Assam GNM Admission 2026 for ST Candidates

 Assam GNM Admission 2026 for ST Candidates - The Directorate of Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes (AIRT&SC), Jawaharnagar, Guwahati, Government of Assam, has issued a Notice Inviting Applications for admission to the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Course for the academic session 2026-2027.\

The admission opportunity is specifically for eligible candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. The programme will be conducted under the sponsorship/support initiative of the Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes, in association with Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), Assam.

GNM Admission Assam 2026-27 – Overview

Particular	Details
Course	GNM
Session	2026-2027
Eligible Category	Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates
Conducting Authority	Directorate of Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes
University	Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), Assam
Application Mode	By Hand or By Post
Last Date	24 September 2026
Last Time	3:00 PM
Eligibility Criteria for GNM Admission 2026-27 Candidates interested in applying for the GNM course should carefully check the eligibility requirements before submitting their application. Educational Qualification The candidate must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or an equivalent examination with English as a subject. Minimum Marks As per the prescribed Indian Nursing Council (INC) educational eligibility criteria, candidates must have: A minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying examination, and 40% marks in English individually. Applicable relaxation for ST candidates will be provided as per the prevailing INC norms. SSUHS GNM CEE Qualification Candidates must also fulfil the applicable SSUHS GNM CEE qualifying criteria for their respective category. Therefore, merely passing Higher Secondary does not automatically guarantee admission. Scheduled Tribe Certificate The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and should have a valid ST caste/category certificate. Document Verification All original educational, category and supporting documents must be produced during document verification. Candidates should ensure that their documents are valid and correct before applying. Documents Required for GNM Admission According to the official notice, candidates should submit the required documents along with their application. The important documents include: HSLC/Matriculation Certificate and Marksheet Higher Secondary (10+2) Marksheet and Pass Certificate English Subject Marksheet Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate GNM CEE Admit Card/Score Card, wherever applicable Proof of Age PRC/Domicile Certificate Income Certificate from Circle Officer Recent Passport-size Photographs Aadhaar Card/Valid Identity Proof Any other document required by the Institute/Council/University Candidates should keep both original documents and photocopies ready for verification. How to Apply for Assam GNM Admission 2026-27? Eligible candidates can submit their applications to the Director, Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes, Jawaharnagar, N.H. 37, Guwahati-781022. Applications can be submitted: By Hand, or By Post The completed application must reach the concerned office on or before 24 September 2026 by 3:00 PM. Applications received after the prescribed date and time will not be entertained. Important Instructions for Candidates Candidates are advised to verify all eligibility requirements before submitting their applications. Admission will be subject to: Verification of original documents Compliance with INC norms Applicable SSUHS GNM CEE requirements Applicable reservation rules Fulfilment of other admission requirements Important: Belonging to the ST category alone does not guarantee admission. Candidates must satisfy all applicable educational, examination, reservation and document-verification requirements.