link.
  • Step 3: A new window will pop out in front of the screen, and students must register themselves.
  • Step 4: After registering online on the official website, students must click on the “Apply now” button.
  • Step 5: Students must enter the required set of details, such as their name, roll number, application number, etc.
  • Step 6: Students must fill out the required set of documents, such as certificates, marksheets, etc.
  • Step 7: Students must pay the application fees online on the official webpage after filling out the application form.

Karnataka GNM Application Fees 2025

The Karnataka GNM Application Fees vary for each category in the application process. Students can find the category-specific Karnataka GNM application fees given below.

Category

Fees

For General Category

Rs 400/-

For SC/ST Category (Paja/ Pappam Category-1)

Rs 250/-

Documents Required for Karnataka GNM Admission 2025

There are numerous sets of documents required for the Karnataka GNM admissions 2025. Students can find the list of required documents for Karnataka GNM 2025 admissions given below.

  • Proof of Date of Birth Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate
  • SSLC Score Card
  • Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 Merit List
  • Classes 10th and 12th Marksheets and Passing Certificates
  • Character Certificate by School Authorities
  • A Proof of Domicile Certificate
  • Government Identity Proof like Aadhar Card/Voter's Card/Passport
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Copy of Karnataka GNM Admission 2025 Application Form
  • Copy of Karnataka GNM Admission 2025 Application Fee Submission Receipt
  • Migration Certificate
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Student's Signature
  • Medical Fitness Certificate
  • Student's Recent Passport-size Photograph

Document Specifications for Karnataka GNM Admission 2025

There are some specifications for different documents in the Karnataka GNM admissions 2025. Students can find the list of documents along with their specifications given below.

Document Type

Format

File Size

Passport-size Photograph

JPEG

50-100kb

Educational Qualifications, Certificates, Identity Card, etc.

PDF

100-200kb

Karnataka GNM Selection Process 2025

In the Karnataka GNM Selection Process 2025, students will be selected based on their marks. The exam authorities will release specific category-wise cutoff scores based on which the admission process will be conducted. Students who meet the category-wise cutoff scores will make up to the merit list and will be invited for the counselling process. In every counselling round, category category-specific seat allotment list will be announced based on which the counselling process will be conducted for Karnataka GNM courses.

Hyderabad-Karnataka (Welfare Karnataka) Divisional Reservation Quota:-

Candidates who wish to apply through the Hyderabad-Karnataka Divisional Reservation Quota need to submit a confirmation letter residing in the Hyderabad-Karnataka from the competent authority at the time of counselling. 8% of seats will be reserved for students of Hyderabad-Karnataka under the welfare of Karnataka province.

Category

Seat Percentage

Reserved for students from Kalaburagi, Bellary, Raichur, Koppal, Bidar, Yadagiri

70%

For State-Wide Nursing Education Institutions

8%

Karnataka GNM Admission Merit List 2025

The government of Karnataka releases a state-level merit list for GNM admission 2025 based on the 10+2 qualification of students. The Karnataka GNM 2025 Merit List comprises the list of shortlisted students for Karnataka GNM admission 2025, their ranks, and their scores of 10+2 qualification, among other details. The Karnataka GNM 2025 Merit List is released on the official website of the admission conducting body. Based on the merit list, students are called for the Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 counselling rounds.

Karnataka GNM Counselling 2025

Karnataka GNM 2025 counselling process will be conducted after the results are announced. The counselling process will be held in multiple rounds online. Students who make up to the merit list will be invited for the counselling process. In each counselling round, a category-specific seat allotment list will be released, based on which students will be invited for the counselling rounds. They will get a chance to accept or reject seats in the counselling process. They can enter more than one choice in the Karnataka GNM counselling process 2025 and later report at the allocated institute within deadlines for document verification and the seat allocation process.

Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 Seat Allotment

Official authorities conduct the seat allotment rounds based on the choices filled by students, the seat matrix, the reservation criteria, and 10+2 results. Once the seat allotment is posted, students have to choose any of the given options based on their status.
  • Students are satisfied with the allotted seats and are not willing to participate in further counselling rounds.
  • Aspirants are satisfied with their allotted seats but wish to participate in the next round of counselling.
  • Applicants not satisfied with the seat allotment and wish to participate in the next seat allotment round.
  • Students are not satisfied with the seat allotment and are not willing to participate further in the Karnataka GNM Admission 2025 counselling.

Karnataka GNM Admissions 2025 Seat Allotment Result PDFs

In the Karnataka NEET 2025 Counselling process, separate seat allotment PDFs are released by the exam authorities for seat allocation. Students will be able to find the seat allotment results PDFs stated below.

Karnataka GNM Admission Seat Allotment Lists

Direct Link to Download

Round 1 Seat Allotment List

Download Here

Round 2 Seat Allotment List

Download Here

Round 3 or Mop-up Round Seat Allotment List

Download Here

Also Read:- GNM Admission in India 2025 - Dates, Entrance Exams, Colleges Name

Top GNM Colleges in India 2025

Numerous nursing institutes in Karnataka would offer GNM courses. Have a look at some of the Top GNM Colleges in India along with their fees and location:-

S.No.

Colleges Name

Approximate Annual Fees

1

T. John Group of Institutes, Bangalore

Rs 40,000/-

2

Sri Sukhmani Group of Institutes, Mohali

Rs 88,000/-

3

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur

Rs 50,000/-

4

Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar

Rs 58,000/-

5

LNCT University, Bhopal

Rs 40,000/-

6

Sawai Madhopur College of Engineering & Technology, Jaipur

Rs 50,000/-

7

Yamuna Group of Institutions, Yamunanagar

Rs 70,500/-

8

PP Savani University, Surat

Rs 75,000/-

9

KIIT University, Bhubaneswar

---

10

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar

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Therefore, Karnataka GNM Admission 2025 is expected to have a high level of competition compared to last year. Only those who meet the 2025 cutoff scores will be invited for the counselling process. The cutoff scores are expected to rise a bit, yet it is not certain. During the NEET 2025 counselling process, students must make sure that they have original photocopies of the documents and must not possess any fake copies. If any fake copies are found with them, then they will be disqualified from the counselling process. For any queries regarding the Karnataka GNM Admission 2025, please log on to our CollegeDekho Q&A Zone or contact our toll-free helpline at 18005729877.

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FAQs

What is the mode of application for Karnataka GNM Admission 2025?

The application form for Karnataka GNM Admission 2025 will be released in online mode only. Candidates need to visit the official website of the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB) to apply.

Who is eligible to apply for Karnataka GNM Admission 2025?

Only residents of Karnataka are eligible to apply for Karnataka GNM Admission 2025.

How is admission to Karnataka GNM courses determined?

Admission to Karnataka GNM courses is based on the marks secured by candidates in their higher secondary examination, with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate.

What is the last date to submit the application form for Karnataka GNM Admission 2025?

The official application dates are not out yet for  Karnataka GNM admission, but it is expected to be out in August 2025.

When will the Karnataka GNM Admission 2025 Application Form be released?

The Karnataka GNM Admission 2025 Application Form is expected to be released in August 2025.

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