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Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Complete DCECE PM Subject-Wise Topics, Exam Pattern, Marks Distribution

📝 Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus🏛 BCECEB📊 450 Marks

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Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - DCECE PM entrance exam 90 MCQs, 450 marks, 2 hrs 15 min. Physics + Chemistry + Biology (Class 10) + Hindi + English + GK (Class 12). Subject-wise topics, weightage, best books.

Exam Overview

Exam NameBihar DCECE ANM GNM PM Entrance 2026
OrganizationBCECEB
Total Marks450
Total Papers1
Duration2 hours 15 minutes
Negative MarkingNo
Last Updated7 Jul 2026
📚 Complete Syllabus

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:

  1. Motion & Laws of Motion

    • Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration
    • Newton's 3 Laws
    • Uniform + Uniformly accelerated motion
    • Gravitation + Free fall
  2. Work, Energy, Power

    • Kinetic + Potential Energy
    • Work-Energy theorem
    • Power formulas
  3. Heat & Thermodynamics

    • Temperature scales (Celsius/Fahrenheit/Kelvin)
    • Specific heat, Latent heat
    • Heat transfer modes
  4. 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)
  5. Electricity

    • Ohm's Law (V = IR)
    • Series + Parallel circuits
    • Electric power + energy
    • Heating effect
  6. Magnetism

    • Magnetic field lines
    • Electromagnet + Motor principle
    • Electromagnetic induction basics
  7. Sound

    • Wave properties (frequency, wavelength)
    • Ultrasound + medical applications (nursing relevance!)

Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Chemistry Topics (Class 10)

⚗️ Chemistry Detailed Chapters:

  1. Chemical Reactions & Equations

    • Balancing equations
    • Types: combination, decomposition, displacement, redox
  2. Acids, Bases & Salts

    • pH scale (0-14)
    • Indicators + neutralization
    • Importance in biology (nursing relevance)
  3. Metals & Non-metals

    • Properties + reactivity series
    • Corrosion + rusting
  4. Carbon & Its Compounds

    • Hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes)
    • Functional groups (alcohols, aldehydes, acids)
    • Soap + detergents
  5. Periodic Classification of Elements

    • Modern Periodic Table
    • Groups + periods
  6. Life Processes Chemistry

    • Biomolecules basics (nursing relevance)
    • Respiration chemistry

Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - Biology Topics (Class 10)

🌱 Biology - HIGHEST WEIGHTAGE for Nursing!

  1. Life Processes

    • Nutrition (autotrophic + heterotrophic)
    • Respiration (aerobic + anaerobic)
    • Transportation (blood + plants)
    • Excretion (kidneys + urinary system)
  2. Control & Coordination

    • Nervous System (neurons, reflexes, brain parts)
    • Hormones + endocrine glands
  3. Reproduction

    • Asexual + sexual reproduction
    • Human reproductive system (critical for nursing)
    • Puberty + contraception
  4. Heredity & Evolution

    • Mendel's laws
    • Genetics basics
    • Evolution + speciation
  5. Our Environment

    • Ecosystem + food chains
    • Ozone layer + climate change
  6. 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)

  1. Real Numbers (HCF, LCM, irrational numbers)
  2. Polynomials (quadratic, cubic factorization)
  3. Linear Equations in Two Variables (substitution, elimination)
  4. Quadratic Equations (roots, discriminant)
  5. Arithmetic Progression (nth term, sum)
  6. Triangles (similarity, Pythagoras)
  7. Coordinate Geometry (distance, section formula)
  8. Trigonometry (sin, cos, tan, ratios)
  9. Circles (tangent, chord properties)
  10. Surface Area & Volume (cylinder, cone, sphere)
  11. Statistics (mean, median, mode)
  12. Probability (basic)

Bihar ANM GNM Syllabus 2026 - General Knowledge Topics

🌍 GK Coverage (Class 12 level):

  1. Current Affairs (last 6-12 months)
  2. Bihar GK - Geography, History, Culture, Famous Personalities
  3. Indian History - Freedom movement, key dates, leaders
  4. Indian Geography - States, rivers, mountains, climate
  5. Indian Polity - Constitution, President, Parliament
  6. Economy - Budget, GDP, RBI basics
  7. Science & Technology - ISRO, recent discoveries
  8. Sports - Recent tournaments, awards
  9. Health & Nutrition - Diseases, vaccines, WHO (nursing relevance)
  10. 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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