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About General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]
Mata Gujri University, Kishanganj offers a three-and-a-half-year General Nursing and Midwifery diploma programme approved by the Indian Nursing Council, open exclusively to female candidates. The programme carries a total fee of INR 7.99 Lakhs and admission is through the Bihar DCECE Paramedical entrance examination by BCECEB, with the 2026 rank card released on June 11. Co-located with Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College Hospital, GNM students complete their mandatory clinical internship within the same campus.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. DCECE counselling official schedule awaited. Admissions expected August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Female-only programme per INC GNM norms providing nursing and midwifery training
- Mandatory 6-month internship at Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College Hospital on campus
- GNM diploma enables Bihar government staff nurse and ANM supervisor post eligibility
Mata Gujri University GNM Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| First Year Fee | INR 1,85,000 |
| Total Course Fee (3.5 years) | INR 7,99,000 |
- Year-wise fee breakup for subsequent years must be confirmed with the nursing college.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus and is charged separately from tuition fees.
Mata Gujri University GNM Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Bihar DCECE Paramedical Exam | May 24, 2026 |
| DCECE Paramedical Rank Card Released | June 11, 2026 |
| DCECE Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment and Document Verification | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Official DCECE PM/PMM counselling schedule will be released at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Candidates with valid rank cards should monitor the official BCECEB portal for updates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Female candidates who have passed 10+2 with any stream and minimum 45% aggregate marks
- Minimum age of 17 years and maximum age of 35 years at the time of GNM admission
- Valid Bihar DCECE rank from the 2026 paramedical entrance examination
Admission Process
- Appear in the Bihar DCECE Paramedical entrance exam held on May 24, 2026
- Download the DCECE rank card from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in released on June 11, 2026
- Register for DCECE PM/PMM counselling at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in when official schedule is released
- Fill college preferences and select Mata Gujri University GNM programme during choice filling
- Attend document verification at the allotted nodal centre after seat allotment in August 2026
- Report to Mata Gujri University nursing college and complete fee payment to confirm enrolment
✓ Opt for this if
- Female Bihar-domicile candidate with a valid DCECE rank seeking GNM nursing training
- Looking for hospital-adjacent nursing training with on-campus clinical internship
- Targeting government staff nurse or ANM supervisor roles after GNM completion
✗ Skip if
- Male candidate as GNM programme is open exclusively to female candidates per INC norms
- Seeking a degree-level nursing qualification rather than a diploma programme
- Did not appear in the Bihar DCECE 2026 paramedical entrance examination
Mata Gujri University GNM Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship | Fee reimbursement as per category | SC/ST/OBC students with Bihar domicile and income within the prescribed limit |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | INR 10,000 per year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board with family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
| NSP Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Up to INR 20,000 per year | Minority community students with at least 50% in the qualifying examination |
- Bihar state scholarships are available through the Bihar Scholarship Portal.
- Central government scholarships require registration at the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Mata Gujri University GNM FAQs
Ques. What is the duration of the GNM programme at Mata Gujri University?
Ans. The General Nursing and Midwifery programme at Mata Gujri University is three and a half years long as prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council, which includes a mandatory six-month clinical internship at the end of the taught portion. The internship is completed at Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College and Lions Seva Kendra Hospital, co-located on the same campus. After completing the GNM programme and internship, graduates appear for the Bihar Nurses Registration Council licensing examination to obtain their registration certificate.
Ques. Is the GNM programme at Mata Gujri University open to male candidates?
Ans. No, the GNM programme at Mata Gujri University is open exclusively to female candidates as per the Indian Nursing Council norms governing the General Nursing and Midwifery curriculum. The programme includes mandatory midwifery theory and clinical postings, which the INC specifies for female nursing students under the GNM curriculum. Male candidates interested in nursing should consider the B.Sc Nursing programme, which is now open to male candidates as per revised INC guidelines.
Ques. What is the total fee for GNM at Mata Gujri University?
Ans. The total course fee for the GNM programme at Mata Gujri University is INR 7.99 Lakhs for the complete three-and-a-half-year duration, with the first-year fee being INR 1,85,000. Year-wise fee details for subsequent years should be confirmed with the nursing college admissions office at the time of joining. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and charged separately. SC/ST and OBC students with Bihar domicile may be eligible for the Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for fee support.
Ques. What is the admission process for GNM at Mata Gujri University?
Ans. Admission to the GNM programme at Mata Gujri University is through the Bihar DCECE Paramedical entrance examination conducted by BCECEB. The 2026 DCECE exam was held on May 24 and rank cards were released on June 11, 2026. Counselling will be conducted online at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, and the official PM/PMM counselling schedule will be announced by BCECEB. Candidates with valid rank cards should fill college preferences when counselling opens and select Mata Gujri University GNM as their preference.
Ques. What career opportunities are available after GNM from Mata Gujri University?
Ans. GNM diploma holders from Mata Gujri University are eligible to register with the Bihar Nurses Registration Council and apply for staff nurse positions in government and private hospitals across Bihar and other states. Career options include community health nurse, school health nurse, industrial nurse, and auxiliary nurse midwife supervisor roles. GNM-qualified nurses can also pursue the Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programme at Mata Gujri University to upgrade to a degree level and access senior nursing posts in central government hospitals and AIIMS.