Ideal Academy of Nursing Education Ranchi GNM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to the GNM programme at Ideal Academy of Nursing Education is through the JCECEB GNM Entrance Examination conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board. Candidates must register on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, appear for the offline exam on 23 August 2026, and participate in centralised counselling based on their merit rank to secure a seat at this college. There is no separate direct admission process available at the institution level.

Ans. The total course fee for GNM at Ideal Academy of Nursing Education is INR 3.7 Lakhs for the full 3-year programme as reported for the 2024 to 2025 session. Optional hostel accommodation is available at INR 30,000 to INR 66,000 per year and is charged separately from the tuition fee. Students should verify the current fee structure with the college before admission as fees may be revised for new batches.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination as per Indian Nursing Council norms. Age must be between 17 and 35 years at the time of admission. Reserved category candidates may receive a relaxation in minimum percentage as per applicable government guidelines.

Ans. The GNM is a 3-year diploma programme with total fees of INR 3.7 Lakhs, requiring a minimum of 40% at 10+2 for eligibility. The B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year degree programme with fees of INR 4.7 Lakhs, requiring a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Both are INC-approved and admitted through JCECEB. GNM allows earlier entry into nursing, while B.Sc Nursing opens more career and higher education pathways.

Ans. Yes, separate hostel facilities are available for male and female students at Ideal Academy of Nursing Education. Annual hostel charges range from INR 30,000 to INR 66,000. Hostel accommodation is optional and the charges are not included in the total tuition fee. Students must confirm hostel availability and seat allotment directly with the college administration at the time of joining the programme.

Ans. After completing GNM from an INC-approved institution, graduates can register with the Jharkhand Nursing Council and apply for staff nurse positions in government hospitals through state-level recruitment drives. Private hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and community health centres also hire GNM-qualified nurses regularly. Graduates may also pursue Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, a 2-year bridge programme, to upgrade their qualification to a degree level for further career advancement.