Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery(GNM)

Duration: 3 Years | Mode: Full-Time | Intake: 35 Students

The GNM programme prepares students with the knowledge and practical skills required to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care. Through classroom learning and extensive hospital training, students become confident professionals ready to serve diverse healthcare settings.

Program Highlights

  • 3-Year General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) Programme
  • INC-Prescribed Curriculum with comprehensive theory and practical training
  • 12-Week Preliminary Training to build foundational nursing skills
  • Assessment After Preliminary Training to evaluate student readiness
  • Examinations Conducted by Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB), Bengaluru
  • Extensive Clinical & Rural Postings for real-world healthcare experience
  • Shift & Night Duty Training as per Indian Nursing Council (INC) norms
  • Hands-on Learning in hospital and community healthcare settings
  • Experienced Faculty & Clinical Mentorship
  • Career-Oriented Training to prepare students for professional nursing practice

Requirements:

Age: 17 – 25 Years

Minimum Education:

  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination.
  • 40% with Science subjects, i.e., Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together and English individually.
  • Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST within Karnataka; for other states considered as General Merit Only. 
  • Medically fit.

Why Choose CSI Holdsworth Memorial College of Nursing?

  • Affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru
  • Recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi
  • Legacy of excellence in nursing education since 1906
  • Clinical training at CSI Holdsworth Memorial (Mission) Hospital
  • Experienced faculty and modern infrastructure
  • Well-equipped laboratories, digital library, computer labs, hostels, transportation, and canteen
  • Focus on academic excellence, compassionate care, research, ethics, and professional development
  • Strong career opportunities in hospitals, community healthcare, higher education, and international healthcare organizations
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