West Bengal ANM GNM
West Bengal ANM GNM

West Bengal ANM GNM 2025 will be conducted on 29 June 2025 by WBJEEB. West Bengal, the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) programs play a vital role in producing skilled healthcare workers. This article explores the significance, eligibility, curriculum, career prospects, and more about ANM and GNM in West Bengal. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) conducts the West Bengal ANM GNM exam for admission to the 2-year ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) and 3-year GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) courses in various colleges/institutes in the state of West Bengal.

West Bengal ANM GNM 2025 exam date has been announced.

West Bengal ANM GNM

This examination serves as the State-level Nursing entrance exam and is administered by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB). The purpose of the WB ANM GNM exam is to facilitate admission to 2-year ANM and 3-year GNM courses offered by various Colleges and Institutes within the state of West Bengal. The official website for this examination can be accessed at wbjeeb.nic.in.

West Bengal ANM GNM 2025 Exam Date

Exam EventEvent Date
Release of application form or Start of registrationAs per WBJEEB
Last date to applyAs per WBJEEB
Issuance of West Bengal ANM GNM admit card 2025As per WBJEEB
West Bengal ANM GNM 2025 exam date29 Jun 2025
Release of answer keyAs per WBJEEB
Announcement of West Bengal ANM GNM result 2025As per WBJEEB

What is ANM and GNM?

ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife)

ANM is a diploma course that focuses on primary healthcare. ANMs are trained to provide healthcare services at the grassroots level. They play a crucial role in maternal and child healthcare, immunization programs, and community health education.

GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)

GNM is a three-year diploma course that prepares students for a career in nursing. GNM nurses are trained to deliver comprehensive nursing care, including midwifery. They work in hospitals, clinics, and various healthcare settings.

The Importance of ANM and GNM in Healthcare

ANMs and GNM nurses are the first point of contact for many patients, especially in rural areas. They bridge the gap between communities and healthcare facilities, ensuring timely and accessible care. Their roles include health promotion, disease prevention, and basic medical procedures.

Eligibility and Admission Process

  • To pursue ANM, candidates typically need a 10+2 certificate, while GNM requires a 10+2 certificate with science subjects. Admission is based on merit, and some institutions may conduct entrance exams. Aspirants must meet the age criteria specified by the respective institutions.
  • Candidates must make themselves aware of the latest applicable rules of different Universities, Institutions, Government Departments, Regulatory Bodies at the time of admission. Board will not be responsible by any way, if any candidate fails to aware himself/herself regularly on any updated information.
  • Age: Minimum 17 years and maximum 30 years as of 01.07.2023
  • Nationality: Indian citizen with domicile in West Bengal

Eligibility criteria for appearing in ANM(R) & GNM is as follows

West Bengal ANM GNM 2023

Eligibility criteria for admission (As intimated by the concerned Authorities)

West Bengal ANM GNM 2023
West Bengal ANM GNM 2023

Exam Pattern

The question paper of West Bengal Joint Entrance Test for ANM(R) & GNM Courses will be as per the exam pattern. The West Bengal ANM GNM 2023 exam pattern conveys the mode, important topics, question distribution, marking scheme.  Latest exam scheme is as per wbjeeb.nic.in. You can also practice the pattern, type of questions with PYQPs and WB ANM GNM sample question papers. West Bengal ANM GNM 2023 mock tests are also a good way to familiarize yourself with the pattern.

The exam pattern is as follows

WB ANM GNM 2023
  • Mode of Exam – The exam is a Offline OMR Based test.
  • Question type – The questions are MCQs .
  • Number of Questions – There are 100 questions in the West Bengal ANM GNM.
  • Total Marks – Maximum marks in the WB ANM GNM is 115.
  • Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 1.5 hours.
  • Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English and Bengali language (except Basic English and logical reasoning).

Marking Scheme and Type of Questions in Category 1 and Category 2:

CATEGORY 1

  • No. of correct answers – Only one option is correct.
  • Marks for correct answers – Correct response will yield 1 (one) mark for each question.
  • Negative marking for incorrect answers – Incorrect response will yield -1/4 (25% negative) marks for each question.
  • More than one answer marked – For any combination of more than one option, even if it contains the correct option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield -¼ (negative 25%) marks.
  • Marks for not attempted question – Not attempting the question will fetch zero mark

CATEGORY 2

  • No. of correct answers – One or more options is/are correct.
  • Marks for correct answers – Marking all correct options only will yield 2 (two) marks.
  • Negative marking for incorrect answers – For any combination of answers containing one or more incorrect options, the said answer will be treated as incorrect, and it will yield zero (0) mark even if one or more of the chosen options is/are correct.
  • More than one answer marked – For partially correct answers, i.e., when all correct options are not marked and also no incorrect options are marked, marks awarded = 2 × (no of correct options marked) / (total no of actually correct options)
  • Marks for not attempted question – Not attempting the question will fetch 0 marks

Contact Details

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board DB-118,
Sector-I, Salt Lake City
Kolkata-700064
Toll free No.- 1800-1023-781, 1800-123-4782 (Extn. No.- 2)

West Bengal ANM GNM – An Exam Overview

AspectsDetails
Name of ExamWB ANM GNM
Full Form of WB ANM GNMWest Bengal Joint Entrance Test for ANM(R) & GNM Courses
Organizing BodyWBJEEB
Full Form of WBJEEBWest Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
Level of ExamState
Type of ExamNursing Entrance Exam
Official Websitewbjeeb.nic.in
Courses Where Admission is Through WB ANM GNM2 years ANM and 3 years GNM
Colleges Where Admission is Through WB ANM GNMGovt., Pvt., Self-financed institutes in the State of West Bengal
Minimum Educational Qualification Class 12
Mode of ExamOffline OMR Based
Type of QuestionsMCQs
Number of Questions100
Total Marks115
Exam Duration1.5 hours
Subjects in Question PaperLife Science, Physical Science, Basic English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning
West Bengal ANM GNM – An Exam Overview

FAQs

What is the WB ANM GNM Exam?

The WB ANM GNM exam is a State level Nursing entrance exam. It is for admission to 2 years ANM and 3 years GNM courses in various Colleges/ Institutes in the State of West Bengal. 

Who conducts WB ANM GNM?

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts this exam. 

What is the official website for West Bengal ANM GNM?

The official website is wbjeeb.nic.in.

How to apply for WB ANM GNM?

You should apply as per instructions in the West Bengal ANM GNM 2023 notification. Check wbjeeb.nic.in for online application form.

How to prepare for West Bengal ANM GNM?

In order to prepare for the exam, first complete the WB ANM GNM syllabus. Then practise the chapter wise questions from the best reference books for West Bengal ANM GNM. Thereafter solve previous year question papers. Then finally solve sample papers, and take mock tests.

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