GNM Nursing in Bangalore: Course, Eligibility, Fees and Admission 2026-27
Course guide · GNM nursing · reviewed 2026-11-07 by the Eduvy counselling team
GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is a three-year diploma in nursing. The Indian Nursing Council asks for 10+2 with English, at least 40% overall and 40% in English, and a minimum age of 17. In Karnataka, the State Nursing Council publishes the list of recognised GNM schools.
What is the GNM course, and how long is it?
GNM stands for General Nursing and Midwifery. It is a nursing diploma whose curriculum and eligibility rules come from the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
The INC says the diploma was cut from three and a half years to three years from 2015-16. Internship is now built into the syllabus (INC FAQs, as of 7 Nov 2026).
The INC adds that the older three-year and three-and-a-half-year GNM courses are treated as equivalent, when run by recognised institutions.
GNM nursing eligibility
- 10+2 with English from a recognised board, with at least 40% overall and 40% in English (INC eligibility criteria, as of 7 Nov 2026).
- Science is preferable but not compulsory. State Open School and NIOS passes are accepted.
- A 10+2 vocational ANM course, or CBSE vocational Health Care Science, with 40% and English, also qualifies.
- A registered ANM with a pass mark is eligible.
- Age: at least 17 on 31 December of the admission year, and at most 35. There is no age bar for ANM or LHV candidates.
- You must be medically fit. Admission happens once a year. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation.
- Foreign nationals need a 12th-standard equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities.
GNM nursing course fees in Bangalore
The table below is computed from fees published on Eduvy college profiles. Colleges without a published GNM fee are left out.
We also leave out any fee repeated at five or more colleges, unless a college verified it. A figure shared that widely looks like a bulk entry, not a quote.
Some listings may be a first-year fee rather than the full course. Open the profile and confirm the fee with the school before you pay.
Compare nursing fees in the Bangalore College Fee Index, or split a fee into instalments with the EMI calculator.
Bangalore GNM schools with a published fee
17 Bangalore GNM listings on Eduvy show a published fee. They run from ₹25,000 to ₹3,95,000, with a median of ₹66,667 (Eduvy catalog, as of 7 Nov 2026). The 15 lowest are listed below.
| College | Published fee |
|---|---|
| Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences & Research Centre | ₹25,000 |
| The Oxford School of Nursing | ₹34,500 |
| College of Nursing, St. Martha's Hospital | ₹37,000 |
| St.Martha's Hospital School of Nursing | ₹37,000 |
| Universal College of Nursing | ₹40,000 |
| Shanthidhama Institute of Nursing Sciences | ₹45,000 |
| Vidyashekhar College of Nursing | ₹48,000 |
| Adventist College of Nursing | ₹60,000 |
| Columbia College of Nursing | ₹66,667 |
| Presidency College of Nursing | ₹1,98,000 |
| T. John College of Nursing | ₹1,98,000 |
| T.John School of Nursing | ₹1,98,000 |
| Bangalore Group of Institutions | ₹2,30,000 |
| Aditya College of Nursing | ₹2,60,000 |
| Abhaya College of Nursing | ₹3,80,000 |
GNM nursing admission in Karnataka
Karnataka's GNM board is the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB). The Director of Medical Education, Bengaluru, chairs it (Medical Education Department, as of 7 Nov 2026).
We could not open the KSDNEB website when we checked on 7 Nov 2026; its security certificate had expired. So we cannot confirm this year's admission schedule.
Ask each school how it fills its seats, its admission dates, and its fee, in writing.
Recognition: what to check before you join
- The Karnataka State Nursing Council's list for 2023-24 names 671 institutions recognised for GNM (KSNC list, as of 7 Nov 2026).
- That list notes that inspection and renewal certificates were pending for 2023-24. Ask the school for its current recognition letter.
- Check the school's INC recognition too, since the INC sets the GNM curriculum.
Checklist
- Check you meet the INC rule: 10+2 with English, 40% overall and in English, age 17-35.
- Find the school on the Karnataka State Nursing Council's GNM list.
- Ask for the current recognition letter and the full three-year fee in writing.
- Compare published fees in the table above and on the Fee Index.
- Keep every fee receipt; loans and EMI plans ask for them.
Colleges to consider
Useful pages
- GNM Nursing colleges in Bangalore (442)
- KSDNEB-recognised colleges in Bangalore (242)
- KNC-registered colleges in Bangalore (523)
- INC-approved colleges in Bangalore (292)
- Bangalore College Fee Index
- College fee EMI calculator
Common questions
What is the GNM course duration?
Three years. The Indian Nursing Council says it was reduced from three and a half years from 2015-16, with internship built into the syllabus.
What is the eligibility for GNM nursing?
10+2 with English from a recognised board, with at least 40% overall and 40% in English. You must be at least 17 by 31 December of the admission year, and not over 35.
Is science compulsory for GNM?
No. The Indian Nursing Council says science is preferable but not required, so a 10+2 pass with English and 40% marks qualifies.
Who conducts GNM in Karnataka?
Karnataka's GNM board is the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB), chaired by the Director of Medical Education. The Karnataka State Nursing Council lists recognised GNM schools.
Other guides
- NRI Quota Admission in Bangalore Colleges
- Studying in Bangalore: A Guide for Students from Nepal
- Bangalore College Admissions for Indian Families in the Gulf
- Management Quota Admission in Karnataka and Bangalore Colleges
- What Does “Private Autonomous” Mean in the SSP Scholarship Form?
- Autonomous College vs Deemed University vs Affiliated College: The Difference
- What Does “BSc (NEP)” Mean? The 4-Year NEP Degree Explained
- Management Quota in Karnataka Colleges: What It Is, Fees and How It Works
Apply through Eduvy
Shortlist colleges, compare their fee pages, and apply from the Eduvy mobile app — one profile, multiple applications, confirmed admissions, Easy EMI plans and zero-collateral education loans. Talk to a counsellor if your case does not fit the rules above.