Hi

No, ANM is not necessary for doing GNM .

You can apply for admission in government colleges for GNM in Haryana. .  Admission portal likely to open in October. Admission is purely merit based  which is conducted by Department of Medical Education and research, Haryana. Candidates with 10+2 with science stream are preferred over arts students.

Eligibility for Haryana

10+2 with minimum 40% with English from any recognised board.                           Students other than science stream are also eligible.

GNM is diploma level 3.5 yr course with 6   months of compulsory internship. There is no national level exam instead each state conduct its own exam. Also top universities like BHU, AIIMS has its own exam.

Scope

Further higher studies can be pursued for better job opportunities. They are :

Bsc Nursing

Post Basic Nursing

MSc Nursing