Yes, a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course is available, and the fee structure varies significantly depending on the institution (government or private) and location, with government colleges typically having lower fees.

GNM course availability and fee structure:

Course Availability:

GNM is a 3-year diploma course: that focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge to work as registered nurses in hospitals and other healthcare organizations.

Many institutions in India offer the GNM diploma course, with admission based on merit and/or entrance examinations.

You can find GNM courses in both government and private colleges .

Fee Structure:

Government Colleges:

Typically have lower fees, ranging from approximately INR 10,000 to 50,000 per year.

Private Colleges:

Fees can be significantly higher, ranging from approximately INR 50,000 to 2,00,000 per year.

Factors influencing fees:

College rating, placement records, infrastructure, and faculty rating all play a role in determining the overall cost.

Example fee ranges:

Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University: Total tuition fee of INR 2,48,655 for the entire course.

Career College of Nursing: Total tuition fee of INR 1,50,000.

Bharat Nursing College: Total tuition fee of INR 234000 for the entire course, plus hostel fees of INR 135000.

Rattan Group of Institutions: Total fee of INR 1.86 Lakh (including tuition and hostel fees).

United University: I Year: Rs. 98,000/- and III Year: Rs. 99,000/-.