Karnataka GNM Admission 2023: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Counselling, Colleges

Karnataka GNM admission process is conducted by the Karnataka State Nursing Council or the Department of Medical Education, Karnataka. The admission process usually begins with the release of the application form. As per the tentative schedule, the Karnataka GNM 2023 application forms will be released soon.

To apply for the GNM course in Karnataka, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the authority. Candidates must pass the 10+2 examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 40 – 50% marks. They must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in 10+2.

General Nursing and Midwifery or GNM is a 3-year diploma course in the field of Nursing. The diploma course offers a good choice for candidates interested in clinical nursing. The application form can be filled out online by visiting the official website of the Karnataka State Nursing Board. Karnataka GNM Admission is done based on the candidate’s performance in the last qualifying examination and is made across the state Nursing schools in Karnataka.

Table of Contents

Karnataka GNM Admissions 2023: Highlights
Karnataka GNM Admissions 2023: Important Dates
Karnataka GNM Admissions 2023: Eligibility Criteria
Karnataka GNM Admissions 2023: Reservation
Karnataka GNM Admissions 2023: Application Process
Karnataka GNM Admissions 2023: Results
Karnataka GNM Admissions 2023: Counselling
Karnataka GNM Admissions 2023: Participating Colleges
Karnataka GNM Admissions 2023: FAQs

Karnataka GNM Admission 2023 Highlights

Admission Course	GNM Nursing
Conducting Body	Karnataka State Nursing Diploma Education Board (KSDNEB)
Official Website	https://ksdneb.org/
Admission Type	State-level

Karnataka GNM Admission 2023: Important Dates

The important dates pertaining to the Karnataka GNM Nursing Admissions are provided in the table given below:

Name of the Event	Important Dates
Availability of Application Form	To be notified
Last date of filling the Application form	To be notified
Release of Merit List	To be notified
Counselling Process	To be notified

Karnataka GNM Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to seek admission to the Karnataka GNM Nursing course:

Candidates who have passed the class 12 examination in the Science stream with 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology are eligible for admission.
A relaxation of 5% marks is offered to candidates belonging to SC/ST Category.
Candidates must possess the domicile of Karnataka.
The age of candidates must be 17 years or more at the time of admission.
Candidates who have completed their class 12 from the NIOS board are also eligible to apply for the program.

Karnataka GNM Admission 2023: Reservation

8% of the total seats offered are reserved for the candidates belonging to Hyderabad-Karnataka under the Karnataka State Welfare. 70% of the total seats are offered to candidates belonging to the areas of Kalaburagi, Bellary, Raichur, Koppal, Bidar, Yadagiri, and 8 % to the nursing Educational Institutes spread state-wide. Candidates must need to submit a confirmation letter to avail of the reservation category under the Hyderabad-Karnataka Division.

Karnataka GNM Admission 2023: Application Process

Candidates have to follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for Karnataka GNM Nursing Admissions:

Visit the official website of KSDNEB.
Fill up the online Application form for the GNM Nursing program.
Candidates must mention all the details mentioned with an asterisk.
Upload all the important documents, photographs, and signatures carefully.
Review the application form and make required changes (if any). After submission of the application form, no further changes would be made.
An application number will be generated after the final submission which needs to be kept for further reference.
Pay the requisite amount of application fee either online or offline.
Take a print out of the duly filled application form and keep it safe for future references.

Karnataka GNM Admission 2023: Results

After the submission of the online application form, a merit list would be prepared by the statutory body according to the candidate’s marks scored in the qualifying examination. After the release of the merit list, the admission process into various nursing schools in Karnataka would start.

Karnataka GNM Admission 2023: Counselling

After the declaration of the merit list, the list of the successful candidates would be released which will be called further for document verification as per the counseling schedule. Students must carry along a printout of the online application form, along with the documents satisfying the eligibility criteria.

Karnataka GNM Admission 2023: Participating Colleges

The top colleges that participate in the Karnataka GNM admission process are mentioned below.

Karnataka GNM Admission 2023: FAQs

Ques. How can I pay the Karnataka GNM application form fee?

Ans. Candidates can pay the application fee only in online mode via credit card/debit card/net-banking. Payment is not accepted in offline mode.

Ques. What documents are required for the counselling process?

Ans. Candidates are required to submit the application form along with essential documents. Essential documents include an SSLC Score Card, Copy of all mark sheets, Caste Certificate, Domicile Certificate, ID Proof and application fee payment slip.

Ques. Does the candidate need to send the application form and other documents via post?

Ans. Candidates need to submit copies of documents online mode and have to appear for the counselling process as per the schedule. There is no need to send the application form via post.

Ques. Will candidates get a choice to choose the college under the admission process?

Ans. There will be no choice filling offered in the counselling session. Candidates will get the respective colleges based on marks scored in the qualifying examination and the cutoff of the said college.

Ques. Where students can check the Karnataka GNM merit list?

Ans. Candidates can check the merit list after the application process has been over for the admission schedule. The merit list can be checked on the official website of KSDNEB.