Objectives
- Give pregnant mothers enough attention during pregnancy.
- Give more care to women during and after delivery.
- Reduce mother and child mortality by removing complications.
- Explain how the newborn child can be kept healthy.
- Give complete information about family planning.
Course at a glance
- Course code: DMCH
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: Minimum 1 year (2 semesters), maximum 2 years
- Medium: Gujarati
- Total credits: 24
- Course fee: ₹5,200 (boys) / ₹3,600 (girls)
- Eligibility: 10+2 pass (knowledge of English required).
- Evaluation: Assignments (weightage 30%) and a term-end examination (weightage 70%).
- Standard of success: At least 50% marks.
Subjects and credits
Papers
- DMCH-01 - Maternal and child health and care of pregnant women (4 credits)
- DMCH-02 - Care during and after delivery (4 credits)
- DMCH-03 - Newborn care (4 credits)
- DMCH-04 - Family planning and prevention of common problems of women (4 credits)
- Practical examination (8 credits): one month of practical training at an institution/hospital fixed by the university, followed by the practical exam
Source: BAOU Prospectus 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change, so please confirm the details on the official university website before you apply.