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West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing 2026
Registration - 25 Mar '26 - 19 Apr '26
West Bengal ANM GNM 2026 Applications: The WBJEEB released the WB ANM JNM 2026 information bulletin on its official website on March 19. As per the dates notified in the information bulletin, the WB ANM GNM 2026 applications will start on March 25. The last date to apply online for the WB ANM GNM 2026 will be April 19, 2026. The Board will conduct the WB ANM GNM exam on June 14, 2026 in offline manner (OMR based). The candidates are suggested to read and undertand the information brochure and the eligibility conditions mentioned for the WB ANM GNM.
The candidates are required to register for the exam. After registration, the WB ANM GNM 2026 application number will be genrated. The candidates will be required to login with this application number to apply online. The candidates require a valid mobile number and a email.id for the application process. The application fee for the WB ANM GNM is INR 300. The direct link to register and apply for WB ANM GNM will be available here on March 25, 2026.
- West Bengal ANM GNM 2026 Eligibility
- West Bengal ANM GNM 2026 Important Dates
- How to Apply for WB ANM GNM Nursing 2026
- WB ANM GNM Application Fee 2026
- West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing Application Correction 2026
- West Bengal ANM/GNM 2026 Application FAQs
West Bengal ANM GNM 2026 Eligibility
The Board notified conditions to apply online, these conditions are related to the application filling process such as the candidate require a valid mobile number and email id for the application number. They should not fill multiple applications for the exam. The West Bengal Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board in cooperation with the Indian Nursing Council, set qualifying requirements for the West Bengal ANM GNM Nursing programme (INC). The following is a list of the requirements for WB ANM 2026:
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 40% of the maximum marks from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or any other recognised Council/Board.
- The candidate must be at least 17 years old on December 31, 2026. Upper Age Limit has been removed.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of the West Bengal District and an Indian national.
- The applicant must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali or Nepali fluently.
Students majoring in Vocational Agriculture or Vocational Home Science are also eligible to apply.
West Bengal GNM 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the West Bengal GNM Nursing programme have been established by the organising authority in collaboration with the Indian Nursing Council (INC). The following are the criteria:
- Candidates must have completed Class 12 from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or any other recognised Council/Board with a minimum of 40% in aggregate.
- The candidate's age should be at least 17 years old on December 31, 2016. Upper Age Limit has been removed
- The candidate must be an Indian national and a permanent resident of the West Bengal District.
- Only Female candidates can apply
- The candidate must be fluent in Bengali or Nepali and be able to read, write, and speak the language.
- Students studying Vocational Agriculture or Vocational Home Science may also apply.
Also Read: ANM Vs GNM Vs BSc Nursing: Which Course is the Best after Class 12?
Commonly asked questions
The candidates should fulfill, the following eligibility criteria as notified in the WB ANM GNM information bulletin:
Age Criteria - As on 31-Dec-2026, the candidate must have attained the age of 17 years. There is no upper age limit now. The candidates of any age can apply.
Gender Criteria - For ANM Exam, only female candidates can apply.
For GNM, both male and female candidates can apply.
Educational Qualification Required - 10+2 with 40 % marks
Domicile - The candidates must be a permanent resident of West Bengal for last ten years till 31.12.2025
No, as per the eligibility criteria defined by WBJEEB, a bihar domiciled candidates does not qualify to appear or apply for the entrance exam. He/she will not be able to apply for the government colleges in the state.
Yes, as per the criteria mentioned by the WBJEEB WB ANM GNM 2026 information bulletin, the candidates who are 17 years of age on December 31, 2026, can apply for the WB ANM/GNM entrance exam.
A 30-year-old aspirant are eligible to appear for the entrance exam. For ANM exam, only female candidates can apply.
West Bengal ANM GNM 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar ' 26 - 19 Apr ' 26 | West Bengal ANM Nursing Registration 2026 |
| 21 Apr ' 26 - 23 Apr ' 26 | West Bengal ANM Application Correction 2026 |
| 04 Jun ' 26 - 14 Jun ' 26 | West Bengal ANM 2026 Admit Card Release Date |
| 14 Jun ' 26 | West Bengal ANM Exam 2026 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov ' 25 | West Bengal ANM Result 2025 |
| 10 Oct ' 25 - 19 Oct ' 25 | West Bengal ANM Admit Card Release |
| 17 Sep ' 25 | West Bengal ANM Application Correction 2025 |
How to Apply for WB ANM GNM Nursing 2026
Registration: 25 Mar ' 26 - 19 Apr ' 26
The candidates need to fill the WB ANM GNM registration form first to get the application number. After it, they can login with it and fill the WB ANM GNM 2026 applications in the following manner:
- Visit at https://wbjeeb.in/
- Click on the WB ANM GNM registration form (to be available on March 25)
- Fill the personal details such as name, address, and contact information to register. Candidates must give information about their nationality and input their parents' or guardians' names. They will then provide their current and permanent addresses by completing the following information: State, District, Pin, Address, Post Office, and Police Station, in the registration form and submit it.
- Candidates must prepare a strong password using a security question and answer after supplying the above information.
- The WB ANM GNM 2026 Application Number will be generated
The candidates can use this WB ANM GNM application number and password to login for filling the application form.
Commonly asked questions
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will release the WB ANM GNM applications on March 25. The last date to apply online for the exam will be April 19, 2026.
The WB ANM GNM 2026 application correction facitlity will be available from April 21 to 23.
No, the WB ANM GNM registration and application form can be filled online only. The WB ANM GNM 2026 applications will start on March 25 and the last date to apply online will be April 19.
No, you cannot apply for the West Bengal Nursing 2026 exam without the registration. It is a mandatory pre-requisite for the application form.
WB ANM GNM Application Fee 2026
The Board prescribe different application fee for different categories. As per the official WB ANM GNM information bulletin, the prescribed application fee is given below:
- INR 400/- General/EWS candidates plus service charges as applicable, and,
- INR 300/- for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/Orphan candidates plus service charges as applicable.
The candidates need to submit the application fee online only through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card. Candidates should note that once the WB ANM GNM application fee is submitted, it is non-refundable.
Commonly asked questions
The WB ANM GNM 2026 application fee is different for various categories of candidates. Here is the details of the registration fee. For general category candidates, the application fee is INR 400 + applicable taxes and for the SC/ST/OBC candidates, it is INR 300 + applicable taxes. The can be paid online only.
No, the candidates should note that all the application process of the WB ANM GNM 2026 exam is online only. The candidates will be required to pay the application fee online only through UPI, debit card, credit card.
No, the WB ANM GNM application is non-refundable. Once the application fee is submitted, no request for its reversal will be entertained.
West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing Application Correction 2026
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will provide the WB ANM GNM application correction facility from April 21 to 23, 2026. The Board will not allow the candidates to change the personal details of the candidates. These details are-
- Name
- Father's name
- Mother's name,
- Domicile and
- Date of birth
Rest of the details can be edited by the candidates during the period of correction.
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Commonly asked questions
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will provide the WB ANM GNM application correction facility from April 21 to 23. The candidates will be allowed to change the details mentioned in the application form.
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will not allow the candidates to change the following details:
- Name
- Father's Name
- Mother's Name
- Date of Birth.
Yes, the WBJEEN will provide the WB ANM GNM application correction facility from April 21 to 23. The candidates will be allowed to change the details filled in the application except the personal details.
West Bengal ANM/GNM 2026 Application FAQs
Take a look at important queries related to the West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing exam:
Commonly asked questions
In the WB ANM GNM application, candidates can change the personal details other than the Candidate's Name, father's name, mother's name, domicile, and date of birth. He/she can also change the centre preference. The application correction window was opened for 2 days only in September 2025.
Yes, the exam conducting body WBJEEB willl provide the WB ANM GNM 2026 application correction facility from April 21 to 23, 2026.
The candidates will be allowed to change the details other then the following:
- Name
- Father's name
- Mother's name,
- Domicile and
- Date of birth
No. There is no provision for the candidates to apply for the WB ANM GNM entrance exam offline. The WB ANM GNM application form was available only in online mode. WBJEEB provided the application form at the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in/anm-gnm/ from September 4 to September 15, 2025.
The West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing official website is "wbjeeb.nic.in/anm-gnm". Important events such as the online application form, admit card, result, and counselling will be managed and organised through this platform only.
West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 14 hours ago
No, the WB ANM GNM registration and application form can be filled online only. The WB ANM GNM 2026 applications will start on March 25 and the last date to apply online will be April 19.
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Answered 15 hours ago
The WB ANM GNM 2026 application fee is different for various categories of candidates. Here is the details of the registration fee. For general category candidates, the application fee is INR 400 + applicable taxes and for the SC/ST/OBC candidates, it is INR 300 + applicable taxes. The can be paid o
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 15 hours ago
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will release the WB ANM GNM applications on March 25. The last date to apply online for the exam will be April 19, 2026.
The WB ANM GNM 2026 application correction facitlity will be available from April 21 to 23.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing official website is "wbjeeb.nic.in/anm-gnm". Important events such as the online application form, admit card, result, and counselling will be managed and organised through this platform only.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
No, as per the eligibility criteria defined by WBJEEB, a bihar domiciled candidates does not qualify to appear or apply for the entrance exam. He/she will not be able to apply for the government colleges in the state.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
No, as per the criteria mentioned by the WBJEEB, those candidates who are 17 to 27 years can apply for the WB ANM/GNM entrance exam. A 30-year-old aspirant is not eligible to appear for the entrance.
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Answered 2 months ago
In the WB ANM GNM nursing application form, details such as parents' name, applicant's name, domicile, and date of birth cannot be tweaked. Candidates are requested to cross-check these particulars with utmost care before submitting the registration form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The West Bengal ANM/GNM nursing application correction process began on September 17 and concluded a day after on September 18, 2025. Candidates are allowed to make changes to a selected few details and to the documents uploaded on the portal.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
It all depends on your preparation strategy. Otherwise, three months duration is enough for the WB ANM/GNM exam preparation. The focus must be on practicing as many MCQs as possible from all subjects. Solve the previous year's papers. Make notes for the last-minute revision. Evaluate your performanc
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Answered 2 months ago
No, it is not necessary to join any coaching centre to appear in the West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing entrance. Self-studies can also suffice for the purpose, provided a candidate must practice from previous year papers, sample papers, model test sheets, and mock tests to brace the exam well on the final
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