Course

ANM to GNM Bridge Programme: Eligibility, Duration & Career Scope

All courses

ANM to GNM Bridge Programme

Eligibility: ANM with required registration/experience as prescribed | Entrance: Institution/state dependent

The ANM to GNM Bridge Programme is a two-year programme introduced under Indian Nursing Council (INC) regulations in 2024. It lets registered Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) upgrade to the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) qualification without repeating the full three-year course.

Level
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
ANM with required registration
Stream
Nursing & Midwifery

About ANM to GNM Bridge Programme

Overview

The ANM to GNM Bridge Programme is a two-year programme introduced under Indian Nursing Council (INC) regulations in 2024. It lets registered Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) upgrade to the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) qualification without repeating the full three-year course.

Course Details

  • Level: Diploma (bridge)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Regulator: Indian Nursing Council and State Nursing Councils

Eligibility

A valid ANM qualification with registration, plus any experience and other conditions set by the INC regulation and the admitting institution. Check the current notice for the exact criteria.

What You Will Learn

The programme builds on ANM training with advanced hospital-based nursing practice, medical-surgical, child health, mental health and midwifery content, with supervised clinical practice.

After the Programme

On completion you can register as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife, work as a staff nurse and later take Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or a post basic specialty diploma.

Good to Know

Only institutions approved under the INC regulation can run the programme, and availability differs by state.

Path to reach this course

The route from school to ANM to GNM Bridge Programme, step by step.

  1. 10th
  2. 12th
  3. Diploma Courses
  4. Nursing Diploma Diploma
  5. ANM Diploma
  6. ANM to GNM Bridge Programme You are here

Skill & certification programmes

Certification programmes for this course are being compiled. Meanwhile, browse all skill courses.

Top colleges for this course

College rankings for this course are being compiled and will appear here shortly.

Frequently asked questions

It is a two-year bridge programme introduced under INC regulations in 2024 that allows Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) to upgrade to the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) qualification without starting the three-year course from the beginning.

Applicants must hold an ANM qualification with valid registration and meet any experience and other conditions set by the INC regulation and the admitting institution. Check the current notice for exact requirements.

The bridge programme runs for two years, combining theory with supervised clinical and community training.

After completing it and registering as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife, you can work as a staff nurse, apply for GNM-level posts, and later pursue Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or a post basic specialty diploma.

It recognises your ANM training and experience, so it is shorter than the full GNM course and is meant for working ANMs who want to progress.

It is offered only by institutions approved under the INC regulation, and availability varies by state. Check with your State Nursing Council.

Comes after

Tags

ANM to GNM Bridge Programme anm to gnm bridge programme nursing course post basic nursing INC registered nurse
Course details such as duration and eligibility vary by institution — always confirm with the college before applying.
Job Alerts