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General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

General Nursing and Midwifery

The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma at Sau. Vandana N. Tasgaonkar School of GNM, Karjat is a practical, diploma-level nursing programme dedicated to equipping aspiring nurses with the knowledge, skills and compassion needed for a healthcare career. Positioned as a gateway to nursing education and career growth, the programme aims to develop competent nurses capable of delivering quality patient care across diverse healthcare environments. Run under the Saraswati Education Society on the 150-acre Bhivpuri Road campus, with clinical exposure through the trust-linked Raigad Hospital, it offers an accessible, employment-oriented entry into the nursing profession.

Duration
Diploma-level nursing programme
Level
Diploma
Offered at
2 colleges
Entrance
Admission once a year as per Maharashtra nursing admission norms

Is this program right for you?

The GNM diploma suits candidates - including those from non-degree backgrounds - who want a direct, practical route into nursing. It is ideal for students who prefer hands-on clinical learning over a longer academic degree, who meet the science-stream preference, and who want to begin serving as skilled nurses in hospitals and community healthcare settings, with the option to upgrade their qualifications later.

Where you can study this

Offered at 2 colleges in the group

Eligibility & entrance

  • Minimum age 17 years, maximum 35 years (no age restriction for ANM / LHV applicants)
  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent, preferably with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), with an aggregate of 45% marks
  • Alternative pathways accepted: a completed vocational ANM course from an Indian Nursing Council-recognised school, or 10+1 ANM training with 10+2 equivalent completion
  • Must be medically fit
  • Admission is conducted once a year
Entrance exams:Admission once a year as per Maharashtra nursing admission norms

Specializations & branches

5 options

General Nursing
Midwifery
Community Health Nursing
Child Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing

Curriculum structure

How the program is structured year by year

  1. 1

    Foundations: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition and Fundamentals of Nursing

  2. 2

    Medical-Surgical Nursing and Community Health Nursing with supervised clinical postings

  3. 3

    Child Health Nursing and Mental Health Nursing

  4. 4

    Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing with hospital-based practical training and internship

Skills you’ll gain

Bedside patient care and nursing procedures Midwifery and maternal-child support Community health and first-aid response Health monitoring and documentation Compassionate patient communication

Career opportunities

Staff nurse in hospitals, nursing homes and clinics
Community and rural health nursing
Midwifery and maternal-child care
Industrial, school and home-care nursing
Further study and career progression in nursing

Fees

Fee details are not published online; prospective students are advised to contact the GNM school directly for the current fee structure.

Fees are governed by the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra and the relevant statutory bodies. Contact admissions for the current category-wise structure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the eligibility for the GNM diploma?
Candidates must be aged 17-35 (no upper limit for ANM/LHV applicants) and have passed 10+2 or equivalent, preferably with Science (PCB), with a 45% aggregate. Vocational ANM and 10+1 ANM pathways are also accepted.
What level of qualification is GNM?
GNM is a diploma-level nursing programme that prepares students to deliver quality patient care across various healthcare environments.
Is the GNM school related to the B.Sc. Nursing college?
Yes. The Sau. Vandana N. Tasgaonkar School of GNM and Sau. Vandana Tasgaonkar College of Nursing are related institutions sharing the same trust, campus and Raigad Hospital clinical base, with separate contact details.
How often does admission take place?
Admission to the GNM programme is conducted once a year.
Where do GNM students gain clinical experience?
Students gain clinical experience through the trust-linked Raigad Hospital, an associated facility of the Tasgaonkar Group.

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