Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM)

Overview

Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) is a two-year diploma course structured to train healthcare workers at sub-center and primary care levels. It emphasizes maternal and child health, immunization, basic curative care, family planning, health education, sanitation, and first aid. ANMs are often the frontline healthcare providers in rural areas, linking communities with formal healthcare systems. The training combines classroom instruction and hands-on clinical internships in hospital and community settings.

Eligibility

Age between 17 and 35 years as of December 31 of admission year

Typically female-only eligibility (depending on state/institute, e.g., many only admit female candidates)

Minimum Education