The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will conduct the OMR-based Common Entrance Examination ANM(R) & GNM-2026 for admission to various government, private, and self-financed institutes in West Bengal for the academic session 2027-28. Candidates must check the ANM GNM 2027 Exam Pattern before preparing; they must know which topic has what marks allotted to it. The examination is conducted for admission to the two-year Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery (Revised) [ANM(R)] course and the three-year General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) course.
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ANM(R) & GNM 2026 Exam Date and Timing
As per the information bulletin, the examination is scheduled to be conducted on:
- Date: Mid of June 2027
- Time: 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The date is tentative and may be changed in extraordinary circumstances. The examination will be conducted only once. Candidates who are unable to appear on the scheduled date and time will not be given another opportunity to take the examination.
WBJEE ANM GNM 2027 Exam Pattern
The question paper will contain 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying a total of 115 marks.
There will be two categories of questions:
- Category 1: One correct option; each question carries 1 mark.
- Category 2: One or more correct options; each question carries 2 marks.
ANM(R) & GNM 2027 Subject-wise Question Distribution
| Subject | Category 1 Questions | Category 2 Questions | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science | 30 | 10 | 40 | 50 |
| Physical Science | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Basic English | 15 | — | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | — | 10 | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | — | 10 | 10 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 | — | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 85 | 15 | 100 | 115 |
All questions will have four answer options. The question paper will be available in English and Bengali, except for Basic English and Logical Reasoning, which will follow the applicable language format specified by the Board.
WBJEE ANM GNM 2027 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The syllabus is based on the following academic levels:
- Life Science: Class 10 level
- Physical Science: Class 10 level
- Mathematics: Class 10 level
- Basic English: Class 12 level
- General Knowledge: Class 12 level
- Logical Reasoning: Class 12 level
Life Science, Physical Science and Mathematics will follow the syllabi of recognised Boards/Councils in India.
How to Mark Answers on the OMR Sheet?
The ANM(R) & GNM 2026 examination will be conducted using a specially designed OMR sheet. Candidates must completely darken the appropriate circle/bubble using a blue or black ink ballpoint pen.
Candidates should not use:
- Pencil
- Tick mark
- Cross mark
- Dot mark
- Incomplete marking
- Overwriting
- Scratching
- Erasing
- White ink
- Marking outside the circle
Such markings may result in an incorrect, partial, or ambiguous reading of the answer and may even lead to cancellation of the OMR sheet. Once a response has been marked, it cannot be edited, erased, or modified.
ANM GNM 2027 Exam Pattern Marking Scheme
Category 1 Questions
Category 1 questions have only one correct answer.
- Correct answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect answer: -¼ mark
- Not attempted: 0 marks
- Selecting more than one option: Treated as incorrect and -¼ mark
Category 2 Questions
Category 2 questions may have one or more correct options.
- All correct options marked: 2 marks
- Any incorrect option marked: 0 marks
- Partially correct response: Marks awarded proportionately according to the number of correct options selected
- Not attempted: 0 marks
For example, where all selected options are correct but not all actually correct options have been selected, the candidate will receive marks proportionate to the correct options selected.
Also read: WBJEE ANM GNM 2027 Eligibility Criteria
ANM(R) & GNM 2027 Ranking Methodology
WBJEEB will prepare the merit ranks based on candidates’ performance in the common entrance examination. Candidates will be able to view and download their Rank Card, which will contain their score and rank.
The Board will prepare two separate merit ranks:
- ANM(R)
- GNM
The rank will be known as the General Merit Rank (GMR). Candidates will be ranked in descending order of marks obtained in the entrance examination. WBJEEB will not publish individual rank or score lists for public release. Candidates can access their own rank and score through their Rank Card.
Category-wise Ranks
Separate category merit positions will also be indicated for applicable candidates, including:
- SC
- ST
- OBC-A
- OBC-B
- PwD
- EWS
- Orphan
- CD
However, the GMR will be used for counselling, seat allotment, and admission. Category ranks are provided for information purposes. The category information provided during application will be verified during counselling/admission. If a candidate’s category claim is found to be invalid during document verification, the category rank may be cancelled, corrected, or modified.
ANM(R) & GNM 2027 Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates obtain the same marks, WBJEEB will apply tie-breaking rules in the following order:
- The candidate with fewer negative marks will be preferred.
- Higher positive marks in Life Science.
- Higher positive marks in Physical Science.
- Higher positive marks in Basic English.
- Higher positive marks in Mathematics.
- Higher positive marks in General Knowledge.
- Higher positive marks in Logical Reasoning.
- Higher positive marks in Life Science + Physical Science.
- Higher positive marks in Life Science + Physical Science + Basic English.
- Higher positive marks in Life Science + Physical Science + Basic English + Mathematics.
- Higher positive marks in Life Science + Physical Science + Basic English + Mathematics + General Knowledge.
- Higher positive marks across all six subjects.
- Fewer negative marks in Life Science + Physical Science.
- Fewer negative marks in Life Science + Physical Science + Basic English.
- Fewer negative marks in Life Science + Physical Science + Basic English + Mathematics.
- Fewer negative marks in Life Science + Physical Science + Basic English + Mathematics + General Knowledge.
- Fewer negative marks across all six subjects.
If the tie remains after applying these rules, the older candidate will be given preference based on date of birth. If the tie continues even after applying the age criterion, the candidate with the lower application number, meaning the candidate who applied earlier, will receive preference.
ANM(R) & GNM 2027 Important Points
Candidates should remember that the examination will be conducted only once, and there will be no separate examination for candidates who fail to appear on the scheduled date.
Since the examination is OMR-based, candidates should be particularly careful while marking their answers. OMR responses cannot be changed or erased after marking.
ANM(R) & GNM 2026 Training Guidelines
Candidates who are selected and admitted to the ANM(R) and GNM training courses must follow the training-related rules prescribed by the authorities.
- Joining the Training: Selected candidates must join the training course at their allotted institute on the notified date. Candidates are responsible for regularly checking notices and staying in contact with their respective institute. If a candidate fails to join the course, the seat will be treated as vacant and allotted to the next eligible candidate. No individual communication will be sent to the candidate regarding this.
- Employment After Training: Completion of the training does not guarantee employment. The Government of West Bengal will not be responsible for employing candidates after they complete the training.
- ANM(R) Stipend: ANM(R) trainees admitted to Government Institutes will receive a stipend of ₹500 per month, or the amount applicable under the prevailing government rules, for a period of two years.
- Conduct During Training: Candidates must follow all rules and regulations of the training course. Any trainee found involved in an unlawful act or violating the prescribed rules and regulations may be discharged from the course.
Other Topic: JELET 2027 Application Form
FAQs
Q1. What are the number of questions are asked in the ANM(R) & GNM 2026 exam?
The ANM(R) & GNM 2026 question paper contains 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 115 marks.
Q2. What is the duration of the ANM(R) & GNM 2026 exam?
The examination duration is 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Q3. What subjects are included in the ANM(R) & GNM 2026 exam?
The paper includes Life Science, Physical Science, Basic English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the ANM(R) & GNM 2026 exam?
Yes. For Category 1 questions, an incorrect answer carries a penalty of ¼ mark. Category 2 questions do not have negative marking, but selecting any incorrect option results in zero marks.
Q5. Is the ANM(R) & GNM 2026 exam conducted online?
No. The examination is conducted in OMR-based offline mode. Candidates have to mark their answers by completely darkening the appropriate bubble with a blue or black ink ballpoint pen.
Q6. What is the number of seats for the ANM and GNM course in West Bengal?
The ANM has 935 seats available, and for GNM, there are 13,476 seats available.