DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME
The GNM program is a three-year diploma course that aims to provide students with the
knowledge and skills required to provide quality nursing care to patients in various
healthcare settings. The program combines theoretical and practical training in nursing,
midwifery, and community health nursing.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Minimum education eligibility criteria for admission to GNM:
- 10+2 with English having 40% of marks in Science/Arts/Commerce/Health science stream from a recognized CBSE
board/State/Centre
- Candidates are also eligible from state open School recognized by State Government and
National Institute of Open School (NIOS) Recognized by Central Government having Science
subjects and English only.
- Registered ANM/LHV with pass marks
- Sex: Female / Male
- Knowledge of Konkani / Marathi is desirable.
- Reservation
- For disabled candidates: 3% Disability reservation to be considered with a disability of
locomotor t○ the tune of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity and other eligibility criteria
with regard to age and qualification will be same as prescribed for each nursing programme
Note: A committee to be formed consisting of medical
officer authorized by medical board of state government and a nursing expert in the panel
which may decide whether the candidates have the disability of locomotor of 40% to 50%.
- 5% of total marks is relaxed for SC/ST candidates
- Any other reservation as per the State Govt.
- Students shall be medically fit.
- Minimum age for admission will be 17 years. (as on 31st December of that year) The upper
age limit is 35yrs. For ANM/LHV, there is no age bar.
RULES FOR ADMISSION:
- Candidates seeking admission for this program should fill in and submit the application
form attached to this Prospectus.
- Selection of the candidate will be done purely on merit
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Applications should be accompanied by Self Attested photocopies of each of the following
documents.
- Certificate of Birth from the Registrar.
- Certificate of passing and statement of marks of 12th Std. examination.
- School Leaving Certificate and certificate stating Medium of instruction.
- Medical fitness certificate from Authorized Medical Practitioner.
- In case of the applicant belonging to Schedule Caste /Schedule Tribe/Other Backward
community of the State of Goa Certificate from Deputy Collector concerned to that effect.
- In case the applicant belongs to EWS of the state Goa, income and assets certificate from
Mamlatdar of concerned taluka to that effect.
- In case of physically handicapped candidates a certificate from the constituted Medical
Board of GMC Hospital Bambolim, Hospicio Hospital Margao and North Goa District (Asilo)
Hospital Mapusa, regarding the nature and the extent to which the candidate is fit for
pursuing the diploma (extend of disabilities should be 40% and above).
- Residence Certificate
ALLOCATION OF SEATS:
Total number of seats available for GNM is 60 plus 06 E.W.S. (10% of 60) so
The grand total is 66. Out of these the following quota will be reserved for:
| Sr. No. |
Category |
Percentage Due |
Actual Seats Alloted |
| A |
General |
53% |
32 |
| B |
Seat reserved for scheduled caste of Goa |
2% |
1 |
| C |
Seat reserved for scheduled tribe of Goa |
12% |
7 |
| D |
Seat reserved for OBC’s of Goa |
27% |
16 |
| E |
Seat reserved for Ex-servicemen |
01% |
1 |
| F |
Seat reserved for physically handicapped |
05% |
3 |
| G |
Seat reserved for E.W.S. |
10% of 60 |
6 |
ATTENDANCE
- Students are expected to attend all classes, clinical rotations, and practical sessions as
per the schedule provided by the institution. The minimum attendance required to be eligible
for appearing in the final examination is 80% in theory & 100% in practical.
- Latecomers who arrive after the start of the session will be marked absent for that day if
they arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the session. In case of absence due to
illness or any other valid reason, students must produce a medical certificate or a letter
explaining the reason for absence within 3 days of returning to college.
- Any shortfall of practical attendance below 100% the student should make up in respective
practical areas of absences before declaration of the result of final exams.
EXAMINATION
The institute will conduct two term examination in theory and practical for internal assessment
during 1st , 2nd and 3rd year, as per the regulations by the Indian Nursing Council Passing
marks will be 50% in each subject in practical as well as theory. The students must pass an
internal examination to be eligible for the final examination conducted by Goa Nursing Council.
- Examination Pattern:
- The examination pattern will consist of both theory and practical examinations.
- The theory examination will consist of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions,
and essay questions.
- The practical examination will test the candidate's clinical skills and competence in
various nursing procedures.
- Examination Eligibility:
- Candidates must have a minimum attendance of 80% in theory & 100% in practical in each
subject to be eligible for appearing in the final examination.
- Candidates must have cleared all the internal examinations conducted by the institution.
- Examination Fees/ Internal examination fees
- Candidates must pay the examination fees as per the GNC guidelines and the fee structure
notified by the respective institution.
- Examination Results:
- The results of the GNM examination will be declared by the Goa Nursing Council (GNC), and
communicated to the respective institutions and candidates.
-
Candidates who have passed the examination will be awarded a GNM certificate by the Goa
Nursing Council.
- Examination Malpractice:
- Any form of examination malpractice, including copying, cheating, or impersonation, will
be dealt with strictly as per the GNC guidelines and the rules of the institution.
- Candidates found guilty of malpractice will be disqualified from the examination and will
face disciplinary action.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Will be done by the score obtained in curricular activities listed below.
- Nursing care plan
- Daily Diary
- Health-Talk
- Case Study
- Case Presentation
- Drug Study
- Process Recording
- Mental Status examination
- Observation Report
- Family Health Nursing care Plan
- Group Project
ALLOCATION OF SEATS:
Total number of seats available for R-ANM is 40 plus 04 E.W.S. (10% of 40) so the grand total
is 44. Out of these the following quota will be reserved for :
|
Nursing courses
| Class room hours |
Experience |
|
Course title and description |
Theory |
Demonstration |
Total |
Hospital |
Community |
Total |
| B |
Seat reserved for scheduled caste of Goa |
2% |
1 |
| C |
Seat reserved for scheduled tribe of Goa |
12% |
5 |
| D |
Seat reserved for OBC’s of Goa |
27% |
11 |
| E |
Seat reserved for Ex-servicemen |
01% |
1 |
| F |
Seat reserved for physically handicapped |
05% |
2 |
| G |
Seat reserved for E.W.S. |
10% of 40 |
4 |
FEES:
Total number of seats available for R-ANM is 40 plus 04 E.W.S. (10% of 40) so the grand total
is 44. Out of these the following quota will be reserved for :
| Sr. No. |
Category |
Percentage Due |
| 01 |
1st Year |
Rs. 65,000/- |
| 02 |
2nd Year |
Rs. 60,000/- |
| 03 |
3rd Year |
Rs. 62,000 /- |
| TOTAL COURSE FEES |
Rs. 1,87,000 /- |
Fees once deposited will not be refunded.
Note:- For any further assistance kindly visit the Sai Nursing institute office sankhali goa.
