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Jharkhand ANM 2027: Exam Date, Application, Eligibility, Pattern

Conducted by JCECEB Scope Jharkhand

Jharkhand ANM 2027 is the ANM Entrance Competitive Examination that JCECEB (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) holds for admission to the 2-year Auxiliary Nurse Midwife course in Jharkhand’s nursing institutes. Only female 10+2 pass candidates can apply. The 2027 notice is expected in July 2027 and the exam in August 2027.

Latest (6 October 2026): JCECEB has opened the 3rd and last counselling round for ANM 2026: choice filling runs 7 to 10 October 2026 and seats are allotted on 12 October 2026. The 2027 notice is expected in July 2027.

Jharkhand ANM 2027

This page covers Jharkhand ANM 2027 dates, how to apply and the fee, eligibility, the exam pattern and official notices.

Jharkhand ANM 2027 overview
Full nameANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) Entrance Competitive Examination, Jharkhand
Conducted byJharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), Ranchi
Exam levelState level (Jharkhand)
Courses / PurposeAdmission to the 2-year ANM course in Jharkhand nursing institutes
Exam dateExpected August 2027
ApplicationExpected July 2027, online only
Application feeRs 450 for all categories; no fee for PwD (2026 fee)
EligibilityWomen aged 17 to 35 who have passed 10+2
Questions and marksObjective MCQs, 100 marks: General Science 50, General Knowledge 25, Mathematics 25
Duration2 hours
Official websitejceceb.jharkhand.gov.in

Jharkhand ANM 2027 Important Dates

JCECEB has not announced the 2027 dates yet. In 2026 the notice came on 15 July and the exam was held on 23 August, so the months below are expected for 2027.

EventDate
ANM Entrance 2027 noticeJuly 2027 Expected
Online applicationJuly 2027 Expected
Admit card downloadAugust 2027 Expected
ANM entrance examAugust 2027 Expected
Answer keys and objectionsAugust 2027 Expected
ANM Entrance 2027 resultSeptember 2027 Expected
CounsellingSeptember 2027 Expected

How to Apply for Jharkhand ANM 2027

You apply online only, on the JCECEB website, once the 2027 notice is out (expected in July 2027). In 2026 the form was open from 16 July to 9 August 2026, and 10 and 11 August 2026 were the only days to edit it.

Expected July 2027

Apply Online for Jharkhand ANM 2027

Applications for Jharkhand ANM 2027 are expected in July 2027.

Link not live yetOfficial website
  1. Go to jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and click the “Click here for All Online Application Submission” button on the homepage.
  2. Open the “ANM Entrance Competitive Examination” link and read the instructions.
  3. Register, then fill in your personal, category and academic details.
  4. Upload a recent colour passport-size photo that shows your face and both ears clearly (not edited), your signature and your left thumb impression.
  5. Choose your exam centre districts in order of preference.
  6. Pay the fee online by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI, submit the form and keep a printout. You do not need to send it to JCECEB.
CategoryApplication fee (2026)
General, EWS, BC-I, BC-II, SC and ST (all female candidates)Rs 450
Candidates with disability (PwD)No fee

The fee is not refundable. If you are applying for both the ANM and the GNM entrance, pick the same exam centre city in both forms so that JCECEB can seat you at one school.

Who can apply for Jharkhand ANM 2027?

You can apply if you are a woman who has passed 10+2 and is between 17 and 35 years old. These are the 2026 rules; the 2027 notice will confirm them.

  • Gender: only female candidates are eligible for the ANM course.
  • Qualification: 10+2 from CBSE, ICSE, a state board or a recognised equivalent exam. The 2026 notice named no stream and no minimum percentage.
  • Age: at least 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year, and at most 35 years.
  • Age relaxation: Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers and trained Dais can be up to 42 years old for ANM seats in government Multipurpose Health Worker training schools and ANM schools.
  • Medical fitness: you must be medically fit.
  • Residence: seats go first to local residents of Jharkhand. Other eligible candidates are admitted only if seats stay vacant after that.

Reservation for EWS, BC-I, BC-II, ST, PTG, SC and disabled candidates follows the latest Jharkhand government policy.

What is the Jharkhand ANM 2027 exam pattern?

The ANM entrance is a 2-hour objective (MCQ) test of 100 marks: 50 marks of General Science, 25 of General Knowledge and 25 of Mathematics. Topic guidance is on the Jharkhand ANM 2027 syllabus page.

SubjectMarks
General Science50
General Knowledge25
Mathematics25
Total100

In 2026 the exam ran from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday, 23 August, at centres in the district headquarters of Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Palamu, Jamshedpur, Dumka and Hazaribagh.

Jharkhand ANM 2027 Official Notices and Downloads

Jharkhand ANM 2027 FAQs

Is Jharkhand ANM the same exam as Jharkhand GNM?
No. JCECEB holds separate entrance tests for the 2-year ANM course and the GNM course, with separate notices and forms. In 2026 both were held on 23 August, and their answer keys came out together.
Can male candidates apply for Jharkhand ANM?
No. The ANM course in Jharkhand is open only to female candidates.
Can students from other states apply for Jharkhand ANM?
Yes, they can apply, but seats are first filled by local residents of Jharkhand. Students from other states get only the seats that stay vacant after that.
Which seats are filled through Jharkhand ANM counselling?
JCECEB counselling fills all ANM seats in government nursing institutes of Jharkhand and 50% of the free seats in non-government institutes. In 2026 JCECEB scheduled three online rounds.
Where can I get previous year Jharkhand ANM papers?
Papers of the earlier combined Jharkhand ANM GNM (NECE) test for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022 are free on the Jharkhand ANM GNM question papers page.
Official website: jceceb.jharkhand.gov.inJCECEB publishes notices, admit cards and results here
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