The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has officially released the notification for GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) and ANM (Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery) courses for the academic session 2026. Candidates aspiring to build a career in the healthcare sector can now apply online through the official BOPEE portal.
As per Notification No. 051-BOPEE of 2026 dated 15-04-2026, eligible candidates from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are invited to submit their applications for admission into government and private nursing institutions.
📌 Important Dates for JKBOPEE GNM & ANM 2026
Candidates must keep track of the following key dates:
- Start of Online Application: 16 April 2026 (11:30 AM onwards)
- Last Date to Apply: 29 April 2026 (Midnight)
- Application Fee: ₹1000 (online mode)
- Entrance Exam Date: To be announced separately
According to the official notice, candidates are advised to regularly visit the BOPEE website for updates regarding exam dates and admit cards.
📝 Overview of JKBOPEE Nursing Admission 2026
The admission process will be conducted under the provisions of:
- J&K BOPEE Act, 2002
- J&K Reservation Act, 2004
- J&K Reservation Rules and amendments
Selection will be based on either:
- Common Entrance Test (CET) (Offline mode), or
- 12th Class merit, if the exam is not conducted
The entrance test, if held, will consist of 120 questions in a 2-hour paper.
🎓 Courses Offered
1. GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery)
A professional diploma course designed to prepare students for clinical nursing roles in hospitals and healthcare institutions.
2. ANM (Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery)
A basic healthcare training program focusing on community health services and primary care.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🔹 For GNM Course
Candidates must:
- Be a domicile of J&K or Ladakh
- Be 17–35 years old as on 31-12-2026
- Have passed 10+2 with English
- Minimum marks:
- 40% (Open Merit)
- 35% (Reserved Categories)
- Be medically fit
Candidates appearing in 12th exams in 2026 are also eligible but must produce proof at admission time.
🔹 For ANM Course
Candidates must:
- Be a domicile of J&K or Ladakh
- Be 17–35 years old
- Have passed 10+2 from a recognized board
- Be medically fit
Appearing candidates can also apply provisionally.
📂 Documents Required
Applicants need to upload the following documents (PDF format, 100–200 KB):
- Domicile Certificate
- 12th Marks Certificate
- Date of Birth Certificate (Matriculation)
- Reserved Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Any other relevant documents
All documents are provisional and subject to verification during admission.
🖥️ How to Apply for JKBOPEE GNM & ANM 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official JKBOPEE website
- Click on the GNM/ANM 2026 Application Link
- Register using basic details
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay ₹1000 application fee online
- Submit and download confirmation page
Candidates are strongly advised to read the e-Information Brochure before applying to avoid mistakes.
🧪 Exam Pattern (If Conducted)
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Questions: 120
- Subjects: As per syllabus in brochure
The syllabus and detailed exam pattern are available in the official information brochure.
📍 Exam Centres
The entrance test will be conducted at:
- Srinagar
- Jammu
Exact venue details will be mentioned on admit cards.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Application submission is purely provisional
- Incorrect information may lead to cancellation
- Only one reserved category can be claimed
- Admit cards and exam dates will be released separately
- Candidates must stay updated via official website
Also, note that mere application or appearing in the exam does not guarantee admission.
📞 Help Desk
For assistance, candidates can contact:
- Phone: +91-194-2433590 / +91-191-2479157
- Email: helpdeskjakbopee@gmail.com
📊 Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- Entrance test performance (if conducted), or
- Merit in qualifying examination (12th class)
Seats will be allotted based on:
- Merit rank
- Category
- Availability of seats
🎯 Why Choose GNM & ANM Courses?
These courses offer excellent career opportunities in:
- Government hospitals
- Private healthcare institutions
- Community health services
- NGOs and public health programs
With increasing demand for healthcare professionals, GNM and ANM courses are a great choice for students interested in medical and nursing careers.
📥 Download Official Notification PDF
You can download the official notification from the link below:
👉 https://www.jkbopee.gov.in/Pdf/Downloader.ashx?nid=17607&type=n
