Acharya Shri Chander Institute of Nursing Education Jammu GNM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, there is no separate entrance exam for GNM admission at Acharya Shri Chander Institute of Nursing Education. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) conducts merit-based selection for GNM seats using Class 12 PCB aggregate marks. Candidates register on the JKBOPEE portal and receive allotment through the counselling process. Management quota seats may be filled through direct admission by the institute.

Ans. The total fee for the GNM program at Acharya Shri Chander Institute of Nursing Education is INR 2,10,000 for the 3-year academic component, which works out to INR 70,000 per year. The 6-month internship may attract additional institutional charges. Management quota fees may differ and should be confirmed directly with the institute admissions office.

Ans. GNM students at Acharya Shri Chander Institute of Nursing Education receive clinical training at the 507-bedded ASCOMS (Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences) Hospital attached to the campus. The hospital offers exposure across medical, surgical, paediatric, maternity, and community health wards. Students also have access to non-clinical and para-clinical departmental infrastructure of ASCOMS for comprehensive nursing education from the first year.

Ans. Jammu and Kashmir domicile candidates who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 40% aggregate in PCB are eligible to apply through JKBOPEE for government quota GNM seats at Acharya Shri Chander Institute. Non-domicile candidates may apply for management quota seats through direct admission. All candidates must be at least 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Ans. After completing GNM from Acharya Shri Chander Institute of Nursing Education, graduates can work as staff nurses or auxiliary nurse midwives in government hospitals, private hospitals, community health centres, and clinics across Jammu and Kashmir. They may also appear for Jammu and Kashmir government nursing recruitment exams. GNM graduates wishing to upgrade their qualification can pursue the 2-year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing for higher nursing roles and career advancement.

Ans. Yes, Acharya Shri Chander Institute offers a meritorious scholarship based on Class 12 performance and an EWS scholarship for economically weaker students. Jammu and Kashmir domicile students may also apply for the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), which provides up to INR 1,25,000 per year. The Central Sector Scholarship on the NSP portal is also open to eligible GNM students at this institute.