NURSING TRAINING SCHOOL LADY DUFFERIN HOSPITAL KOLKATTA

Nursing Training School (NTS) at Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital is one of the premier government nursing institutions in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, it has a long-standing reputation for producing skilled nursing professionals.

The school is uniquely positioned within the Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital, a specialized maternity and women's health center, providing students with unparalleled clinical exposure in obstetrics and neonatal care.

The institution is primarily focused on undergraduate diploma nursing education. The most sought-after program for 2026 remains the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course.

• GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery): A 3-year diploma program including a mandatory internship. The curriculum focuses on community health, medical-surgical nursing, and intensive maternity care.
• Continuing Education: While primarily a GNM school, it provides various short-term clinical training workshops for registered nurses in specialized neonatal and maternal care.

The GNM program is highly popular due to its low cost, government certification, and the high demand for nurses in the West Bengal health ecosystem.

Admission to the 2026 session is strictly merit-based, determined by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Candidates must participate in the centralized counseling process.

• Entrance Exam: WB ANM & GNM 2026.
• Application Period: Expected between January and February 2026.
• Exam Date: Tentatively scheduled for July 2026.
• Eligibility: Candidates must be between 17 and 35 years old, must be permanent residents of West Bengal, and must have passed Class 12 with at least 40% marks (including English).
• Counseling: Conducted in August-September 2026 via the WBJEEB portal.

Prospective students are advised to keep their domicile certificates and medical fitness certificates ready as per the proforma provided by the Health Department.

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 cutoff for 2026 is based on the General Merit Rank (GMR) in the WB ANM & GNM entrance exam. As a top-tier government school in Kolkata, the competition is intense.

Note: These are estimates based on previous years' trends. The exact cutoff varies depending on the difficulty of the exam and student preferences.

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

Placements for the 2025 batch have been exceptional, largely due to the high demand for nursing professionals in both public and private sectors.

• Government Recruitment: Most graduates are absorbed into the West Bengal Health Service (WBHS) as Staff Nurse Grade II following the state's recruitment drive.
• Private Sector: Top private hospitals such as Apollo Multispeciality, AMRI, Fortis, and Woodlands actively recruit from Lady Dufferin.
• Average Salary: INR 2.4 LPA to 3.6 LPA for freshers in the private sector; Government pay scales follow ROPA 2019 norms.
• Placement Rate: Nearly 100% for students who successfully clear the WBNC registration.

Students at NTS Lady Dufferin are eligible for various state-sponsored financial aid programs:

• Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means (SVMCM): For students with high marks in Class 12 and family income below 2.5 Lakhs per annum.
• Oasis Scholarship: Dedicated for SC, ST, and OBC students.
• Aikyashree: For students from minority communities.
• Kanyashree Prakalpa (K2/K3): Financial assistance for female students to pursue higher education.
• Student Credit Card Scheme: The West Bengal government provides low-interest loans up to 10 Lakhs for educational expenses.

The institution focuses on core nursing excellence through its primary offering:

• General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM): This 3-year course is the staple of the institution. It covers anatomy, physiology, microbiology, psychology, and specialized nursing modules.
• Clinical Rotation: Students rotate through the departments of the Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital, including the Labour Room, NICU, and Operation Theatre, which are the highlights of the training here.

As a government institution, the fee structure is highly subsidized, making it accessible to students from all economic backgrounds.

Students are usually required to pay for their own uniforms, books, and mess charges (which are managed by the students themselves on a cost-sharing basis). A small stipend is often provided during the internship phase.

The application process for 2026 is entirely digital and managed by the WBJEEB:

1. Visit the official WBJEEB website during the registration window.
2. Select 'ANM & GNM' and click on 'New Candidate Registration'.
3. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and upload documents (Photo, Signature).
4. Pay the application fee (approx. INR 300 for SC/ST and INR 400 for General).
5. Download the 'Confirmation Page'.
6. After the exam results, register for e-counseling and select 'Nursing Training School, Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital' as your first preference.

The infrastructure is designed to facilitate rigorous clinical training within an urban hospital setting:

• Classrooms: Equipped with basic audio-visual aids and adequate seating for batches.
• Laboratories: Includes a Nursing Foundation Lab, Nutrition Lab, and Community Health Nursing Lab.
• Library: Contains a collection of nursing journals, textbooks, and reference materials.
• Hostel: On-campus residential facilities are available for female students, which is mandatory for many government nursing programs.
• Hospital Linkage: The primary infrastructure is the 300+ bedded Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital where students spend the majority of their time.

The school operates under several functional departments to ensure a holistic nursing education:

• Department of Nursing Foundation: Focuses on basic clinical skills and ethics.
• Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing: Covers adult health issues.
• Department of Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing: The flagship department given the hospital's specialization.
• Department of Community Health Nursing: Focuses on rural and urban public health outreach.
• Department of Pediatric Nursing: Specialized training in neonatal and child care.