Overview
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will conduct Round 2 counselling for admission to Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM-R) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) courses for the 2026 academic session. Eligible candidates will be able to register, submit institute and course preferences, and participate in online seat allotment; the total number of available seats has not yet been announced.
Candidates should note that Round 2 is part of the admission process and not a fresh recruitment drive. Seat availability will depend on vacancies remaining after the first counselling round, withdrawals and institutional seat updates.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
| Post Name | ANM-R and GNM Admission 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced; subject to vacant nursing seats |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and choice filling |
| Official Website | wbjeeb.nic.in |
Important Dates
The detailed Round 2 schedule is awaited. Candidates must verify all dates from the official counselling notice before completing any activity.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The Round 2 registration, choice-filling, choice-locking, allotment and reporting dates may be published separately. The entrance examination date and result date will precede counselling and will be updated through the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 examination from a recognized board, subject to the conditions prescribed in the ANM-GNM 2026 information bulletin.
- Applicants are generally required to pass English and secure the minimum aggregate marks specified by WBJEEB.
- Admission will be based on the candidate’s ANM-GNM 2026 rank and fulfilment of course-specific eligibility requirements.
- ANM-R admission is generally open to eligible female candidates, while GNM eligibility may cover both female and male candidates as specified in the official bulletin.
- West Bengal domicile, language proficiency, medical fitness and category certificate requirements must be satisfied wherever applicable.
- Candidates participating in Round 2 must meet the counselling eligibility rules, including conditions related to previous allotment, acceptance, cancellation or non-allotment.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is expected to be 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
- The upper age limit is expected to be 35 years, subject to confirmation in the 2026 information bulletin.
- The date of birth recorded in the Class 10 certificate or equivalent document will ordinarily be used for age verification.
Fees
- The Round 2 counselling registration fee, if applicable, will be notified in the official schedule.
- Candidates may also have to pay a seat-acceptance fee after allotment.
- Online payments should be made only through the payment gateway available on the WBJEEB counselling portal.
- Counselling, seat-acceptance and institutional admission fees may be separate and are generally non-refundable except under notified rules.
Selection Process
- Entrance Examination and Ranking: Candidates must appear in the WBJEE ANM-GNM 2026 entrance examination and obtain a valid rank.
- Counselling and Choice Filling: Qualified candidates must complete counselling registration, verify personal details, pay the prescribed fee and arrange their preferred courses and institutes.
- Seat Allotment and Admission: Seats will be allotted according to rank, category, eligibility, choices submitted and seat availability. Selected candidates must pay the acceptance fee, download the allotment letter and report for document verification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official WBJEEB website and open the ANM & GNM 2026 admission page.
- Click on the Round 2 counselling registration or candidate login link when activated.
- Sign in using the application number, password or other credentials generated during the entrance examination process.
- Review the displayed personal, academic, category and rank details. Contact the designated helpdesk if any non-editable information is incorrect.
- Complete fresh registration only if it is permitted under the Round 2 rules. Candidates already registered may be required to log in directly.
- Pay the counselling fee through the available online payment method and retain the transaction receipt.
- Select ANM-R or GNM institutes in the preferred order. Candidates should add multiple realistic choices to improve their chances of allotment.
- Save and lock the choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices may be processed under the system rules stated in the schedule.
- Download the choice list and check the Round 2 allotment result on the notified date.
- If allotted a seat, pay the seat-acceptance fee and report to the assigned institute or verification centre with original certificates, rank card, allotment letter, photographs and category or domicile documents.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 Round 2 registration begin?
The registration date is TBA. WBJEEB will publish the complete Round 2 schedule on its official website.
2. Can a candidate who did not receive a seat in Round 1 join Round 2?
Such candidates are generally considered for the next round, but they must follow the participation and choice-filling conditions in the official counselling notice.
3. Is fresh choice filling required for Round 2?
It depends on the notified counselling rules. Candidates should check whether earlier choices are retained or
