PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2026: Check Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

PGIMER Nursing 2026 ( PGIMER Nursing )

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PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Date 2026

24 Jul '26

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Jun 2, 2026 14:13 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2026: The Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, prescribes the pattern for the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 exam. As per the PGIMER Nursing paper pattern, the exam is of 90 minutes duration. There are a total of 100 questions in the exam. Out of these, 25 questions are from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics each, and 15 and 10 questions from current affairs and English, respectively. The medium of the PGIMER BSc Nursing question paper is English. Candidates should read further to know the detailed PGIMER Nursing exam pattern to understand the type of questions, language, and mode of examination, etc.

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 exam is expected to be held in August 2026. The exam will be held online as a computer-based exam.

Table of contents
  • PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights
  • PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Weightage
  • NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2026: Total Marks & Marking Scheme
  • PGIMER BSc Exam Pattern 2026: Exam Sections & Important Details
  • FAQs Regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing Pattern 2026
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PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights

Below are the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 exam pattern details:

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 Exam Pattern

Name of exam

PGIMER BSc Nursing 

Conducting body

Post Graduate Institute of Medical, Education, and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

Duration of exam

90 minutes

Mode of exam

Online (Computer-Based Test)

Language

English

Sections for BSc (Hons.) Nursing

  • General English.
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • General Knowledge/Current Affairs

Sections for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing with several questions

  • Scientific Principles Applied in Nursing and Trends in Nursing - 10 questions
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing (Including Anatomy and Physiology) - 20 questions
  • Child Health Nursing - 15 questions
  • Community Health Nursing (including Nutrition) - 15 questions
  • Obstetric Nutrition and Midwifery - 15 questions
  • Mental Health Nursing - 15 questions
  • General Knowledge - 10 questions

Type of questions

Objective type questions

Total questions

100

Merit process

  • Online exam
  • Counselling

Total marks

100

Negative marking

  • 1 mark for the correct answer
  • – 0.25 marks for every wrong answer
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many sections will be there in PGIMER BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 exam question paper will have many sections based on the subjects. Questions from Physics, Logical & Quantitative Reasoning, Chemistry, Biology, English & Comprehension will be asked.

Q:   Are there subjective-type questions in the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

No, the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 question paper will have objective type questions only. The candidates will be served with Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) out of which candidates have to choose one option.

Q:   Can I carry my smartwatch to the PGIMER nursing exam?
A: 

No, candidates are not allowed to carry any watch or electronic gadget in the PGIMER BSc Nursing examination hall.

Q:   What will be the duration of the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam 2026?
A: 

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

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PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Weightage

Have a look at the PGIMER BSc Nursing subject-wise weightage in terms of number of questions and marks below-

Subject Name Number of Questions Marks
General English 15 15
Biology 25 25
Physics 25 25
Chemistry 25 25
GK/Current Affair 10 10
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NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2026: Total Marks & Marking Scheme

The PGIMER BSc Nursing exam pattern 2026 clearly lays down the marking scheme of the exam. Have a look at the details regarding the PGIMER BSc Nursing total marks and scheme below-

  • PGIMER BSc Nursing Total Marks- The PGIMER Nursing exam carries a total of 100 marks.
  • PGIMER BSc Nursing Marking Scheme- The marking of PGIMER BSc Nursing will enable the candidate to score maximum marks in the entrance exam. The candidate get 1 mark for every correct answer and a 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Zero marks are awarded for every un-attempted question.
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PGIMER BSc Exam Pattern 2026: Exam Sections & Important Details

Go through the details of the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam sections, mode, duration and others below-

PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Sections 2026

PGIMER BSc Nursing exam is a gateway for admission to the BSc nursing course, and the candidates should have passed the class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects. Based on the same, the nursing entrance exam will have five sections, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and General Knowledge.

PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam 2026 Details

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 exam will be conducted to facilitate admissions to the BSc nursing programme. Find out complete details about the exam pattern here: 

  • Exam Duration: It is a 90-minute-long exam, and candidates are advised to reach the allotted exam centre at least 30 minutes before the examination starts. No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall without completing 90 minutes of the maximum time allotted to them.
  • Mode of Exam: PGIMER BSc Nursing exam will be an online test. The candidates will be allotted computer systems at the exam centre with a one-time login and password. All the answers marked by the candidate will be saved automatically in the system.
  • Type and Number of Questions: There will be 100 questions in the exam in the English language. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer out of the four options. In case of any issue regarding the understanding of any question or any doubt regarding the question paper, the candidates can ask for assistance from the invigilator. There will be 25 questions from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics each, and 15 and 10 questions from current affairs and English, respectively.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of PGIMER BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Has the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam pattern changed?
A: 

No, the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam pattern has not changed in the past five years. No alterations in the same have been reported by the PGIMER, Chandigarh. The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, conducts the national-level entrance exam to facilitate admission into the BSc Nursing and Post Basic BSc Nursing. The eligibility criteria and the pattern of both exams are different.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is PGIMER Nursing an offline or online exam?
A: 

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.

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FAQs Regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing Pattern 2026

Read important FAQs regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing Pattern 2026 here: 

Q:   How many questions will be there in PGIMER BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

There will be 100 questions in the question paper. All the questions will be objective type questions.

Q:   Can I skip a question in PGIMER nursing exam if I don't know the answer? How many marks will be deducted?
A: 

Yes, you can skip the question in PGIMER nursing exam. No marks will be deducted or given if the question is unanswered.

Q:   Do the PGIMER BSc Nursing questions need to be answered in any specific order?
A: 

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. 

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Answered a week ago

The PGIMER Chandigrah BSc Nursing application correction window opened on July 2. The last date to make corrections was July 4, 2026.

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Virajita Shukla

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Answered 4 weeks ago

The PGIMER BSc Nursing counselling 2026 will start after the announcement of results. It is expected that the counselling will begin in August 2026.

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Anangsha B

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

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.

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Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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.

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