General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]

Samarpan Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences (SINPS), Lucknow offers a 3-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with an intake of 50 seats. Admission is through the UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET) conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. Total fees for the 3-year program are INR 1,77,000. Located in Lucknow, SINPS trains students in general nursing, midwifery, and community health for careers in hospitals and primary healthcare settings across Uttar Pradesh.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Mop-up round counselling registration begins 28 July 2026.

Key Points

• 3-year program includes mandatory midwifery clinical training
• Lucknow location allows clinical postings at KGMU and government hospitals
• GNM holders eligible to upgrade to P.B.B.Sc Nursing degree later

SINPS GNM Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition and Course Fee (per year)	INR 59,000
Total Fees (3 years)	INR 1,77,000

• Fee data is from available third-party sources and students should verify current rates with the college.
• Hostel and mess charges are separate and not included in the total fees above.

SINPS GNM Admission 2026

Event	Date
UP CNET Registration Opens	March 28, 2026
UP CNET Registration Closes	May 20, 2026
UP CNET Admit Card	June 1, 2026
UP CNET Exam	June 10 to June 11, 2026
Counselling Round 1 Registration Closes	June 18, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment	June 21, 2026
Round 2 Registration Closes	July 11, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment	July 14, 2026
Mop-up Round Registration Closes	July 31, 2026
Mop-up Round Seat Allotment	August 1, 2026
Class Commencement	August 1, 2026

• GNM counselling is conducted through the ABVMU portal at abvmucet26.co.in alongside B.Sc Nursing.
• Application fee is INR 3,000 for General/OBC and INR 2,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 from a recognized board with English as a compulsory subject
• Minimum 40% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (SC/ST candidates receive 5% relaxation)
• Science stream preferred but candidates from other streams with English are also eligible
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2025 and medical fitness certificate required

Admission Process

• Register for UP CNET 2026 at abvmucet26.co.in and pay the application fee
• Download admit card and appear for the UP CNET exam on June 10 and 11, 2026
• Qualify UP CNET with minimum 45% for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
• Register for ABVMU online counselling during the designated round
• Submit college choices including SINPS Lucknow during choice filling window
• Accept allotted seat, pay fees, and report to SINPS with verified documents for GNM enrollment

✓ Opt for this if

• Aspiring to become a registered nurse after completing 10+2 from any stream
• Seeking affordable nursing diploma at INR 1,77,000 total over three years
• Planning to work in government hospitals or primary health centres in UP
• Intending to later upgrade to B.Sc Nursing through the post-basic route

✗ Skip if

• Eligible for B.Sc Nursing and prefer a full degree from the start
• Expecting strong campus placement support and job-placement cell services
• Targeting nursing roles outside Uttar Pradesh or in corporate hospitals
• Requiring government-college fee subsidies not available at private institutes

SINPS GNM Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)	Tuition fee and maintenance allowance as per state norms	SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes	Varies by scheme	Income and merit criteria as per NSP guidelines
UP Minority Scholarship Scheme	As per government norms	Minority community students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh

• UP Post Matric Scholarship applications open at scholarship.up.gov.in from July each year.
• NSP schemes and deadlines are listed at scholarships.gov.in each academic session.

SINPS GNM FAQs

Ques. What are the fees for GNM at SINPS Lucknow?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year GNM program at SINPS Lucknow is INR 1,77,000, charged at INR 59,000 per year based on available third-party data. Hostel and mess charges are separate and are not included in this figure. Students are advised to confirm the current fee structure directly with the college before enrollment, as fees may be revised for the 2026 to 2027 academic session.

Ques. What is the admission process for GNM at SINPS?

Ans. GNM admission at SINPS is through the UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET) conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. Candidates register at abvmucet26.co.in, appear for the exam held in June 2026, and participate in ABVMU online counselling. For 2026, three counselling rounds were held from June through July, with the mop-up round seat allotment on August 1 and class commencement also on August 1, 2026.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for GNM at SINPS Lucknow?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with English as a compulsory subject. A minimum of 40% aggregate marks is required for general category students, with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates. Science stream is preferred but candidates from other streams with English are also eligible. Minimum age is 17 years as of December 31, 2025, and medical fitness is required.

Ques. How many seats are available for GNM at SINPS?

Ans. SINPS Lucknow has an approved intake of 50 seats for the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) program. Seat allotment is done through ABVMU UP CNET counselling on a merit basis. The seat matrix published by ABVMU before each counselling round shows category-wise seat availability and is available on the official portal abvmucet26.co.in.

Ques. Can GNM graduates from SINPS upgrade to B.Sc Nursing?

Ans. Yes, GNM graduates who are registered as RN/RM with the Uttar Pradesh Nursing Council can apply for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (P.B.B.Sc) through the UP CNET. SINPS Lucknow itself offers the P.B.B.Sc Nursing program, allowing GNM completers to continue at the same institution for a 2-year degree upgrade. This degree-upgrade pathway enables access to higher nursing cadre government recruitment.

Ques. What career options are available after GNM from SINPS?

Ans. GNM graduates from SINPS can register with the Uttar Pradesh Nursing Council and work as staff nurses in government hospitals, private nursing homes, community health centres, and maternal and child health clinics. They are eligible for nursing officer posts at district hospitals. Many GNM graduates also appear for the UPSSSC Staff Nurse exam and other state-level nursing recruitment boards.