Discontinued (Jul 2023)- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) at Annamalai University

Discontinued (Jul 2023)- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) at Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu - Other, Tamil Nadu is a 42-month diploma programme in the UG Diploma family.

The course is about anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings.

Annamalai University is a other institute, founded in 1929. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Annamalai University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings. Typical first jobs: staff nurse in hospitals and community health roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Annamalai University for the current semester-wise plan.

Annamalai University has not published a fee for Discontinued (Jul 2023)- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 42 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Discontinued (Jul 2023)- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), you usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state nursing entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Annamalai University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state nursing entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Annamalai University on its website (annamalaiuniversity.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a median package of ₹4.28 lakh at Annamalai University. 125 of 202 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Annamalai University runs 3 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Gym Instructor
• Discontinued (Jul 2023)- Diploma in Acupuncture

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in anatomy? You will spend 42 months on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Annamalai University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Tamil Nadu - Other?