SGHS College of Nursing GNM FAQs
Ques. What is the admission process for GNM at SGHS College of Nursing Mohali?
Ans. GNM admission at SGHS College of Nursing Mohali is conducted through BFUHS centralised counselling each year. Candidates apply online at bfuhs.ac.in once the GNM 2026 notification is released. BFUHS prepares a merit list based on 10+2 marks and category norms. Seats at SGHS Mohali are filled based on merit rank through counselling rounds. No separate entrance exam is required for GNM, unlike B.Sc Nursing which uses PPMET.
Ques. What is the total fee for GNM at SGHS College of Nursing Mohali?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for GNM at SGHS College of Nursing is INR 46,300 as set by BFUHS for affiliated nursing colleges. Over the three-year programme, total tuition amounts to INR 1,38,900. University examination and registration fees are charged additionally each semester. Hostel is available on campus at additional annual charges. Reserved category students may apply for Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship for fee reimbursement.
Ques. Is GNM from SGHS College of Nursing valid for government nursing jobs in Punjab?
Ans. Yes. GNM from SGHS College of Nursing is valid for government nursing jobs in Punjab and other states, as the college is INC-approved and affiliated to BFUHS. Graduates register with the Punjab Nurses Registration Council (PNRC) after completing the programme. Punjab government nursing vacancies for GNM holders are notified through PPSC and district health departments. However, B.Sc Nursing is increasingly preferred over GNM for senior and overseas positions.
Ques. What is the eligibility for GNM at SGHS College of Nursing?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with English as a mandatory subject and at least 40% aggregate marks in any stream. The age requirement is a minimum of 17 years and maximum of 35 years as of December 31, 2026. No entrance examination is required for GNM. Both male and female candidates are eligible as per BFUHS and INC admission norms.
Ques. What is the difference between B.Sc Nursing and GNM at SGHS College of Nursing?
Ans. B.Sc Nursing is a four-year degree programme with an intake of 50 seats, requiring PPMET for admission and PCB at 10+2 level. GNM is a three-year diploma with 40 seats, merit-based without an entrance exam, open to all 10+2 streams. B.Sc Nursing graduates are preferred for senior nursing roles and international opportunities. GNM is a faster route to registered nurse status and is suitable for students from non-science backgrounds.
Ques. What career options are available after GNM from SGHS College of Nursing Mohali?
Ans. GNM graduates can register with PNRC and work as staff nurses in government and private hospitals across Punjab and India. Career paths include community health nursing, midwifery, and auxiliary nurse roles. Further qualification through Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (two years after GNM) is available at BFUHS affiliated colleges, enabling eligibility for higher nursing posts. Government vacancies through PPSC and state health departments regularly notify GNM-qualified positions.







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