General nursing and midwifery
A three to three-and-a-half year nursing diploma after Class 12.
- Route type
- Polytechnic diploma
- How long
- 3 years 6 months
- What it costs
- Not yet verified
- Likely starting pay
- Not yet verified
Entry qualification: Class 12 pass
Widely recognised, strong and steady demand, and government nursing schools charge very little.
The hard parts
Long course, residential in most cases, with night duties during training. Government seats often carry a rural service bond.
How to do it
Find your state's nursing council website and note the admission notice month and the list of recognised schools.
Can they join?
- Class 12 pass is required. Severity
Requirements change. Confirm on the official website before applying.
Sources
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Approved institutions and programmes
All India Council for Technical Education