WB ANM/GNM 2026 Round 2 Registration Starts Today: Eligibility, Choice Filling, Dates & Complete Process

The WB ANM/GNM 2026 Round 2 counselling process starts today, 22 August 2026. According to the official West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) counselling schedule, Round 2 registration and choice filling will remain open from 22 August to 24 August 2026, while the Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled for 26 August 2026.

This round is particularly important for candidates who:

did not receive any seat in Round 1; did not register for counselling in Round 1; received a second/later preference but did not complete the Round 1 process; had their Round 1 allotment cancelled during document verification; or chose YES Upgradation after accepting a lower preference in Round 1.

However, not every candidate is allowed to submit fresh choices in Round 2. The exact rule depends on what happened to you in Round 1. WBJEEB has separately listed the categories of candidates eligible for fresh Round 2 choice filling.

This guide explains the complete process.

ANM/GNM 2026 Round 2: Important Dates Activity Date Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling Starts 22 August 2026 Last Date for Round 2 Registration/Choice Filling 24 August 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 26 August 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee for Fresh Allottees 26–29 August 2026 Reporting & Document Verification 26–29 August 2026 Admission 26–29 August 2026 Withdrawal Window 26–29 August 2026 Round 3 Registration & Choice Filling 31 August–1 September 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result 3 September 2026 Round 3 Reporting/Admission 3–6 September 2026

These dates are listed in WBJEEB's official ANM/GNM 2026 e-counselling schedule.

Round 2 Registration Starts Today

Today is:

22 August 2026

and WBJEEB's official schedule opens the second-round registration and choice-filling window from today.

The window remains available through:

24 August 2026

Candidates should not wait until the final hours of August 24 to register or submit choices.

WBJEEB's ANM/GNM page currently provides the 2026 registered-candidate sign-in, seat matrix and official 2026 OR-CR facility.

Who Can Newly Register in Round 2?

One of the major features of the ANM/GNM 2026 counselling system is that fresh registration is allowed in each counselling round, subject to eligibility.

WBJEEB says any candidate who:

has a valid ANM/GNM 2026 General Merit Rank; fulfils the course eligibility requirements; and has not already been removed/debarred under the counselling rules

can register within the applicable counselling window.

Therefore, if you did not register in Round 1, Round 2 provides another opportunity.

Freshly registered Round 2 candidates are also explicitly listed as eligible for fresh choice filling.

Round 2 Registration Fee

WBJEEB specifies a:

₹500 one-time, non-refundable counselling registration fee

for participation in the counselling process.

Fresh Round 2 candidate

If you did not register earlier and are registering for the first time in Round 2, you must pay the prescribed counselling registration fee.

Already registered in Round 1

The fee is described as one-time, so candidates who have already successfully registered and paid it in Round 1 should not pay a second registration fee merely because counselling has moved to Round 2.

Follow the exact payment status displayed in your candidate login.

Who Is Eligible for Fresh Choice Filling in Round 2?

WBJEEB has clearly listed four groups.

1. Freshly Registered Candidates in Round 2

These candidates did not participate earlier and can create their Round 2 choice list.

1. Candidates Who Got No Seat in Round 1

If Round 1 showed:

No Seat Allotted

you are automatically eligible for Round 2 with your existing choices.

You are also allowed to choose fresh choice filling if you want to rebuild your list.

1. Round 1 Second/Later-Choice Candidates Who Were Non-Responsive

This includes candidates who received a second or later choice in Round 1 but:

did not pay the seat-acceptance fee; or paid it but did not complete document verification.

Such candidates can proceed to Round 2 with their existing choices and may also opt for fresh choices.

1. Candidates Whose Round 1 Seat Was Cancelled During Document Verification

They are also listed as eligible for fresh Round 2 choice filling.

Who Cannot Fill Fresh Choices in Round 2?

This is extremely important.

Suppose you received your 2nd, 3rd or later preference in Round 1, paid the seat-acceptance fee, completed document verification and selected:

YES Upgradation

You automatically participate in Round 2 using your existing choice list.

But WBJEEB states that these YES-Upgradation candidates are:

not eligible for fresh choice filling in the immediately following round.

So you do not need to recreate your Round 1 choices for Round 2.

The system considers you automatically for applicable higher preferences already present above your current allotment.

Round 2 Eligibility: Simple Table Your Round 1 Status Round 2 Eligible? Fresh Choices Allowed? Did not register in Round 1 Yes, fresh registration Yes No seat allotted Yes automatically Yes 2nd/later seat + YES Upgradation Yes automatically No 2nd/later seat + non-responsive Yes Yes Seat cancelled during DV Yes, as applicable Yes 1st choice allotted + did not complete admission No — debarred under rules No NO Upgradation + completed admission Seat accepted/finalised Normally no continuing upgrade

The eligibility rules come directly from WBJEEB's Round 1 and Round 2 counselling provisions.

Got No Seat in Round 1? You Have Two Choices

If you received no allotment in Round 1, you do not necessarily have to build a completely new list.

WBJEEB says your existing choices can automatically continue into Round 2.

You have two options.

Option 1 — Keep Existing Choices

This can make sense if your Round 1 list already contained:

enough government colleges; district colleges; realistic choices; preferred private institutes where applicable; correct preference order. Option 2 — Choose Fresh Choice Filling

Consider this if your Round 1 list was too narrow.

For example, you filled only:

SSKM Medical College Kolkata NRS R G Kar a few other highly competitive choices

and ignored government institutions outside Kolkata.

Round 2 allows a non-allottee to rebuild the list.

Warning: Fresh Choices Replace the Old List

This rule is critical.

WBJEEB states that if an existing eligible candidate opts for fresh choice filling in Round 2 or Round 3, the candidate's:

previous choice list

and, where applicable,

previous allotment

will be cancelled.

The candidate must then submit a completely new choice list for that round.

So:

Fresh Choice Filling ≠ Editing a few old choices

Treat it as creating a new counselling preference list.

How Many Choices Should You Fill?

WBJEEB advises candidates to select the maximum possible number of suitable institutes/courses.

The official notification specifically recommends:

At least 20 choices.

That does not mean adding 20 random colleges.

Add only colleges you would genuinely be willing to join.

But if your priority is a government nursing seat, selecting only 5–7 famous institutions can unnecessarily restrict your chance.

Best Round 2 Choice-Filling Strategy

A practical preference list can be divided into four groups.

Group A — Dream Colleges

These may have Round 1 closing ranks significantly better than your GMR, but you genuinely prefer them.

Keep them above lower preferences.

Group B — Competitive Choices

Colleges where your rank is relatively close to the Round 1 closing-rank range.

Group C — Realistic Government Choices

Government institutions whose Round 1 closing ranks were around or beyond your GMR.

Group D — Wider Backup Choices

Other institutions you genuinely agree to attend.

Then order everything by your real preference, not simply by predicted cut-off.

Use the Official 2026 Round 1 OR-CR Before Filling Choices

Candidates now have a major advantage compared with Round 1.

WBJEEB has activated:

ORCR ANM & GNM Counselling 2026

on its official e-services page.

This allows candidates to analyse actual Round 1:

Opening Rank; Closing Rank; Institute; Programme; Category.

Use the data to understand how competitive each choice was in Round 1.

But remember:

Round 1 Closing Rank is not a guaranteed Round 2 cut-off.

Vacancies and candidate movement can change the Round 2 closing rank.

Do Not Put a “Safe” College Above a College You Prefer More

Suppose you prefer:

College A

over:

College B.

But College B's Round 1 closing rank looks easier.

Do not automatically place B above A merely because B appears “safer.”

Seat allotment considers the order of choices submitted by the candidate, along with GMR, eligibility, reservation and seat availability.

The correct question is:

If both colleges were available to me, which one would I choose?

Put that college higher.

Round 2 Allotment Is Based on GMR, Not Category Rank

This is another frequent mistake.

WBJEEB states that counselling and allotment sequencing is based on:

General Merit Rank — GMR

not the category rank displayed on the rank card.

Category ranks are provided for information, while reservation applies according to the approved seat structure.

Therefore:

SC Rank 500

should not be directly compared with:

SC closing rank assumptions from unofficial lists.

Use your relevant ANM/GNM GMR when analysing official OR-CR data.

ANM and GNM Have Separate Merit Ranks

Candidates should also remember:

ANM(R) GMR

and

GNM GMR

are separate.

Do not use your GNM rank to analyse an ANM college closing rank or vice versa.

Round 2 Result Date

WBJEEB's official schedule sets the second-round seat allotment result for:

26 August 2026

Candidates will need to log in to the counselling portal to check:

allotted institute; course; allotment status; preference number; relevant admission instructions.

WBJEEB requires candidates to download the appropriate allotment documents through the portal.

What Happens If You Get Your First Choice in Round 2?

If Round 2 allots or upgrades you to:

Choice No. 1

you must complete:

applicable seat-acceptance requirements; document verification; admission

within the prescribed period.

Failure to complete these formalities can lead to debarment from the remaining counselling process.

The Round 2 reporting window is:

26–29 August 2026. What If You Get Your 2nd or Later Choice for the First Time?

If this is your first-ever allotment and it is your second or later preference, WBJEEB allows you to complete document verification and choose:

YES Upgradation

or

NO Upgradation. YES Upgradation After Round 2

YES means:

Keep this accepted allotment if nothing higher becomes available, but remain eligible for applicable higher preferences in Round 3.

WBJEEB states that YES-Upgradation candidates move automatically to the next round with their existing choices.

If an upgrade occurs, however:

the earlier allotment is automatically cancelled.

The upgraded seat becomes the new allotment, and the earlier seat cannot be reclaimed.

If no upgrade happens, the previously accepted seat remains retained.

NO Upgradation After Round 2

NO means:

I am satisfied with my current allotment and do not want to move to a higher choice.

Candidates selecting NO must complete the required admission process.

WBJEEB warns that a NO-Upgradation candidate who fails to complete admission can be debarred from further counselling.

Already Chose YES in Round 1? What Happens Now?

Suppose Round 1 gave you Choice No. 6 and you selected YES Upgradation.

You are automatically considered in Round 2 for eligible choices above Choice No. 6.

If upgraded to Choice No. 1

You must complete the applicable admission formalities.

If upgraded to Choice No. 2, 3, 4 or 5

You can decide whether to stop with NO Upgradation or continue with YES toward Round 3.

If no upgrade occurs

Your previously accepted seat remains protected, subject to the counselling rules.

Seat Acceptance Fee: Important Caution

WBJEEB states that a candidate receiving a seat for the first time in any round must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee before downloading the allotment letter and proceeding to verification.

However, the published counselling notification currently contains an internal wording inconsistency: it prints the numerical amount as ₹1,000 while the amount in words says “Rupees Five Thousand.”

Therefore, candidates should not rely on a third-party article for the payable amount. Pay only the amount displayed in the live WBJEEB counselling portal or any subsequent official corrigendum.

The Round 2 schedule confirms that the seat-acceptance payment requirement applies to fresh allottees during 26–29 August.

Documents Required After Round 2 Allotment

Physical document verification at the allotted institute is mandatory where applicable.

WBJEEB lists documents including:

printed allotment letter; ANM/GNM 2026 Rank Card; Class 10 Admit Card / DOB proof; Class 12 marksheet; domicile certificate; category certificate, where applicable; Medical Fitness Certificate.

Candidates should also contact the allotted institute to confirm any additional admission documents, timings and photocopy requirements. The official schedule specifically instructs candidates to contact the institute or check its website for detailed reporting requirements.

Portal-Generated Documents Must Be Printed Properly

WBJEEB warns that where counselling documents are generated through the portal, candidates must use the official printable copies.

The Board says:

Screenshots photographs of the screen manually reproduced documents

are not valid substitutes for official portal-generated counselling records.

Download and print:

allotment letter; locked choices; payment receipt; other counselling documents. ANM/GNM 2026 Basic Eligibility

Candidates registering fresh in Round 2 must still satisfy all admission conditions.

Citizenship

Applicant must be an Indian citizen.

Domicile

The candidate must satisfy the notified West Bengal residence requirement; for admission, the counselling notification requires permanent residence in West Bengal uninterruptedly for at least the last 10 years up to 31 December 2025.

Age

Minimum:

17 years as on 31 December 2026

There is no upper age limit for ANM or GNM under the current eligibility table.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with at least:

40% aggregate

with a 5-percentage-point relaxation for eligible SC/ST/OBC candidates under the stated rules.

Candidates must also pass English.

Language

Candidates must be able to read, write and express themselves in:

Bengali and/or Nepali. ANM Eligibility: Female Candidates Only

For:

ANM(R)

WBJEEB states:

Only female candidates are eligible. Can Male Candidates Take GNM?

Yes, but with institute restrictions.

The counselling notification states that male candidates are eligible for GNM only in the notified male institutes.

Female candidates are eligible for GNM except male-only institutions.

Therefore, male candidates should carefully check the eligible choices displayed in their counselling login rather than assuming every GNM institute is available.

OBC Candidates: Updated NCL Certificate Is Important

WBJEEB states that only OBC candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer are eligible for reserved consideration under the applicable rules.

Candidates must produce an:

updated NCL certificate

during counselling/admission.

If a category claim is rejected during verification, the current allotment can be cancelled and the candidate may be reconsidered under the modified category in the next round, where permitted.

Reserved Seats Will Not Automatically Convert to General Seats

WBJEEB explicitly states that vacant seats in reserved categories such as:

SC; ST; OBC; EWS; PwD; Civil Defence; Orphan/Destitute Home categories

will not be de-reserved or converted to General/UR seats in any round of this counselling.

This is particularly important when analysing Round 2 vacancy chances.

Can You Modify Choices Until 24 August?

Candidates eligible to fill fresh choices should use the available Round 2 choice-filling period to create the complete preference list.

WBJEEB's general choice rules state that candidates should:

select eligible institutes/courses; arrange them according to preference; save carefully; lock choices within the applicable schedule.

The counselling notification also states that if a candidate forgets to manually lock choices, the last saved choice list can be treated as final and automatically locked after the deadline.

Do not leave an experimental or incomplete list saved.

Step-by-Step: How to Complete ANM/GNM Round 2 Step 1 — Open the Official ANM/GNM Counselling Portal

Use the ANM/GNM section of the official WBJEEB website and open the 2026 Registered Candidate Sign In facility. The link is currently listed on the Board's official ANM/GNM page.

Step 2 — Login

Enter the details requested by the official counselling system.

Step 3 — Check Your Round 1 Status

The options available to you will depend on whether you:

were unregistered; received no seat; were non-responsive; had an allotment cancelled; or chose YES Upgradation. Step 4 — Complete Registration if You Are a Fresh Candidate

Enter the required personal and academic information accurately.

WBJEEB warns that after final submission there may be no opportunity to correct incorrectly entered counselling data.

Step 5 — Pay the ₹500 Registration Fee if Registering for the First Time

Complete payment successfully before the deadline.

Step 6 — Decide Existing vs Fresh Choice List

If eligible, decide whether you want to keep the earlier choices or completely rebuild the list.

Step 7 — Check Round 1 OR-CR

Use official 2026 opening/closing-rank data to understand Round 1 competition.

Step 8 — Fill Enough Choices

WBJEEB recommends at least 20 suitable choices.

Step 9 — Arrange in Genuine Preference Order

Highest preference first.

Step 10 — Review Every Entry

Check:

institute; ANM/GNM programme; location; gender eligibility; category; government/private status. Step 11 — Save and Lock

Complete this by:

24 August 2026

according to the Round 2 schedule.

Step 12 — Save the Locked Choice List

Download/print the official counselling record.

Step 13 — Check Round 2 Result

Result date:

26 August 2026. What Happens After Round 2 Result?

The next action depends on your allotment.

First Choice Allotted / Upgraded

Complete document verification and admission by 29 August.

First-Time Allotment at 2nd or Later Choice

Complete the applicable seat-acceptance and verification process, then choose YES or NO Upgradation where available.

Upgraded From Existing Round 1 Seat

Your old seat is automatically cancelled if an actual upgrade occurs.

No Upgrade

Your earlier accepted seat remains retained.

No Seat Again

You can continue according to the Round 3 eligibility rules. WBJEEB's final centralized Round 3 registration/choice-filling window is scheduled for 31 August–1 September 2026.

Withdrawal Facility in Round 2

The official counselling schedule provides a withdrawal facility during:

26–29 August 2026.

WBJEEB states that after successful withdrawal, the candidate ceases to be eligible for future counselling rounds.

Refunds are governed by the Board's separate refund policy and, where applicable, may be processed within 60–90 days after completion of all rounds.

So withdrawal should not be used casually.

15 Round 2 Mistakes to Avoid Assuming every Round 1 candidate must register again. Many existing candidates are automatically carried forward. Thinking YES-Upgradation candidates can fresh-fill in Round 2. They cannot in the immediately following round. Keeping only a few top colleges despite wanting any government seat. Putting “safe” colleges above colleges you genuinely prefer. Ignoring official 2026 OR-CR data now that it is available. Treating Round 1 CR as a guaranteed Round 2 cut-off. Comparing category rank instead of GMR. Opting for fresh choice filling without realising the old list is cancelled. Filling colleges you would never join. Leaving an incomplete saved choice list. Waiting until August 24 at the last minute. Using an outdated OBC-NCL certificate. Assuming reserved vacant seats will become UR seats. Using screenshots as counselling documents. Trusting an unofficial seat-acceptance fee amount instead of the live portal, especially because the published notice currently contains inconsistent numeric/text wording. Frequently Asked Questions Has ANM/GNM 2026 Round 2 registration started?

Yes. The official schedule begins Round 2 registration and choice filling on 22 August 2026.

What is the last date? 24 August 2026. When is the Round 2 seat allotment result? 26 August 2026. I got no seat in Round 1. Do I have to register again?

You are automatically eligible for Round 2 with your existing choice list. You may also opt for fresh choice filling.

Can I change my choices after getting no seat in Round 1?

Yes. Round 1 non-allottees are specifically allowed to opt for fresh Round 2 choices.

I selected YES Upgradation in Round 1. Should I fill choices today?

No fresh choice filling is permitted for such candidates in the immediately following Round 2. Your existing choices continue automatically.

Can a new candidate register directly in Round 2?

Yes, provided the candidate has a valid GMR and satisfies the eligibility requirements. Fresh Round 2 registrants are explicitly eligible for fresh choice filling.

What is the registration fee?

WBJEEB specifies a one-time ₹500 non-refundable counselling registration fee.

How many choices should I fill?

WBJEEB recommends the maximum possible number of suitable choices and specifically advises candidates to submit at least 20 choices.

Is official 2026 Round 1 OR-CR available?

Yes. WBJEEB's e-services page lists ORCR ANM & GNM Counselling 2026.

Can Round 2 closing ranks change from Round 1?

Yes. Round 1 OR-CR is only a reference. Actual Round 2 closing ranks depend on available seats, candidate movement, category and choices.

When is Round 2 reporting? 26–29 August 2026. Is withdrawal available?

Yes, the official schedule includes withdrawal during 26–29 August 2026.

Final Words

The WB ANM/GNM 2026 Round 2 counselling process begins today, 22 August 2026, and this is an important opportunity for candidates who either missed Round 1 registration or failed to secure an allotment.

The key dates are:

Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling — 22–24 August Round 2 Allotment Result — 26 August Reporting / Admission / Withdrawal — 26–29 August.

But candidates should first identify their exact Round 1 status.

The biggest rules to remember are:

No Round 1 seat: existing choices continue automatically, but fresh choices are also allowed. Fresh Round 2 registration: fresh choices allowed. Round 1 2nd/later seat + non-responsive: fresh choices allowed. Round 1 seat cancelled during DV: fresh choices allowed. Round 1 YES Upgradation: automatically carried to Round 2 with old choices; fresh choice filling is not allowed in Round 2.

Candidates who are eligible for fresh filling should use the newly available 2026 Round 1 OR-CR data, include enough realistic choices and arrange every college in genuine preference order. WBJEEB itself recommends at least 20 suitable choices.

Disclaimer: This article was updated on 22 August 2026 using WBJEEB's official ANM/GNM counselling notification, one-page counselling schedule and current ANM/GNM e-services page. Candidates should check the live counselling portal before payment or final submission because schedules, vacancies or procedural instructions may be updated by WBJEEB.

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