Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma programme through its School of Nursing, recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The GNM is a three-year full-time nursing diploma followed by six months of supervised clinical internship, covering anatomy and physiology, nursing foundations, medical-surgical nursing, obstetrics and gynaecological nursing, paediatric nursing, community health nursing, mental health nursing, and midwifery. Admission is through MDUCET or CUET-UG; candidates with Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English and a minimum of 40 percent aggregate are eligible as per INC norms. The total programme fee is INR 3,38,500 for the three-year duration (excluding the internship period). GNM graduates are eligible for registration as nurses and midwives with the Indian Nursing Council and State Nursing Councils.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; MDUCET and CUET-UG 2026 were conducted in April to May 2026. Counselling and document verification are scheduled for June to July 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers GNM as a three-year full-time nursing diploma programme plus six months of supervised clinical internship, recognised by INC and UGC; graduates are eligible for nursing registration.
- The programme is offered by the School of Nursing, covering nursing foundations, medical-surgical nursing, obstetrics and midwifery, paediatric nursing, community health nursing, and mental health nursing.
- Total programme fee is INR 3,38,500 for the three-year diploma duration (INR 1,00,000 per year tuition plus INR 7,000 per year other charges and one-time admission fees); hostel charges are separate.
MDU GNM Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Annual Other Charges (examination, ERP, library) | INR 7,000 |
| One-Time Registration Fee | INR 1,500 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | INR 16,000 |
| Total Fees (3-Year Programme, Hostel Charges Separate) | INR 3,38,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 1,00,000 is payable each year for three years; total tuition over the diploma is INR 3,00,000.
- Annual other charges of INR 7,000 per year cover examination, ERP, and library fees; total over three years is INR 21,000.
- One-time charges of INR 17,500 (INR 1,500 registration and INR 16,000 admission fee) are payable at the time of enrolment.
- The six-month internship following the three-year diploma is conducted in affiliated hospitals under INC supervision; internship stipend or charges as per INC and hospital norms.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate from academic fees; optional on-campus accommodation is available at the Selaqui campus in Dehradun.
MDU GNM Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 2026 |
| MDUCET / CUET-UG 2026 | April to May 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | May to June 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| MDUCET 2026 | April 12, 2026 | April 13, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 | February 26, 2026 | May 11 to 31, 2026 | June 14, 2026 |
- Admission to GNM at MDU is merit-based through MDUCET or CUET-UG; candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as subjects with a minimum aggregate as per Indian Nursing Council (INC) guidelines.
- Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and not more than 35 years of age as of 31 December of the admission year as per INC norms.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, entrance scorecard, age proof, and character certificate.
- All schedules including merit lists, counselling dates, and seat availability are published on the official university website (maya.edu.in) and the admission portal (admission.maya.edu.in); INC and state nursing council norms govern seat allocation.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 or Higher Secondary examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as subjects and a minimum of 40 percent aggregate marks (50 percent preferred) as per INC norms.
- Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and not more than 35 years as of 31 December of the year of admission as per INC guidelines.
- Entrance examination: MDUCET or CUET-UG. Admission is merit-based on entrance score and Class 12 aggregate.
- Candidates appearing in Class 12 examinations may apply provisionally; admission is confirmed on submission of the final mark sheet with minimum qualifying marks.
Admission Process
- Register on the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and fill the GNM application form; enter MDUCET or CUET-UG score and Class 12 details.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the April 2026 deadline; upload Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, and entrance scorecard.
- Merit lists based on entrance score and Class 12 aggregate are published on maya.edu.in; shortlisted candidates receive offer letters with the counselling schedule.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in June to July 2026; carry original Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, age proof, and character certificate.
- Complete fee payment at the accounts section or through the online payment gateway to confirm enrolment. Classes for the 2026-27 academic year commence in August 2026.
MDU GNM Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition and maintenance support | SC/ST candidates; family income below INR 2,50,000; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| Defence Personnel Scholarship (External) | As per government norms | Children or dependents of serving or retired defence/paramilitary personnel; state government scheme |
| Uttarakhand State Scholarship | Variable | Uttarakhand domicile students; based on category and financial need; apply via state scholarship portal |
- Standard MDU institutional merit scholarships are not applicable to GNM programmes as per the official MDU fee schedule.
- Eligible students may apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically from August to November each year.
- Uttarakhand domicile students may explore state government scholarship schemes via the Uttarakhand Scholarship Portal; eligibility and quantum vary by category and financial need.
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