ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery)
A 2-year diploma (including internship) that trains students for frontline community health work — home visits, maternal and child health, and basic primary care.
About ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery)
ANM trains community-level health workers who deliver basic maternal, child and preventive health care — often the first point of contact for healthcare in rural and semi-urban India. It's a 2-year diploma, including internship, regulated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
Who Should Apply
- 10+2 pass-outs from any stream — Science is not compulsory, unlike GNM or B.Sc Nursing
- Students who want a shorter, faster route into the healthcare workforce
- Those interested in community and rural health work rather than hospital-ward nursing
What Will You Learn
- Nutrition and human body hygiene
- Primary health care and community health nursing
- First Aid and midwifery
- Child health nursing
Admission Process
- 1Pass 10+2 from a recognised board (any stream)
- 2Apply directly to an INC-approved ANM institute — many admit on 10+2 merit plus an institute-level assessment, without a national entrance exam
- 3Register on GyanSanchaar to compare ANM institutes, fees and seat availability for free
FAQs
Q1. Is NEET required for ANM admission? No. ANM does not require NEET or any Science-stream subjects at 10+2 — this is one of the main differences from GNM and B.Sc Nursing.
Q2. What can I do after ANM? Work as a community health worker, home nurse, health visitor, or rural health worker in government or private setups. Many ANM nurses later study further for GNM or B.Sc Nursing to move into hospital-based roles.
Q3. What is the maximum age for ANM admission? Most INC-approved institutes cap admission age at 30 years — always confirm the exact limit with your chosen institute, as it can vary slightly.
Eligibility Criteria
10+2 pass from any recognised board. No science-stream requirement. Age up to 30 years.
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ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) — FAQs
What is ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery)?+
A 2-year diploma (including internship) that trains students for frontline community health work — home visits, maternal and child health, and basic primary care.
What is the duration of ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery)?+
ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) is typically a 2-year programme.
What are the fees for ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery)?+
ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) fees vary by college. Browse top colleges on Gyan Sanchaar to compare fees for free.
How do I apply for ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) through Gyan Sanchaar?+
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