GNM Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Nursing Diploma

General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a 3.5-year diploma nursing programme for quick entry into the nursing profession. Admission is after 10+2 with Science through the Karnataka State Nursing Council. The programme covers medical-surgical nursing, community health nursing, paediatric nursing and midwifery. Available at 77+ nursing colleges across Karnataka with fees from Rs 20,000 to Rs 1 lakh per year. GNM graduates can work as staff nurses in hospitals, primary health centres and clinics with starting salaries of Rs 1.5-3 LPA. GNM holders can upgrade to BSc Nursing through Post Basic BSc Nursing (2-year programme) for career advancement. The programme is ideal for students wanting to start earning quickly in healthcare.