GNM Admission 2026–2027 — Sakshi College of Nursing, Kanpur

General Nursing and Midwifery

General Nursing and Midwifery — Fast-Track Nursing Career

GNM is a 3-year clinical nursing diploma designed for students who want to enter hospital nursing, patient care, and community health careers quickly. It is recognised by UPSMF and opens doors to staff nurse positions in government and private hospitals across India.

Duration

3 Years

Seats

40 Seats

Entrance

Merit / as per UPSMF norms

Eligibility

10+2 from any stream. Minimum 40% aggregate. Age: 17-35…

Approval

Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty (UPSMF)

Hospitals

5 Affiliated Training Hospitals

Key Advantage

Any stream 10+2 is eligible — Arts, Commerce, or Science. No Biology compulsory.

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Programme Highlights

GNM at Sakshi College of Nursing

1 3-year diploma programme

2 UPSMF recognised

3 40 seats

4 Any stream 10+2 eligible

5 Government hospital job pathway

6 NHM community health roles

Training Facilities

Nursing Simulation Labs

Nursing Foundation Lab

Core practical room simulating a hospital ward with CPR dummies, patient care mannequins, …

MCH / OBG & Pediatrics Lab

Equipped with delivery simulators, maternal care models, incubators, phototherapy units, a…

Community Health Nursing Lab

Community bags, home visit kits, family assessment folders, flipcharts, and public health …

Nutrition Lab

A clinical teaching kitchen for therapeutic diet preparation, nutritional planning, food a…

Computer Lab / AV Aids Room

Digital health record exposure, nursing documentation practice, AV presentation equipment,…

After GNM

Career Pathways

General Nurse (Government/Private)

Staff Nurse

Community Health Worker

Home Healthcare Nurse

Clinical Ward Assistant

Public Health Nursing

GNM vs B.Sc Nursing — Which is right for you?

GNM (3 years, any stream) is ideal for students who want to enter nursing sooner. B.Sc Nursing (4 years, with Biology) offers more career advancement options and is preferred for government posts and international nursing.

Compare with B.Sc Nursing

FAQ

GNM Questions Answered

10+2 from any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science) with minimum 40% aggregate and age between 17-35 years as per UPSMF admission norms.

Yes. GNM provides a direct pathway to hospital nursing. Government hospitals under NHM recruit GNM nurses through state recruitment exams, making it a stable and respected career.

GNM is a 3-year diploma while B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year degree. B.Sc Nursing has more career advancement options and is preferred for government posts and international nursing. Both are valid nursing qualifications.

GNM Admission 2026–2027 — Sakshi College of Nursing, Kanpur

General Nursing and Midwifery — Fast-Track Nursing Career

GNM at Sakshi College of Nursing