TN Admissions 2026: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) Prospectus Released
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The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, has officially released the prospectus for admission to the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) course for the 2026–2027 session. This program presents an excellent opportunity for students aiming to establish a meaningful career in healthcare and clinical nursing.
Applications are open for Government Colleges (women only) and Government Quota seats in Self-Financing Colleges (open to both men and women). Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the essential dates, eligibility criteria, fee structure, and steps to apply.
Key Dates to Remember
Missing a deadline can derail your application process. Mark these dates in your calendar:
- Date of Notification: June 21, 2026
- Commencement of Online Applications: June 21, 2026, from 12:01 P.M.
- Last Date to Apply & Upload Documents: July 3, 2026, up to 5:00 P.M.
- Merit List & Seat Allotment Dates: To be announced later on the official website.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit
- Candidates must have completed 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026.
2. Nativity & Residency
- Candidates must be natives of Tamil Nadu and possess a valid Nativity Certificate from a competent authority.
- Candidates from other states who completed standard 6th to 12th in Tamil Nadu will be treated under the Open Category (OC).
3. Academic Qualifications
- Language Requirement: Candidates must have studied Tamil as their first language.
- Subject Streams:
- 65% of seats are reserved for students from the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany/Zoology).
- 25% of seats are allocated to Vocational Nursing or Foundation Science fields.
- 10% of seats are kept for other subject streams.
- Minimum Aggregate Marks:
- OC, BC, BCM, & MBC/DNC: Minimum 40% aggregate marks in HSC (+2).
- SC, SCA, & ST: A basic pass in the Higher Secondary Course.
Fee Structure & Stipend Details
Application & Counselling Fees
- Online Application Fee: ₹300 (SC, SCA, and ST candidates are fully exempted).
- Online Counselling Registration Fee: ₹250 (applicable to all candidates participating in the single-window counselling system).
Tuition Fees
- Government Colleges: Selected students receive monthly stipends rather than paying high tuition fees. Hostel stay is compulsory, and students must pay regular mess/amenity charges.
- Self-Financing Colleges (Government Quota): Fixed at ₹35,000 per annum (excluding hostel, mess, and transport charges).
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
- Access the Portal: Log on to the official website at www.tnmedicalselection.org.
- Download Prospectus: Read the terms and instructions carefully alongside a parent or guardian before filling out the fields.
- Fill & Upload Document Scans: Fill in the correct academic and community details. Upload the original scanned copies of your 10th and 12th Marksheets, Transfer Certificate (both sides), Nativity Certificate, and Community Certificate.
- Pay the Fee: Remit the application fee of ₹300 online through the banking gateway.
- Submit & Print: Verify all entry lines before final submission. Print out a copy for your personal records.