Component

Amount (INR)

Course Fee (3.5 years)

INR 19,710

Total Fees

INR 19,710

Metas Adventist College GNM Admission 2026

Event	Date
JCECEB GNM Application Opens	July 16, 2026
JCECEB GNM Application Closes	August 9, 2026
JCECEB GNM Exam	August 23, 2026
JCECEB Counselling Registration Closes	September 24, 2026
Class Commencement	November 2026

Jharkhand domicile certificate is required for JCECEB state quota GNM seats.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.

Minimum 40% aggregate in the qualifying examination as per college and JCECEB norms.

Minimum age of 17 years and maximum age of 35 years as on December 31, 2026.

Medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner is mandatory at the time of admission.

Admission Process

Submit the JCECEB GNM 2026 application at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in by August 9, 2026.

Download admit card and appear in the JCECEB GNM exam on August 23, 2026.

Check results and merit list on the JCECEB official portal after results are declared.

Fill college preferences and choose Metas Adventist College during the choice-filling window.

Report to the college with original documents for verification and final enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

Seeking the most affordable nursing diploma course in Ranchi.
Want to begin a nursing career in 3.5 years rather than 4.
Jharkhand domicile holder eligible through JCECEB GNM 2026.
Comfortable in a values-based Adventist mission college environment.

✗ Skip if

Want a degree-level nursing qualification like B.Sc Nursing instead.
Need a college with a documented hospital placement programme.
Prefer a secular campus environment without a religious institution code.
Seeking a nursing programme with national brand recognition or ranking.

Metas Adventist College GNM Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Jharkhand State Post-Matric Scholarship	Covers tuition and maintenance	SC/ST/OBC students from Jharkhand with annual family income below INR 2 Lakhs
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	INR 10,000 per year	Top 20 percentile Class 12 students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students	Up to full tuition fee	SC students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs

Given the very low GNM fee, scholarship grants may cover the full course cost for eligible students.

Apply for NSP scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the annual deadline.

Metas Adventist College GNM FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between GNM and B.Sc Nursing at Metas Adventist College Ranchi?

Ans. GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is a 3.5-year diploma-level programme while B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year degree programme. At Metas Adventist College, the GNM costs INR 19,710 and the B.Sc Nursing costs INR 35,680. GNM graduates can work as registered nurses in hospitals after passing the Jharkhand Nurses Registration Council licensing exam. B.Sc Nursing opens additional avenues such as teaching, higher studies, and management roles in nursing.

Ques. What entrance exam is required for GNM admission at Metas Adventist College Ranchi?

Ans. GNM admission at Metas Adventist College, Ranchi is through the JCECEB GNM entrance exam conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. The 2026 application window is open until August 9, 2026 and the exam is scheduled for August 23, 2026. Counselling for seat allotment is conducted online after results are declared. Jharkhand domicile is required for state quota seats.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for GNM at Metas Adventist College Ranchi?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks. The age must be between 17 and 35 years as on December 31, 2026. A valid JCECEB GNM 2026 rank and medical fitness certificate are also required. Jharkhand domicile certificate is mandatory for students applying through JCECEB state quota.

Ques. What is the total fee for GNM at Metas Adventist College Ranchi?

Ans. The total fee for the 3.5-year GNM programme at Metas Adventist College, Ranchi is INR 19,710 for the complete course, one of the lowest among nursing institutions in the region. This reflects the Seventh-day Adventist mission college’s subsidised fee model. Hostel and other charges are payable separately. SC/ST/OBC students from Jharkhand may apply for state Post-Matric Scholarship to offset costs further.

Ques. What career options are available after GNM from Metas Adventist College Ranchi?

Ans. Graduates of GNM from Metas Adventist College, Ranchi can register as general nurses with the Jharkhand Nurses Registration Council and work in government hospitals, private hospitals, nursing homes, and community health centres. They are eligible to appear for state nursing recruitment exams and ESIC Staff Nurse posts. GNM holders can also pursue Post Basic B.Sc Nursing to upgrade to a degree and access higher-level nursing career opportunities.

Ques. Can GNM holders from Metas Adventist College Ranchi pursue higher nursing studies?

Ans. Yes, GNM holders from Metas Adventist College, Ranchi are eligible to pursue Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, a 2-year degree programme that upgrades the GNM diploma to a nursing degree. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing opens access to M.Sc Nursing and nursing education and management roles. Metas Adventist College also offers a Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programme, making it possible to pursue both programmes at the same institution.

Metas Adventist College GNM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility