ISLAMIA HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING

Islamia Hospital School of Nursing, located in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal, continues its legacy of excellence in nursing education for the academic year 2026. Affiliated with the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC) and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the institution is integral to the Islamia Hospital, providing students with immediate clinical exposure.

• Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
• Affiliation: WBNC & INC
• Primary Course: GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)
• Clinical Training: In-house at Islamia Hospital and tied-up government facilities
• Focus: Skill-based training for the urban and rural healthcare sector

The institution is primarily renowned for its General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma. This three-year program (including internship) is designed to meet the high demand for skilled nurses in West Bengal's growing healthcare ecosystem.

• GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery): A comprehensive course focusing on bedside care, community health, and maternity nursing.
• Short-term Certificate Courses: Occasional workshops in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing for alumni and staff.

Admission for the 2026 session is strictly based on merit and the state-level entrance examination. Most seats are filled through the WBJEE ANM & GNM Entrance Exam conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board.

Candidates must be between 17 and 35 years of age and must have passed 10+2 with at least 40% marks, preferably with English as a subject.

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 cutoff for the GNM program is determined by the WBJEEB. While official marks vary yearly, the expected closing ranks for general category students usually fall within the top 5,000 to 8,000 in the ANM/GNM merit list for Kolkata-based institutions.

• General Category: 85-90 percentile
• OBC/SC/ST: 70-80 percentile

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

The placement record for the 2025 batch was nearly 100%. Graduates are highly sought after by both the private and public sectors in Kolkata's medical hub.

• Top Recruiters: Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Fortis Hospital, Peerless Hospital, and various West Bengal State Health Departments.
• Average Salary: ₹1.8 LPA to ₹2.5 LPA for freshers in private hospitals.
• Job Roles: Staff Nurse, Community Health Worker, and Home Care Nursing Specialist.

Eligible students can avail themselves of several West Bengal government scholarship schemes for the 2026 academic year:

• Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means (SVMCM): For students with high academic performance and low family income.
• Kanyashree Prakalpa (K2): Financial assistance for female students pursuing higher education.
• Aikyashree: Specifically for minority students in West Bengal.
• OASIS Scholarship: For SC/ST and OBC category candidates.

The GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course remains the most popular and only primary offering at the school. It is popular due to its shorter duration compared to B.Sc. Nursing and its high employability in the local Kolkata healthcare market.

Fees include tuition, laboratory charges, and clinical training fees. Hostel and mess charges are usually billed separately on a monthly or yearly basis.

The 2026 application process is primarily digital:

1. Register on the WBJEEB portal for the ANM/GNM 2026 entrance exam.
2. Appear for the entrance exam and secure a valid rank.
3. Participate in the e-counselling process.
4. Select Islamia Hospital School of Nursing as your preferred choice.
5. Post-allotment, visit the campus for document verification and fee payment.

The school provides essential facilities to support intensive nursing training:

• Laboratories: Nursing Foundation Lab, Nutrition Lab, and Anatomy Lab.
• Library: Stocked with latest nursing journals and textbooks.
• Hostel: On-campus residential facilities for female students with 24/7 security.
• Clinical Site: Islamia Hospital serves as the primary training ground for practical rotations.

The academic structure is divided into specialized nursing departments:

• Department of Fundamentals of Nursing
• Department of Community Health Nursing
• Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Department of Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing
• Department of Pediatric Nursing