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Nursing — BSc Nursing, GNM and ANM — Step-by-Step Roadmap
Your journey, phase by phase
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Phase 1 · Class 11–12 Class 11–12 subjects PCB with English is required for BSc Nursing.
- BSc Nursing requires Class 12 PCB and English with at least 45% marks (as notified).
- GNM requires Class 12 pass with English; Science is preferred by many institutes.
- ANM is open after Class 12 in most states.
- Choose PCB in Class 11 if you plan to enter BSc Nursing.
- BSc Nursing
- PCB + English
- GNM / ANM
- Class 12 pass
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Phase 2 · After Class 12 Entrance exams and admission State CETs, NEET-UG or CUET-UG depending on state and institute.
- Several states use their own nursing entrance or NEET-UG scores.
- Central institutions use CUET-UG or their own tests; AIIMS uses a national entrance.
- Apply through state counselling or institution portals.
- Check that the college is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
- Exams
- State CET, NEET-UG, CUET-UG
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Phase 3 · Year 1–4 Course structure Foundation, medical-surgical, community health and midwifery.
- BSc Nursing (4 years): Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Child Health, Mental Health, Community Health and Midwifery.
- GNM (3.5 years): theory with clinical postings in medical, surgical, obstetric and community settings.
- ANM (2 years): community health, maternal and child health and primary care.
- Clinical placements are an essential part of every year.
- Clinical
- Hospital postings each year
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Phase 4 · Final year Internship and registration Complete the internship and register with the State Nursing Council.
- BSc Nursing includes a compulsory internship in the final year.
- GNM includes a six-month internship after the three-year course.
- Register with your State Nursing Council to work as a nurse.
- Registration is mandatory for government and private hospitals.
- Registration
- State Nursing Council
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Phase 5 · After qualification Careers and higher study Hospital jobs, government exams and PG.
- Jobs: staff nurse, ICU nurse, community health nurse and nursing officer.
- Government exams: AIIMS NORCET, ESIC and state recruitment exams.
- Study further: MSc Nursing, post-basic BSc or specialty diplomas.
- International routes: NCLEX (USA), IELTS-based routes for the UK and the Gulf.
- Exams
- AIIMS NORCET, NCLEX
Verify on the official source
Exam dates, fees, paper patterns and eligibility rules are revised by the regulator from time to time. Treat this roadmap as your map, and confirm the current rules on the official site before you register or pay any fee.