ANM

ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) is a diploma course in the field of nursing that focuses on providing basic healthcare and midwifery services. It is designed to train students to assist doctors and nurses in primary health care, maternal care, child health, family planning, and community health practices. The course is ideal for those who aspire to build a career in healthcare and serve communities at the grassroots level.

Course Details

• Course Name: ANM – Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery

• Duration: 2 years (including 6 months of internship)

• Level: Diploma

• Field: Nursing & Midwifery

• Mode: Full-time

• Approved By: Indian Nursing Council (INC)

• Career Scope: ANM Nurses, Health Visitor, Home Nurse, Rural Health Worker, Community Health Worker

Key Subjects Covered:

• Community Health Nursing

• Health Promotion

• Primary Health Care Nursing

• Child Health Nursing

• Midwifery

• Nutrition

• First Aid and Emergency Care

• Infection & Immunization

• Record Keeping & Reporting

Eligibility Criteria for ANM Course

To pursue ANM, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Educational Qualification:

   • Must have completed 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board.

   • Preference is often given to candidates from Science stream (Biology group).

2. Minimum Marks:

   • Generally, a minimum of 40-45% aggregate marks in 10+2 is required.

   • Some institutes may conduct entrance tests or interviews.

3. Age Limit:

   • Minimum age: 17 years

   • Maximum age: 35 years

4. Medical Fitness:

   • Candidates must be medically fit as per the health standards of the institution.

Admission Process for ANM Course

The admission process for the ANM course typically follows these steps:

1. Application Form:

   • Candidates need to apply online or offline through the official portal of the college or state nursing board.

2. Merit-Based or Entrance Test:

   • Admission is mostly merit-based, considering the 12th standard marks.

   • Some states/institutions may conduct entrance exams followed by counseling.

3. Counseling and Seat Allotment:

   • Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and counseling.

   • Based on merit, seats are allotted in nursing institutes.

4. Final Admission:

   • After document verification, candidates must pay the admission fee and confirm their seat

ANM professionals play a crucial role in rural and urban healthcare delivery, especially in maternal and child healthcare.