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About General Nursing and Midwifery [GNM]
Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad is an INC-approved private nursing institution affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, offering GNM, a 3-year diploma programme. The college has an attached teaching hospital for clinical training. Admission is through LBS Centre Kerala merit counselling based on 10+2 marks with no NEET-UG requirement. The annual fee is INR 28,000 and the total course fee is INR 84,000.
📋 Admission Status: Admission for 2026 is not yet notified. Applications are expected to open in August 2026 via LBS Centre Kerala.
Vinayaka Nursing Wayanad GNM Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 28,000 |
| Total Fees (3 years) | INR 84,000 |
- Hostel fees, if applicable, are charged separately by the college.
- Fee data is from third-party sources for 2025-26 and is subject to revision for 2026-27.
Vinayaka Nursing Wayanad GNM Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| LBS Centre Kerala GNM Application Opens | August 5, 2026 (Tentative) |
| LBS Centre Kerala GNM Application Closes | August 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| LBS Centre GNM Merit Rank List Published | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Centralized Allotment and Reporting | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October to November 2026 (Tentative) |
- Kerala GNM admission is conducted online by LBS Centre at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in.
- NEET-UG is not required for GNM admission in Kerala.
- Dates above are extrapolated from the 2025 cycle and will be confirmed when the official 2026 schedule is published.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 from a recognised board with English as a compulsory subject.
- Minimum 40% marks in the qualifying examination for general category (35% for SEBC/OEC and pass marks for SC/ST).
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
- Science stream is preferred. Non-science candidates are considered only if science seats remain unfilled.
Admission Process
- Check the LBS Centre Kerala website at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in for the 2026 GNM application schedule.
- Submit the online application with 10+2 marksheet and required documents when the portal opens in August 2026.
- LBS Centre publishes a state merit rank list based on qualifying examination marks in September 2026.
- Participate in the LBS Centre online centralized allotment by submitting college and course preferences.
- Accept allotment for Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad through the online portal.
- Report to the college with original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
✓ Opt for this if
- Kerala nursing aspirant seeking GNM diploma at an INC-approved college
- No NEET-UG score needed and admission is based only on 10+2 merit
- Prefer Wayanad as a study location for a nursing diploma
- Goal is GNM diploma followed by registration as a nurse in Kerala
- Looking for a nursing college with an attached hospital for clinical training
✗ Skip if
- Interested in BSc Nursing degree rather than GNM diploma
- 10+2 marks fall below the expected LBS Centre GNM merit cutoff
- Prefer a government nursing college with significantly lower fees
- Looking for a nursing college in a major city like Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram
Vinayaka Nursing Wayanad GNM Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship | Full tuition fee | SC/ST students domiciled in Kerala |
| Kerala OBC Scholarship | Tuition and maintenance | OBC students with family income below INR 1 Lakh |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20th percentile in 10+2 qualifying examination |
| PM YASASVI Scholarship | INR 75,000 per year | OBC/EBC/DNT students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
- Kerala state scholarships are applied for through the Kerala IT Mission or Scholarship Portal.
- Central Sector and PM YASASVI applications are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal.
Vinayaka Nursing Wayanad GNM FAQs
Ques. What are the GNM fees at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing Wayanad?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for GNM at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad is INR 28,000 per year. The total course fee for the 3-year GNM programme is INR 84,000. Hostel charges, if applicable, are separate. Fee data is based on the 2025-26 session and is subject to revision for 2026-27 by the college and KUHS.
Ques. Is NEET-UG required for GNM admission at Vinayaka College Wayanad?
Ans. No, NEET-UG is not required for GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) admission in Kerala. GNM is a diploma programme and admission is merit-based on 10+2 marks. The selection is conducted through LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Kerala, which publishes a state merit rank list. Candidates must apply online at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in when the application window opens in August 2026.
Ques. How is GNM admission done at Vinayaka College School of Nursing Wayanad?
Ans. GNM admission at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad is through LBS Centre Kerala centralized allotment. Candidates apply online at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in when the portal opens in August 2026, and a merit rank list is prepared based on 10+2 qualifying examination marks. After centralized allotment, candidates report to the college with original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for GNM at Vinayaka Nursing Wayanad?
Ans. To be eligible for GNM at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad, candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with English as a compulsory subject. The minimum marks required are 40% for general category, 35% for SEBC/OEC, and pass marks for SC/ST candidates. The minimum age is 17 years as on December 31, 2026. Science stream is preferred and non-science candidates are considered only if seats remain unfilled.
Ques. What is the duration of GNM at Vinayaka College Wayanad?
Ans. The GNM programme at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad is a 3-year full-time diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. The programme is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences and approved by the Indian Nursing Council and Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council. After completion, graduates are eligible to register with the Kerala State Nursing Council and pursue a registered nursing career.
Ques. Are there scholarships available for GNM students at Vinayaka College Wayanad?
Ans. Yes, GNM students at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad can apply for several scholarships. SC/ST students from Kerala can apply for the Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship covering full tuition. OBC students may apply for the Kerala OBC Scholarship. Students in the top 20th percentile of their 10+2 examination can apply for the Central Sector Scholarship of INR 12,000 per year via the National Scholarship Portal.