G.N.M.
General Nursing & Midwifery

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Basic Information
Course Name
General Nursing & Midwifery
Course Level
Diploma
Duration
3 years
What is GNM course?
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a three-year programme designed to prepare students to work efficiently as members of the healthcare community. This programme encompasses subjects like Nursing Fundamentals, First Aid, Bio-Science, Behavioural Science, Nutrition and Child Health Nursing among much more. With its Internship Programme in the third year, the programme also trains future health professionals to provide effective nursing care and assist the doctors in surgical procedures, and adeptly handle patients during emergencies.
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More about Nursing Profession
- Career in Nursing
- Job Profiles
In India, there are many career opportunities for nurses. After completing your nursing education, you can work in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community health centers. You can also choose to specialize in a particular area of nursing such as pediatrics, critical care, or mental health.
Additionally, you may want to consider pursuing higher education in nursing, such as a Master's or PhD degree. This can open up even more opportunities for career advancement and specialization.
To become a registered nurse in West Bengal, you must pass the Indian Nursing Council (INC) exam and register with the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC).
Overall, nursing is a rewarding and fulfilling career path that can offer you many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

In India, there are many career opportunities for nurses. After completing your nursing education, you can work in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community health centers. You can also choose to specialize in a particular area of nursing such as pediatrics, critical care, or mental health.
Additionally, you may want to consider pursuing higher education in nursing, such as a Master's or PhD degree. This can open up even more opportunities for career advancement and specialization.
To become a registered nurse in West Bengal, you must pass the Indian Nursing Council (INC) exam and register with the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC).
Overall, nursing is a rewarding and fulfilling career path that can offer you many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

- Community Health Nurse
- Health Care Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Legal Nurse Consultant Madam
- Forensic Nursing
- Nursing Tutor/Educator
- In-charge & Helper
- ICU Nurse
- Staff Nurse
- Military Nurse
- Ward Nurse
- Industrial Nurse
- Travelling Nurse
- Teacher & Junior Lecturer

- Community Health Nurse
- Health Care Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Legal Nurse Consultant Madam
- Forensic Nursing
- Nursing Tutor/Educator
- In-charge & Helper
- ICU Nurse
- Staff Nurse
- Military Nurse
- Ward Nurse
- Industrial Nurse
- Travelling Nurse
- Teacher & Junior Lecturer

ADMISSION AT #ICHFN
Know the procedure
Registration
The eligible candidate has to submit a filled up APPLICATION FORM annexed with the prospectus along with the necessary documents. Please note: Xerox copy of Application Form shall not be accepted.
Documentation
Submit the required documents such as Photo WBJEE details, ID Proof, Qualification proof, Address proof, etc
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After completion of all procedures, your journey at ICHFN will began....
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Eligibility Criteria & Documents Checklist
- Eligibility Criteria
- Document Checklist
Age
Age must be between 17 to 35 years as on the 31st December 2024.
Minimum Educational Qualification
a) Must pass ‘10+2’ examination from any recognized Board with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
b) Must pass in English in (10+2) examination.
c) Candidates passing (10+2) in Vocational Stream must be from the Health Care Science discipline.
Medical Fitness
The candidate will not be admitted, if she is found medically unfit. the following Examination are to be done at IINR before admission (i) Physical Examination by a (Registered) medical practitioner , (ii) Chest x – ray PA view, (iii) Routine examination of Blood, urine and stool, (iv) Blood group & RH factor, (v) Eye testing.
Others
✔ Candidates from vocational streams at any open school will not be accepted.
✔ Candidates must be able to read , write and express in Bengali and English.
✔ The candidates must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of West Bengal for at least 5 years uninterruptedly on the date of application.
✔ Only female can apply for the course.
✔ Course is fully residential.
Age
Age must be between 17 to 35 years as on the 31st December 2024.
Minimum Educational Qualification
a) Must pass ‘10+2’ examination from any recognized Board with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
b) Must pass in English in (10+2) examination.
c) Candidates passing (10+2) in Vocational Stream must be from the Health Care Science discipline.
Medical Fitness
The candidate will not be admitted, if she is found medically unfit. the following Examination are to be done at IINR before admission (i) Physical Examination by a (Registered) medical practitioner , (ii) Chest x – ray PA view, (iii) Routine examination of Blood, urine and stool, (iv) Blood group & RH factor, (v) Eye testing.
Others
✔ Candidates from vocational streams at any open school will not be accepted.
✔ Candidates must be able to read , write and express in Bengali and English.
✔ The candidates must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of West Bengal for at least 5 years uninterruptedly on the date of application.
✔ Only female can apply for the course.
✔ Course is fully residential.
- WBJEE Rank Card
- Seat Allotment Letter
- Passport size , recent colored photo – 4 such (name to be written in backside)
- Self attested photocopy of mark sheet of H.S Exam / Equivalent Exam.
- Age proof certificate : self attested photocopy of admit card / certificate of Madhyamik Exam./Equivalent exam board / council , where date of birth of candidate is motioned.
- Original copy of residential certificate : to be issued by a local (where the candidate resides ) sabhapati of zilla parishad / sabhapati of panchayat samiti /pradhan of gram panchayat / mayor or councilor of municipal corporation / chairman of municipality / ward councilor of municipality /MP/MLA.
- Domicile Certificate issued by Appropriate Authority
- Candidates from SC/ST/OBC category must submit her own caste certificate issued by district magistrate / sub – divisional officer.
- Documents for proof of widow / devorce has to be submitted.
- WBJEE Rank Card
- Seat Allotment Letter
- Passport size , recent colored photo – 4 such (name to be written in backside)
- Self attested photocopy of mark sheet of H.S Exam / Equivalent Exam.
- Age proof certificate : self attested photocopy of admit card / certificate of Madhyamik Exam./Equivalent exam board / council , where date of birth of candidate is motioned.
- Original copy of residential certificate : to be issued by a local (where the candidate resides ) sabhapati of zilla parishad / sabhapati of panchayat samiti /pradhan of gram panchayat / mayor or councilor of municipal corporation / chairman of municipality / ward councilor of municipality /MP/MLA.
- Domicile Certificate issued by Appropriate Authority
- Candidates from SC/ST/OBC category must submit her own caste certificate issued by district magistrate / sub – divisional officer.
- Documents for proof of widow / devorce has to be submitted.