Sapthagiri NPS University GNM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) at Sapthagiri NPS University Bangalore is INR 4,50,000 over three years (INR 1,50,000 per year). Candidates should confirm the current fee at snpsu.edu.in/medical before admission. Six-month internship charges (if applicable) and hostel charges are payable separately.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 (PUC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with a minimum aggregate of 45 percent (40 percent for reserved categories) and English as a subject. Minimum age is 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year (INC norm). Admission is merit-based on 10+2 marks.

Ans. The GNM programme at Sapthagiri NPS University is three years of classroom and clinical training followed by a compulsory six-month internship at SIMSRC (Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre). Total duration is 3.5 years including the internship. The programme is structured across six semesters covering theory and clinical postings in medical-surgical, obstetric, paediatric, and community health nursing.

Ans. GNM graduates can register with the Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC) and are eligible for Staff Nurse positions in government hospitals, private multi-specialty hospitals, community health centres, primary health centres, and nursing homes. Government recruitment boards (KPSC, AIIMS, ESIC, Railways, Armed Forces Nursing Service) recruit GNM-qualified nurses. GNM holders can also pursue Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing (2 years) to upgrade their qualification and become eligible for nursing officer and teaching roles.

Ans. Sapthagiri NPS University’s GNM programme is offered through the Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (SIMSRC), which operates under INC and Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC) regulation. SNPSU itself is UGC-recognised under Section 2(f) and NAAC ’A+’ accredited. Candidates should confirm INC and KNC recognition status with the admissions office at snpsu.edu.in/medical before joining.

Ans. Karnataka has a large healthcare ecosystem with government district hospitals, ESIC hospitals, NIMHANS, and private multi-specialty chains creating continuous demand for trained nurses. The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) and direct nursing service boards conduct regular recruitment drives. GNM-qualified nurses from SNPSU’s Bengaluru campus benefit from proximity to the city’s hospital network for campus placements and first employment. Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing upgrades are available at multiple Karnataka universities for career advancement into nursing officer and faculty roles.