Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM)

A Candidate seeking admission shall have:-

• Pass in 10th/+2 Examination.
• Pass in two year intermediate equivalent recognized by JAC with Science subject viz. Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Obtained 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry , Biology and English. In case of SC/ST/OBC, relaxed to 40%.
• Age – completed 17 years.
• Fair knowledge in English is essential. Should be Physically fit with sound mental health.

ANM or Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery is a two-year diploma programme in the field of Nursing. Interested candidates can apply for ANM diploma after passing their class 12 exam with Science or Arts stream. The two-year course includes six-months of compulsory internship. ANM diploma is the most basic diploma course which can be opted as a starting step towards making a career in the Nursing field. Graduates of ANM diploma can start their career by working with community health centres in urban or rural areas. In India the average ANM diploma course fee ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 60,000 per annum. Which may vary based on the universities/colleges’ standards. ANM diploma graduates can expect a starting salary in the range of Rs 8,000 to Rs 12,000.

Note:

• Clinical training means 8 hours of integrated clinical duties in which 2 weeks of evening and night shift duties are included.
• Clinical training should be carried out as 8 hours per day @ 48 hours per week.
• Students will be eligible to appear in the Fourth year final examination only after completion of Clinical training.
• Attendance: A minimum of not less than 80 % attendance in theory and practical / clinical separately in each subject in each academic year is essential for appearing in the examination. A candidate pursuing in the course shall study in the college for the entire period as a full time student. No candidate is permitted to work in a hospital / nursing home / laboratory / college while studying this course. No candidate should join any other course of study or appear for any other examination conducted by this university or any other university in India or abroad during the period of registration. Each academic year shall be taken as a unit for calculating the attendance.
• Internal Assessment: Regular periodic assessment shall be conducted throughout the course. Although the question of number of tests is left to the institution at least three tests in theory and practical each year be held. The test preceding the university examination may be similar to the pattern of university examination. Average of the marks of the three tests for theory and practical separately shall be sent to the university. A candidate shall secure not less than 50% of marks prescribed for internal assessment in theory and not less than 50% marks prescribed in practical, separately, in each subject/paper to be eligible to appear in the university examination.
• Schedule of Examination: The university shall conduct two examinations annually at an interval of not less than 4 to 6 months as notified by the university from time to time. A candidate who satisfies the requirement of attendance, progress and conduct as stipulated by the university shall be eligible to appear for the university examination. Certificate to that effect shall be produced from the Head of the institution along with the application for examination and the prescribed fee.