The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) conducts the Nursing Entrance Competitive Examination (NECE) for admission into ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery), GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery), and Basic B.Sc Nursing courses offered by Government and Private Nursing Institutions across Jharkhand.
Candidates preparing for the Nursing Entrance Examination should have a clear understanding of the Jharkhand Nursing Syllabus and exam pattern before starting their preparation. Since the syllabus and subject combinations differ for ANM, GNM, and B.Sc Nursing, aspirants should prepare according to their respective courses.
The ANM Entrance Examination is generally conducted for 100 objective-type questions covering General Science, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. Candidates should prepare all three sections equally for better performance.
ANM Exam Pattern
Subject
Questions
General Science
50
General Knowledge
25
Mathematics
25
Total
100 Questions
General Science Syllabus
The General Science section includes basic concepts from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health, and Environment.
Important topics include:
Human Body and Health
Nutrition
Environment
Basic Physics
Basic Chemistry
Basic Biology
Diseases and Prevention
Health and Hygiene
Food and Nutrition
Scientific Facts
General Knowledge Syllabus
Current Affairs
Indian History
Indian Geography
Indian Constitution
Jharkhand General Knowledge
Important Days
Awards and Honors
Sports
Science and Technology
Government Schemes
Mathematics Syllabus
Number System
Percentage
Profit and Loss
Ratio and Proportion
Simple Interest
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Average
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Simplification
Jharkhand GNM Syllabus
The GNM Entrance Examination is generally based on the Class 10 (Matric) level syllabus and consists of 150 objective-type questions from English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, with equal weightage for each subject.
GNM Exam Pattern
Subject
Questions
English
30
Physics
30
Chemistry
30
Biology
30
Mathematics
30
Total
150 Questions
English Syllabus
Important topics include:
Grammar
Vocabulary
Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms and Phrases
Fill in the Blanks
Sentence Improvement
Reading Comprehension
Spotting Errors
Active and Passive Voice
Para Jumbles
Physics Syllabus
Light
Reflection and Refraction
Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current
Force and Motion
Work, Energy and Power
Gravitation
Heat
Sound
Sources of Energy
Chemistry Syllabus
Chemical Reactions
Acids, Bases and Salts
Metals and Non-metals
Carbon Compounds
Atomic Structure
Periodic Classification
Chemical Bonding
States of Matter
Mole Concept
Biology Syllabus
Cell Structure
Life Processes
Human Physiology
Nutrition
Respiration
Control and Coordination
Reproduction
Heredity and Evolution
Health and Hygiene
Environment
Mathematics Syllabus
Real Numbers
Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Trigonometry
Coordinate Geometry
Statistics
Probability
Mensuration
Surface Area and Volume
Arithmetic Progression
Jharkhand B.Sc Nursing Exam Pattern
The entrance examination consists of objective-type questions from three subjects. Equal importance should be given to all subjects while preparing for the examination.
Subject
Number of Questions
Physics
50
Chemistry
50
Biology
50
Total
150 Questions
Jharkhand B.Sc Nursing Syllabus
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Units and Measurement
Atomic Structure
Cell Structure and Function
Motion in One and Two Dimensions
Chemical Bonding
Plant Physiology
Laws of Motion
Periodic Classification of Elements
Human Physiology
Work, Energy and Power
States of Matter
Reproduction
Gravitation
Chemical Equilibrium
Genetics
Oscillations
Thermodynamics
Evolution
Thermodynamics
Redox Reactions
Biotechnology
Wave Motion
Organic Chemistry
Ecology and Environment
Electrostatics
Hydrocarbons
Human Health and Disease
Current Electricity
Alcohols and Phenols
Diversity of Living Organisms
Magnetism
Biomolecules
Electromagnetic Induction
Polymers
Ray Optics
Environmental Chemistry
Wave Optics
Modern Physics
Best Books for Jharkhand Nursing Preparation
Candidates can prepare effectively using standard school textbooks and entrance preparation books.
Knowing the complete syllabus helps candidates prepare systematically and avoid unnecessary topics. It also helps identify high-weightage chapters and improves revision planning.
Candidates should complete the syllabus before the examination and dedicate sufficient time to mock tests and previous year question papers.
