WB ANM GNM 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualification, Reservation

As per, WB ANM GNM Eligibility Criteria 2026, only female candidates are eligible for the ANM course, while both male and female candidates can apply for the GNM course. The minimum age to apply is 17 years with no upper age limit. Applicants must have passed the 10+2 examination with English as a mandatory language and score at least 40%. A 5% relaxation in marks is available for candidates from SC, ST, OBC-Category A and B communities. All candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of admission. Additionally, they must be permanent residents of West Bengal and provide a valid domicile certificate.

The Reservation Policy of WB ANM GNM 2026 follows the regulations of the Indian Nursing Council and the Dept of H&FW, Govt. of WB for admission in reserved seats for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PwD (Persons with Disabilities), and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) candidates. Eligible candidates must submit valid category certificates during admission to claim reservation benefits.

WB ANM GNM Eligibility Criteria 2026: Key Highlights

Before applying for the WB ANM GNM Exam, candidates must be aware of the latest eligibility criteria set by the board. Check the table below for the key highlights on WB ANM GNM Eligibility Criteria 2026.

WB ANM GNM Eligibility Criteria 2026: Gender and Age Limit

To proceed with WB ANM GNM Registration 2026, applicants must be at least 17 years old as of 31.12.2026. However, no upper age limit has been imposed. Refer to the table below to check guidelines on the age and gender of ANM and GNM candidates:

WB ANM GNM Eligibility Criteria 2026: Education Qualification

To be eligible for WB ANM and GNM Entrance Exams, candidates must pass the ‘10+2’ examination from any recognised Board with at least 40% marks in aggregate. The details on educational requirements for WB ANM GNM are as follows:

WB ANM GNM Eligibility Criteria 2026: Domicile

As per the Domicile requirement set by WBJEEB, applicants must be citizens of India and must be domiciled in West Bengal. They must show a domicile certificate at the time of admission to prove that they are permanent residents of West Bengal uninterruptedly for at least the last ten years till 31.12.2024.

WB ANM GNM Eligibility Criteria 2026: Language

Applicants must be able to read, write, and express in Bengali and/or Nepali to appear for the ANM & GNM Entrance Exams. Additionally, they must pass English as a mandatory language subject in the 10+2 Examination. However, in case of any confusion regarding the meaning of questions, English or Bengali languages are given as a preference for candidates.

WB ANM GNM Eligibility Criteria 2026: Reservation Policies

SC/ST/OBC-Category-A (More Backward / OBC-Category-B (Backward) candidates get 5% relaxation in aggregate marks, i.e., 35% in 10+2 Examination. Accordingly, WB ANM GNM reservation policy includes a 3% reservation for locomotor disabled candidates with 40-50% disabilities and 5% for SC/ST candidates. Some important points about the WB GNM ANM Reservation Policies are as follows:

• Reservation policies of the Indian Nursing Council and the Department of H&FW, Govt. of WB are followed for admission in reserved seats.
• The Competent Authorities declare the number of category-wise reserved seats before counselling.
• Candidates must produce a relevant certificate issued by the Competent Authorities to claim a reservation.
• EWS, PwD, SC/ST, and Civil Defence volunteers under the Home (Civil Defence) Department are eligible to claim reservations.
• Candidates belonging to orphanages and inmates of destitute Homes recognised by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of West Bengal, and Homes under the Department of Mass Education Extension and Library Services, Govt. of West Bengal, are also eligible for reserved seats.

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