GYAN JYOTI PARAMEDICAL AND NURSING SCHOOL

Gyan Jyoti Paramedical and Nursing School, located in the educational hub of Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, continues to be a premier institution for healthcare education in 2026. Affiliated with the Jharkhand State Nursing Council and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the school is dedicated to producing skilled healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand in Eastern India.

The institution offers a range of nursing and paramedical programs designed to provide hands-on clinical experience. The most sought-after programs in 2026 include:

• B.Sc Nursing: A 4-year comprehensive degree for aspiring registered nurses.
• GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery): A 3-year diploma focusing on bedside care and community health.
• ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery): A 2-year program aimed at rural healthcare services.
• DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology): Training for diagnostic lab professionals.
• Operation Theatre Assistant (OTA): A specialized certificate for surgical support staff.

Admission for the 2026 academic session is primarily handled through the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) for state-quota seats, while management seats are filled based on merit and interview.

• JCECEB Entrance Exam Notification: May 2026
• Last Date for Application: June 2026
• Entrance Examination Date: July 2026
• Counseling Rounds: August 2026
• Commencement of Classes: September 2026

Applicants must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with a minimum of 45% marks for nursing courses.

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

The 2026 cutoffs are determined by the JCECEB nursing entrance scores. Expected percentile/rank ranges for admission are:

Note: Cutoffs vary based on the number of applicants and difficulty of the entrance exam.

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

The 2025 placement season saw high demand for nursing graduates due to the expansion of healthcare infrastructure in Ranchi and Hazaribagh.

• Placement Rate: 85%
• Average Salary: INR 2.4 LPA to 3.6 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Hazaribagh Medical College, Apollo Hospitals (Ranchi), Healthworld (Durgapur), and various local private nursing homes.
• Roles Offered: Staff Nurse, Lab Technician, OT Supervisor, Community Health Officer.

The institution facilitates several financial aid options for students from economically weaker sections:

• E-Kalyan Jharkhand: Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement for SC, ST, and OBC students of Jharkhand.
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP): For minority students and merit-cum-means applicants.
• Institutional Merit Scholarship: Awarded to the top 3 performers in the annual university examinations.

The most popular courses at Gyan Jyoti are those that offer immediate employment opportunities in the local Jharkhand healthcare ecosystem:

• GNM: Preferred for its balance between duration and career prospects in government jobs.
• B.Sc Nursing: Highly valued for students looking to move to metro cities or go abroad.
• DMLT: Popular among students wanting to start their own diagnostic centers in Hazaribagh and nearby districts like Ramgarh.

The fee structure for 2026 is designed to be competitive with other regional nursing schools in Jharkhand.

*Fees exclude hostel and examination charges.

Interested candidates can apply through the following steps:

1. Online Registration: Visit the official JCECEB website for entrance-based seats or the college office for direct inquiries.
2. Form Submission: Fill out personal and academic details and upload documents (10th/12th marksheet, Jharkhand residential certificate).
3. Entrance Exam: Appear for the state-level nursing entrance test.
4. Counseling: Participate in the Jharkhand state counseling process.
5. Verification: Submit original documents and the first installment of fees at the Hazaribagh campus.

The campus is equipped with facilities essential for medical training:

• Nursing Labs: Specialized labs for Nutrition, Fundamentals of Nursing, and Anatomy.
• Library: A collection of over 5,000 medical journals and textbooks.
• Hostel: Separate residential facilities for male and female students with 24/7 security.
• Clinical Tie-ups: Partnerships with multi-specialty hospitals for practical rotations.

The school is organized into several academic departments:

• Department of Nursing (ANM/GNM/B.Sc)
• Department of Paramedical Sciences
• Department of Medical Laboratory Technology
• Department of Community Health
• Department of Clinical Instruction