A two-year diploma (including internship) that trains compassionate, frontline health workers for community and maternal-child care.
Quick Facts
Duration: 2 years (including
internship)
Internship: 6 months clinical + community
Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream)
Recognition: INC-aligned
Why choose ANM?
ANM prepares you to be a frontline health advocate—working in primary care, maternal and newborn health, and community outreach.
Community Impact
Work directly with families to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Career Path
Opportunities at PHCs, NGOs, private clinics, and options to upskill (GNM / BSc)
Hands-on Training
Clinical internships, home visits and public-health programme experience.
Course Structure & Curriculum
A two-year program blending classroom learning, community fieldwork and clinical internship.
Year 1 — Foundation & Community Health
Community Health Nursing — home visits, population health
Health Promotion — nutrition, sanitation, mental health
Primary Health Care Nursing I — infection control, first aid
Child Health Nursing — growth, immunization, IMNCI basics
Year 2 — Midwifery & Management
Midwifery — antenatal, intranatal, postnatal care
Neonatal Care — basic newborn assessment & care
Health Centre Management — reporting, team coordination
Internship — structured rotations in hospital & community
Learning Outcomes
Provide preventive and promotive health services in community settings.
Assist and support safe childbirth and neonatal care.
Identify and refer high‑risk cases appropriately.
Manage basic operations of a health centre and maintain records.
Collaborate with public health programs (immunization, maternal health).
Eligibility & Admission
You must have passed 10+2 (higher secondary education) in any stream. After completing 10+2, you need to undergo a 2-year ANM training program. This training includes both theoretical and practical components, preparing you for real-world healthcare scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ANM and GNM?
ANM is a focused 2‑year diploma for community and midwifery work. GNM is a broader 3‑year nursing diploma with expanded clinical exposure.
Can I pursue further studies after ANM?
ANM is a focused 2‑year diploma for community and midwifery work. GNM is a broader 3‑year nursing diploma with expanded clinical exposure.
Is there placement support?
ANM is a focused 2‑year diploma for community and midwifery work. GNM is a broader 3‑year nursing diploma with expanded clinical exposure.
