Abhyspeeth Education Desk
Mumbai : After the conclusion of B.Sc. Nursing admissions under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), the admission process for the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course — a key paramedical program under the Maharashtra State Health Department — has officially commenced. This program is administered as a professional healthcare training course by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra.
Students aspiring to join the GNM program must submit their applications by July 19, 2025, through the official CET Cell portal. The entire admission process, including merit lists and counseling, will be conducted online.
The GNM course provides comprehensive training in basic nursing and midwifery and is considered crucial for those aiming to build careers in general healthcare services, maternal care, community health, and hospital-based patient care. The course equips candidates with the essential clinical and interpersonal skills required to serve in both government and private health institutions.
This professional diploma-level program generally spans three years, followed by a six-month internship in a recognized hospital or healthcare facility.
A total of 960 seats have been announced for this academic year across various district and general hospitals in Maharashtra, including:
Thane, Raigad, Satara, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Nashik, Jalgaon, Ahilyanagar, Nandurbar, Malegaon, Jalna, Parbhani, Hingoli, Nanded, Beed, Dharashiv, Washim, Amravati, Women’s Hospital Amravati, Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gadchiroli, Gondia, and Kolhapur.
Each of these training institutes is affiliated with a government-run district or general hospital and is approved by the Maharashtra Nursing Council (MNC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
To be eligible for admission:
Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination, preferably in Science stream (PCB).
Minimum aggregate marks of 40% (35% for reserved categories) are generally required.
Some seats are reserved for female candidates, SC/ST/OBC categories, and in-service health workers as per government norms.
With the increasing demand for trained healthcare workers post-pandemic, the GNM diploma offers:
High employability in both public and private sectors.
Opportunity to appear for recruitment in NHM (National Health Mission), State Government Health Services, or continue further studies in Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Eligibility to register as an RN/RM (Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife) with the Maharashtra Nursing Council.
Interested candidates must visit the official CET Cell website (https://cetcell.mahacet.org/) to register and apply.
After registration, documents must be uploaded as per the prescribed format.
Candidates are advised to keep track of the official schedule for document verification, provisional merit list, and seat allotment rounds.
