WB ANM & GNM 2025: Registration, Exam Date, Pattern, Syllabus, Cutoff

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Princi Rai

Updated on - Jan 16, 2025

WB ANM & GNM 2025 application form is expected in Mar 2025 on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in/anm-gnm. The authorities will post a notice on their website, and will announce the WB ANM GM 2025 exam date which is expected to be held in Aug 2025.

Applicants can apply for their WB GNM ANM applications by registering on the official website by providing their login credentials, which include their application number, password, and security pin.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board will release the WB ANM GNM notification on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in/anm-gnm. The WBJEEB administers the OMR-based joint entrance examination for admission to government, private, and self-financed institutes throughout West Bengal.

This examination, anticipated for the academic year 2025, seeks to enable admission to the two-year Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (revised) course and the three-year General Nursing and Midwifery program.

Must Read: ANM vs GNM vs B.Sc Nursing

What is WB ANM & GNM

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will conduct OMR-based Common Entrance Test ANM(R) & GNM-2025 for admission in various colleges/institutions in the State of West Bengal into two (2) years Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery (Revised) course and three (3) years General Nursing & Midwifery course for the academic year 2025-26.

Highlights of WB ANM GNM 2025
Exam Name West Bengal GNM Nursing or WB GNM Nursing
Conducting Body West Bengal Health & Family Welfare Department and West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board
Course Level Diploma
Examination Mode Offline 
Total Seats

GNM - 2817 (2692 for female candidates and 125 for male candidates)

ANM - 500 (263 reserved and 237 unreserved)

Minimum Qualification Required Class 12 (Any Stream)
Website

wbjeeb.in/anm-gnm

wbjeeb.nic.in/anm-gnm

WB GNM 2025

Applicants for admission to the West Bengal GNM programme will be shortlisted this year following an entrance exam and a counselling procedure. The GNM programme lasts three and a half years. The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) programme is a two-year diploma course.

Until last year, the West Bengal Health & Family Welfare Department served as the regulating authority, with admittance based on previous test performance. WBJEEB has taken over and will administer the admission exam to stimulate enrollment in the West Bengal GNM Nursing program for the 2025-26 season. There are 2817 seats, 2692 of which are for female candidates and 125 for male candidates.

WB ANM 2025

This year, applicants for admission to the WB ANM programs will be chosen based on an entrance exam and a counselling process. The ANM (R) course lasts two years. The Auxillary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) program is a diploma-level study. Until last year, the West Bengal Health & Family Welfare Department was in charge of organizing the exams, and admissions will be provided depending on the merit of the students who passed the previous exam.

Since the WB ANM 2025 session, WBJEEB has taken over and will organize the entrance test to allow admission to the West Bengal ANM Nursing course. A total of 500 (263 restricted and 237 unreserved) seats are available for ANM courses at West Bengal nursing colleges.

Also Read: Nursing Courses After 12th

WB ANM & GNM Notification 2025

The WBJEE Board will officially issue the notification for the ANM GNM Entrance Exam 2025. Aspiring candidates seeking admission to ANM or GNM courses at various universities across West Bengal should be aware that the application form is expected to be out in Mar 2025, and will in end in Apr 2025.

WB ANM & GNM Information Bulletin 2025 To be updated

WB ANM & GNM 2025 Exam Dates

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will formally declare the date of the WB ANM GNM Entrance Exam 2025. WB ANM GNM 2025 test is expected in Aug 2025. Candidates should be aware that WB ANM GNM exam will be administered offline using an OMR sheet at multiple exam centres throughout the state.

Here is the information you provided in a tabular format:

Event Date
Start Date of WB ANM & GNM Application Form Mar 2025
Last Date for WB ANM & GNM Application Form Apr 2025
Online Correction Window & Downloading Revised Confirmation Page Apr 2025
Publication of WB ANM & GNM 2025 Admit Card Jul 2025
WB ANM & GNM 2025 Exam Date Aug 2025
WB ANM & GNM 2025 Answer Key Release Date Aug 2025
WB ANM & GNM 2025 Response Sheet Release Date Aug 2025
ANM & GNM 2025 Final Answer Key Sep 2025
WB ANM & GNM 2025 Result Date Sep 2025
Counselling Start and Last Date Oct 2025
Seat Allotment Round 1 Results Oct 2025
2nd Round Seat Allotment Oct 2025
Mop-Up Round Oct 2025

WB ANM & GNM 2025 Nursing Eligibility Criteria

The organising body and the Indian Nursing Council (INC) established the eligibility conditions for the West Bengal GNM Nursing program. The prerequisites are as follows:

  • Candidates must have finished class 12 from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or any other recognized Council/Board with a minimum of 40% aggregate.
  • As of Dec 31, 2025, the candidate should be at least 17 and no more than 27 years old.
  • The candidate must be an Indian national and a permanent resident of the West Bengal District.
  • The candidate must be fluent in Bengali or Nepali and able to read, write, and speak the language.
  • Students pursuing Vocational Agriculture or Vocational Home Science can also apply.

WB ANM & GNM Result 2025

WB ANM GNM 2025 result will be released in Sep 2025. WB ANM GNM result 2025 is compiled using the marks received by candidates in the examination. WBJEEB ANM GNM merit list will be posted on the WBJEEB's official website. Candidates can access the results using their login ID credentials.

How to Check WB ANM/GNM Nursing Result 2025?

Students who want to take the exam can follow the methods outlined below to check the WB ANM GNM result 2025. 

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of WB ANM/GNM, wbjeeb.nic.in. 
  • Step 2: Students are recommended to select the WB ANM & GNM 2025 exam from the top.
  • Step 3: WB ANM & GNM 2025 results will be shown on the webpage.
  • Step 4: Next, applicants should click on WB ANM & GNM 2025 Nursing result link, which will open a new window.
  • Step 5: Candidates must provide their login information (application number, date of birth, and security pin).

WB ANM & GNM 2025 Nursing results 2025 will be presented on the screen. Applicants are urged to download and preserve the results for future reference. 

WB ANM GNM 2025 OMR Responses

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released OMR pictures and machine-read replies from candidates who took the Auxillary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) exams. Students can get their WB ANM GNM OMR and response sheet 2025 at wbjeeb.nic.in. The responses to category-1 questions are shown as A, B, C, or D, whereas unattended questions are indicated as "-". 

View OMR Images, View Responses, Challenge Responses of ANM & GNM 2025 To be updated

WB ANM & GNM Answer Key 2025

WB ANM GNM final answer key 2025 will be released in Sep 2025. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) released WB ANM & GNM 2025 answer key on its official website, wbjeeb.nic.in/anm-gnm

WB ANM & GNM 2025 answer keys will be provided around a month following the exam. WB ANM & GNM 2025 preliminary answer key will be released in Aug 2025, and students can raise challenges or objections on it. After receiving feedback from applicants and consulting with subject matter experts, the authorities will release the WB ANM GNM final answer key.

Must Check: WB ANM & GNM 2025 Participating Colleges

WB ANM & GNM 2025 Cutoff

Take a look at the WB ANM GNM Cut-Off for the previous year: 

Category  WB ANM GNM Cut Off 2023 
Unreserved  85-90
Other Backward Class  80-85
Economically Weaker Section  75-80
Scheduled Caste  70-75
Scheduled Tribe  65-70

WB ANM & GNM Exam Analysis 2025

The WB ANM/GNM Nursing 2025 exam is expected to be moderate difficulty level, according to examinees' early feedback. The questions from the core nursing disciplines can be rather easy for most students, but the General Knowledge and Reasoning sections were more challenging.

Many applicants may find out the questions from the core nursing disciplines to be simple, however the portions on General Knowledge and Reasoning can be more difficult. The Anatomy and Physiology portion may be notable for its complex and specialized questions, which demanded a deep mastery of the subject.

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WB ANM & GNM Seat Intake

The competent administrator will report/publish the seat matrix for the academic session 2025-26 on the Board's website before WB ANM & GNM 2025 counselling. According to last year's estimations, there are 2817 seats, with 2692 reserved for female candidates and 125 for male candidates.

WB ANM & GNM 2025 Admission Process

 The West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board selects students for the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course based on their performance and common entrance exam scores. A merit list was created and released using the top four subjects in response to the entrance exam results.

English was one of the obligatory subjects. After the preceding processes, applications, and reviews were finished, the conducting authority issued a merit list on the official website.

WB ANM & GNM 2025 Application Form

Candidates can apply for the West Bengal GNM 2025 application form online at the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will end the registration window for admissions to Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) 2025 in Apr 2025.

The WBJEEB will conduct the ANM and GNM 2025 application form correction session for three days. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has launched the registration process for admissions to Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) 2025 on its official website.

Steps to Apply for WB ANM & GNM Form?

To apply for West Bengal GNM Nursing, first register for the exam. Check out the methods below to apply for the WB GNM exam:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of the WBJEEB.
  • Step 2: Create an account by registering with personal details like name, address, and mobile number.
  • Step 3: Complete and submit the application form.
  • Step 4: Scan and submit a copy of your photo and signature.
  •  Pay the application cost solely through the Internet.
  • Step 6: Keep a copy of the confirmation page and the admit card for future reference.

WB ANM & GNM Application Fee 2025

To apply for the WB ANM/GNM Entrance Exam 2025, an applicant must pay the requisite fee, detailed below.

  • The general fees are ₹400/-, whereas the OBC (A & B), Orphan, SC, and ST fees are ₹300.
  • To pay for the WB ANM/GNM Entrance Exam 2025, an individual must use a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI.

Documents Required for the WB ANM & GNM Form 2025

An applicant must upload the following documents to apply for the WB ANM/GNM Entrance Exam 2025.

  • Aadhaar Card
  • 10th & 12th Marksheet 
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Caste Certificate
  • Residential Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Age Proof

WB ANM & GNM Admit Card 2025

The admit cards for the West Bengal ANM/GNM Entrance Exam 2025 is expected to be available for download in Jul 2025. Candidates who have applied for the entrance exam are recommended to visit the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board's official website, wbjeeb.nic.in, during this time to obtain their admit card. 

WB ANM & GNM Admit Card 2025 Direct Link to Download To be notified

Details on the WB ANM/GNM Admit Card 2025

The admit card for the WB ANM/GNM Entrance Exam 2025 will be officially announced by the WBJEE Board; those who have applied to participate in the exam can view the details below.

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Roll Number
  • Registration Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Exam Date
  • Exam Time
  • Exam Center Name
  • Exam Center Address
  • Photograph of the Candidate
  • Signature of the Candidate
  • Examination Instructions
  • Reporting Time
  • Duration of the Exam
  • Exam Session (Morning/Afternoon)
  • Category (if applicable)
  • Contact Information of Exam Authority

How to Download the WB ANM/GNM Admit Card 2025

To download the admit card for the WB ANM/GNM Entrance Exam 2025, follow the steps below.

  • Step 1: Go to the WBJEE Board's official website at wbjeeb.nic.in.
  • Step 2: Look for the option ANM/GNM Examination 2025 and touch on it to go to the next page.
  • Step 3: You will now see the option to 'Download Admit Card,' which you should select to enter the login page.
  • Step 4: Finally, enter your registration number and date of birth and click the Submit button.

Download: WB ANM GNM Previous Years Question Paper

WB ANM & GNM Exam Centres 2025

Candidates will have to select four options based on their preferences. The first three options are from the above list, while the fourth option is from the list below.

Districts of W.B. Zone Zonecode
Alipurduar Alipurduar 10
Bankura Bankura 11
Bankura Bishnupur 12
Birbhum Bolpur 13
Birbhum Suri 14
CoochBehar CoochBehar 15
Dakshin Dinajpur Balurghat 16
Darjeeling Kurseong 17
Darjeeling Siliguri 18
Hooghly Arambagh 19
Hooghly Bandel/Chinsurah 20
Hooghly Serampore 21
Howrah HowrahMaidan/Shibpur 22
Howrah Salkia/Bally/Uttarpara 23
Howrah Santragachi/Domjun 24
Howrah Uluberia 25
Jalpaiguri Jalpaiguri 26
Jhargram Jhargram 27
Kalimpong Kalimpong 28
Kolkata Central Kolkata (Moulali/Beliaghata/NarkelDanga/Phool Bagan/Kakurgachi/ParkCircus) 29
Kolkata NorthKolkata (Shyam Bazar/ Bagh Bazar/Girish Park/Burra Bazar/CollegeStreet/Sealdah) 30
Kolkata SaltLake/NewTown (SaltLake/Laketown/NewTown/RajarHat) 31
Kolkata South Kolkata(Ballygaunge/Minto Park/Bhowanipore/Tollygaunge/Jadavpur) 32
Kolkata West Kolkata(Joka/Behala/Alipore/Chetla/Khidirpore/Budge Budge) 33
Malda Malda 34
Murshidabad Berhampur 35
Murshidabad Jiaganj 36
Murshidabad Raghunathganj 37
Nadia Kalyani 38
Nadia Krishnanagar 39
Nadia Nabadwip 40
North 24 Parganas Ashoknagar 41
North 24 Parganas Barasat (Airport/Madhyamgram/Barasat) 42
North 24 Parganas Barrackpur (DumDumJn.ToBarrackpur) 43
North 24 Parganas Basirhat 44
Paschim Burdwan Asansol 45
Paschim Burdwan Durgapur 46
Paschim Medinipur Garbeta 47
Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur 48
Paschim Medinipur Medinipur 49
Purba Burdwan Burdwan 50
Purba Medinipur Contai 51
Purba Medinipur Haldia 52
Purba Medinipur Tamluk 53
Purulia Purulia 54
South 24 Parganas Garia/Sonarpur/Baruipur 55
South 24 Parganas Jainagar 56
Uttar Dinajpur  Raiganj 57

WBJEEB tries to assign the ANM GNM examination centre of the candidate's first choice. However, it may not be possible in all circumstances. The Board's discretion will be final in this matter. Changes to the assigned centre will not be accepted under any circumstances. Examination zones may be dropped due to unavoidable reasons. 

Districts of W. B. Zone Zonecode
Howrah Howrah Maidan/Shibpur 22
Howrah Salkia/Bally/Uttarpara 23
Howrah Santragachi/Domjur 24
Kolkata Central Kolkata (Moulali/Beliaghata/NarkelDanga/Phool Bagan/ Kakurgachi/ Park Circus) 29
Kolkata North Kolkata (Shyam bazar/ Bagh Bazar/Girish Park/Surra Bazar/ College Street/ Sealdah) 30
Kolkata Salt Lake/New Town (Salt Lake/Lake Town/New Town/Rajar Hat) 31
Kolkata South Kolkata (Ballygaunge/Minto Park/ Bhowanipore/ Tollygaunge/ Jadavpur)  32
Kolkata West Kolkata (Joka/Behala/Alipore/Chetla/Khidirpore/Budge Budge) 33
North 24 Parganas Barrackpur (Dum Dum Jn. To Barrackpur) 43
Paschim Burdwan Durgapur  46

Also Read: Top ANM Nursing Colleges in India

WB ANM & GNM 2025 Exam Pattern

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board will conduct the WB GNM 2025 exam. The exam contained sixty-five (65) questions, all of which were multiple-choice (MCQ) with four options.

  • The exam will take 1 hour and 30 minutes to finish the paper. Except for the English and logical thinking parts, all the questions were in English and Bengali.
  • WBJEEB ANM and GNM entrance exams will consist of five sections with 100 questions.
  • Each section will contain two categories. Category 1 will have 85 questions worth one mark each, while Category 2 will have 15 questions worth two marks each.

WB ANM & GNM Marking Scheme

One-fourth of the answer will be deducted for each wrong answer in category 1. The exam will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. The table below shows the distribution of marks according to subject.

Subject Category 1 Category 2 Total Marks
Life Science 30 10 50
Physical Science 15 5 25
Basic English 15 - 15
Mathematics 10 - 10
General Knowledge 10 - 10
Logical Reasoning 5 - 5
Total 85 15 115

Also Read: GNM Nursing Syllabus and Subjects

WB ANM & GNM Syllabus 2025

WB ANM GNM syllabus 2025 covers the following topics, as stated by the WBJEEB in the official Bulletin. Candidates should review the WB ANM GNM syllabus provided in the official announcement and organize their preparation accordingly. Knowledge of the WB ANM GNM 2025 syllabus in advance aids in correct planning and testing for the final exam. 

Life Science, Physical Science, and Mathematics would be based on the 10th standard syllabuses of India's recognized Boards/Councils. At the same time, Basic English, General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning will be similar to the 12th grade syllabus. 

  • Life Science
  • Physical Science
  • Mathematics
  • Basic English
  • General Knowledge
  • Logical Reasoning

WB ANM & GNM Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates looking for WB ANM GNM previous year question papers can obtain them here. Candidates should review the WBJEEB ANM GNM Previous Year Question Papers to understand the written test and organize their practice accordingly. To get the WB ANM GNM question papers, click the link below.

WN ANM GNM Previous Year Papers WB ANM & GNM Question Papers
WN ANM GNM 2023 Question Paper  Download PDF
WN ANM GNM 2022 Question Paper - I Download PDF
WN ANM GNM 2022 Question Paper - II Download PDF
WN ANM GNM 2021 Question Paper - I Download PDF
WN ANM GNM 2021 Question Paper - II Download PDF

WB ANM GNM Question Paper 2025

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will hold the WB ANM GNM Entrance 2025 Exam on Aug 4, 2025. Candidates who pass the WB ANM GNM entrance test will be admitted to various nursing colleges.

WB ANM & GNM Contact Details

Address:

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
RUPANNA
DB-118, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064

Examination Helpdesk (Tollfree): 1800-1234-782 (Extn. No.- 2)

Telephone No: (033) 7156 4345

E-Mail: info@wbjeeb.in

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