What is the difference between BSc Nursing and GNM?

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    Gunjan Dhawan | Contributor-Level 9

    7 months ago

    The main difference between BSc Nursing and GNM is the level of education and the duration of the program. BSc Nursing is a degree programme with a broader focus on Nursing theory and practice, while GNM is a Diploma programme with a specific emphasis on nursing care and midwifery skills.

    Candidates can view the table below to see the comparison between the two.

    Particulars

    BSc Nursing Course Details

    GNM Course Details

    Course Level

    UG

    Diploma

    Duration 

    4 years

    6 Months - 3 years

    BSc Nursing fee

    INR 8,500 to INR 1.3 lakhs 

    INR 40,000 - INR 1,00,000

    Entrance Exams

    NEET UG, AIIMS Nursing, PGIMER Nursing, CMC Ludhiana BSc Nursing, Indian Army Nursing, JIPMER Nursing, KGMU Nursing, RUHS Nursing, BHU Nursing, Jamia Hamdard Nursing 

    WBJEE ANM-GNM, Kerala GNM, Maharashtra GNM, etc. 

    Top Colleges

    AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, Armed Forces Medical College, JIPMER, Government Medical College

    CMC Vellore,  St John's Medical College,  Jamia Hamdard University,  CMC Ludhiana

    Average Salary

    Up to INR 5.1 LPA

    Up to INR 9 LPA

    Top Recruiters

    Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Fortis Healthcare, Medanta Medicity, Columbia Asia Hospital, etc.

    The Indian Red Cross Society, Max Hospital, Community Health Centres, Manipal Hospital, etc.

    Job Profiles

    Executive Administrative Assistant, Staff Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, etc.

    Pharmaceutical Industry, Technical Industry, Research Labs, etc.

    Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

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