Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow GNM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). The age must be between 17 and 35 years at the time of admission per Indian Nursing Council norms. Admission is merit-based through UPSMFAC counselling with no separate entrance examination. Candidates must register on the UPSMFAC portal when admissions are notified and submit marksheets during the stipulated application window.

Ans. The total fee for the three-year GNM programme at VIPS Lucknow is INR 1,83,600, covering the full programme duration including practical training. SC/ST/OBC-NCL students with family income below INR 2 lakh per year may apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship, which reimburses the full tuition fee. The scholarship application is submitted at scholarship.up.gov.in. NSP scholarships are also available at scholarships.gov.in for eligible candidates based on income and category criteria.

Ans. VIPS Lucknow is affiliated to UPSMFAC, which operates under the regulatory framework of the Indian Nursing Council (INC). INC recognition is the national standard for nursing qualifications, and UPSMFAC-issued GNM diplomas are accepted for government nursing recruitment across India. Candidates should verify the current INC recognition status of VIPS Lucknow for the GNM programme from the INC official website at indiannursingcouncil.org before completing admission formalities.

Ans. GNM graduates can apply for staff nurse positions in UP government hospitals, Community Health Centres, Primary Health Centres, ESIC hospitals, railway hospitals, and private nursing homes and hospital chains. The UP government regularly recruits GNM-qualified nurses for district and sub-district hospitals. GNM graduates can also work in aged care facilities, maternal and child health centres, and community health programmes run by NGOs and government health departments across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states.

Ans. Yes. GNM graduates with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks and typically at least one year of clinical work experience can apply for P.B.B.Sc Nursing at UPSMFAC-affiliated colleges including VIPS. After completing P.B.B.Sc Nursing, graduates become eligible for M.Sc Nursing programmes, enabling a full academic and clinical progression from diploma to postgraduate nursing education. This pathway is widely followed by working GNM nurses in Uttar Pradesh who seek senior clinical or nursing faculty positions that require a degree or postgraduate qualification.