PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Exam Date (July 24), Syllabus & Pattern

The PGIMER BSc Nursing exam is of 100 marks. Obtaining around 97 to 99 marks is considered as good score in the exam. Even the PGIMER Nursing cutoff for General category candidates was around 98.7938 percentile in last two years.

Candidates can get the PGIMER Nursing syllabus PDF after the release of information bulletin. The PGI publishes the latest syllabus on the bulletin itself. However, candidates can visit PGIMER BSc Nursing syllabus page to get the syllabus of the exam.

The PGIMER BSc Nursing exam comprises questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and General Knowledge/ Current Affairs. As per the question paper analysis and feedback of candidates, Physics section is a little difficult to prepare. Candidates generally find the questions from PGIMER BSc Nursing Physics little time taking to solve.  

The total score in the PGIMER BSc Nursing entrance exam is 100. There are 100 objective-types questions in the exam and each question carries 1 mark. The exam also carries negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.

Candidates can fill out the PGIMER BSc Nursing application form using the process shared below:

• Go to the website.
• Click on the application link.
• Take the registrations.
• Fill out the application form.
• Upload the documents.
• Choose the exam centre.
• Pay the application fee. 
• Submit the save the page.

Only FEMALE candidates who have cleared class 12 exams or equivalent exam from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects and have secured a minimum of 55 per cent marks in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 50 per cent in aggregate. The detailed eligibility criteria is provided in the programme prospectus released by the exam conducting authorities. 

The PGI Chandigarh released the PGIMER BSc Nursing application form 2026 on its website. The application form was available from June 1 to 30, 2026.

A self-attested copy of candidate’s photograph, signature, passing certificates of the qualifying exam, mark sheet of the qualifying exam, proof of age certificate, category certificate (if any) will be required to fill the PGIMER BSc Nursing application form successfully. As per the guideline issued, incomplete applications will not be considered, and no correspondence will be entertained in this matter. All particulars in the application form must be entered carefully. All claims made in the application must be supported with documentary proof.

No, applicants need not attempt the PGIMER BSc Nursing question paper in any specific order. There is no sectional time limit or restriction on following a set pattern to solve or attempt the questions. 

No, PGIMER BSc Nursing will be conducted via online mode. PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 exam will be a computer-based test and the applicants will be allotted separate computer systems to solve the questions. Applicants will get sheets to perform rough work at the centre. The rough worksheet will be submitted to the invigilator while leaving the exam hall.

No. There is no provision of negative marking in the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 exam. For every correct answer, the candidate will get 1 mark, and for every wrong response, -0.25 marks will be deducted. 

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 exam will be a 90-minute duration exam. No extra time will be given to any applicant under any circumstances.

Candidates who will fill the PGIMER BSc Nursing application form 2026 successfully will be issued PGIMER BSc Nursing admit card. Candidates failing to carry the admit card to the exam centre will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. The PGIMER BSc Nursing admit card for the BSc Nursing programmes will be issued on on the pre-specified date as released by PGIMER Chandigarh. 

The PGIMER Chandigarh released the PGIMER BSc Nursing admit card in May 2026. The hall ticket will be released on the official website. PGIMER BSc Nursing admit card for both the programmes, BSc (Hons.) Nursing and BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing will be made available for download in PDF format. 

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 admit card will be valid for the exam till the exam date and till the admission process is ongoing. For example, the PGIMER BSc Nursing admit card was valid only for the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam for the current academic session. Once the admission process concludes, and the candidates have been admitted to the institute, the admit card will lose its validity for the next academic session.   

Yes, without the PGIMER BSc nursing admit card, entry to examination hall is restricted. It acts as a proof of verification for the candidate appearing in the exam. Important details printed on the admit card/hall ticket are: Candidate’s name, Exam date and timings, Date of Birth of the candidate, Category (Gen/SC/ST), Candidate’s photograph and signature, Address of the exam centre, and exam day instructions for the candidate. 

Candidates with the minimum percentile for the BSc nursing programme is 98.7938 for the General category, above 94.8229 for SC candidates, above 91.2454 for ST candidates, above 98.0394 for OBC category, and above 57.5782 for PwBD (UR) and 44.1780 (Reserved) category candidates. For Foreign Nationals, the cutoff percentile is 76.2083.

PGIMER BSc Nursing score will be based on the total marks scored by the candidate across all the sections. There will be five sections in the PGIMER BSc Nursing question paper for the BSc (Hons) programme. These are the weightage: Physics (20 marks), Logical & Quantitative Reasoning (10 marks), Chemistry (20 marks), Biology (40 marks), English & Comprehension (10 marks).

PGIMER Chandigarh, the organizing body of the entrance exam, will release the Cutoff list after the announcement of the result. The applicants who will be able to score the qualifying marks as per the cutoff will be considered qualified. The qualifying status of the candidates will be mentioned on the PGIMER BSc Nursing result.

Applicants who appear in the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam and qualify for it will be able to check their names in the merit list. The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 result/scorecard will comprise details such as the candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, parents’ names, category, nationality, marks secured in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, total marks obtained, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and PGIMER BSc Nursing cutoff score.

PGIMER Chandigarh charges an admission fee of INR 2200/- for the entire course for 4-year duration. In the first year, a fee of INR 800/- is charged from the admission seekers. 

There are fewer than 100 seats for admission to the PGIMER BSc nursing course. Around 93 seats are available for admission to the prestigious nursing institute. 

To seek admission to the PGIMER Nursing program, at least 50 percent marks are required in the PCB+English subjects in Class 12th. This cutoff is for the General category candidates.   

No, PGIMER Chandigarh conducts a separate entrance exam for granting admission to its BSc nursing program. Candidates cannot apply for admission via NEET Scores only. It is mandatory to appear for the PGIMER BSc nursing entrance exam.  

No, one cannot take admission to any other university or institution by clearing the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam as no other institute or university accepts PGIMER BSc Nursing scores. Selected candidates will be invited for the counselling process after the exam. No individual intimation is sent to unselected candidates, and no correspondence on the subject is entertained.

The counselling for PGIMER BSc Nursing and BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) programme is being conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. Candidates are required to be present for the counselling process and formalities at the pre-mentioned time and location. There will tentatively be four rounds of counselling. The round-1 counselling concluded in August 2025. It is mandatory to present a set of self-attested documents along with the originals for verification on the day of PGIMER nursing counselling.  

To participate in the PGIMER nursing counselling, the candidate must keep the following documents: 

• Class 12 mark sheet
• Original copy of the admit card with the signature and seal of the Invigilator
• Scorecard issued by PGIMER Chandigarh
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Class 10 Certificate).
• Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination (class 12)
• Recently clicked passport-sized colour photographs
• Caste certificate under which the candidate is applying

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 entrance exams will be organized and conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, for admissions in BSc Nursing programmes like BSc (Hons.) Nursing and BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing. It is an online (Computer-Based Test) which will be conducted for a duration of 90 minutes/1.5 hours. There will be 100 multiple-choice questions in the exam, of 1 mark. 

There are a total of 93 seats in the PGIMER BSc nursing (Hons.) programme. General category candidates have 47 seats, SC category candidates have 14 seats, ST category candidates have 07 seats, OBC category candidates have 25 seats, and PwBD category candidates have 5 seats in all. It is a 4 year course. Please note that reservation to PwBD candidates is given on horizontal basis and as per Govt. of India guidelines revised from time to time. So, the number of seats mentioned for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) will be adjusted against the category to which he / she belongs.

There are very rare cases of rejection of the PGIMER BSc Nursing application form. Applicants have to provide all the details asked to fill in the application form true to their knowledge and most importantly they should ensure they submit the application fee before the stipulated deadline of submission. However, as per the guideline issued in the prospectus, all claims made in the application must be supported with documentary proof. 

No, applicants will not be able to make any changes or edits in the PGIMER Nursing application form once it gets submitted. PGIMER does not provide any provision to correct or edit the information provided post with the submission of the application form online. In case any applicant is willing to make any change or edit in the application form he/she has to contact the ‘Examination Administration of PGIMER, Chandigarh’ by sending the required request through mail or post.

There are a total of 62 seats in the PGIMER BSc nursing (Hons.) programme. General category candidates have 22 seats, SC category candidates have 07 seats, ST category candidates have 04 seats, OBC category candidates have 14 seats, and PwBD category candidates have 03 seats in all. Candidates having Color blindness are eligible provided that their color blindness can be corrected with contact lens and spectacles worn by such candidates. So, the number of seats mentioned for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) will be adjusted against the category to which he / she belongs.