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Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) – Diploma Course

The Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) course is a two-year diploma program designed to prepare students to work as basic health care providers, especially in rural and underserved areas. It emphasizes maternal and child health and equips students to work at the grassroots level of India’s public health system.

Course Overview

  • Course Name: Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM)
  • Level: Diploma
  • Duration: 2 years (including 6 months of internship)
  • Category: Paramedical / Nursing

Eligibility Criteria

  • 10+2 passed in any stream (Science preferred)
  • Minimum 40%–50% aggregate marks (varies by institution)
  • Age: 17 to 35 years
  • Medical fitness certificate may be required

Syllabus Highlights

  • Community Health Nursing
  • Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
  • Child Health Nursing
  • Health Promotion & First Aid
  • Nutrition, Hygiene & Infection Control
  • Primary Healthcare and Immunization
  • Environmental Sanitation & Mental Health

Practical Training

Students receive hands-on training through hospital rotations, community health visits, maternity wards, child care clinics, and immunization campaigns. A 6-month clinical internship is a mandatory part of the curriculum.

Career Opportunities

Job Roles:

  • Auxiliary Nurse
  • Community Health Worker
  • Home Nurse
  • Midwife
  • Health Visitor
  • Rural Health Worker

Employment Areas:

  • Government Hospitals
  • Primary Health Centers (PHCs)
  • Private Nursing Homes
  • NGOs and Health Projects
  • Old Age Homes and Schools

Higher Study Options

  • GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)
  • B.Sc Nursing (Post Basic / Lateral Entry)
  • Specialized Diplomas in Child Health, Mental Health, etc.

Fee Structure & Salary

  • Course Fee: ₹10,000 to ₹70,000 per year
  • Starting Salary: ₹10,000 to ₹20,000 per month
  • Experienced professionals may earn ₹30,000 or more

Top Institutes Offering ANM in India

  • AIIMS (select branches)
  • Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
  • Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi
  • Institute of Public Health and Hygiene, New Delhi
  • State Nursing Colleges
  • District Health and Paramedical Institutes