Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery [ANM] (Nursing)

Heritage College of Nursing, Varanasi offers the Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery programme, a 2-year diploma that trains female students for primary healthcare, community health, and maternity services. Admission is merit-based on Class 10 and Class 12 board marks, with no written entrance exam. The total programme fee is INR 1,70,000 over two years. Affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Nurses and Midwives Council, the college prepares ANM graduates for roles in primary health centres and rural health missions.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 31 July 2026.

Heritage Varanasi ANM Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	INR 85,000
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 1,70,000

• Fees are paid at the start of each academic year.
• Education loans are available through nationalised banks for nursing diploma programmes.

Heritage Varanasi ANM Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Opens	1 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026

• Admission is merit-based on the average of Class 10 and Class 12 board marks.
• No written entrance examination is conducted for ANM admission in Uttar Pradesh.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Class 12 from any recognized board (UP Board or equivalent national board).
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Class 12 for General and OBC candidates and minimum 40% for SC and ST candidates.
• Age between 17 and 35 years as of 31 December 2025. Programme is open to female candidates only.
• Medical fitness certificate required before final enrollment at the college.

Admission Process

• Submit application directly at Heritage College of Nursing, Varanasi, or through the designated state portal during the window.
• Merit list is prepared based on the average percentage of Class 10 and Class 12 marks.
• Shortlisted candidates receive allotment letters and are called for document verification at the college.
• Original certificates including Class 10 and 12 mark sheets are verified on the scheduled date.
• Medical fitness certificate is submitted and enrollment is completed to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking affordable ANM diploma training at a Varanasi private nursing institution.
• Merit-based admission without a written entrance exam is preferable.
• Planning a career in UP government PHCs, NHM, or rural health outreach roles.
• Aiming to build foundational nursing credentials before upgrading to GNM or B.Sc Nursing.

✗ Skip if

• Corporate hospital placements or structured campus recruitment drives are a priority.
• B.Sc Nursing is preferred for broader career scope and better salary prospects.
• Non-female candidates or applicants from outside Uttar Pradesh seeking state-reserved seats.

Heritage Varanasi ANM Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	100% tuition fee reimbursement	SC and ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC and minority)	Partial fee reimbursement with maintenance allowance	OBC and minority students with annual family income below INR 2 Lakhs

• Applications are submitted on the official UP Scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in.
• The scholarship application window typically opens in July of each academic year.

Heritage Varanasi ANM FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for the ANM programme at Heritage College of Nursing, Varanasi?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year ANM programme at Heritage College of Nursing, Varanasi is INR 1,70,000, calculated at INR 85,000 per academic year. Fees are collected at the beginning of each year. Students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities may apply for UP state post-matric scholarships to partially or fully offset tuition costs. Education loans through nationalised banks are also available.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for ANM admission in 2026?

Ans. No written entrance exam is conducted for ANM admission in Uttar Pradesh. Selection is merit-based, using the average percentage of marks obtained in Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. Candidates with higher cumulative board scores are ranked higher on the merit list. The process is managed under the guidelines of the Uttar Pradesh Directorate of Medical Health and Family Welfare.

Ques. Who is eligible to apply for the ANM programme at Heritage College of Nursing?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 from any recognized board, with at least 45% aggregate marks for General and OBC applicants, and at least 40% for SC and ST applicants. The programme is open exclusively to female candidates aged 17 to 35 years as of 31 December 2025. A medical fitness certificate is also mandatory before final enrollment at the college.

Ques. What career options are available after completing ANM from Heritage College of Nursing, Varanasi?

Ans. ANM graduates can be employed as auxiliary nurse midwives in government primary health centres, sub-centres, and community health centres under the National Health Mission. Private hospitals and maternity clinics also hire ANM-qualified nurses for ward support and outpatient care. Those seeking expanded clinical responsibilities may pursue GNM or B.Sc Nursing for roles in district hospitals and private healthcare facilities.

Ques. Are scholarships available for ANM students at Heritage College of Nursing, Varanasi?

Ans. Yes, eligible students can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship. SC and ST students are entitled to 100% tuition fee reimbursement, while OBC and minority students receive partial fee reimbursement and a maintenance allowance. Applications are submitted through the official UP Scholarship portal, and the window typically opens in July, coinciding with the start of the academic session.

Ques. How is the merit list prepared for ANM admission in Uttar Pradesh?

Ans. The ANM merit list is prepared by averaging the percentage of marks obtained in Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. Candidates are ranked in descending order based on this average, and those with higher scores receive priority in seat allotment. The merit list is published by the state authority after the application window closes, and candidates are called for document verification based on their rank and seat availability.