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PGIMER BSc Nursing answer key 2026 will NOT be released. The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, does not release the BSc Nursing answer key. The authority straightaway announces the PGIMER BSc Nursing results 2026. Read further to know details about the answer key and the related events.
- PGIMER BSc Nursing Answer Key 2026 Update
- PGIMER BSc Nursing Dates & Schedule 2026
- PGIMER BSc Nursing Result 2026
- PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2026
- PGIMER Exam Analysis - Previous Year
- PGIMER Nursing Counselling 2026
PGIMER BSc Nursing Answer Key 2026 Update
PGIMER Chandigarh does not release any official PGIMER Nursing Answer Key. Candidates will only be able to check the unofficial answer key released by the top coaching institutes. The unofficial PGIMER answer keys will be made available in PDF format. Aspirants can refer to the memory-based answer key to cross-check their performance in the exam, or can refer to the experts explaining or solving the PGIMER nursing question paper on the YouTube channels to cross-verify the answers chosen at the time of attempting the paper. Candidates will be able to verify their marked answers through these sources only to estimate their predicted score in the entrance exam.
Commonly asked questions
No, until 2025, no answer key was released by the conducting body. However, candidates can expect changes in the upcoming academic year. PGIMER Chandigarh will inform candidates in case any official answer key is released by them.
The PGIMER BSc Nursing exam was easy to moderately difficult, according to the previous years' trends. The exam difficulty level is based on the student reaction and expert analysis of the question paper.
PGIMER BSc Nursing Dates & Schedule 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PGIMER Nursing 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 30 Sep ' 26 | PGIMER BSc Nursing Counselling 2026 Round 3/Mop-Up Round |
| 15 Sep ' 26 | PGIMER BSc Nursing Counselling 2026 Round 2 |
| 17 Aug ' 26 - 18 Aug ' 26 | PGIMER BSc Nursing Counselling 2026 |
PGIMER BSc Nursing Result 2026
The PGIMER BSc nursing result 2026 will be released in August. The result will be published as a merit list PDF. Candidates can download the scorecard from the candidate login. Those aspirants whose names will appear in the merit list will be invited to participate in the counselling process.
Commonly asked questions
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).
PGI Chandigarh announced the PGIMER BSc Nursing result on its official website. Candidates need to visit the website and click on result link to check their status.
PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2026
The PGIMER BSc Nursing exam pattern has been summarised below. It will help you remember and recall the basis on which the answer key has been evaluated. Take a look at the exam pattern and marking scheme to know your predictive PGIMER nursing scores 2026:
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Commonly asked questions
There will be 100 questions in the question paper. All the questions will be objective type questions.
The PGIMER BSc Nursing exam was easy to moderately difficult, according to the previous years' trends. The exam difficulty level is based on the student reaction and expert analysis of the question paper.
PGIMER Exam Analysis - Previous Year
The PGIMER BSc nursing 2025 exam had a moderate difficulty level as per the expert opinion. Time Management was tough as the physics and chemistry sections had tricky questions. In addition, there is a time-limit of 90 minutes for 100 questions. In physics, there were a few application-based numericals that were time-demanding for the aspirants.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Biology |
Moderate |
| Chemistry |
Moderate |
| Physics |
Slightly Tough |
| English |
Easy |
| General Knowledge/Current Affairs |
Moderate |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 Nursing Counselling 2026
PGIMER BSc nursing counselling will be conducted at the institute campus along with the document verification. Candidates interested in seeking admission to the BSc nursing programme will have to apply for the counselling first, and then they will be called at the institute on the pre-decided time slot. Please note that no other institute accepts the scores of the PGIMER nursing entrance. Also, the exam will be conducted for admission to the campus located in Chandigarh only. There is no other campus where candidates will be able to secure admission to the UG-level, 4-year duration course.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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PGIMER Nursing Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The exam consists of questions based on subjects and areas in the PGIMER BSc Nursing syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates should prepare each section according to its weightage.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The duration of the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 exam is 90 minutes.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates need to obtain minimum qualifying marks to clear the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam. However, due to high competition, it is important to get more than 95 marks.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Go through the cutoff percentile for PGIMER BSc Nursing post basic course:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 50th Percentile |
| SC/ ST/ OBC & PwBD | 45th Percentile |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Take a look at the minimum qualifying percentile for PGIMER BSc Nursing below:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 50th Percentile |
| SC/ ST/ OBC | 40th Percentile |
| General - PwBD | 45th Percentile |
| SC/ ST/ OBC - PwBD | 40th Percentile |
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Contributor-Level 6
What type of questions are asked in the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam?