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Rajen Ekka noted that the alleged leak occurred in Malkangiri and Bolangir districts, where second year students were to appear for the examination.
The incident sparked widespread outrage among candidates and parents, who demanded strict action and accountability from the authorities. (Representative/file photo)
The opposition Congress in Odisha on Friday alleged that the question paper of the Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) exam was leaked three hours before the exam. Party MLA CS Rajen Ekka raised the issue through a point of order in the Assembly during a discussion on unemployment, PTI reported.
“It has come to our notice that the question paper of the ANM exam was leaked at 11 am, before the written exam at 2 pm,” Ekka told the House.
He noted that the alleged leak occurred in Malkangiri and Bolangir districts, where second year students were to appear for the exams.
The incident sparked widespread outrage among candidates and parents, who demanded strict action and accountability from the authorities.
Following the revelation, the state’s Director of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Professor Santosh Mishra, informed PTI that the exam has been cancelled.
What is Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) Exam?
The nursing profession demands a high level of expertise and understanding. Students who have completed 12th in Arts can enroll for Auxiliary Nursing Midwife (ANM) and General Nursing Midwife (GNM) diploma courses. The Indian Nursing Council is the regulatory body that oversees nurses and nursing education in India, and also sets standards for ANM and GNM nursing diploma programs.
ANM nurses and midwives complete a two-year diploma course, which includes a mandatory internship of six months. The annual fees for ANM course ranges from approximately Rs 10,000 to Rs 60,000. If you are interested in pursuing ANM Nursing course, it is important to know the qualification and age requirements.
To be eligible for ANM course, a student must be at least 17 years of age as on 31st December, maximum age limit is 35 years. For admission, it is necessary to pass 12th Arts class with English. Students who have passed the 12th class Arts and Science examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling are also eligible.
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