About the Program
The Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery (A.N.M.) diploma is a two-year program that trains students as frontline healthcare workers in community health, primary care and maternal and child health services.
ANM graduates play a critical role in rural and semi-urban healthcare delivery, working as health workers, community nurses and midwives within the public health system.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board
- Minimum age of 17 years as on 31st December of admission year
- Must have passed English as a subject
- Medically fit as per Gujarat Nursing Council norms
- Female candidates only (as per INC / GNC norms)
Program Structure
Year 1
- Community Health Nursing
- Health Promotion
- Primary Health Care Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
Year 2
- Midwifery
- Health Centre Management
- Primary Health Care Nursing (Practical)
Scheme of Examination
Year 1
| Paper | Subject | External | Internal | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Paper I | Community Health Nursing | 75 | 25 | 3 hrs. |
| Theory Paper II | Health Promotion | 75 | 25 | 3 hrs. |
| Theory Paper III | Primary Health Care Nursing | 75 | 25 | 3 hrs. |
| Theory Paper IV | Child Health Nursing | 75 | 25 | 3 hrs. |
| Practical I | Community Health Nursing & Health Promotion | 100 | 100 | — |
| Practical II | Child Health Nursing | 100 | 100 | — |
| Total (Year 1) | 500 | 300 | — | |
| Grand Total – Year 1 | 800 marks | |||
Year 2
| Paper | Subject | External | Internal | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Paper V | Midwifery | 75 | 25 | 3 hrs. |
| Theory Paper VI | Health Centre Management | 75 | 25 | 3 hrs. |
| Practical III | Midwifery | 100 | 100 | — |
| Practical IV | Primary Health Care Nursing & Health Centre Management | 100 | 100 | 3 hrs. |
Career Opportunities
Health Worker (Govt.)
Midwife
Immunisation Worker
PHC / Sub-Centre Nurse
NGO Health Programs
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