ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) is a two-year diploma program where students are trained to deliver basic nursing care, maternal and child health provisions and community health outreach, especially in rural and underprivileged regions. The curriculum is a mix of classroom and large amounts of practical training in hospitals and at the community level, and specializes in topics such as community health nursing, midwifery, child health, and health center management.
To get an ANM Nursing course in Arunachal Pradesh, one has to pass 10+2 successfully in a recognized board, typically with an aggregate of 40% marks and pass the age and medical fitness criteria. The admissions are done mainly on the basis of merit based selection (through 10+2 marks), although entrance tests at the state level are conducted in some institutions. The candidates should complete their application form, attach the necessary documentation, and, in case of shortlisting, verify their documents and pay the required fee to be selected into the program.
Arunachal Pradesh ANM Nursing Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for pursuing ANM Nursing course at Arunanchal Pradesh are as follows:
- Passed 10+2 in Arts or Science stream with 40-50% marks from a recognised board or equivalent.
- Candidates may need to qualify in state-level entrance examination; however, the majority of colleges admit candidates based on 10+2 marks.
- Some colleges may also demand medical fitness certificates.
- The minimum age of the applicants must be a minimum of 17 years, andthe maximum age can be 35 years at the time of admission.
Arunachal Pradesh ANM Nursing Admission Entrance Exams
ANM Nursing admission entrance exams at Arunachal Pradesh is conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council (APNC) to assess candidates’ suitability for the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife program. While many colleges grant admission based on merit in the 10+2 examination, some require applicants to appear for entrance exams such as state-level nursing tests. There are no such university-specific entrance exams for pursuing ANM Nursing at Arunachal Pradesh. The details of the entrance exam for pursuing ANM Nursing at Arunachal Pradesh has been mentioned below:
Arunachal Pradesh ANM Nursing Admission Process
The step-by-step admission process for enrolling into ANM Nursing course at Indira Gandhi Technological And Medical Sciences University (IGTAMSU):
Step 1: Go to the official IGTAMSU site and obtain the application form online or obtain it at the university office. As an alternative, you are allowed to send a request letter together with your profile via an official university email address to obtain the admission form.
Step 2: Complete the application form, with all the filled up required credentials, and with the mandatory attachments 10th and 12th mark sheets, character certificate, and transfer certificate.
Step 3: Fill in the duly completed application form online/offline as per the instructions of the university, submit the requisite application fee of Rs 100 in Demand Draft in favor of Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University at Ziro.
Step 4: Wait until the university shortlists candidates on the basis of merit that depends on your marks in the 10+2 examination. ANM has no entrance examination after secondary school; it is based entirely on a merit basis.
Step 5: When shortlisted, report to the university campus to prove your documents and pay the registration fees, tuition fees and hostel fees. The course is full residential, thus it will require hostel accommodation.
Step 6: Clear all formalities as required by the university to finalize your admission and commence ANM Nursing course at IGTAMSU.
Documents Required:
- 10th and 12th marksheets
- Pass Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- ID Proofs
- Passport-sized photograph
Arunachal Pradesh ANM Nursing Admission FAQs
What is the average cost of ANM Nursing course in Arunachal Pradesh?
Course fees in institutions such as ANM Nursing School, Namsai fall around INR 80 000 to INR 1 lakh per course through its full program, whereas fees at an institution such as the Indira Gandhi Technological And Medical Sciences University go as high as INR 1.4 lakh in tuition fee along with hostel in two years.
Are ANM students required to stay in a hostel?
Yes, in some colleges like Indira Gandhi Technological And Medical Sciences University, hostel is a mandatory requirement and there is separate hostel fee payable in addition to the tuition fee.
What is the seat allotment process to ANM Nursing in Arunachal Pradesh?
The seats are distributed on the basis of merit, and merit is judged with reference to marks obtained in the higher secondary (10+2) examination. Shortlisted candidates are summoned to undergo counseling and verification of documents after publishing the merit list.
Are the admission in government as well as private colleges carried out under a centralized process of ANM admission?
Yes, government and Private nursing colleges in Arunachal Pradesh also follow the centralized admission process by the nursing council of Arunachal Pradesh.
