General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]

The General Nursing and Midwifery diploma at BSMC Bankura is a 3-year nursing programme that trains students in general patient care, midwifery, and community health. Admission runs through the JENPAS-UG entrance followed by WBMCC counselling, and the full-course fee is INR 90,000. Offered through the attached Government College of Nursing, the course pairs classroom teaching with supervised clinical practice in a busy government teaching hospital.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. WBMCC counselling begins July 2026.

BSMC Bankura GNM Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition and Course Charges	INR 90,000
Total Fees	INR 90,000

• The total covers the full three-year diploma, hostel billed separately.
• Eligible students can claim state nursing scholarships against this fee.

BSMC Bankura GNM Admission 2026

Event	Date
JENPAS-UG 2026 Registration Closes	April 18, 2026
JENPAS-UG 2026 Exam	June 7, 2026
WBMCC Counselling Begins	July 2026

• Seats are allotted on JENPAS-UG merit rank during WBMCC counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 in any stream, with science preferred.
• Minimum 40 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
• Aged at least 17 years with a valid JENPAS-UG 2026 score.

Admission Process

• Register online for JENPAS-UG on the WBJEEB portal.
• Appear for the JENPAS-UG entrance examination.
• Check the rank in the published merit list.
• Register and lock choices in WBMCC online counselling.
• Report for seat allotment and document verification.
• Pay admission fees to confirm the nursing seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want a stable nursing career with low fees
• You prefer a government college with strong clinical exposure
• You enjoy direct patient care and midwifery
• You plan to work as a registered nurse soon

✗ Skip if

• You want a degree-level B.Sc Nursing instead
• You need faster entry than three years
• You cannot manage long clinical and hostel routines

BSMC Bankura GNM Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Annual financial assistance	Meritorious West Bengal students within family-income limits
Aikyashree Minority Scholarship	Tuition and maintenance support	Eligible minority-community students of West Bengal
Central Sector Scholarship	INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year	Meritorious students meeting national merit and income criteria

• Most awards need valid West Bengal domicile and income proof.
• Applications are filed on the state and national scholarship portals.
• Amounts depend on annual sanction and minimum attendance norms.

BSMC Bankura GNM FAQs

Ques. How is admission to GNM at this college decided?

Ans. Admission is based on the JENPAS-UG entrance conducted by WBJEEB, followed by WBMCC online counselling. Candidates first register and appear for the entrance test, after which a merit list is released. Seats are then filled strictly on rank, category, and the West Bengal reservation policy through the counselling rounds. Being a government college, there is no separate management or donation quota here, so a strong JENPAS-UG rank and timely counselling registration are what decide a seat. Candidates should keep their marksheets and domicile certificate ready well before the counselling schedule is announced.

Ques. What is the total GNM fee and what does it cover?

Ans. The full three-year GNM diploma costs about INR 90,000 at this government college, which is far lower than the fees private nursing schools charge for the same course. The amount covers tuition and course charges, while hostel and mess fees are billed separately depending on accommodation availability each session. Eligible students can bring the net cost down further using state scholarships such as Swami Vivekananda and Aikyashree, along with the Central Sector Scholarship, all linked to merit and family income and filed on the official scholarship portals during the academic year.

Ques. How long is the GNM course and does it include internship?

Ans. GNM runs for three years of combined classroom theory and supervised clinical training, followed by an internship that places students in hospital wards, operation theatres, labour rooms, and community health settings. This rotation through real patient-care areas inside a busy government teaching hospital gives students wide exposure to medical, surgical, paediatric, and midwifery nursing. The hands-on practice prepares graduates for registration with the nursing council and for direct staff-nurse duties, which is why employers value training received at an attached medical college rather than a standalone school.

Ques. Can GNM graduates register and work as nurses?

Ans. Yes. After completing GNM and registering with the West Bengal Nursing Council, graduates can work as staff nurses in government and private hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and health centres. The qualification is recognised across India, so opportunities are not limited to the state. Many graduates later pursue Post Basic B.Sc Nursing to move into supervisory, teaching, or specialised roles, while others appear for government staff-nurse recruitment. The steady demand for trained nurses makes GNM a reliable route to early employment with scope for long-term career growth.

Ques. Are hostel facilities available for GNM students?

Ans. Yes. The college offers separate hostel accommodation with mess facilities for nursing students on the campus, which suits candidates coming from other districts. Hostel allotment depends on availability each year, so applying early after admission is advisable. The charges are additional to the tuition shown in the fee table and are revised from time to time. Living on campus also helps GNM students manage their clinical postings and night duties at the attached teaching hospital, where much of their practical training and ward experience takes place through the three years.

Ques. What scholarships can GNM students at this college claim?

Ans. Eligible students can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, the Aikyashree minority scholarship, and the Central Sector Scholarship. These typically need a valid West Bengal domicile, income proof, and minimum attendance, and are filed on the state and national scholarship portals. Because GNM tuition at this government college is already low, these awards can offset most of the course cost and even support hostel and living expenses. Students should track portal deadlines each academic year, as amounts depend on annual government sanction and continued satisfactory academic progress.