Counselling 2026
WB ANM GNM 2026 Seat Matrix
College-wise seat distribution for WBJEEB ANM(R) & GNM 2026. Government and private nursing college seats with category-wise breakdown. Updated after official counselling notification.
🕐 Last Updated: June 11, 2026 · Official source: wbjeeb.nic.in ↗
⚠ The final official seat matrix is released by WBJEEB along with the counselling schedule. Seats shown below are based on 2024–25 data and are indicative only. Always verify at wbjeeb.nic.in.
Category-wise Seat Reservation
Seats are reserved per government reservation policy (approximate percentages):
~50%
General (UR)
Open merit, highest cutoff
~10%
OBC-A
Other Backward Class A
~7%
OBC-B
Other Backward Class B
~22%
SC
Scheduled Caste
~6%
ST
Scheduled Tribe
~5%
EWS
Economically Weaker Section
~3%
PH/PWD
Physically Handicapped (horizontal)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many total seats are there in WB ANM GNM 2026?
The total number of seats for WB ANM(R) & GNM 2026 across all government and private colleges is officially declared in the WBJEEB counselling notification. Historically, there are around 850 ANM seats and 3000+ GNM seats in government institutions. The final exact seat matrix is released with the counselling schedule on wbjeeb.nic.in.
Q: Where is the official seat matrix published?
The official WB ANM GNM 2026 seat matrix is published on the WBJEEB e-counselling portal at wbjeeb.nic.in once the result is declared. It lists each college, seat type (GNM/ANM), and category-wise seat count.
Q: Can I choose any college during counselling?
Yes. During WBJEEB e-counselling, you fill in your college preferences in order of priority. Seat allotment is based on your rank, category, and college preference. Government colleges are more competitive (lower closing ranks).
Q: Are there more ANM or GNM seats?
West Bengal offers both ANM(R) and GNM seats. GNM is a 3-year full nursing diploma and has more total seats. ANM(R) is a 1.5-year rural health worker course with fewer seats. Candidates can apply for both in a single application.
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