GNM Admission 2025-26 — RVS Nursing School, Swami Dayanand Hospital (Delhi) | Apply, Dates, Eligibility
GNM Admission 2025-26 — RVS Nursing School, Swami Dayanand Hospital (Dilshad Garden, Delhi)
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia (RVS) Nursing School, Swami Dayanand Hospital, Dilshad Garden, New Delhi (affiliated to Delhi Nursing Council & Indian Nursing Council) invites applications from eligible female candidates for the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) — a 3-year full-time residential course for the academic session 2025-26. Source: prospectus. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
| Availability of online application | 04/09/2025 (Thursday) |
| Last date for online submission | 12/09/2025 (Friday) |
| Admit card download available from | 16/09/2025 |
| Entrance Exam | 17/09/2025 (or 18/09/2025 as per admit card) |
| Display of combined merit list | 20/09/2025 (Saturday) |
| Counselling (1st round) | 24/09/2025 (Wednesday) |
| Counselling (2nd round, if seats vacant) | 27/09/2025 (Saturday) |
| Counselling (3rd round, if seats vacant) | 30/09/2025 (Tuesday, 10:00–12:00 PM) |
| Medical examination | Dates announced at school office |
| Hostel joining & commencement | To be confirmed at time of counselling |
Course & Intake
Course: Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) — 3 years (Residential). Female candidates only.
| Category | Seats |
| UR | 11 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 1 |
| OBC | 5 |
| EWS | 2 |
| Total | 22 (including 5% seats reserved for Divyang) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have passed 10+2 with English (passing marks) and minimum 40% aggregate in three elective/core subjects (40% relaxation for SC/ST as per rules).
- Minimum age: 17 years (as on 31 December 2025). Candidates born after 31-12-2008 are not eligible.
- 10+2 from recognized boards or recognized State Open School / NIOS are acceptable (Science stream preferable).
- Candidates with ANM (10+2 vocational revised after 2001) from INC-recognized schools are eligible (certificate required).
- Applicants must be declared medically fit by the medical board of Swami Dayanand Hospital before admission.
Entrance Exam: Format & Marks Distribution
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT). Duration: 2 hours. Total marks: 100 (100 MCQs). No negative marking.
| Subject | Marks |
| Physics | 20 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Biology | 20 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 |
| English / General Questions | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
| Category | Fee (₹) |
| UR / EWS | 1,560 |
| OBC (Delhi certificate) | 1,560 |
| SC / ST | 1,560 |
| Divyang (≥40% disability) | Nil |
| Divyang (<40% disability) | Pay as per category |
Payment mode: through Municipal Corporation of Delhi payment portal (links given in prospectus). Paid fee is non-refundable.
Documents to Upload / Bring (At Time of Application & Counselling)
| Document | Purpose / Note |
| Class 10 Certificate | Age verification |
| Class 10 Marksheet | DOB verification |
| Class 12 Marksheet | Academic eligibility (subjects & marks) |
| Caste Certificate | SC/ST: from competent authority; OBC: Delhi only (FY 2024-25) |
| Disability Certificate | Government recognized institute (if applicable) |
| EWS Certificate | If applicable (FY 2024-25) |
| Passport-size photo & signature | As per online application specs |
| Admission / Fee receipt (if applicable) | Proof of current admission when needed |
| Migration / Character Certificates | At time of counselling if selected |
Fee Structure (Selected Items)
| Particulars | Amount (₹) |
| Tuition Fee (non-refundable; payable once for 3 years) | 10,000 |
| Mess charges | As per institutional policy (monthly) |
| Annual Examination Fee | 1,300 / year |
| Each Supplementary Exam Fee | 500 / subject |
| Late Examination Fee | 50 / day |
| Diploma / Certificate Fee | 100 |
| Cumulative Marksheet Fee | 100 |
| Competency Record Book | 150 |
Note: If a student is unable to complete GNM within 3 years, an additional fee of ₹3,000 per extra year will be charged. All charges are subject to change as per Delhi Nursing Council guidelines. No refunds after admission.
Selection & Counselling
- Selection based strictly on merit list of the entrance test (combined merit list displayed on MCD website & notice board).
- Counselling rounds: 1st round for ranks 1–100 (detailed schedule in prospectus). Physically handicapped candidates counselled in first round.
- Candidates must bring original documents and two attested copies at counselling; originals will be deposited at time of admission.
Hostel, Rules & Amenities
This is a residential programme: hostel accommodation is provided based on merit and distance from school (Aadhaar as address proof). Hostel mess membership is compulsory; mess charges payable in advance. Students must follow hostel rules, maintain discipline, and meet attendance (80% theory & practical) and clinical experience (100%) requirements.
Important Notes
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- Marks calculation: best three elective/core subjects (excluding English) will be used for percentage calculation; no rounding up (e.g., 39.9% will NOT be treated as 40%).
- Issuance of admit card is not a guarantee of admission; final admission is subject to document verification and medical fitness.
- All decisions of the school/hospital authority regarding admission are final and binding.
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