Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) – Course Overview

1. Course Name

Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM)
ANM is a nursing diploma course that focuses on basic nursing care, maternal and child health, community health, and midwifery.

2. Course Duration

• 2 years
• The Indian Nursing Council (INC) specifies ANM as a 2-year programme. 
• The INC curriculum includes classroom/clinical training and internship components. 

3. Eligibility

• 10+2 (12th) pass from a recognized board.
• INC eligibility allows candidates from Arts, Science, or Health Care Science vocational streams, subject to the prescribed requirements.
• Minimum age: 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year.
• Maximum age under the INC criteria: 35 years.
• Candidate should be medically fit. 

Note: Individual colleges or state nursing authorities may have additional admission conditions.

4. Approximate Fee

• Fees vary considerably by institution and state.
• As an example, Noida International University lists ANM at ₹35,000 in its 2026–27 fee table, while Sumandeep Vidyapeeth lists ₹35,000 per year plus a ₹5,000 security deposit. 
• Students should confirm tuition, examination, hostel, uniform, clinical-training and other charges directly with the institution.

5. Admission Process

Generally, the process is:

1. Check eligibility.
2. Select an INC/state-approved or recognized nursing institution.
3. Complete the college/state admission application.
4. Submit educational and other required documents.
5. Complete merit-based selection or entrance/admission procedure, depending on the state/institution.
6. Pay the required admission fee and complete enrollment.

INC states that ANM admissions are conducted once a year.

6. Mode of Study

• Primarily regular, classroom-based study with practical and clinical training.
• Nursing education requires hands-on training, so students should verify the institution's clinical-training arrangements before admission.

7. Main Subjects / Syllabus

The ANM curriculum generally covers:

• Community Health Nursing
• Primary Health Care
• Health Promotion
• Child Health Nursing
• Maternal Health and Midwifery
• Nutrition
• First Aid and Emergency Care
• Basic Nursing Care
• Health Education
• Communicable Diseases
• Environmental Sanitation
• Community Health Activities
• Practical/Clinical Training
• Internship

The INC publishes a dedicated ANM 2-year syllabus.

8. Career Scope

After completing ANM and meeting the applicable registration requirements, graduates can work in areas such as:

• Government health centres
• Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
• Community health programmes
• Hospitals
• Maternity and child-health centres
• Clinics
• NGOs and healthcare projects
• Rural and community healthcare services

9. Job Opportunities

Possible employment areas include:

• Government healthcare departments
• Public health centres
• Private hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Clinics
• Maternal and child-health programmes
• Community health projects
• Healthcare NGOs

10. Common Job Roles

Depending on employer and registration requirements, common roles include:

• Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)
• Nursing Assistant
• Community Health Worker
• Maternal Health Worker
• Healthcare Assistant
• Public Health/Community Health Worker

11. Expected Salary Range

Salary depends on the employer, state, experience, location and type of appointment.

A broad starting range for ANM-related private-sector roles can be around ₹15,000–₹30,000 per month, while government positions can have different pay structures and allowances.

Important: Salary figures are indicative rather than a guaranteed pay scale. Government recruitment advertisements should be checked for the exact current salary.

12. Higher Study Options

After ANM, students can consider:

• GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) — subject to eligibility and applicable admission rules.
• The INC has also notified an ANM-to-GNM two-year bridge programme, subject to the applicable regulations and implementation by institutions/authorities. 
• After further nursing qualifications, students may progress toward B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, depending on eligibility.

13. Universities / Institutions Offering ANM

ANM is commonly offered through nursing schools, colleges and healthcare institutions, rather than being limited to conventional universities.

Examples with publicly listed ANM information include:

• Sumandeep Vidyapeeth – 2-year ANM programme. 
• Noida International University – ANM listed as a 2-year programme. 

For admission, students should verify that the specific institution and programme have the required Indian Nursing Council/state nursing authority recognition or suitability for the relevant academic year.

14. University-wise Eligibility & Approximate Fees

These are institution-specific examples, not a universal ANM fee. Fees and admission rules can change.

15. Entrance Exam / Other Requirements

• There is no single nationwide ANM entrance examination applicable to every institution.
• Admission may be based on merit, state-level admission rules, or an institution-specific process.
• Students may need:
  • 10th and 12th certificates/marksheets
  • Identity and address proof
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Medical fitness certificate
  • Category certificate, where applicable
  • Other documents required by the college/state authority