Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or GNM course is a 3 to 4-year diploma in paramedics. Nursing and Midwifery focuses on the provision of care to individuals, families, and communities. The course can be pursued after successful completion of the 10+2 level of education in the Science stream from a recognized educational Board, with a minimum aggregate score of 40%.

Nursing is the specialty of dealing with the sick and maternity care, as a profession, is about provision of help to a mother during pregnancy. The course essentially aims to produce qualified and trained General Nurses, who can effectively work as part of the medical community, for initial-level positions in the healing industry.

The program has been designed to enable eligible candidates to address the health needs of the country, community and individuals. They can also pursue advanced study and specialization in nursing while contributing to the health-based industry with patience, responsibility, and dedication.

Ideal candidates for the course would possess alertness of mind, team spirit, tact, compassion and physically fitness. Such professionals interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may go for higher degree programs in the subject. Successful professionals can also teach the discipline at related institutes.