Ahmedabad, home to major hospitals including Civil Hospital Asarwa (one of Asia's largest public hospitals), a growing private hospital network, and a strong demand for rural and primary healthcare workers across Gujarat, is a solid destination for pursuing an ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) course. With rising demand for community health workers, especially in rural and semi - urban Primary Health Centres (PHCs), ANM graduates from Ahmedabad's institutes find steady entry - level opportunities in public health and maternal - child care.
Note: ANM is a smaller, more specialised diploma than GNM or B.Sc Nursing, and in Ahmedabad it is offered by a limited number of Gujarat Nursing Council - recognised institutes, several of which are small, hospital - attached training schools with limited public websites or review presence - figures below are indicative and worth confirming directly with the Gujarat Nursing Council or the institute before applying.
The best ANM colleges in Ahmedabad include Government College of Nursing, Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa (government, attached to one of India's largest public hospitals, most affordable), M.M. Singhi Institute of Nursing - ANM & GNM, Hansol Octroi Naka (private, offers combined ANM and GNM tracks), Victoria Jubilee College of Nursing, Kalupur (established institute near the main railway station, private), Shantam Institute of Nursing, Naroda (private, serves the eastern Ahmedabad industrial belt), Shama General Nursing School, BRTS corridor (private), Pushpraj Nursing School, Christian Colony (private), Institute of Nursing Education, Ahmedabad (widely cited among India's leading ANM institutes, offers a comprehensive 2 - year ANM curriculum), Ahmedabad Institute of Nursing Science, Ognaj (private, modern campus), Shrey Institute of Nursing & Allied Science, Naranpura (private), AMC MET College of Nursing, V.S. Hospital, Ellisbridge (AMC - run, well - established, primarily known for GNM/B.Sc but reputed across nursing streams), and JG College of Nursing, Off Sola Road (private) - all recognised by the Gujarat Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council (INC).
Admission to ANM colleges in Ahmedabad is through Gujarat Nursing Council - linked merit - based selection, with candidates required to have passed Class 12 (any stream, though Science is preferred) with a minimum of 40 - 50% aggregate. Some institutes also conduct their own entrance test or interview. ANM is a 2 - year diploma programme covering community health, midwifery, child health, and basic nursing procedures, including supervised clinical/field postings at hospitals and Primary Health Centres. Annual fees range from around ₹4,000 - 8,000 (government - run institutes - most affordable) to ₹40,000 - 60,000 per year at private institutes. Total fees for the complete 2 - year programme in Ahmedabad range from roughly ₹8,000 to over ₹1.2 lakh depending on the institute.
ANM graduates from Ahmedabad's institutes are employed as Auxiliary Nurse Midwives at government Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), private hospitals, maternity homes, and NGO - run rural health programmes. Career paths include ANM/Health Worker (Female), Immunisation Officer, Maternal - Child Health Worker, and roles supporting the National Health Mission. Average starting salaries range from ₹1.5 LPA to ₹2.8 LPA depending on the employer (government postings typically offer more stability, private hospitals sometimes pay more). Many ANM graduates pursue a bridge course into GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or a B.Sc Nursing degree to advance their careers.
