West Bengal ANM as well as GNM Counseling 2024 has recently got some significant revisions in it. The WBJEEB is the organization responsible for overseeing this crucial process of admission, which would allow aspiring nursing students to get their place in numerous programs run by nursing institutions all across the state. This article gives information about the revised counseling schedule, significant dates, eligibility criteria, necessary documents, and guidelines for hassle-free admissions.
Counseling for ANM and GNM courses will begin on 28th October 2024. Registration starts from Oct 28 to Nov 11, 2024. Candidates who have cleared successfully and marked “YES” in the result may participate in counseling. This procedure includes the following stages: registration, choice filling, seat allotment, payment of acceptance fees, and reporting to allotted institutes. All these stages are important for the sake of providing comfort to candidates that they get the seats in the desired nursing programs.
WB ANM GNM Counseling Revised Schedule
WBJEEB has rescheduled several important dates in the counseling schedule due to unavoidable reasons. Original dates for the allotment rounds specify that seat allotment results in the first round will be released on November 13, 2024, while the candidates are required to report to their respective institutions between November 13 and 18, 2024. The second round of seat allotment date has been updated to November 22, 2024, and candidates should pay the seat acceptance fee and appear for document verification between November 22 and 26, 2024.
Immediately after completion of the second round, applicants will be eligible to exercise an option for a mop-up round between November 28 and November 29, 2024. From that date, they should fill in and lock their choices. The seat allotment results for the Mop-Up round will be announced on December 2, 2024, with reporting required from December 2 to December 4, 2024. Therefore, the candidates must keep themselves updated regarding these new dates so as not to miss any of the critical process-based steps.
To participate in the counseling process, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria established by WBJEEB. Only those who have successfully cleared the entrance examination and indicated their willingness to participate in counseling are considered eligible. This ensures that only qualified candidates proceed through the various stages of admission.
Documentation Required
Candidates need to get all the documents ready for verification while in the admission process. All required paperwork is important for a hassle-free process. The list of documents needed is –
Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
WB ANM/GNM Rank Card
Class 10th Admit Card or Birth Certificate (for age proof)
Class 12th Mark Sheet
Domicile Certificate (for local candidates only)
Category Certificate—if applicable
EWS Certificate – for Economically Weaker Sections
PwD Certificate – for Persons with Disabilities
Medical Fitness Certificate
Aadhaar Card—if available.
Candidates should ensure that these documents are correct and complete before attending their reporting sessions in the allotted institutions.
Timeliness shall prove critical during the entire counseling process. Candidates are highly advised to stick strictly to the revised schedule and complete each of the mandatory steps at the time scheduled against them. Failure to meet any deadlines might result in missing the opportunity for nursing programs the candidate wishes to join. Registration is particularly important to determine candidature for subsequent rounds of choice filling and seat allotment.
Besides the fact that candidates are supposed to adhere to deadlines, they are also expected to be proactive in preparation for each stage of counseling. This includes research of potential institutions, course offerings, and requirements any particular college may have.
The WB ANM/GNM counseling process for the year 2024 is a very important opportunity for many aspiring nursing students in West Bengal. This time, it has been updated in the latest schedule, and all candidates should be aware of all changes so that they complete their registrations and documentation well in advance. Following these guidelines and being proactive throughout the counseling stages for them will increase chances to get into the preferable nursing courses.
For more information about the counseling process, students may access official WBJEEB at wbjeeb.nic.in on a regular basis. By staying informed, the candidate will be better prepared to successfully negotiate this very critical stage of their academic journey and transition into their career as nurses.
