Annai College of Paramedical Science

Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) – (Female)

Course Duration : 2 Years

Affiliation : Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Eligibility : Pass in 12th Grade (HSC)

Counselling Code : N/A

Course Overview

The Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) program is a diploma-level nursing course designed to train compassionate and skilled frontline healthcare workers. This course is the backbone of the rural healthcare system in India, focusing heavily on maternal and child health. At Annai Group of Institutions, we prepare our ANM students to serve communities with dedication,

Course Details :-

Course Level: Diploma

Duration: 2 Years (including 6 months of internship)

Examination Type: Yearly

Recognized By: Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Course Duration :-

2 Years (Full Time)

Affiliation :-

Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Eligibility

To apply for the ANM course, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Education: Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized board (Arts, Science, or Commerce streams are eligible).
  • Minimum Marks: Candidates should have obtained a minimum aggregate of 40-45% in their qualifying examination.
  • Age Limit: The candidate should be at least 17 years of age at the time of admission. The upper age limit is generally 35 years.
  • Medical Fitness: The candidate must be medically fit to handle the physical demands of the nursing profession.

Why Choose Annai?

Expansive 80+ Acre Green Campus

5.5 Lakh Sq. Ft. Multi-Storey Academic Infrastructure

100% Zero-Paper ERP-Enabled Digital Campus

Highly Qualified and Experienced Faculty

Smart Classrooms with Digital Learning Systems

Advanced Computer Laboratories & Student Activity Centre

Separate Hostels for Boys and Girls

Hygienic Mess and Canteen Facilities

Playgrounds and Comprehensive Sports Facilities

Dedicated Coaching for ICAR, Entrance & Banking Exams

Campus Bus Transportation Facilities - 100km radius

24×7 Security and Uninterrupted Power Supply

What You Learn?

The curriculum is designed to create versatile health workers. Key subjects include:

  • Community Health Nursing: Sanitation, hygiene, and disease prevention in rural areas.
  • Health Promotion: Nutrition, mental health, and personal hygiene.
  • Primary Healthcare Nursing: First aid, infection control, and immunization.
  • Child Health Nursing: Care of infants, vaccination schedules, and managing childhood illnesses.
  • Midwifery: Antenatal (pregnancy) care, intranatal (delivery) assistance, and postnatal (after-birth) care.
  • Health Center Management: Basics of managing a sub-center and maintaining records.

Scope of Practice

Upon completion, an ANM graduate is qualified to:

  • Work as a basic health worker in village sub-centers and Primary Health Centers.
  • Administer vaccinations and immunizations to children and adults.
  • Provide care to pregnant women before, during, and after delivery.
  • Educate the community on family planning, nutrition, and sanitation.
  • Assist senior nurses and doctors in hospitals during procedures.
  • Maintain health records and registers in community settings.

Career Opportunities

There is a massive demand for ANM nurses in both the government and private sectors.

  • Government Sector: Primary Health Centers (PHC), Community Health Centers (CHC), Government Hospitals, and Aanganwadi Centers.
  • Private Sector: Private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Polyclinics.
  • NGOs & Welfare Organizations: Working with organizations focused on rural health and women’s welfare.
  • Home Healthcare: Providing specialized care for the elderly or bedridden patients at home.
  • Industrial Nurse: Providing basic first aid and health checks in factories or industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common inquiries regarding eligibility, admission procedures, and career prospects for this course.

Admission is usually based on the marks secured in your 12th-grade (10+2) examination.

ANM is a 2-year diploma focusing on basic community health and midwifery, primarily for rural service. GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is a 3-year diploma with a broader scope covering general medicine, surgery, and critical care alongside midwifery.

Yes, unlike B.Sc Nursing, students from Arts, Commerce, or Science streams can apply for the ANM course.

Yes, the 2-year duration includes a mandatory 6-month internship period where students gain practical experience in hospitals and rural health centers.

Yes, after completing ANM and gaining some work experience, you can pursue GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) and subsequently B.Sc Nursing to advance your career.