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General Nursing & Midwifery

Begin Your Nursing Career with GNM at PGI Pithoragarh

Prepare for a career in nursing with the GNM programme at PGI Pithoragarh, where classroom learning, hands-on skills practice and clinical experience come together. With 3 years of academic study followed by a mandatory 6-month internship, you build the practical knowledge, confidence and professional skills needed for patient care.

3 Years + 6-Month Internship Professional Nursing Diploma Clinical Training in Pithoragarh Admissions Open 2026–27
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Academic study3 YearsClassroom, skills practice and clinical training
Internship6 MonthsMandatory, in a hospital environment
Total training3.5 YearsAcademic study plus internship
Clinical practice432 BedsGovernment hospital network
UniversityHNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University, Dehradun
Recognised byUttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council
Recognised byUttarakhand State Medical Faculty, Government of Uttarakhand
CollegePithoragarh College of Nursing
Clinical training · 200 bedsBase Hospital, Pithoragarh
Clinical training · 182 bedsB.D Pandey District Hospital, Pithoragarh
Clinical training · 50 bedsSub-District Hospital, Dharchula
Affiliation & Recognition

Affiliation & Professional Recognition

Your nursing education needs to stand on a recognised academic and professional framework. The GNM programme at PGI Pithoragarh is offered through Pithoragarh College of Nursing, with the programme recognised by the state nursing and medical authorities named below.

Recognised byUttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council
Recognised byUttarakhand State Medical Faculty, Government of Uttarakhand
CollegePithoragarh College of Nursing
Clinical training atBase Hospital, Pithoragarh  ·  B.D Pandey District Hospital, Pithoragarh  ·  Sub-District Hospital, Dharchula
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Why PGI

Why PGI Pithoragarh for GNM?

At PGI Pithoragarh, GNM students build their foundation through academic study and supervised skills practice before taking that learning into clinical environments. The programme covers the core areas of general nursing and midwifery while developing the professional habits that matter in everyday patient care — communication, observation, documentation, teamwork, discipline and responsibility.

The aim is simple: to help students become more confident and capable as they move from learning nursing to practising it.

What the Institute Adds

Practical Clinical Exposure

Clinical practice through the 432-bedded all-government hospital network of Pithoragarh district, plus tie-ups with multiple super-specialty hospitals.

Strong Healthcare Learning Environment

Hospital systems, ward procedures, patient care, emergency response and community healthcare.

Placement Assistance

Career counselling, hospital coordination, interview preparation and professional grooming.

Super-Specialty Hospital Tie-Ups

Wider exposure to advanced healthcare systems and specialised nursing departments.

Affordable Professional Education

Career-oriented nursing education for students of Uttarakhand and nearby regions.

Local Opportunity, National Career

Study in Pithoragarh while preparing for nursing careers across India and beyond.

Skills Laboratories on Campus

Nursing foundation, community health, OBG and child health, and computer and research laboratories.

Recognised Academic Framework

The programme sits under the university and state nursing authorities named above.

What You Learn

From Core Knowledge to Confident Nursing Practice

A nursing student setting up an intravenous line in the skills laboratory at PGI Pithoragarh

GNM brings together the knowledge, skills and professional responsibilities required in nursing. At PGI, students progress through academic learning, practical demonstrations and clinical experience as they move through the programme. This approach helps them understand the principles of patient care, develop essential nursing skills and become familiar with the professional practices expected in clinical settings.

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  1. Fundamentals of Nursing

    Start with the essentials of patient care — hygiene, comfort, vital signs, bedside procedures, observation, documentation and safe nursing practices.

  2. Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Understand the care of patients with medical and surgical conditions, including pre-operative and post-operative support, recovery care and everyday ward responsibilities.

  3. Midwifery & Maternal Health

    Learn about maternal care, antenatal and postnatal support, newborn care and the nurse’s role in promoting the health and wellbeing of mothers and children.

  4. Child Health Nursing

    Develop an understanding of the nursing care, health needs and wellbeing of children across different stages of growth.

  5. Community Health Nursing

    Explore healthcare beyond the hospital through community health, family welfare, disease prevention, health awareness and public-health services.

  6. Mental Health & Communication

    Learn why communication, empathy and a calm, respectful approach are essential parts of patient-centred nursing.

  7. Nutrition & Health Education

    Understand the role of nutrition, health counselling and patient education in prevention, recovery and long-term wellbeing.

  8. Professional Ethics & Documentation

    Develop habits around confidentiality, accurate records, teamwork, professional conduct and responsible patient care.

How You Train

Learn It. Practise It. Use It.

A nursing student should not have to wait until clinical posting to become familiar with basic procedures.

Classroom Learning

Understand the concepts behind nursing procedures, patient care and healthcare practice.

Skills Practice

Repeat essential procedures in a controlled learning environment, ask questions and improve technique.

Clinical Training

Observe and participate in real healthcare workflows under appropriate supervision.

Professional Development

Build communication, discipline, documentation and teamwork alongside technical nursing skills.

Prepare for Employment

Strengthen interview readiness, communication and professional presentation alongside the academic and clinical parts of the course.

Keep Growing After GNM

Build a foundation for nursing employment and, subject to applicable eligibility, further nursing education and professional development.

Clinical Training

Take Your Learning Into Real Healthcare Settings

For nursing students, clinical training is where classroom concepts begin to connect with real patient care.

PGI Pithoragarh provides clinical learning opportunities through government hospitals in Pithoragarh district. Students can experience the working environment of hospital wards, observe patient-care routines and understand how nurses work as part of a wider healthcare team.

Nursing practice on a hospital ward
Government Hospital Network

Real hospital exposure in Pithoragarh

Clinical learning brings classroom knowledge into wards, patient care routines and healthcare teamwork.

200beds

Base Hospital, Pithoragarh

Hospital-based nursing practice, patient care, ward routines and coordination within a healthcare team.

182beds

B.D Pandey District Hospital, Pithoragarh

Patient care, maternal and child health, women’s health, clinical nursing support and hospital workflow.

50beds

Sub-District Hospital, Dharchula

Regional healthcare delivery, community health needs, patient support and nursing practice in hill-area healthcare systems.

432 beds in total across the network — giving nursing students meaningful clinical exposure and practical learning from the wards themselves.

The GNM Journey

What Your Journey at PGI Can Look Like

  1. Year 1

    Build the Foundation

    Begin with the fundamentals of nursing, patient care and healthcare knowledge. Develop basic practical skills and learn the discipline of professional nursing.

  2. Year 2

    Expand Your Clinical Understanding

    Move deeper into medical-surgical nursing, maternal and child health, community health and other areas while developing greater confidence in practical work.

  3. Year 3

    Strengthen Your Practice

    Bring together academic knowledge, practical skills and clinical learning as you prepare for professional responsibilities.

  4. 6-Month Internship

    Sustained Clinical Practice

    The mandatory internship provides an extended period of practical training in a hospital environment, helping students become more familiar with professional routines, patient care responsibilities, teamwork and documentation.

Before You Apply

Things You Need to Know Before Applying

General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)

Professional nursing diploma programme that combines academic study, practical nursing education and clinical training.

Course type
Diploma
Duration
3 years of academic and clinical training, followed by a 6-month mandatory internship — 3.5 years in total
Eligibility
The candidate must have passed 10+2, or equivalent qualification, in any stream with English
Mode
Regular, full-time
Location
PGI Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
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  1. Check your eligibility

    10+2 or an equivalent qualification in any stream with English. The applicable state, university and institutional admission requirements for the relevant academic session must also be followed.

  2. Speak to the PGI admission team

    Confirm the current-session eligibility, fees, intake, documents, admission route and any conditions that apply to the programme.

  3. Submit your documents

    Provide the required academic and identity documents for verification according to the current admission process.

  4. Complete admission formalities

    Once your documents and eligibility are confirmed, complete the institute’s current admission and fee formalities.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Explore Career Opportunities After GNM

A GNM qualification can open opportunities across hospitals, community healthcare, home-based care and other healthcare settings. With the right registration and experience, graduates can build their nursing careers in clinical practice or continue their education for further professional growth.

Hospital Nursing

Staff Nurse, General Duty Nurse and ward-based nursing roles.

Maternal & Child Health

Nursing roles supporting mothers, newborns and children.

Community Healthcare

Community health services, public-health programmes and preventive healthcare.

Home Healthcare

Patient support and nursing services in home-based care settings.

Clinics & Nursing Homes

Nursing support across smaller healthcare facilities and nursing homes.

Further Education

Students can explore further nursing education and specialisation pathways subject to the applicable eligibility requirements.

Inside PGI Pithoragarh

A Closer Look at the GNM Experience at PGI Pithoragarh

From classroom learning and nursing skills practice to clinical training, get a glimpse of how GNM students learn, train and prepare for life in the nursing profession.

Career Support

Support for Your Next Step

Completing a nursing programme is only one part of starting a career. Students also need to know how to approach employers, present their skills and prepare for interviews. PGI’s placement support is designed to help eligible students with that transition.

Career orientation session

Career Counselling

Understand available career directions and opportunities.

Skill assessment session

Resume & Application

Present academic and practical experience clearly.

Mock interview session

Interview Preparation

Build confidence for nursing interviews and selection processes.

Group discussion practice

Communication & Grooming

Develop the workplace communication expected in healthcare settings.

Aptitude preparation session

Aptitude & Reasoning

Practise the written round many employers screen with.

Students preparing on campus

Placement Coordination

Guidance and support while exploring suitable employment opportunities.

Campus Experience

A Safe Campus Built for Learning

Academic support and essential student facilities in the peaceful Himalayan environment of Pithoragarh.

PGI Pithoragarh college buses on campus
Hostel room at PGI Pithoragarh
Students at the mess, PGI Pithoragarh
Nursing laboratory at PGI Pithoragarh
Library at PGI Pithoragarh
GNM oath-taking and lamp-lighting ceremony
Basic cardiac life support session for nursing students
Students studying on campus
Kumaoni cultural dance on campus
Hostel
Mess
Transport
Wi-Fi
Computer Labs
Smart Classrooms
Local Advantage

A Nursing College for Students of the Kumaon Region

For many students in the hill districts, pursuing professional education can mean moving to a larger city and adjusting to a completely new environment.

PGI Pithoragarh offers students in the region another option: pursue GNM in Pithoragarh while staying closer to their families and familiar surroundings.

Students from Pithoragarh, Champawat, Bageshwar, Almora, Nainital and other parts of the Kumaon region can consider PGI as a local pathway into professional nursing education.

Students from the region can explore GNM at PGI Pithoragarh
  • Pithoragarh
  • Champawat
  • Bageshwar
  • Almora
  • Nainital
  • Tanakpur
  • Lohaghat
  • Khatima
  • Didihat
  • Berinag
  • Gangolihat
  • Munsiyari
  • Dharchula
  • Kumaon region
FAQ

Questions Students Usually Ask

What does GNM stand for?
GNM stands for General Nursing and Midwifery.
Is GNM a degree?
No. GNM is a professional nursing diploma programme.
How long is GNM at PGI Pithoragarh?
The programme includes 3 years of academic study and a mandatory 6-month internship, making the overall training period 3.5 years.
What is the GNM eligibility after 12th?
The candidate must have passed 10+2, or an equivalent qualification, in any stream with English. Applicable state, university and institutional rules also need to be followed.
Who regulates the GNM programme?
GNM is regulated and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
Where do GNM students receive clinical training?
Clinical learning includes government hospitals in Pithoragarh district — Base Hospital, Pithoragarh, B.D Pandey District Hospital, Pithoragarh and Sub-District Hospital, Dharchula — as part of the 432-bed network described for the programme.
Does PGI provide placement assistance?
Yes. PGI provides career and placement assistance including counselling, interview preparation, communication support and hospital placement coordination for eligible students.
Can I pursue further studies after GNM?
Yes. Further nursing education and other healthcare-related study pathways may be available depending on the qualification, registration status and applicable eligibility rules.
Admissions 2026–27

Ready to Begin Your Nursing Journey?

A career in nursing starts with choosing the right foundation. At PGI Pithoragarh, the GNM programme brings together academic learning, practical nursing skills, clinical exposure and professional guidance to help you prepare for the responsibilities of nursing.

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