Has ANM course been discontinued?

No, ANM nursing courses have not been discontinued nationwide. States like Karnataka have officially decided to close all Auxiliary Nursing Midwife Training Centers (ANMTC) and suspend ANM nursing courses starting academic year 2026-27. On the other hand, States like West Bengal, Bihar and UP are officially continuing ANM nursing courses.

What is better, ANM or GNM?

Choosing ANM nursing or GNM courses depends upon your career path and interests. An ANM degree is beneficial for people who want a shorter course and want to start working as fast as possible.ANM nursing is specially beneficial for people from non Science background. GNM course is better for people who want broader career opportunities, advanced clinical training, or the option to later transition into a Post-Basic BSc Nursing degree.

How much is the ANM course fees in India?

Hello, More than 1,600 colleges in India are offering ANM program , and these colleges include both government and private entities. Since all of these colleges have different ratings, placement records, etc., ANM course fee also differs. But average fee starts from INR 1,000 and goes up to INR 3 Lakh in India.

I am 32 years old. Can I still pursue BSc Nursing?

Yes, you can. According to the Indian Nursing Council, the minimum age of an applicant must be 17 years, whereas the maximum limit is 35 years. You will need verified documents like 12th marksheet, Aadhar Card, etc.

What is the difference between ANM and GNM?

The full form of ANM is Auxiliary Nurse Midwife. It is a 2 year certificate programme that generally focuses on healthcare in rural areas. The full form of GNM is General Nursing and Midwifery. It is a 3 year Diploma course that teaches healthcare and midwifery in a larger context.

What is post basic nursing?

PB BSc or Post Basic BSc Nursing is a 2 year undergraduate nursing course specialisation for registered nurses with an ANM certificate or GNM diploma. It is a good degree for students who want to move from basics to more advanced education if they want to pursue roles in leadership or teaching.

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Diploma in Nursing Colleges in India

India is home to many Nursing colleges. There are 4440 Nursing colleges. These 4440 colleges can be classified into 2258 private owned, 333 public / government owned and 286 public private owned.

Location wise

India is home to many Nursing colleges. Out of which, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh having maximum no. of Nursing colleges. Refer to the table below India offering Nursing colleges in India.

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	597 Colleges
Karnataka	527 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	401 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	373 Colleges
Gujarat	306 Colleges
West Bengal	273 Colleges
Bangalore	254 Colleges
Punjab	238 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	237 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	200 Colleges
Orissa	184 Colleges
Kerala	149 Colleges
Rajasthan	123 Colleges
Telangana	116 Colleges
Bihar	111 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	105 Colleges
Jharkhand	101 Colleges
Haryana	89 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	87 Colleges
Gwalior	84 Colleges

Specializations

The topmost Nursing & Midwifery is the most popular specialisations followed by General Nursing & Midwifery in India. Refer to the table below showing specialisations offered by number of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Nursing & Midwifery	4215 Colleges
General Nursing & Midwifery	3390 Colleges
Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife	1669 Colleges
Critical Care Nursing	28 Colleges
Emergency Medical Services Nursing	18 Colleges
Neonatal, Infant & Newborn Nursing	17 Colleges
Oncological Nursing	17 Colleges
Psychiatric Nursing	12 Colleges
Cardiological / CTVS Nursing	8 Colleges
Nursing Assistant Nursing	8 Colleges
Paramedical	6 Colleges
Nursing Administration Nursing	5 Colleges
Orthopedic Nursing	5 Colleges
Neuro Science & Mental Health Nursing	4 Colleges
Paediatric Nursing	3 Colleges
Alternative Medicine	1 Colleges
Ayurved	1 Colleges
Blood Bank Technology	1 Colleges
Pharmacy	1 Colleges
Public Health & Management	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

CBSE 12th is the most popular exam accepted by Nursing colleges in India. Below is the table showing exams accepted by no. of Nursing colleges in India.

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	4005 Colleges
ISC	4003 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	527 Colleges
Karnataka 2nd PUC	517 Colleges
MPBSE 12th	399 Colleges
UP 12th	354 Colleges
GSEB HSC	263 Colleges
PSEB 12th	235 Colleges
Tamilnadu 12th	231 Colleges
BIEAP	198 Colleges
West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing	194 Colleges
Odisha CHSE	182 Colleges
Kerala 12th	143 Colleges
RBSE 12th	120 Colleges
DCECE	105 Colleges
HBSE 12th	88 Colleges
TSBIE	88 Colleges
CGBSE 12th	87 Colleges
JAC 12th	85 Colleges
WBCHSE	83 Colleges