GNM Eligibility

Yes, the WBJEEB has removed the upper age limit for the WB ANM GNM exam. Earlier it was 27 years but now anyone above 17 years of age can apply for the exam. 

The age cutoff date is December 31, 2026.

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

Candidates must have passed HSc (Class 12)/ PDC with Science or any other subjects with a minimum of 40% aggregate or its equivalent thereto to apply for Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery programme. 

Also, unmarried or married female candidates with age of 17 to 35 years can apply.

Candidates need to meet age, educational and fitness requirements to apply for GNM at Assam Institute of Nursing. Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to undergo three-years of classroom and practical training of GNM.

Candidates must complete Class 12 with English and at least 40% aggregate in qualifying exam to apply for GNM at Assam Institute of Nursing. Aspirants also eligible from state open schools (State Government) and National Institute of Open Schooling (Central Government). Students from Science background are preferred. 

Aspiranst who have passed Class 12 with English having a minimum of 40% aggregate in Vocational ANM course can also apply for GNM.

Students seeking Gandhi Institute of Nursing GNM admissions have to clear the admission criteria. This includes meeting both eligibility and selection requirements. The criteria is as below:

• Class 12 with PCB/ relevant subjects from a recognised board + Jharkhand NEET

The selection criteria for the GNM course at Biyani School of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences depends upon the RUHS CUET entrance exam. The candidate needs to pass the exam by scoring a valid mark in order to be eligible for admission. The final selection is made through a merit list published after the exam. Admission entirely depends on entrance performance and eligibility criteria satisfaction.

To be considered for the GNM programme from Biyani School of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, applicants need to have passed Class 12. There should be a minimum aggregate marks of 45% from a recognised board. Preferably, the stream must be Science subjects. Only applicants fulfilling this requirement can apply.

If you're preparing for a GNM entrance exam, focus on the Class 12 syllabus only. The topics most probably come from the Class 12 syllabus, like General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), General English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics (if applicable).