WB ANM GNM Exam 2025: Exam Dates(October 19th) , Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Syllabus, Result, Counselling

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• Exam Date: The WB ANM & GNM Entrance Exam 2025 will be held on October 19th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
• Exam Mode and Duration: The exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR-based) for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

WB ANM & GNM Exam will be conducted on 19th October 2025, between 12:00 noon and 1:30 PM. Approximately 15,000 students appear for the test every year. The exam format is moderately challenging and covers five content areas: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing Aptitude. The content is endorsed by the NCERT curriculum up to the 12th grade.

WB ANM & GNM Answer Key is usually released 3-5 days after the exam. You can check it and raise objections if needed. WB ANM & GNM Result Date expected in November 2025, based on the previous year.

The top colleges accepting WB ANM & GNM scores include Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College, Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Midnapore Medical College, and Kingston Educational Institute. 252 colleges participate in the WB ANM & GNM exam, which includes both government and private colleges. Students should make sure to follow the WBJEEB official website for any updates.

WB ANM & GNM is a state-level exam organized by the WBJEEB to facilitate admissions into ANM 2-year diploma and GNM 3-year diploma programs in government and private nursing colleges in West Bengal.

WB ANM & GNM 2025 Eligibility students must be Indian citizens, permanent residents of West Bengal for at least 10 years, at least 17 years old, and have passed the 10+2 examination with at least 40% marks (must have English). They must also be medically fit. Only female students may apply for ANM. Male or female students may apply for GNM.

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and is conducted offline (OMR-based). The duration of the exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes, and it takes place in English and Bengali except for the English and Logical Reasoning parts.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Exam Highlights

Below is important information about the WB ANM & GNM Entrance Exam 2025, including exam dates, best colleges and how students should prepare.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Application/Registration Process

The West Bengal ANM & GNM Entrance Examination has a completely online registration on WBJEEB. The candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria; fill out the application form, upload the required documents and pay the fee to appear for the exam. The official portal can provide detailed instructions and guidelines.

• You can visit the official website.
• Click on Online Application Form Submission for ANM(R) & GNM 2025.
• You will need to register with your working mobile number and a unique email ID for all official updates; the given mobile number and email will be used.
• You will need to fill out your personal details like full name, father's and mother's name, date of birth, gender and domicile. No changes will be allowed to be made later.
• You will fill out your education details and choose your preferred exam zone from four exam zone preferences on a selection list.
• You will upload your recent photographs (10–200 KB) and signature photograph (4–30 KB) using JPG/JPEG format.
• You will pay your application fee online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, QR Code, and UPI payment processor.
• You will download a confirmation page of your processed application and your admit card for your record.
• If needed, you can always make corrections in a limited correction window, but the name, date of birth, gender, domicile, etc., details cannot be modified.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Application Fees

The following table shows that the WB ANM & GNM Entrance Exam application fees vary by candidates' categories.  Application fees are only payable online and cannot be refunded.

The table below shows the complete exam schedule for WB ANM & GNM 2025.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Below is a table of all the eligibility requirements for students applying to the WB ANM and GNM Entrance Exam 2025.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Exam Pattern

The WB ANM & GNM Exam tests students on Life Science, Physical Science, Basic English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning. It consists of 100 questions totaling 115 marks, assessing both knowledge and reasoning skills required for nursing studies.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Result

The WBJEEB will declare the WB ANM & GNM Nursing Result 2025 based on the final answer key. Results are expected to be published tentatively in October 2025. The result will be published in the form of a rank card, which shows total scores and ranks for all candidates.

How to check the WB ANM & GNM 2025 result?

• Visit the official website.
• Scroll down the page to look for the WB ANM/GNM result PDF link
• Click on the link to download and save the PDF
• Find your rank and check the scores as mentioned in the PDF

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Answer Key

The WB ANM & GNM 2025 Answer Key will be available on the official website, likely 2 days after the exam (approximately October 19th, 2025). Authorities will formally communicate the dates through a notice.

Once the answer key is made available, students will be able to determine their estimated marks. The WBJEEB will first publish a provisional answer key, which will allow some time for students to raise objections or respective challenges. After checking students' objections, the board will publish the final WB ANM & GNM 2025 answer key.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Cutoff

The WB ANM & GNM cutoff is the minimum marks required to qualify for admission, varying by category and year based on exam difficulty and seat availability.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Counseling

The expected start date of WB ANM GNM 2025 Counseling is tentatively in October 2025, after the declaration of the results. The counseling process, like registration, choice filling, and seat allotment process, will be updated on the official WBJEEB website. Qualified students will be called for counseling rounds after qualifying for the entrance exam.

The West Bengal ANM & GNM 2025 exam will be held on October 19th, 2025, in a single session from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Students should reach their exam centers before 11:30 AM to ensure they enter on time and avoid any issues.

How to Download the WB ANM & GNM 2025 Admit Card?

• Go to the official website
• Click on the Download Admit Card for ANM(R) & GNM 2025.
• Log in using your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security Pin.
• Download, then take a printout for future reference.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Exam day guidelines & Dress code

Follow these important instructions carefully to ensure a smooth and hassle-free exam experience.

• Get to the exam center 1–1.5 hours before the exam starts; entry after the exam starts will not be allowed.
• Bring your admit card and a valid government ID proof. Entry will not be allowed without both items.
• Follow the seating arrangements and all invigilation instructions.
• Only use the black or blue ballpoint pen to mark your answers on the OMR sheet.
• Do not overwrite or fill in incorrect bubbles.
• To maintain silence and discipline inside of exam hall.
• Do not exchange writing materials or anything else with fellow students.
• Read all questions and instructions on the question paper before starting.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Dress Code

Follow the prescribed dress code to ensure a smooth security check and hassle-free entry on exam day.

• Wear a white shirt and black trousers (or pants) as recommended.
• You should not wear t-shirts, jeans, or high-heeled shoes to allow for easier security checking and entry.
• You must not wear jewelry or accessories strictly prohibited.
• Wear simple and neutral attire to make it easy for the exam proctor and you.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Things to avoid during the exam

Keep these points in mind to avoid disqualification or penalties and ensure a smooth examination experience.

• Do not bring any electronic devices, calculators, wristwatches, or written and printed materials of any kind; Bluetooth or mobile phones are not permitted. All these items are strictly prohibited, and if a student possesses these items, this may lead to disqualification. ​ 
• Jewelry, caps and any additional articles may result in a need to check/frisk you. ​ 
• Do not attempt to cheat, speak, or conduct any kind of misconduct, as this may lead to your paper being cancelled and a ban on future WB ANM & GNM exams. ​ 
• Do not guess answers in Category 1 MCQs unless you think you are reasonably sure; negative marking is applied. ​ 
• Do not spend an excessive amount of time on a question. Move on to the next question and return if time permits. ​
• If you are unsure about a question, do not answer. Never mark more than one option in Category 1 MCQs. ​ 
• Never cross out, scratch, or erase anything on the OMR sheet. Answers that are not legibly marked will not be counted.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Preparation Tips

Follow these key preparation tips to strengthen your concepts, improve speed, and boost your exam performance.

• Concentrate on the topics that carry the most weight, such as Life Science and Physical Science, as these two subjects account for the majority of the marks.
• Focus on giving enough time management practice by completing mock tests and old question papers so that you become familiar with the exam pattern and increase speed and accuracy.
• Prepare some quick revision notes and thoroughly prepare basic mathematics, reasoning and English grammar.
• Revise West Bengal-specific GK, current affairs, health schemes, and nursing trends.

The WB ANM & GNM entrance exam syllabus covers topics from Life Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, English Grammar, General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning, providing a comprehensive framework to prepare for all sections of the examination.

Download ANM & GNM previous years' question papers to check the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. You can click the links below to get the PDFs for every session.

The scores from the West Bengal ANM & GNM 2025 entrance test are valid for admission to Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) programs at multiple government, private and self-financed nursing schools throughout West Bengal.

WB ANM & GNM 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques: What is the mode and duration of the WB ANM & GNM exam?

Ans: The mode of the WB ANM & GNM exam is offline (OMR-based) and it is of the duration of 1 hour and 30 mintus.

Ques: What is the syllabus for the exam?

Ans: The syllabus for the exam will include Life Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, English Grammar, General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning according to the NCERT syllabus up to Class 12.

Ques: How can I download the admit card?

Ans: To download the admit card, visit the official website, log in using your Application Number, DOB, and Security Pin, and download your admit card. Print it before the day of the exam.

Ques: What will happen to the result?

Ans: The result will be posted on the official WBJEEB website in the form of a rank card, with scores and ranks displayed on it. The results are expected by mid-October 2025.

Ques: How can I attend counseling?

Ans: Once results are declared, and when you are invited to counseling, registered qualified candidates will be asked to register for counselling on the WBJEEB website, fill choices and attend seat allotment.