WB ANM & GNM 2026 (WBJEEB)
● EXAM HELD 14 JUN 2026 CONDUCTED BY WBJEEBLast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official WBJEEB, West Bengal notification
Admission to ANM(R) (2 years) and GNM (3 years) nursing courses in West Bengal is through one common entrance exam — ANM(GNM)-2026 — conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). The Information Bulletin was published on 19 March 2026 and the entrance exam was held on 14 June 2026. Two facts that many sites get wrong: GNM is open to male candidates too (only ANM(R) is female-only), and the bulletin sets NO upper age limit. You must have been a resident of West Bengal for at least 10 years to apply.
WB ANM GNM 2026 — Key Dates
From the WBJEEB ANM(GNM)-2026 Information Bulletin dated 19 March 2026 (wbjeeb.nic.in).
| Information Bulletin published | 19 Mar 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application window | Closed (2026 cycle) |
| Examination date | 14 Jun 2026 (held) |
| Result / rank cards | On wbjeeb.nic.in |
| Counselling & seat allotment | By Dept. of Health & FW, WB — wbenms.in |
Seats are allotted after the result through counselling by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of West Bengal (wbenms.in) — WBJEEB conducts only the entrance exam.
WB ANM GNM Eligibility
In plain words — from the ANM(GNM)-2026 Information Bulletin (19 Mar 2026).
You must be an Indian citizen who has been residing in West Bengal for at least 10 years, and be medically fit. GNM (3 years) is open to both male and female candidates; ANM(R) (2 years) is open to female candidates only. The minimum age is 17 years — the 2026 bulletin sets NO upper age limit. For GNM you need 10+2 with 40% aggregate and 40% in English. For ANM(R), 10+2 from a recognised board is enough. One more rule that surprises candidates: you must be able to read, write and speak Bengali or Nepali (not applicable to Nepali-speaking candidates of the Darjeeling hills sub-divisions).
- Resident of West Bengal for at least 10 years (compulsory)
- GNM: male and female candidates · ANM(R): female candidates only
- Minimum age 17 years — no upper age limit in the 2026 bulletin
- GNM: 10+2 with 40% aggregate + 40% in English · ANM(R): 10+2 (any stream)
- Must read/write/speak Bengali or Nepali (with the Darjeeling exception)
WB ANM GNM Exam Pattern
One OMR paper with two question categories (official bulletin scheme).
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| Category-1 questions | 85 questions × 1 mark — one correct option; −¼ mark per wrong answer |
| Category-2 questions | 15 questions × 2 marks — one or more correct options; partial marking applies, no negative marking |
| Total | 100 questions · 115 marks · 2 hours |
Ranks: a General Merit Rank (GMR) plus separate ranks for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, Orphan, EWS and Civil Defence categories.
WB ANM GNM Syllabus — What to Study
Subject distribution from the official bulletin — Life Science dominates.
Life Science (Class 9–10 level)
40 questions · 50 marksWEIGHTAGE- Class 9 and 10 standard Life Science — the single biggest section, carrying 50 of the 115 marks
Physical Science
- Class 9 and 10 standard Physical Science
English
- Grammar and comprehension
Mathematics
- Arithmetic and basic mathematics
General Knowledge
- General awareness
Logical Reasoning
- Basic reasoning
WBJEEB Application — Photo & Document Rules
WBJEEB applications are online only on wbjeeb.nic.in. Image specifications are printed in the Information Bulletin (19 Mar 2026) — follow them exactly, WBJEEB rejects non-compliant uploads.
How to Apply for WB ANM GNM
The 2026 cycle is complete — the exam was held on 14 June 2026. How the cycle ran:
- 1WBJEEB published the Information Bulletin on wbjeeb.nic.in (19 Mar 2026)
- 2Candidates registered and filled the application form online
- 3Photo (10–200 KB), signature (4–30 KB) and documents were uploaded in the bulletin specifications
- 4Fee paid — ₹400 (₹300 for reserved categories)
- 5Admit cards were downloaded from wbjeeb.nic.in before the exam
- 6The OMR entrance exam was held on 14 June 2026
- 7After the result, counselling and seat allotment run on wbenms.in (Dept. of Health & FW, WB)
Documents Required — With Sizes
From the ANM(GNM)-2026 bulletin (19 Mar 2026) — originals are verified at counselling by the Health Department.
- West Bengal residence proof — 10 years of residence in WB
- Class 10 admit card / certificate — date-of-birth proof
- Class 12 mark sheet (40% aggregate + English rule for GNM)
- SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B certificate — if claimed
- Orphan certificate / EWS certificate — if claimed (EWS also needs a residential certificate)
- Civil Defence certificate — if claimed
- Photograph (10–200 KB) and signature (4–30 KB) — as per bulletin spec
WB ANM GNM — Frequently Asked Questions
When was the WB ANM GNM 2026 exam held?
On 14 June 2026, conducted by WBJEEB in OMR mode. The Information Bulletin for ANM(GNM)-2026 was published on 19 March 2026 on wbjeeb.nic.in.
Who can apply for WB ANM GNM?
Indian citizens who have resided in West Bengal for at least 10 years. GNM is open to male and female candidates; ANM(R) is for female candidates only. GNM needs 10+2 with 40% aggregate and 40% in English; ANM(R) needs 10+2. You must be able to read, write and speak Bengali or Nepali (Darjeeling hills exception).
What is the WB ANM GNM application fee?
₹400 for general candidates and ₹300 for reserved-category candidates, as per the ANM(GNM)-2026 Information Bulletin.
What is the WB ANM GNM exam pattern?
100 questions for 115 marks in 2 hours: 85 Category-1 questions (1 mark each, −¼ negative) and 15 Category-2 questions (2 marks each, partial marking, no negative). Life Science is the biggest section — 40 questions carrying 50 marks — followed by Physical Science, English, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning.
Is there an age limit for WB GNM?
The minimum age is 17 years. The ANM(GNM)-2026 bulletin sets NO upper age limit — sites showing a 17–35 age band for this exam are wrong.
Who conducts counselling after the WB ANM GNM result?
WBJEEB conducts only the entrance exam. Seat allotment and counselling are done by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of West Bengal through wbenms.in.
Can male candidates apply for WB ANM GNM?
Yes — for GNM. Only the ANM(R) course is restricted to female candidates. For both courses, at least 10 years of residence in West Bengal is compulsory.