ANM admission for 2025 starts differently across states and institutes Government schools and private nursing institutes generally open applications between May and July Entrance tests may be held in June or July For instance Assam conducted ANM entrance on 18 May 2025 while state level applications began around August in some states WB started registrations for ANM and GNM in March with exams in late June Many state nursing boards follow a merit based selection from Class XII marks and accept applications online Merit criteria often include PCB subjects with minimum forty percent to fifty percent aggregate Age limits usually between seventeen and thirty five years Seats are available through state counselling rounds that take place in August or September To find out exact dates and how to apply for ANM admission in your state please mention your location and preferred institution