Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025- Application, Dates, Eligibility, Selection, Counselling Process

Rahul Raj

Updated On: March 16, 2025 10:04 AM

Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Registration process is likely to begin in July 2025. Check out the important information regarding TN GNM Admissions 2025 such as eligibility criteria, application, selection, and counselling processes. 

Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions

Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 will be conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, on its official website. The application process for Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 will be conducted in online mode. Students who are interested to participate in the Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 will have to successfully meet the eligibility criteria and clear the entrance exam. While Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 are mostly conducted on a merit-based selection process, some State institutions may require a state entrance exam qualification as well for the admission eligibility. Therefore, all students must have successfully completed their 10+2 from a state recognised board in Science stream, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects, and 35-45% marks in aggregate. Additionally, students are required to qualify the admission entrance exam conducted by the respective institutions to be deemed eligible for the admission process. Students who have successfully qualified the NEET 2025 Exam are also eligible to apply for the Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 under the 85% State Quota seats.

The official datesheet of Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 is yet to be released by the concerned authorities, however, the TN GNM Admissions 2025 application form is likely to be available in the month of July 2025. To successfully complete the registration process, all students are required to submit a list of important documents during the TN GNM Admissions 2025 application form fill-up. These include, student's educational qualifications, date of birth certificate, caste category certificate if required, contact information, father's name and mother’s name, student's passport-size photographs, student's signature and thumb impressions, domicile certificate, etc. Moreover, to confirm the registration process for TN GNM Admissions 2025, all students are required to submit a requisite application fee amount of INR 200. Once the registration process concludes, the admission conducting body will release a state-level TN GNM Admissions 2025 Merit List comprising the shortlisted candidates for admission. The final Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 will be conducted based on a state-level counselling process. Read on further for more details on TN GNM Admission 2025.

Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 Highlights

The important highlights of the Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 are mentioned below for all interested students to refer to. The following offers an overview of the detailed Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 process for an easy and quick reference.

Particulars

Details

Event Title

Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025

Conducting Body

Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

Application Mode

Online

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 Qualification with Science background and Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core subjects, at least 50% marks in aggregate

Admission Process

Merit-based Selection + State-level Counselling

Entrance Exam

TN GNM Admission Entrance Test 2025

Courses Offered

General Nursing and Midwifery

College Type

Government Medical College

Total Number of Seats Offered

400+

Official Website

tnmedicalselection.net

Contact Information

  • Tel No. – 91-44-4678 6539
  • Email –  info@tamilnadunursingcouncil.com

Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Important Dates

The important dates related to the Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 are yet to be officially released by the concerned authority. However, interest students may refer to the tentative Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 schedule provided below to derive an idea of the expected events timeline:

Important Events

Important Dates

Application Form Release Date

July 2025

Last Date to Fill-up Application Form

July 2025

Merit List Release Date

August 2025

Choice-Filling Process

August 2025

Round 1 Counselling Process

August 2025

Round 1 Seat Allotment Result

August 2025

Reporting to the Allotted Colleges

August-September 2025

Round 2 Counselling Process

September 2025

Round 2 Seat Allotment Result

September 2025

Reporting to the Allotted Colleges

September 2025

Round 3 Counselling Process

September 2025

Round 3 Seat Allotment Result

October 2025

Reporting to the Allotted Colleges

October 2025

Documents Verification

October 2025

Commencement of Classes

October 2025

TN GNM Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The list of eligibility criteria to participate in the Tamil Nadu 2025 GNM Admission Counselling has been provided below for reference to all interested students. It is mandatory to satisfy each one of these without failing to apply for the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Counselling.
  • All students must have successfully completed their 10+2 or equivalent with a Science background from a recognized board of education.
  • All students must have English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects in their qualifying examination.
  • All students must secure a minimum of 45% (for General Category) marks in their 10+2. Students who fall under the categories of ST/SC/OPH must secure at least 35-40% marks in aggregate.
  • Only students who are permanent residents of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025. In case a student is not a permanent resident, they must have completed their primary education or Classes 10th and 12th from a school affiliated to the Tamil Nadu state recognized board of education. If any student has completed their primary education outside the state, either of their parents must be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu.
  • All applying students must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31, 2025, or the year of admission. However, there is no upper age limit to apply for the same.

Tamil Nadu GNM 2025 Application Form

The detailed step-by-step process to register for the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Counselling process has been provided below for reference to all interested students:

  1. Step 1: Visit the official website of Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu. Search for the direct “TN GNM Admission 2025 Registration” link under the ‘Notifications’ tab on the homepage and click on the same.
  2. Step 2: A new webpage for “New Registration”/”Register Now” will be opened. Click on the same and enter the required details such as name, guardian’s name, contact details and email address. Submit everything and create a strong password for your student registration.
  3. Step 3: After completing everything, visit the homepage again and click on the direct link for the application form. Fill all the required fields of information, upload the required documents carefully, and submit everything after careful consideration for any errors.
  4. Step 4: Pay the counselling fee after uploading the documents and click on the submit button. Don't forget to take multiple printout copies of the fee submission receipt for future references.
  5. Step 5: The application for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Counselling is successfully submitted. An email confirming your registration will be shared on your registered email address.

Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Application Fee

All students are required to pay a requisite application fee during the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 registration process to confirm their registration. Students can pay the amount through various modes of payments such as Credit Card/Debit Card/Netbanking/UPI. The application fee for the registration process will be declared by the admission conducting body in the information brochure. The expected application fee for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 has been mentioned below for reference:

Student Category

Application Fee for Registration

General/OBC Category

INR 200

Reserved Categories

INR 200

Documents Required for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025

The list of important documents required for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 has been provided below for reference to all. It is important to keep in mind that without the following, the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Counselling will be deemed incomplete. Failing to adhere to the guidelines for the following documents will lead to a student's registration cancellation for the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Counselling. Thus, the list of important documents required for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 is as follows:

  • TN GNM Admissions 2025 Merit List
  • Classes 10th and 12th Marksheets and Passing Certificates
  • Character Certificate by School Authorities
  • A Proof of Domicile Certificate
  • Government Identity Proof like Aadhar Card/Voter's Card/Passport
  • Proof of Date of Birth Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Student's Signature
  • Medical Fitness Certificate by Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council
  • Student's Recent Passport-size Photograph
  • Copy of TN GNM Admission 2025 Application Form
  • Copy of TN GNM Admission 2025 Application Fee Submission Receipt

Document Specifications for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025

All students are required to submit the required list of important documents in the prescribed size and format only for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025. Failing to adhere to the following instructions may lead to the rejection of the student's registration for the admission process on the grounds of discrepancy. The DME, Tamil Nadu, specifies these instructions in the information brochure released prior to the commencement of the application process. Thus, all applying students must refer to the following Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Document Specifications mentioned in the table below:

Document Type

Format

File Size

Passport-size Photograph

JPEG

50-100kb

Educational Qualifications, Certificates, Identity Card, etc.

PDF

100-200kb

Tamil Nadu GNM Admission Merit List 2025

The government of Tamil Nadu releases a state-level merit list for GNM admission 2025 based on the 10+2 qualification of students. The Tamil Nadu GNM 2025 Merit List comprises the list of shortlisted students for TN GNM admission 2025, their ranks, and their score of 10+2 qualification, among other details. The Tamil Nadu GNM 2025 Merit List is released on the official website of Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu. Based on the merit list, students are called for the TN GNM Admissions 2025 counselling rounds.

Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Counselling Process

Students who successfully qualify for the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 are required to participate in the counselling process based on the state-wise merit list. Only students who are featured on the merit list will be deemed eligible to seek admission through the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025. The Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Counselling will be conducted in offline mode, in the following order: registration process, seat allotment process and document verification. During the registration process, students are required to submit a list of choices for courses and desired colleges in order of preference. Based on the choices by the students, the seat allotment process will be conducted next and institutes will be allotted to the eligible students. Some important pointers on the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 are as follows:
  • All students must pay the registration fee to participate in the admission counselling process.
  • The counselling process will be conducted in three rounds: Round 1, Round 2 and Mop-up Round.
  • The DME, Tamil Nadu, will conduct the Counselling sessions in offline mode, at the allotted centres as per the student's choice.
  • Students can enter more than one choice of their preferred colleges for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025.
  • The seats are to be allocated to students based on their order of preferences filled during the choice-filling round.
  • All students are required to pay the requisite admission fee to confirm their allocated seats at their desired medical institutions.

Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 Seat Allotment

Official authorities conduct the seat allotment rounds based on the choices filled by students, seat matrix, reservation criteria, and 10+2 results. Once the seat allotment is posted, students have to choose any of the given options based on their status.
  • Choice 1: Students satisfied with allotted seats and are not willing to participate in further counselling rounds.
  • Choice 2: Aspirants satisfied with their allotted seats but wish to participate in the next round of counselling.
  • Choice 3: Applicants not satisfied with the seat allotment and wish to participate in the next seat allotment round.
  • Choice 4: Students not satisfied with the seat allotment and not willing to partake further in the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 counselling.

Tamil Nadu GNM Admissions 2025 Seat Allotment Result PDFs

The round-wise Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Seat Allotment Result PDFs will be available here once released officially.

TN GNM Admission Seat Allotment Lists

Direct Link to Download

Round 1 Seat Allotment List

Download Here

Round 2 Seat Allotment List

Download Here

Round 3 or Mop-up Round Seat Allotment List

Download Here

List of TN GNM Admissions 2025 Participating Colleges

The list of colleges participating in the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 is as follows:

Sl. No.

Name of the Institute

Location

1.

School of Nursing, Madras Medical College

Chennai

2.

School of Nursing, Stanley Medical College

Chennai

3.

School of Nursing, Kilpauk Medical College

Chennai

4.

School of Nursing, Govt. Chengalpattu Medical College

Kanchipuram

5.

School of Nursing, District Headquarters Hospital

Kanchipuram

6.

School of Nursing, District Headquarters Hospital

Cuddalore

7.

School of Nursing, Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College

Saleem

8.

School of Nursing, Coimbatore Medical College

Coimbatore

9.

School of Nursing, District Headquarters Hospital

Tiruppur

Top GNM Colleges in India 2025

Have a look at some of Top GNM Colleges in India along with their annual course fee:

S.No.

Colleges Name

Established Date

Location

Approximate Annual Fee

1

LNCT University,

2014

Bhopal

Rs 40,000/-

2

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University,

2009

Jaipur

Rs 50,000/-

3

KIIT University,

1992

Bhubaneswar

---

4

PP Savani University,

2016

Surat

Rs 75,000/-

5

T. John Group of Institutes,

1993

Banglore

Rs 40,000/-

6

Sawai Madhopur College of Engineering & Technology,

2013

Jaipur

Rs 50,000/-

7

Sankalchand Patel University,

2016

Visnagar

Rs 58,000/-

8

Sri Sukhmani Group of Institutes,

1979

Mohali

Rs 88,000/-

9

Yamuna Group of Institutions,

2008

Yamunanagar

Rs 70,500/-

10

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology,

1997

Bhubaneswar

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To conclude, the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 will be conducted based on the 10+2 qualification of students, followed by a state-level counselling process. The Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 will be conducted in three rounds, namely, Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-up Round. Only students who feature on the state-wise merit list released by the DME, Tamil Nadu, will be deemed eligible for participation in the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025 Counselling. Based on the choices filled during the Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2025, students will be allocated seats at their desired medical institutions in the state. If you wish to apply for admission to one of the above-listed colleges, please fill out our Common application form (CAF) . Our education can help you with the admission process. You can also call on our toll-free number 1800-572-9877 for free counselling.

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FAQs

What documents are required for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2024?

The important documents required for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2024 include the DOB certificate, Class 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, residence certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and identification proof.

How can candidates apply for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2024?

Candidates can apply for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2024 online by visiting the official website and filling out the application form with personal and academic details.

How is the counselling process conducted for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2024?

Counselling for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2024 is based on candidates' ranking in the merit list. It involves document verification and a medical check-up.

What are the eligibility criteria for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2024?

To apply for Tamil Nadu GNM Admission 2024, candidates must have passed the higher secondary examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.

What is the basis for admission to Tamil Nadu GNM degree courses in 2024?

Admission to Tamil Nadu GNM courses in 2024 is based on the marks obtained by candidates in their latest qualifying examination.

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