ANMR GNM-2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility & more
Job Description
ANMR GNM-2026: Complete Nursing Entrance Exam & Admission Guide
Table of Contents
Overview
- The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts the OMR-based Common Entrance Examination ANMR GNM-2026 for admission into two-year Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery (Revised) and three-year General Nursing & Midwifery courses.
- Admission is offered in Government, Private, and Self-financed institutions across West Bengal for the academic session 2026–27.
- The selection process includes a written entrance exam followed by document verification and counselling.
Exam Schedule
Exam Date
19th October, 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Time
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (90 minutes)
Mode
OMR-based, offline MCQ exam
Retest Policy
No re-exam for absentees; held once only for the session.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Category-1 (1 mark, -0.25) | Category-2 (2 marks) | Total Qs | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science | 30 | 10 | 40 | 50 |
| Physical Science | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Basic English | 15 | – | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | – | 10 | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | – | 10 | 10 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 | – | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 85 | 15 | 100 | 115 |
Questions in English and Bengali (except Basic English and Logical Reasoning, which are in English only).
Syllabus
- Life Science: Human Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Diseases, First Aid, Community Health.
- Physical Science: Physics (Motion, Heat, Light, Electricity), Chemistry (Matter, Atoms, Reactions, Acids/Bases).
- Basic English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Correction.
- Mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics.
- General Knowledge: Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Science & Tech.
- Logical Reasoning: Series, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | ANMR | GNM |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Only Female | Female and Male |
| Age | Minimum 17 years as of 31.12.2026 | Minimum 17 years as of 31.12.2026 |
| Qualification | Passed 10+2 with minimum 40% aggregate (45% for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | Same as ANMR |
| English | Must have passed English in 10+2 | Must have passed English in 10+2 |
Domicile & Language
- Candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal, having resided uninterruptedly for at least 10 years till 31.12.2024.
- Must be able to read, write, and express in Bengali and/or Nepali.
- Domicile certificate must be issued by competent authorities: District Magistrate, SDO, SP, Head of Institution, etc.
Reservation & Authorities
| Category | Reservation Policy | Certificate Issuing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| SC | As per Government/Board rules | Sub-Divisional Officer, District Welfare Officer |
| ST | Same as SC | Same as SC |
| OBC-A/B | As per Kolkata Gazette notifications | Sub Divisional Officer, District Welfare Officer |
| EWS | As per current regulations | District Magistrate, Executive Magistrate, etc. |
| PwD | 40–50% locomotor disability in lower limbs | IPGMER, SSKM Hospital & valid disability authority |
| Orphan & Civil Defence | Recognized by Social Welfare Department, WB | Relevant department authority |
Application Process
- Apply online at www.wbjeeb.nic.in or www.wbjeeb.in.
- Use a valid mobile number and unique email ID; all communications are sent to these.
- Primary details (Name, Parents’ names, DOB, Domicile) cannot be edited after submission.
- Upload recent photo (10–200 KB) and signature (4–30 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General | 500 |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS | 400 |
| PwD | 300 |
Fees are non-refundable. Pay via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, QR Code.
Admit Card
- Download from official website on notified date.
- Carry a printed copy, a colored photograph (as uploaded), and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.) to the exam center.
- No electronic devices, calculators, or written materials allowed.
Evaluation & Result
- Model Answer Keys published after exam; challenges accepted online at ₹500 per question (non-refundable).
- Final keys published; OMR images and responses made available temporarily.
- Rank Cards issued individually; no public rank list is released.
- General Merit Rank (GMR) used for counselling; tie-breakers: fewer negative marks, higher subject marks, older DOB, earlier application.
Counselling & Admission
- Counselling notification released after results; seat matrix published before choice filling.
- Admission based on merit, choice, and document verification at the allotted institute.
- Appearing in the exam or securing a rank does not guarantee admission.
PwD Facilities
- Eligible for reservation: PwD candidates with 40–50% locomotor disability in lower limbs.
- Benefits: 40% fee concession, compensatory time (20 minutes per hour), scribe facility.
- Apply in writing to Chairman, WBJEEB, at least 60 days before exam with required certificates.
Contact Details
Board
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
Address
RUPANNA, DB-118, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064
Toll-Free
1800-123-4782 (Ext. 2)
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