GNM 3rd Year Syllabus 2026: Subjects, Exam Pattern, Passing Marks & Internship
If you are preparing for GNM final-year exams, you need more than a simple subject list. The GNM 3rd Year Syllabus 2026 is generally based on the revised three-year Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum. “2026” refers to the academic year students are searching for; it does not necessarily mean that a completely new national syllabus was issued in 2026.
GNM 3rd Year students should also remember that examination rules can vary by State Nursing Examination Board. Always compare the general curriculum with your latest state-board notification.
GNM 3rd Year Subjects
The academic portion is commonly divided into Part I and Part II.
| Subject | Theory Hours* |
|---|---|
| Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing | 140 |
| Community Health Nursing-II | 90–100 |
| Co-curricular Activities | 10–12 |
The Kerala revised-curriculum transcript records 90 theory hours for Community Health Nursing-II, while a Maharashtra government GNM brochure lists 100 hours. Students should verify state-specific details.
Part II is closely connected with supervised clinical training and includes:
- Nursing Education — 20 hours
- Introduction to Research & Statistics — 30 hours
- Professional Trends & Adjustment — 30 hours
- Nursing Administration & Ward Management — 40 hours
- Co-curricular Activities
GNM 3rd Year Syllabus 2026: Theory & Practical Pattern
A commonly reproduced assessment structure includes:
| Component | Internal | Board | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Paper | 25 | 75 | 100 |
| Practical Paper | 50 | 50 | 100 |
Study both written examinations and clinical competency. Midwifery and Community Health Nursing-II are especially important practical areas.
Passing Marks
Under the commonly reproduced revised GNM examination regulation, students generally need at least 50% separately in each theory and practical paper. This should not be interpreted as simply needing 50% overall.
External minimums, grace rules and supplementary provisions may differ, so check your State Nursing Examination Board.
Internship: What Happens in Part II?
One of the biggest parts of the GNM 3rd Year Syllabus 2026 is supervised clinical training. The revised three-year GNM framework integrates internship into the programme.
A Kerala curriculum transcript describes 24 weeks and 1,152 clinical hours across:
| Clinical Area | Duration |
|---|---|
| Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6 weeks |
| Community Health Nursing | 6 weeks |
| Child Health Nursing | 2 weeks |
| Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing | 8 weeks |
| Mental Health Nursing | 2 weeks |
How to Prepare for GNM 3rd Year
For this final-year syllabus, focus on both theory and practical preparation:
- Revise maternity and newborn-care procedures.
- Prepare Community Health Nursing-II topics and health programmes.
- Practise case presentations and viva questions.
- Understand basic research and statistics.
- Revise nursing education and administration concepts.
- Keep clinical records and logbooks updated.
- Check your board’s latest practical checklist.
Is There a New 2026 Syllabus?
No specific national 2026 third-year curriculum change was identified in the official material reviewed. It is therefore best understood as the revised three-year curriculum being followed for the 2026 academic/examination cycle.
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