NEPEDS Group of Institutions Guwahati GNM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year GNM programme at NEPEDS Group of Institutions, Guwahati, is INR 5,60,000. The first year fee is INR 2,45,000 and the fee for the subsequent two years is lower. Candidates should contact the institute directly to confirm the year-wise fee breakup and any additional charges applicable at the time of admission.

Ans. Admission to the GNM programme at NEPEDS is through the GNMEE (General Nursing and Midwifery Entrance Examination) conducted annually by Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati. The 2026 edition of GNMEE was conducted on 28 June 2026. Candidates must qualify the exam and participate in the subsequent SSUHS counselling process to secure a seat at NEPEDS.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with English as a subject and a minimum 40% aggregate. The age must be between 17 and 35 years as on 31 December 2026. Indian citizenship is required and the candidate must be certified medically fit. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks as per INC norms.

Ans. Yes, NEPEDS Group of Institutions is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the GNM programme is affiliated to Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati. This recognition ensures that graduates are eligible to register with the Assam Nurses Registration Council and practice as qualified nurses within India.

Ans. GNM graduates from NEPEDS can work as staff nurses in government hospitals, private hospitals, nursing homes, and community health centres. Opportunities also exist in home nursing care, school health programmes, and industrial health settings. Graduates may also appear for state government nursing recruitment examinations conducted by state health recruitment boards and apply for posts in public sector health facilities across Assam and other states.

Ans. GNM students at NEPEDS can apply for the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme providing INR 12,000 per year for top state board performers. SC students from Assam can avail of the Post-Matric Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal, which covers course fees and a maintenance allowance. Minority community students can apply for the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students covering course fee and maintenance support. All applications are submitted through scholarships.gov.in before the annual deadline.