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Diploma

Auxiliary Nurse & Midwifery (ANM)

Course Code

ANM

Start Year

2012

Study Location

South Campus

Qualification

10+2

Department

Department of Nursing

Duration

2 Years

Course Overview

The Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife (ANM) course is a comprehensive diploma program that spans over 2 years, focusing on training individuals in essential nursing and midwifery skills. Students undergo both theoretical learning and practical training to develop proficiency in patient care, maternal and child healthcare, family planning, and community health services.

The curriculum includes classroom lectures, clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, and hands-on experience in various nursing procedures and midwifery practices.

Upon completion of the ANM course, graduates acquire skills in basic nursing care, maternal and child health services, communicable disease control, and emergency care.

ANM graduates can work in primary health centers, community health centers, district hospitals, NGOs, and private nursing homes as Auxiliary Nurses & Midwives, Health Workers, Maternal and Child Health Workers, or Family Welfare Assistants.

Admission Eligibility

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate (35% for SC/ST candidates).
  • The minimum age for admission is 17 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 31st December of the year of admission.

Job opportunities for ANM Nursing students:

  • Community Health Worker
  • Home Nurse
  • Health Visitor
  • Basic Health Worker
  • Rural Health Worker
  • ANM graduates have opportunities for employment in primary health centers, community health centers, district hospitals, NGOs, and private nursing homes.

    They can work as Auxiliary Nurses & Midwives, Health Workers, Maternal and Child Health Workers, or Family Welfare Assistants in both government and private healthcare sectors.

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Modules

The Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife (ANM) is a two?year diploma program followed by a six?month internship, designed to train students in basic nursing care and midwifery practice, especially for community health and maternal?child care.

In the first year, students study Community Health Nursing, Health Promotion, Primary Healthcare Nursing, Child Health Nursing, and Midwifery Basics, which provide the foundation for preventive and promotive healthcare. The second year focuses on Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing, Community Health Nursing II, Health Center Management, and Practical Training in rural and urban healthcare settings. The final six?month internship emphasizes hands?on experience in hospitals, primary health centers (PHCs), and community health programs, ensuring that graduates are competent in maternal care, child health, family planning, and basic nursing services.

Fees and Funding

No fee details available.

The institute supports Uttar Pradesh state scholarships under the Post Matric / Dashmottar scheme. These scholarships are designed to help eligible students continue their education with financial assistance from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Major funding streams
  • Social Welfare Department Scholarships: For students belonging to the General and SC/ST categories, including economically weaker students where applicable.
  • Backward Class Welfare Scholarships: For OBC students pursuing recognised post-matric and professional programmes.
  • Minority Welfare Scholarships: For eligible students from minority communities such as Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi.

The Post Matric (Dashmottar) scholarship may provide tuition reimbursement and maintenance support to eligible UP students studying in recognised institutions. Amounts and benefits vary by course, category, and government guidelines for the academic year.

Income ceilings
  • General / OBC / Minority: Annual family income up to ₹2.0 lakh.
  • SC / ST: Annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh.

To apply, the student should be a permanent resident or domicile holder of Uttar Pradesh, enrolled in a recognised programme, and admitted through the applicable route such as counselling where mandated by the scheme. The student must also have an Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT transfer.

Mandatory requirements
  • Minimum qualifying marks:Generally 60% in the last qualifying examination for many professional courses, subject to scheme rules.
  • Attendance:Students must maintain the attendance level required by the institute and scholarship authorities; many institutions report attendance for verification.
  • Entrance qualification:Valid JEE Main / CUET / equivalent qualification, wherever required by the programme or admission route.
Required documents
  • Aadhaar card.
  • Caste certificate, if applicable.
  • Tehsildar-issued income certificate.
  • Recent fee receipts.
  • Previous academic mark sheets.
  • Counselling or allotment letter, where applicable.
  • Bank account details linked with Aadhaar for DBT.
How the institute helps

The scholarship cell assists students with application guidance, document verification, and online portal submission to help ensure timely and accurate processing. Students are also guided on Aadhaar linkage, bank verification, and form correction before final submission.

Important note

Scholarship benefits are subject to the official rules of the Uttar Pradesh government and may change from year to year. Students should apply only through the official portal and submit complete, correct documents to avoid rejection or delay.

Reward for continuity
  • To encourage academic progression within Naraina Group of Institutions by offering tuition relief when students continue higher education inside the Naraina Group.
  • Applies when a student progresses to another NGI programme/year without interruption and meets NGI’s academic and conduct requirements.

How to apply
  • Apply to the institute’s student services cell at admission for the subsequent NGI programme. Approval is subject to academic standing and administrative verification.

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