WBJEE ANM GNM 2027 Eligibility Criteria: WBJEE conducts the ANM/GNM exam for nursing courses in the state. Candidates will get admission to nursing courses. For this, they will have to satisfy the eligibility criteria. Candidates seeking admission through the ANM(R) & GNM 2027 Entrance Examination must fulfil the prescribed eligibility requirements related to citizenship, domicile, age, educational qualification, gender, language, and medical fitness.
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What is WBJEE ANM GNM 2027?
WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 is a state-level common entrance examination conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to ANM(R) and GNM nursing programmes offered by participating institutions in West Bengal.
- ANM(R): Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery is a 2-year diploma programme for female candidates.
- GNM: General Nursing & Midwifery is a 3-year diploma programme open to both female and male candidates.
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Candidates must meet the following conditions to appear for the entrance examination:
- Citizenship: The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- Domicile: The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the Class 12 examination in 2026 under the 10+2 system.
- Age: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2027.
ANM(R) and GNM 2026 Admission Eligibility
The WBJEE ANM GNM 2027 Eligibility requirements are given below.
| Criteria | ANM(R) | GNM |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female only | Female and Male |
| Maximum Age | No upper age limit | No upper age limit |
| Residence | Permanent resident of West Bengal for at least the last 10 years continuously up to December 31, 2025 | Same |
| Language | Must be able to read, write and express in Bengali and/or Nepali | Must be able to read, write and express in Bengali and/or Nepali |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognised Board with at least 40% marks in aggregate. A 5% relaxation in the total marks is available for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-A (More Backward) and OBC-B (Backward) categories. Candidates must also have passed English in the 10+2 examination.
Eligibility for Vocational Stream Candidates
Candidates who have completed Class 12 through the vocational stream may also be eligible, subject to the specified conditions. CBSE Board: Candidates passing Class 12 in the Vocational Stream must belong to the Health Care Science discipline.
West Bengal Higher Secondary (Vocational): Candidates who passed the examination from 2023 onwards with Healthcare Science under the Community Healthcare Group must have passed any two of the following subjects:
- Community Health Counsellor (COHC)
- Patient Care Assistant (PTCA)
- Public Health and Emergency Care Assistant (PHEC)
Candidates who passed the West Bengal Higher Secondary (Vocational) Examination before 2023 with the Community Healthcare Group under the Home Science discipline and the following three vocational papers will also be eligible:
- Community Nutrition
- Hospital Management
- Public Health & First Aid
This eligibility is subject to the notifications issued by the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development.
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Medical Fitness Requirement
All candidates must be medically fit for the course. At the time of admission, candidates will have to produce a Medical Fitness Certificate in the prescribed format given in Appendix 3 of the ANM(R) & GNM 2026 Information Bulletin.
Important Points
- ANM(R) admission is restricted to female candidates.
- GNM admission is open to female and male candidates.
- There are two government institutions for male candidates and a few private institutions offering GNM admission to males.
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed West Bengal residence requirement.
- “Passed” means the candidate must have passed both theory and practical/project components, wherever applicable.
- Candidates should refer to the official WBJEEB website for the list of recognised Boards/Councils.
ANM(R) & GNM 2026 Domicile Criteria
For WBJEE ANM GNM 2027 eligibility, candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal continuously for at least the last 10 years up to December 31, 2025.
Candidates fulfilling this domicile requirement:
- Are eligible to apply for both ANM(R) and GNM courses.
- Must submit a Domicile Certificate as proof of their West Bengal residency.
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FAQs
Q1. Who is eligible to appear for WBJEE ANM GNM 2027?
You have WB domicile and have passed the 10+2 examination; no minimum percentage is mentioned to appear for ANM GNM 2027.
Q2. Are there seats for Male candidates in ANM GNM programs in 2027?
The ANM course is restricted to female candidates, and the GNM course is open to male candidates.
Q3. What is the duration of the ANM and GNM Course?
The duration of the ANM course is 2 years, and the GNM course is three years.
Q4. What is the seat matrix for ANM and GNM?
For ANM, there are 935 seats available, and for GNM 13,476 seats available.