SDM College of Nursing Dharwad GNM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, KCET is not required for GNM at SDM College of Nursing, Dharwad. GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is a diploma programme and admissions are conducted through the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB) based on Class 12 merit, not through KCET. Candidates apply through the KSDNEB portal at ksdneb.org. KCET is required only for degree nursing programmes like B.Sc Nursing.

Ans. The tuition fee for GNM at SDM College of Nursing, Dharwad, is INR 25,000 per year, making the total for the 3-year academic curriculum INR 75,000. Additional charges for hostel, examination, and the 6-month internship period are levied separately and should be confirmed with the college. This fee applies to government quota seats filled through KSDNEB counselling.

Ans. On completing GNM from SDM College of Nursing, Dharwad, graduates receive a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery and become eligible to register as RN RM (Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife) with the Karnataka State Nursing and Midwifery Council. This registration is mandatory to practice as a nurse in India. GNM graduates can work in government hospitals, private hospitals, and community health settings across Karnataka.

Ans. GNM is a 3.5-year diploma with eligibility criteria of 40% in Class 12 PCB, while B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year degree requiring 45% in PCB and a KCET rank. GNM graduates earn the RN RM diploma and can practice as nurses, while B.Sc Nursing graduates hold a degree and are eligible for M.Sc Nursing and higher academic roles. GNM fees (INR 75,000 total) are also significantly lower than B.Sc Nursing (INR 40,000 CET quota, though management quota varies).

Ans. GNM graduates from SDM College of Nursing, Dharwad, can register as RN RM and work as staff nurses in government hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, private hospitals, and nursing homes across Karnataka. Karnataka government regularly recruits RN RM holders through KPSC for staff nurse posts. Graduates may also work in schools (school health programmes) and industrial nursing. Those wishing to upgrade their qualification can pursue a Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programme after 2 years of work experience as RN RM.

Ans. GNM at SDM College of Nursing, Dharwad, follows the INC-prescribed duration of 3 years of academic study followed by 6 months of compulsory internship, making the total programme length 3.5 years. Clinical training during the programme is conducted at hospitals associated with SDM College of Nursing. Students must complete the internship before appearing for the final KSDNEB examination and obtaining RN RM registration.