Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Complete DCECE PM Subject-Wise Topics, Exam Pattern, Marks Distribution
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Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - DCECE PM Complete Subject-Wise Topics + Exam Pattern
Bhaiyon aur behno, Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 (DCECE PM / बिहार नर्सिंग सिलेबस) ka complete breakdown! BCECEB ANM/GNM entrance test 24 May 2026 ko hoga - syllabus samajhna critical hai. 6 subjects + 90 MCQs + 450 marks + 2 hours 15 minutes - exam pattern unique hai! Science subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Math) Class 10 level (NCERT + Bihar Board), aur Language + GK (Hindi/English/General Knowledge) Class 12 level. 5 marks per correct answer, NO negative marking - yani sab attempt karo. Is page me subject-wise complete topics, chapter-wise weightage, previous year analysis, best books, 30-day prep roadmap - sab detail me hai. 12th PCB pass students jo nursing career me jaana chahte hain - ye masterclass hai.
IMPORTANT: DCECE PM pattern confusing hai - 5 marks per question (not 1), 90 Qs total (not 100). Pattern galat samjha toh time management destroy ho jaayega.
Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Exam Name | DCECE Paramedical Intermediate Level (PM) |
| Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Mode | Offline (Pen-Paper, OMR-based) |
| Duration | 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 90 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 450 |
| Marking | +5 per correct answer |
| Negative Marking | NO (attempt all!) |
| Language | Bilingual (Hindi + English) |
| Courses Covered | ANM, GNM, Diploma in Pharmacy, Lab Tech |
Bihar DCECE PM Exam Pattern 2026 - Subject-Wise (ANM/GNM Intermediate Level)
5 sections, marks distribution (official BCECEB pattern):
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science (Physics + Chemistry + Biology COMBINED) | 25 | 125 | Class 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Math) | 15 | 75 | Class 10 |
| Hindi | 15 | 75 | Class 12 |
| English | 15 | 75 | Class 12 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 100 | Class 12 + Current Affairs |
| TOTAL | 90 | 450 | Mixed |
IMPORTANT: PM exam mein Physics+Chemistry+Biology alag-alag sections nahi - combined 25 questions hain! Many aspirants confuse hote hain. Biology focus karo kyunki nursing career me useful + NCERT verbatim Qs zyada aate hain.
PM vs PMM Difference - Confuse Mat Ho!
ANM/GNM nursing ke liye PM (Intermediate level) select karna hai. PMM alag hai (Matric-level Dresser courses):
| Feature | PM (ANM/GNM) | PMM (Dresser) |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | 12th PCB pass | 10th pass |
| Science | Combined 25 Qs | Physics 20 + Chem 20 + Bio 10 |
| Math | QA 15 Qs | Math 10 Qs |
| Hindi/English | 15+15 Qs | 10+10 Qs |
| GK | 20 Qs | 10 Qs |
| Total | 90 Qs / 450 marks | 90 Qs / 450 marks |
| Duration | 2 hrs 15 min | 2 hrs 15 min |
Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Physics Topics (Class 10)
📘 Physics Detailed Chapters:
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Motion & Laws of Motion
- Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration
- Newton's 3 Laws
- Uniform + Uniformly accelerated motion
- Gravitation + Free fall
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Work, Energy, Power
- Kinetic + Potential Energy
- Work-Energy theorem
- Power formulas
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Heat & Thermodynamics
- Temperature scales (Celsius/Fahrenheit/Kelvin)
- Specific heat, Latent heat
- Heat transfer modes
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Light
- Reflection + Laws of reflection
- Refraction + Lens formula (1/v - 1/u = 1/f)
- Convex/Concave lenses + mirrors
- Human eye + defects (myopia, hypermetropia)
- Dispersion (rainbow formation)
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Electricity
- Ohm's Law (V = IR)
- Series + Parallel circuits
- Electric power + energy
- Heating effect
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Magnetism
- Magnetic field lines
- Electromagnet + Motor principle
- Electromagnetic induction basics
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Sound
- Wave properties (frequency, wavelength)
- Ultrasound + medical applications (nursing relevance!)
Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Chemistry Topics (Class 10)
⚗️ Chemistry Detailed Chapters:
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Chemical Reactions & Equations
- Balancing equations
- Types: combination, decomposition, displacement, redox
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Acids, Bases & Salts
- pH scale (0-14)
- Indicators + neutralization
- Importance in biology (nursing relevance)
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Metals & Non-metals
- Properties + reactivity series
- Corrosion + rusting
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Carbon & Its Compounds
- Hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes)
- Functional groups (alcohols, aldehydes, acids)
- Soap + detergents
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Periodic Classification of Elements
- Modern Periodic Table
- Groups + periods
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Life Processes Chemistry
- Biomolecules basics (nursing relevance)
- Respiration chemistry
Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Biology Topics (Class 10)
🌱 Biology - HIGHEST WEIGHTAGE for Nursing!
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Life Processes
- Nutrition (autotrophic + heterotrophic)
- Respiration (aerobic + anaerobic)
- Transportation (blood + plants)
- Excretion (kidneys + urinary system)
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Control & Coordination
- Nervous System (neurons, reflexes, brain parts)
- Hormones + endocrine glands
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Reproduction
- Asexual + sexual reproduction
- Human reproductive system (critical for nursing)
- Puberty + contraception
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Heredity & Evolution
- Mendel's laws
- Genetics basics
- Evolution + speciation
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Our Environment
- Ecosystem + food chains
- Ozone layer + climate change
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Management of Natural Resources
- Water + forest conservation
Nursing-specific focus: Human body systems (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, excretory, reproductive) - deeply study karo.
Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Mathematics Topics (Class 10)
- Real Numbers (HCF, LCM, irrational numbers)
- Polynomials (quadratic, cubic factorization)
- Linear Equations in Two Variables (substitution, elimination)
- Quadratic Equations (roots, discriminant)
- Arithmetic Progression (nth term, sum)
- Triangles (similarity, Pythagoras)
- Coordinate Geometry (distance, section formula)
- Trigonometry (sin, cos, tan, ratios)
- Circles (tangent, chord properties)
- Surface Area & Volume (cylinder, cone, sphere)
- Statistics (mean, median, mode)
- Probability (basic)
Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - General Knowledge Topics
🌍 GK Coverage (Class 12 level):
- Current Affairs (last 6-12 months)
- Bihar GK - Geography, History, Culture, Famous Personalities
- Indian History - Freedom movement, key dates, leaders
- Indian Geography - States, rivers, mountains, climate
- Indian Polity - Constitution, President, Parliament
- Economy - Budget, GDP, RBI basics
- Science & Technology - ISRO, recent discoveries
- Sports - Recent tournaments, awards
- Health & Nutrition - Diseases, vaccines, WHO (nursing relevance)
- Famous Personalities - Doctors, nurses, scientists
Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Language (Hindi + English)
📝 Language Topics (Class 12 level):
Hindi:
- व्याकरण (Grammar) - संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, विशेषण
- संधि + समास + अलंकार
- Reading comprehension
- पत्र लेखन basics
English:
- Grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions)
- Synonyms + Antonyms
- Active-Passive voice
- Direct-Indirect speech
- Reading comprehension
- Fill in the blanks
Best Books for Bihar ANM GNM 2026 Preparation
| Book | Subject | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| NCERT Class 10 Science | Physics + Chemistry + Biology | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| NCERT Class 10 Math | Math | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Lucent General Knowledge | GK | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Arihant Bihar GK | Bihar-specific GK | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Wren & Martin English Grammar | English | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Hindi Vyakaran (Bihar Board) | Hindi | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Upkar Bihar DCECE PM Guide | Comprehensive | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Previous Year Papers (last 5 years) | Practice | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Bihar ANM GNM 30-Day Preparation Plan
Days 1-10: Foundation (NCERT)
- Daily 4 chapters NCERT Class 10 Science
- Math formulas memorize
- Notes banao chapter-wise
Days 11-20: Practice + Topic-wise
- Subject-wise MCQ solve (100 daily)
- Weak areas identify + extra practice
- GK + Current Affairs daily 30 min
Days 21-28: Full Mock Tests
- 1 full mock per day (90 Qs, 2.15 hrs)
- Analysis: time management + accuracy
- Weak subjects revise
Last 2 Days: Revision Only
- No new topic
- Formulas + short notes
- Previous year last 2 papers
Exam Day Strategy (450 Marks)
90 Qs in 135 min = 1.5 min per question
| Section | Qs | Time | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science (Phy+Chem+Bio) | 25 | 40 min | Attempt FIRST - Biology scoring section |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 25 min | Quick answers, static GK + Bihar focus |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Math) | 15 | 25 min | Skip tricky, mark + return later |
| Hindi | 15 | 15 min | Easy section for native speakers |
| English | 15 | 15 min | Grammar + vocabulary basics |
| Review + OMR check | - | 15 min | OMR bubbling verify |
Golden Rule: NO negative marking - 90 all attempt karo! Worst case = 0 marks, best case = +5 marks.
FAQs - Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026
Q: Bihar ANM GNM syllabus Class 10 level hai ya 12? A: Mixed - Science subjects (Phy/Chem/Bio/Math) Class 10 level, Language + GK Class 12 level.
Q: Total questions kitne honge? A: 90 MCQs, 450 marks total, 2 hours 15 minutes. Each correct = +5 marks. NO negative marking.
Q: Biology kitne marks ka? A: PM me Phy+Chem+Bio combined 25 Qs = 125 marks (biology dominant - approx 10-12 Qs). Nursing aspirants must-focus section.
Q: NCERT kaafi hai ya extra books chahiye? A: NCERT Class 10 + Lucent GK base hai. Extra: Arihant/Upkar DCECE guide + previous year papers.
Q: Math mandatory hai ANM/GNM ke liye? A: Haan, Quantitative Aptitude 15 Qs = 75 marks - Class 10 level basic math (arithmetic, percentage, ratio). Skip karoge toh 75 marks loss.
Q: Exam Hindi mein hota hai? A: Bilingual - Questions Hindi + English dono me hote hain. Apni preferred language choose karo.
Q: Kaun sa subject priority deni chahiye? A: Science (125 marks) + GK (100 marks) highest priority - 225 marks = half exam! Within science: Biology > Chemistry > Physics. Phir Math + Hindi + English.
Q: PM aur PMM exam me kya fark hai? A: PM = 12th pass (ANM/GNM/Pharmacy), PMM = 10th pass (Dresser). PM me Phy+Chem+Bio combined 25 Qs hai, PMM me separate (Phy 20 + Chem 20 + Bio 10).
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