Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery [ANM] (Nursing)

SCPM College of Nursing and Paramedical Science, Gonda, offers the 2-year Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery diploma approved by the Indian Nursing Council, with 80 seats and admission through the college’s own entrance test. The programme covers nursing fundamentals, midwifery, maternal and child health, and community health nursing. Total course fee is INR 1.98 Lakhs. The college is affiliated to RMLAU, Faizabad, and located in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).

SCPM College ANM Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (2 Years)	INR 1,98,000
Total Fees	INR 1,98,000

• Hostel accommodation is available at the campus at INR 78,000 per year, charged separately.
• Fees are payable as per the college payment schedule at the time of admission.

SCPM College ANM Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Form Available	August 2026 (Tentative)
Application Deadline	September 2026 (Tentative)
College Entrance Test	October 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	November 2026 (Tentative)

• Application forms are available at the college office at Station Road, Gonda, UP 271003.
• Admission is finalised based on merit in the college’s entrance test and subsequent interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Class 10+2 in Arts, Science, or Health Care Science Vocational stream from a recognised board
• Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission
• Maximum age of 35 years at the time of admission as per INC norms
• Candidates with a background in Home Science or Biological Sciences are preferred

Admission Process

• Obtain the application form from the college office or by mail with a demand draft
• Submit the completed application form with Class 12 mark sheets and date of birth proof
• Appear for the college’s own entrance test at the SCPM campus in Gonda
• Attend the interview as part of the selection process after the entrance test
• Merit list is prepared based on entrance test score and interview performance
• Pay the prescribed fees and complete enrolment formalities upon selection
• Classes commence in November 2026 for the 2026-27 academic year

✓ Opt for this if

• You want an INC-approved ANM diploma at an affordable fee in UP
• Rural community nursing or maternal and child health is your career focus
• You are from Gonda or nearby districts and want to study close to home
• You plan to progress to B.Sc Nursing through the bridge course later

✗ Skip if

• You want to directly pursue a B.Sc Nursing degree instead of a diploma
• You are looking for a college in a larger city with better hospital exposure
• You need guaranteed campus placement support for private hospital hiring

SCPM College ANM Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)	As per state norms	SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh enrolled in diploma courses
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	As per NSP norms	Minority students with family income below INR 2 Lakhs per year
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional Courses	As per central norms	Students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per year

• Apply on the UP Scholarship Portal at scholarship.up.gov.in for state scholarships.
• National Scholarship Portal applications are open at scholarships.gov.in each year.

SCPM College ANM FAQs

Ques. What is the duration and fee for ANM at SCPM College of Nursing, Gonda?

Ans. The ANM programme at SCPM College of Nursing and Paramedical Science, Gonda, is a 2-year diploma course with a total fee of INR 1.98 Lakhs. The programme is approved by the Indian Nursing Council and affiliated to RMLAU, Faizabad. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 78,000 per year for students who need on-campus residence.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for ANM admission at SCPM College Gonda?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10+2 in Arts, Science, or Health Care Science Vocational stream from a recognised board. The minimum age is 17 years and the maximum age is 35 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission. No specific subjects are mandatory for Class 12, though a background in Science or Home Science is preferred.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for ANM admission at SCPM College Gonda?

Ans. Yes, SCPM College conducts its own entrance test for ANM admission, unlike B.Sc Nursing which requires UP CNET. Candidates who apply for the ANM programme must appear for this in-house entrance test at the Gonda campus. The merit list for admission is prepared based on the entrance test score and a subsequent interview conducted by the college admissions committee.

Ques. What career options are available after completing ANM from SCPM College Gonda?

Ans. ANM diploma holders can work as auxiliary nurses and midwives in government health centres, sub-centres, primary health centres, anganwadi centres, and private nursing homes. Government employment opportunities include ASHA programme supervisors, health worker roles under National Health Mission, and ward staff in district hospitals. ANM diploma holders can also pursue the Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing bridge course for career advancement.

Ques. Can candidates who completed Class 12 in Arts stream apply for ANM at SCPM College?

Ans. Yes, candidates who completed Class 12 in Arts stream are eligible to apply for the ANM programme at SCPM College. The Indian Nursing Council permits admission from Arts, Science, and Health Care Science Vocational streams for the ANM diploma. This makes the ANM course accessible to a wider pool of candidates compared to B.Sc Nursing, which requires a Science background with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Ques. Can students from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for ANM at SCPM College Gonda?

Ans. Yes, SCPM College accepts applications from candidates across India for its ANM programme. The admission is based on performance in the college’s own entrance test and interview, and there is no state domicile restriction for admission. However, state government scholarships from the UP Scholarship Portal are available only to Uttar Pradesh-domicile students, not to outstation candidates.