Choosing a GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) college in Assam is a 3-year decision that shapes your entire nursing career — so the right question isn’t “which college is ranked #1,” it’s “which college gives me the recognition, clinical hours, and placement support I actually need.” Here’s what to check before you shortlist any GNM college in Assam.
What Actually Makes a GNM College “Top” in Assam
- Statutory recognition – Is it approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Assam Nursing Council? Without this, your certificate isn’t valid to practice.
- University affiliation – Most nursing programmes in Assam are affiliated to Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), Guwahati.
- Clinical training access – A college with its own hospital or strong tie-ups gives you real patient exposure from Year 1, not just textbook theory.
- Hostel and safety – Since GNM intake is largely young women straight out of Class 12, a secure, girls-focused hostel matters as much as the syllabus.
- Placement pathway – Ask specifically: does the college only “assist,” or does it have named hospital tie-ups and international placement support (IELTS/OET)?
Where St. Martha Institute of Nursing, Guwahati Fits
St. Martha Institute of Nursing, founded in 2019 under the SVJ Foundation, is INC and Assam Nursing Council recognised and affiliated to SSUHS Guwahati. It runs an exclusive girls-only campus in Katakipara, Ahomgaon, Guwahati, and was named “Best Emerging Nursing College in North East” by News18 Assam in 2021.
Its GNM students train at the institute’s own 100-bedded parent hospital, Parthona Super Speciality Hospital, alongside affiliated hospitals including Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Peerless Hospital, Marwari Multi-Speciality Hospital, Global Hospital of Surgery, Cancer Care Hospital (Assam Cancer Care Foundation), LGB Chest Hospital, District Hospital Sonapur, and Urban Health Centre Ulubari.
FAQ
Q: How many years is the GNM course in Assam?
A: GNM is a 3-year diploma programme. Eligibility is 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 40% marks.
Q: Is NEET required for GNM admission in Assam?
A: No. GNM is a diploma course and does not require NEET.
Q: Which university are GNM colleges in Guwahati affiliated to?
A: Most, including St. Martha Institute of Nursing, are affiliated to Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), Guwahati.
Q: Does St. Martha Institute of Nursing offer hostel facilities?
A: Yes — a fully furnished, girls-only hostel with meals, hot water, and transport, located on its 2-acre Guwahati campus.
Apply for GNM Admission 2026 → Contact St. Martha Institute of Nursing | 69012 77060