Vinayaka College and School of Nursing Wayanad GNM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual tuition fee for GNM at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad is INR 28,000 per year. The total course fee for the 3-year GNM programme is INR 84,000. Hostel charges, if applicable, are separate. Fee data is based on the 2025-26 session and is subject to revision for 2026-27 by the college and KUHS.

Ans. No, NEET-UG is not required for GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) admission in Kerala. GNM is a diploma programme and admission is merit-based on 10+2 marks. The selection is conducted through LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Kerala, which publishes a state merit rank list. Candidates must apply online at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in when the application window opens in August 2026.

Ans. GNM admission at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad is through LBS Centre Kerala centralized allotment. Candidates apply online at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in when the portal opens in August 2026, and a merit rank list is prepared based on 10+2 qualifying examination marks. After centralized allotment, candidates report to the college with original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.

Ans. To be eligible for GNM at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad, candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with English as a compulsory subject. The minimum marks required are 40% for general category, 35% for SEBC/OEC, and pass marks for SC/ST candidates. The minimum age is 17 years as on December 31, 2026. Science stream is preferred and non-science candidates are considered only if seats remain unfilled.

Ans. The GNM programme at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad is a 3-year full-time diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. The programme is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences and approved by the Indian Nursing Council and Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council. After completion, graduates are eligible to register with the Kerala State Nursing Council and pursue a registered nursing career.

Ans. Yes, GNM students at Vinayaka College and School of Nursing, Wayanad can apply for several scholarships. SC/ST students from Kerala can apply for the Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship covering full tuition. OBC students may apply for the Kerala OBC Scholarship. Students in the top 20th percentile of their 10+2 examination can apply for the Central Sector Scholarship of INR 12,000 per year via the National Scholarship Portal.