Candidate should pass 10 + 2 class passed or its equivalent preferably with science (physics, chemistry, and biology) subjects with an aggregate of 40% marks.
Those who have cleared 10 + 2 vocational ANM course (revised after 2001) from the school recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
ANM training i.e. 10 + 11/2 years training should also have passed +2 or equivalent examination.