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ANM & GNM Syllabus 2026
Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery & General Nursing and Midwifery
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The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board conducts this common entrance test for admission to ANM and GNM nursing courses. The exam is open to candidates who have passed intermediate. The written test covers Life Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning. Life Science and Physical Science are based on class nine and ten board syllabi and carry the highest marks. Candidates must score well to secure seats in government training schools. Preparing for ANM GNM takes three to six months. Use our checklist below to track your science topics systematically. Both of these courses represent highly rewarding [careers after 12th for (wb students)](https://project12.in/courses/anm/) in the healthcare sector, with GNM offering specialized training as one of the key [careers after 12th for (wb students)](https://project12.in/courses/gnm-nursing/) looking for professional nursing diplomas.
Conducted by
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
Eligibility
12th Pass in any stream with minimum 40% marks and English
Age limit
Minimum 17 years as of December 31st of the exam year (No upper age limit)
Pattern
OMR-based Written Exam | 100 Questions | 115 Marks | 90 Minutes
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100 Questions | 115 Marks | 90 Minutes | Category 1 (1 mark, -0.25 neg) & Category 2 (2 marks, partial marking)
Life Science (Class 9 & 10 level)
50 marks40 questionsPhysical Science (Class 9 & 10 level)
25 marks20 questionsBasic English
15 marks15 questionsMathematics (Class 10 level)
10 marks10 questionsGeneral Knowledge
10 marks10 questionsLogical Reasoning
5 marks5 questionsRecommended reference books
| Subject | Book | Author / publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Life Science | Class 9 & 10 Life Science (WBBSE) | WBBSE Textbooks |
| Physical Science | Class 9 & 10 Physical Science (WBBSE) | WBBSE Textbooks |
| English | High School English Grammar & Composition | Wren & Martin |
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