Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre News & Updates 2026: Notifications, Notice, Result

ANM and GNM are diploma degrees in the field of Nursing, whereas BSc Nursing is an undergraduate degree course. All three courses cater to the field of nursing and healthcare. ANM GNM full form is Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery and General Nursing Midwifery. To shed some light on the differences between ANM, GNM, and BSc Nursing courses, the ANM course typically emphasizes training students about basic healthcare, nursing facilities, etc. Whereas the GNM course is skill-based and trains students to assist doctors and surgeons in post-surgical patient healthcare and cater to related requirements. As for the BSc Nursing course, students are offered an in-depth knowledge of various aspects of Nursing, along with extensive knowledge about patient care and community medicine.

The basic difference between ANM and GNM is the course duration and the structure. The ANM Nursing course lasts for 2 years and focuses on theoretical knowledge, whereas the GNM Nursing course duration lasts 3.5 years and equips students with the skills required to tend to post-surgical patients, thus emphasizing practical knowledge. In terms of career prospects, GNM graduates have a higher chance of securing high-end nursing jobs at established hospitals when compared to ANM course graduates. However, if we compare GNM vs BSc Nursing, then BSc Nursing graduates are given preference over the former. BSc Nursing students can even opt to go for higher studies, or they can choose to work as Nursing supervisors. To understand the differences between ANM vs GNM vs BSc Nursing in a better way, scroll down!

The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has decided to revoke the affiliation of Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, effective from the 2026-27 academic session, due to non-compliance with the provisions of the Maharashtra Public University Act. The college will stop accepting new students while moving its existing students to other dental colleges that operate as private institutions.

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Karnataka NEET PG Round 3 Counselling Document Verification Last Date: The Karnataka Examinations Authority, KEA, has extended the last date of the NEET PG Round 3 counselling document verification process. As per the official notice, the candidates who have completed their registration should complete their document verification process on or before January 31, 2026. Post that, the KEA will not extend the last date of the document verification process further. Note that the candidates who have participated in the NEET PG counselling process earlier, but were not able to secure a seat or want to upgrade their allocated seats, should not participate in the round 3 document verification process. Instead, they should directly participate in the NEET PG Round 3 choice-filling process. As per the schedule, the Karnataka NEET PG round 3 choice filling process will be held from February 2 to 5, 2026. 

NEET PG Seats in India offered through the NEET PG 2026 exam are expected to be over 52,173. The NEET PG seats are expected to increase this year as compared to previous years' trends. 500 to 1500 seats are likely to be added, and 2300+ seats have recently been approved by the NMC authorities. It is expected that the government medical colleges may have 29,477 seats or more. On the other hand, private colleges may offer 15,500 seats during the NEET PG counselling process. Similarly, deemed universities may have an additional 7000 seats, but it is not certain. 

The INI CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) is one of the most competitive postgraduate medical entrance exams in India, as it offers admission to a limited number of highly coveted seats across premier institutions. To be eligible and secure one of the many INI CET 2026 seats, applicants must clear the INI CET 2026 and meet the INI CET Cutoff Marks 2026. The seat matrix INICET Jan 2026 is released by the authorities on its official website. As per the official seat matrix the total no of seats are 1641. The institutes participating in INI CET are among the most prestigious medical institutions in the country. These include AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) campuses such as New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Deoghar, Kalyani, Gorakhpur, and other newer AIIMS; PGIMER Chandigarh; JIPMER Puducherry; NIMHANS Bengaluru; and SCTIMST Trivandrum. The INI CET seat matrix plays a vital role in helping candidates make informed decisions during the choice-filling and counselling process. It provides a clear, institute-wise and specialty-wise breakup of available seats, including category-wise reservations. By referring to the seat matrix, candidates can realistically assess their chances based on rank trends, identify high-demand and low-availability specialties, and prioritize choices strategically.