How to Start Preparing for ANM/GNM 2027: A Complete Beginner’s Study Plan

Preparing for the West Bengal ANM(R) and GNM entrance examination may initially feel difficult, especially for beginners who do not know which subject to start with, which books to follow or how many hours to study.

The right approach is to begin with the examination pattern, strengthen the basic concepts, practise MCQs regularly and gradually move towards full-length mock tests.

The official ANM/GNM 2027 Information Bulletin has not yet been released. Therefore, this preparation guide follows the latest available examination pattern. Candidates should regularly check the official WBJEEB ANM & GNM page for confirmed 2027 updates.

ANM/GNM 2027: Latest Status

As of 11 August 2026, WBJEEB has not announced:

The ANM/GNM 2027 application dates The 2027 examination date The admit-card schedule The final 2027 syllabus Any changes to eligibility or examination pattern

Students should begin preparing according to the latest pattern instead of waiting for the official notification. If WBJEEB introduces any change, the study plan can be adjusted after the new bulletin is published.

Understand the Examination Before Starting

Based on the latest available pattern, the ANM/GNM entrance examination is an offline OMR-based test containing 100 multiple-choice questions.

Subject Questions Maximum Marks Life Science 40 50 Physical Science 20 25 Basic English 15 15 Mathematics 10 10 General Knowledge 10 10 Logical Reasoning 5 5 Total 100 115 Expected examination structure Mode: Offline, OMR-based Duration: 90 minutes Total questions: 100 Maximum marks: 115 Question types: Single-correct and multiple-correct MCQs Negative marking: Applicable to Category 1 questions Language: Primarily English and Bengali, subject to the official bulletin

Life Science and Physical Science together carry 75 out of 115 marks. Therefore, students should give maximum preparation time to these two subjects.

How to Start ANM/GNM 2027 Preparation Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Before beginning serious preparation, understand the expected basic eligibility requirements.

Based on the latest rules, candidates generally need to:

Be citizens of India. Fulfil the West Bengal domicile conditions. Be at least 17 years old by the prescribed date. Pass Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Obtain the required aggregate marks. Pass English as one of the subjects. Be able to read, write and communicate in Bengali and/or Nepali. Be medically fit for nursing training.

ANM(R) is generally available only to female candidates, while both male and female candidates may apply for GNM, subject to institute-wise seat eligibility.

The exact 2027 requirements must be confirmed from the official Information Bulletin.

Step 2: Download the Latest Syllabus and Previous Papers

Do not begin by randomly studying chapters. First understand:

The subjects included in the examination The number of questions from each subject The marks allotted to each section The level of the questions The difference between Category 1 and Category 2 questions

WBJEEB provides official papers from 2021 to 2025 on its ANM/GNM old question-paper page.

Download the papers and keep them in a separate folder. Do not attempt to memorise the answers. Use them to understand the actual question pattern.

Step 3: Take a Diagnostic Test

Before starting the syllabus, attempt one previous-year paper or a basic mock test.

Do not worry about your initial score. The objective is to identify:

Strong subjects Weak subjects Forgotten Class 10 concepts Calculation difficulties English grammar weaknesses Current-affairs gaps Time-management problems Unfamiliar question types

After the test, divide topics into three groups.

Group Meaning Strong You understand the concept and answer most questions correctly Average You understand the basics but make mistakes Weak You cannot remember the concept or solve the questions

This diagnosis will help you create a personalised study plan.

Step 4: Select Limited and Reliable Study Materials

Beginners often collect too many books, PDFs, videos and notes. This creates confusion and delays preparation.

A simple resource system is sufficient:

One main textbook or class note for each subject One reliable MCQ practice source Official previous-year question papers One notebook for short notes One mistake-tracking notebook Regular mock tests

For Life Science, Physical Science and Mathematics, begin with Madhyamik or equivalent Class 9–10-level textbooks. Use reference books only after completing the basic concepts.

Step 5: Begin With High-Weightage Subjects

Start with the following priority:

Life Science Physical Science Mathematics Basic English Logical Reasoning General Knowledge and current affairs

This does not mean that English, GK or Reasoning should be ignored. They should be practised in shorter daily sessions while Life Science and Physical Science receive the largest study blocks.

Subject-Wise Starting Strategy

1. How to Start Life Science

Life Science carries 50 marks and should be your first priority.

Begin with topics that form the foundation for multiple chapters:

Cell structure and cell division Plant and animal tissues Life processes Nutrition Respiration Transportation and circulation Excretion Control and coordination Nervous and endocrine systems Reproduction Heredity and genetics Evolution Environment and ecosystems Human health and diseases Best method for Life Science

For every chapter:

Read the concept from the textbook or class notes. Mark important definitions and scientific terms. Study diagrams and processes. Make a one-page chapter summary. Solve 30–50 chapter-wise MCQs. Write incorrect questions in the mistake notebook. Reattempt those questions after three to seven days.

Do not depend only on memorisation. Category 2 questions often require complete conceptual understanding.

1. How to Start Physical Science

Physical Science contains both Physics and Chemistry and carries 25 marks.

Start Physics with: Units and measurements Motion Force and work Energy and power Heat Light Electricity Magnetism Sound Atomic nucleus and radioactivity Start Chemistry with: Matter and its properties Atomic structure Periodic table Chemical bonding Chemical reactions Acids, bases and salts Metals and non-metals Mole concept Chemical calculations Organic chemistry basics Environmental chemistry Best method for Physical Science

Maintain two separate revision sections:

A formula and unit section for Physics A reaction, equation and exception section for Chemistry

After studying a concept, solve questions immediately. Do not wait until the entire chapter is complete.

1. How to Start Mathematics

Mathematics carries 10 marks, but it can become highly scoring with regular practice.

Begin with:

Number system HCF and LCM Ratio and proportion Percentage Average Profit and loss Simple and compound interest Time and work Time, speed and distance Partnership Algebra Linear equations Geometry Mensuration Statistics and probability Mathematics preparation rule

Practise Mathematics for at least 20–30 minutes on most study days.

For every topic:

Learn the formula. Understand one standard method. Solve basic questions. Move to timed MCQs. Note repeated calculation mistakes. Reattempt incorrect problems without seeing the solution. 4. How to Start Basic English

Basic English carries 15 marks and can improve the overall score significantly.

Start with:

Parts of speech Articles Prepositions Tenses Subject–verb agreement Active and passive voice Direct and indirect speech Sentence correction Error detection Synonyms and antonyms Idioms and phrases Vocabulary Reading comprehension Daily English routine

Spend 20–25 minutes on English:

One grammar rule Five new words Ten grammar MCQs One short reading passage every few days

Maintain a notebook for grammar rules, confusing words and repeated errors.

1. How to Start General Knowledge

General Knowledge includes static GK and current affairs.

Prepare:

Indian history Indian geography Indian Constitution General science West Bengal-related GK Important government schemes Awards and honours Sports Books and authors National and international organisations Recent healthcare developments National, international and West Bengal current affairs Current-affairs strategy Study current affairs for 15–20 minutes daily. Prepare monthly revision notes. Revise each month at least twice. Practise weekly current-affairs MCQs. Give special importance to the six to eight months before the examination.

Avoid depending only on daily news. Revision is necessary to retain information.

1. How to Start Logical Reasoning

Logical Reasoning carries only five marks, but these marks can make an important difference in rank.

Begin with:

Analogy Classification Number series Alphabet series Coding and decoding Blood relations Direction sense Ranking Calendar and clock Venn diagrams Syllogism Basic puzzles

Practise 10–15 reasoning questions three or four days a week. Focus on accuracy before speed.

The Learn–Practise–Revise Method

Use this four-step method for every chapter.

1. Learn

Understand the concept from a textbook, class or reliable note.

1. Recall

Close the book and try to remember:

Definitions Formulas Processes Diagrams Reactions Important facts 3. Practise

Solve chapter-wise MCQs immediately after learning.

1. Revise

Revise the same chapter:

After one day After seven days After approximately one month

This method prevents students from forgetting previously completed chapters.

First 30-Day Preparation Plan Week 1: Understand and organise Read the latest examination pattern. Download previous-year papers. Take one diagnostic test. Arrange textbooks, notes and notebooks. Identify strong and weak subjects. Begin one basic Life Science chapter. Start daily current affairs. Week 2: Build the science foundation Study two Life Science units. Begin basic Physics and Chemistry. Practise Mathematics for 20 minutes daily. Revise one English grammar topic every day. Solve approximately 150–200 MCQs during the week. Week 3: Introduce regular testing Continue Life Science and Physical Science. Complete two Mathematics topics. Start Logical Reasoning practice. Attempt two chapter-wise tests. Analyse every incorrect answer. Update the mistake notebook. Week 4: Review progress Revise everything completed during the month. Attempt one mixed-subject test. Calculate accuracy in every section. Identify chapters requiring revision. Plan the next month based on actual performance. First-month target

By the end of the first month, a beginner should aim to:

Develop a fixed study routine Complete foundational chapters Solve approximately 700–1,000 quality MCQs Begin short notes Build a mistake notebook Take at least three or four tests

Quality and analysis are more important than merely completing a large number of questions.

Long-Term Preparation Roadmap Phase 1: Foundation building

Suggested duration: First two to three months

Understand the basic concepts. Complete important Life Science and Physical Science chapters. Strengthen Class 10 Mathematics. Begin English grammar, reasoning and current affairs. Solve basic chapter-wise MCQs. Phase 2: Complete the syllabus

Suggested duration: Next two to three months

Complete all remaining chapters. Begin weekly revision. Solve subject-wise question sets. Practise Category 2 questions regularly. Start previous-year questions chapter-wise. Phase 3: Intensive practice

Suggested duration: Next two months

Solve mixed-subject tests. Attempt sectional mock tests. Increase MCQ speed. Reattempt previous mistakes. Begin full-length 90-minute tests. Practise OMR filling. Phase 4: Final revision

Suggested duration: Last six to eight weeks

Take regular full-length mock tests. Revise short notes and formula sheets. Focus on weak chapters. Revise current affairs. Avoid unnecessary new books. Improve accuracy and examination temperament. Suggested Daily Timetable Two-hour plan for busy students Activity Time Life Science or Physical Science 45 minutes Mathematics, English or Reasoning 30 minutes MCQ practice 30 minutes Current affairs and revision 15 minutes Four-hour plan Activity Time Life Science 75 minutes Physical Science 60 minutes Mathematics 30 minutes English or Reasoning 30 minutes General Knowledge 20 minutes MCQ review and revision 25 minutes Six-hour intensive plan Activity Time Life Science 100 minutes Physical Science 80 minutes Mathematics 45 minutes English 35 minutes Reasoning and GK 40 minutes MCQs, test and analysis 60 minutes

Do not begin with an unrealistic six-hour plan if you are not used to studying regularly. Start with two or three focused hours and increase gradually.

Suggested Weekly Schedule Day Main focus Monday Life Science + Mathematics + English Tuesday Physical Science + Reasoning + GK Wednesday Life Science + Mathematics + MCQs Thursday Physical Science + English + current affairs Friday Life Science + Reasoning + revision Saturday Mixed MCQ practice + weak chapters Sunday Weekly test + detailed analysis

Keep at least one revision session every week. Without revision, syllabus completion alone will not produce a good score.

How Many MCQs Should You Solve? Beginner stage 30–40 MCQs per day Approximately 200–250 MCQs per week Intermediate stage 50–70 MCQs per day One or two sectional tests per week Advanced stage 80–100 MCQs on practice days One or two full-length mocks per week More mocks during the final preparation period

Every incorrect answer should be analysed. Solving 100 questions without understanding mistakes is less useful than properly analysing 40 questions.

Create a Mistake Notebook

Divide the notebook into four sections.

Error type Example Concept error The chapter was not understood Memory error A fact, formula or reaction was forgotten Calculation error The method was correct but calculation was wrong Careless error The question or option was read incorrectly

Review this notebook every week. Before the examination, it will become one of your most valuable revision resources.

Category 1 and Category 2 Strategy Category 1

Category 1 questions generally have one correct answer.

Correct response: +1 mark Incorrect response: –0.25 mark Unattempted: 0 mark

Avoid blind guessing because negative marking applies.

Category 2

Category 2 questions may have more than one correct answer.

All correct options selected: +2 marks Some correct options selected, with no wrong option: Partial marks Any wrong option selected: 0 mark Unattempted: 0 mark

For Category 2, select only the options you can justify conceptually. Regular multiple-correct practice is essential.

When Should You Start Mock Tests?

Do not wait until the entire syllabus is perfectly complete.

Start with: Chapter-wise tests after completing each chapter Sectional tests after completing several related chapters Mixed tests after completing around half the syllabus Full-length tests after covering most major topics

During the final phase, practise under actual conditions:

100 questions 90 minutes OMR sheet No unnecessary breaks Correct marking rules

Always spend time analysing the test after attempting it.

How to Analyse a Mock Test

After every test, record:

Total marks Number of attempted questions Correct answers Incorrect answers Unattempted questions Accuracy percentage Time taken Subject-wise score Category 2 score Careless mistakes Weak chapters

Accuracy can be calculated as:

Correct answers ÷ Attempted questions × 100

Try to improve your accuracy before increasing the number of attempts.

OMR Practice

ANM/GNM is an OMR-based examination, so students must practise filling OMR sheets before the actual test.

Remember:

Use the type of pen prescribed by WBJEEB. Fill the bubble completely. Match the question number with the OMR number. Do not overwrite or partially fill a bubble. Avoid marking the entire OMR at the last moment. Practise a consistent bubbling method. Keep time for final checking.

A good score can be affected by a single OMR-numbering mistake.

Progress Targets

Set process-based targets instead of only saying, “I must get a government college.”

A useful monthly tracker should include:

Area Monthly target Chapters completed Based on the planned syllabus MCQs solved 800–1,200 during the early stage Tests attempted 4–8 Previous papers At least one section or paper Current-affairs revision One complete monthly revision Mistake-notebook revision Once every week Weak chapters improved At least two or three

Targets should be adjusted according to school, college, work and other responsibilities.

Common Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid Waiting for the official notification before starting Beginning with too many books Studying only Life Science Ignoring Mathematics and Physical Science Memorising without understanding Reading theory without solving MCQs Avoiding Category 2 questions Taking tests without analysing mistakes Ignoring current affairs until the final month Not revising completed chapters Solving only easy questions Comparing progress constantly with other students Following an unrealistic timetable Believing unofficial examination dates and guaranteed cut-offs Frequently Asked Questions When should I begin ANM/GNM 2027 preparation?

Students should begin as early as possible. Early preparation provides enough time for concept building, practice, revision and mock tests.

Can a weak student clear the ANM/GNM examination?

Yes. A student can improve through consistent concept study, chapter-wise MCQs, regular revision and mock-test analysis.

How many hours should a beginner study?

Begin with two or three focused hours daily. Increase the time gradually after developing a consistent routine.

Which subject should I start first?

Start with Life Science because it carries the highest weightage. Study Physical Science alongside it and practise Mathematics, English, Reasoning and GK in shorter sessions.

Is Class 10 preparation enough?

Life Science, Physical Science and Mathematics are generally based on the Class 10 standard, but candidates must practise entrance-oriented MCQs and previous-year papers.

Is coaching compulsory?

No. Coaching is not compulsory. However, structured classes, doubt support, regular tests and guided practice can help students maintain consistency.

Should I make my own notes?

Yes. Short self-written notes are useful for formulas, definitions, diagrams, chemical reactions, grammar rules and current affairs.

When should I solve previous-year papers?

Review one paper at the beginning to understand the pattern. Begin serious timed practice after completing a substantial part of the syllabus.

How many mock tests are necessary?

There is no fixed number. Beginners should start with chapter-wise tests and gradually attempt at least one full-length mock per week during the advanced stage.

Is there a guaranteed score for a government nursing college?

No. Admission depends on rank, category, seat availability, college preferences and the counselling round.

Final Advice

The best way to start ANM/GNM 2027 preparation is to keep the process simple:

Understand the examination pattern. Check your basic eligibility. Download official previous-year papers. Take a diagnostic test. Begin with Life Science and Physical Science. Practise Mathematics regularly. Study English, GK and Reasoning in shorter daily sessions. Solve MCQs after every chapter. Maintain short notes and a mistake notebook. Revise weekly and take regular tests.

Do not wait for the perfect book, perfect timetable or perfect starting date. Begin with one chapter, one practice set and one fixed daily study session. Consistency will gradually convert basic preparation into examination-level performance.

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