SCPM College ANM FAQs
Ques. What is the duration and fee for ANM at SCPM College of Nursing, Gonda?
Ans. The ANM programme at SCPM College of Nursing and Paramedical Science, Gonda, is a 2-year diploma course with a total fee of INR 1.98 Lakhs. The programme is approved by the Indian Nursing Council and affiliated to RMLAU, Faizabad. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 78,000 per year for students who need on-campus residence.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for ANM admission at SCPM College Gonda?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10+2 in Arts, Science, or Health Care Science Vocational stream from a recognised board. The minimum age is 17 years and the maximum age is 35 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission. No specific subjects are mandatory for Class 12, though a background in Science or Home Science is preferred.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for ANM admission at SCPM College Gonda?
Ans. Yes, SCPM College conducts its own entrance test for ANM admission, unlike B.Sc Nursing which requires UP CNET. Candidates who apply for the ANM programme must appear for this in-house entrance test at the Gonda campus. The merit list for admission is prepared based on the entrance test score and a subsequent interview conducted by the college admissions committee.
Ques. What career options are available after completing ANM from SCPM College Gonda?
Ans. ANM diploma holders can work as auxiliary nurses and midwives in government health centres, sub-centres, primary health centres, anganwadi centres, and private nursing homes. Government employment opportunities include ASHA programme supervisors, health worker roles under National Health Mission, and ward staff in district hospitals. ANM diploma holders can also pursue the Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing bridge course for career advancement.
Ques. Can candidates who completed Class 12 in Arts stream apply for ANM at SCPM College?
Ans. Yes, candidates who completed Class 12 in Arts stream are eligible to apply for the ANM programme at SCPM College. The Indian Nursing Council permits admission from Arts, Science, and Health Care Science Vocational streams for the ANM diploma. This makes the ANM course accessible to a wider pool of candidates compared to B.Sc Nursing, which requires a Science background with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Ques. Can students from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for ANM at SCPM College Gonda?
Ans. Yes, SCPM College accepts applications from candidates across India for its ANM programme. The admission is based on performance in the college’s own entrance test and interview, and there is no state domicile restriction for admission. However, state government scholarships from the UP Scholarship Portal are available only to Uttar Pradesh-domicile students, not to outstation candidates.







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