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About General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]
St. John’s College of Nursing, Vellore offers the 3-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery approved by the Indian Nursing Council and affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Open to both men and women through government quota seats, the programme trains graduates for bedside nursing, community care, and midwifery services. Government quota fees are INR 35,000 per annum. Admission is merit-based on 12th marks through Tamil Nadu DME online counselling.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
St. John’s Nursing GNM Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| All-Inclusive Fees (Govt. Quota, per year) | INR 35,000 |
| Hostel, Mess, and Transport (Mandatory) | As fixed by the college |
| Total Tuition Fees (Govt. Quota, 3 years) | INR 1,05,000 |
- Govt. quota fee covers tuition, lab, library, sports, and amenity charges.
- All selected GNM students must reside in the college hostel throughout the programme.
- Management quota fees are set separately by the institution.
St. John’s Nursing GNM Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Portal Opened | 21 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 July 2026 |
- Applications were submitted online at tnmedicalselection.org with a fee of INR 300.
- SC, SCA, and ST candidates are exempt from the application fee.
- Online counselling requires a processing fee of INR 250.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 (HSC or equivalent) with Tamil as the first language
- 65% of seats reserved for candidates with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Botany-Zoology in 12th
- Minimum 40% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination for OC, BC, and MBC candidates
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
Admission Process
- Register and submit the online application at tnmedicalselection.org before the closing date
- Pay the application fee of INR 300 online (exempted for SC/SCA/ST candidates)
- Upload required documents including 10th and 12th marksheets, community certificate, and nativity certificate
- Merit rank is computed from normalised 12th board marks across all recognised state and national boards
- Participate in online counselling by paying the INR 250 processing fee and select a preferred college
- Report to the allotted institution with original certificates on the date specified in the allotment order
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking a 3-year pathway into registered nursing at a lower cost
- Comfortable living in a mandatory hostel environment in Vellore
- Planning to work in bedside nursing, community health, or midwifery
- Prefer merit-based admission without a competitive entrance exam
✗ Skip if
- Prefer a degree-level B.Sc Nursing programme over a diploma
- Not comfortable with the mandatory hostel residence requirement
- Looking for nursing colleges outside Tamil Nadu
- Expect a Tamil Nadu nativity exemption as a non-native candidate
St. John’s Nursing GNM Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| TN Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | Maintenance and tuition allowance as per TN norms | SC and ST students in diploma nursing programmes in Tamil Nadu |
| TN BC/MBC Scholarship | As fixed by TN Social Welfare Department annually | BC and MBC students with family income below INR 2,00,000 per annum |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000 per annum | Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000 per annum |
- Apply through scholarships.gov.in before the annual scholarship deadline.
- State scholarships are processed through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal.
St. John’s Nursing GNM FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for GNM at St. John’s College of Nursing Vellore?
Ans. For government quota seats, the all-inclusive fee is INR 35,000 per annum as per the Tamil Nadu DME prospectus 2026-27, making the 3-year total INR 1,05,000. This covers tuition, lab, library, sports, and amenity charges. All GNM students are required to stay in the college hostel throughout the study period, and hostel, mess, and transport charges are payable separately to the college.
Ques. Is hostel stay mandatory for GNM students at St. John’s Nursing Vellore?
Ans. Yes, as per the Tamil Nadu DME prospectus 2026-27, all selected GNM students are required to stay compulsorily in the college hostel for the entire duration of the programme. Hostel and mess charges are separate from the government quota course fees of INR 35,000 per annum. Students should contact St. John’s College of Nursing, Vellore for the current hostel fee schedule before reporting for admission.
Ques. What subjects are required in 12th for GNM eligibility at St. John’s Nursing Vellore?
Ans. Candidates must have studied Tamil as the first language in their qualifying examination. For the majority of seats, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Botany-Zoology are the required subjects. A minimum aggregate of 40% in the qualifying examination is required for OC, BC, and MBC candidates. SC, SCA, and ST candidates need only a pass. The minimum age at the time of joining must be 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam required for GNM admission in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. No separate entrance exam is required for GNM admission in Tamil Nadu. Selection is purely merit-based on 12th board marks, with normalisation applied across different state and national boards before preparing the common merit list. The admission process is managed by the Selection Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu, through the official portal at tnmedicalselection.org.
Ques. Can male candidates apply for GNM at St. John’s College of Nursing Vellore?
Ans. Yes, male candidates can apply for GNM through government quota seats in self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu, including St. John’s College of Nursing Vellore. As per the 2026-27 prospectus, government quota seats in self-financing colleges are open to both men and women. However, government nursing school seats in government colleges under this counselling are restricted to women only.
Ques. What career options are available after GNM from St. John’s Nursing Vellore?
Ans. After completing GNM, graduates can register with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council and work as staff nurses in hospitals, community health centres, and primary health centres. Other roles include auxiliary nurse midwife in rural health programmes, nursing attendant in government services, and nursing officer in central or state government health departments. GNM graduates can also pursue post-basic B.Sc Nursing to upgrade their qualification.