Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) at Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh University

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) at Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh University is a 3-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family. Each year's batch has 70 seats. The total fee on record is ₹2.2 lakh, which works out to about ₹73,000 a year.

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

Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh University is a other institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh 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 Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh University before you pay anything.

For admission to Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM), you usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The minimum marks on record at Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh University are: X: 0.0, XII: 40.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh 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 Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh University 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.

Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh University runs 8 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
• Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician (DOTT)
• Diploma in Hygienist Course (DHC)
• Diploma In Central Sterilization Services Department (DCSSD)
• Diploma in Mechanic Course (DMC)
• Diploma in X-Ray Technician
• Diploma in Optometry (DO)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in anatomy? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.2 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Santosh University compare with other colleges offering UGD?