Punjab GNM Admission 2026: Round 1 Registration, Choice Filling Open; Check Dates, Eligibility

The Punjab GNM Admission 2026 process is underway for candidates seeking admission to General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) courses in Punjab. The Punjab Nurses Registration Council (PNRC), Mohali is conducting the admission process through online counselling. Round 1 registration and choice filling are currently open on the official counselling portal.

Candidates seeking GNM admission in government and private nursing institutes in Punjab need to register online, submit their academic details, upload documents and fill their preferred college choices.

Punjab GNM Admission 2026: Important Dates

The Punjab GNM 2026 Round 1 registration started on July 31, 2026. Candidates can register until August 25, 2026, while online choice filling is available from August 14 to August 25. The Round 1 allotment result is scheduled for August 31, 2026. Candidates allotted seats will have to report between September 1 and September 5, 2026.

Punjab GNM Admission 2026 Eligibility

Punjab GNM admission is primarily based on Class 12 merit. Candidates seeking admission should meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by PNRC.

For the general eligibility criteria, candidates should have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with at least 40% aggregate marks in PCB. SC/ST candidates receive the prescribed relaxation. The minimum age is 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year.

Other eligible routes include candidates with qualifying vocational ANM or healthcare-related qualifications and registered ANM candidates who meet the prescribed conditions.

How to Apply for Punjab GNM Admission 2026?

Eligible candidates can complete the Punjab GNM application process online.

They need to:

1. Visit the Punjab GNM counselling portal.
2. Select Apply for Counselling.
3. Select the GNM course.
4. Enter personal and academic details.
5. Enter Class 12 marks and percentage.
6. Submit the application form.
7. Log in using the application credentials.
8. Upload the required documents.
9. Pay the counselling fee.
10. Complete choice filling and locking.

The counselling fee is Rs 1,000 plus GST for General/EWS candidates and Rs 500 plus GST for SC/ST candidates.

Punjab GNM Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

After registration, candidates need to fill their preferred colleges. Seat allotment will consider the candidate's Class 12 merit and choices submitted during counselling.

Candidates should carefully arrange their preferred colleges because the order of choices can affect the seat offered during allotment. Choices must be locked before the deadline; otherwise, the system may lock them automatically.

Documents Required for Punjab GNM Admission 2026

Candidates should keep documents such as:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Aadhaar card
• Punjab residential certificate
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Medical fitness certificate
• Parent/guardian declaration

Candidates should carry original documents and photocopies during document verification.

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