PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2025: Check Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

PGIMER Nursing 2025 ( PGIMER Nursing )

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Updated on Feb 6, 2025 16:52 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 exam pattern is decided and created by the conducting body Post Graduate Institute of Medical, Education, and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. The exam pattern includes the details of the question paper and the examination process as a whole. The exam pattern is all about the duration, type of questions, language and mode of examination etc.

 
Q:   Has the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam pattern changed?
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No, the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 exam pattern is not expected to change and 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 the exams are different.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025?
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No. There is no provision of negative marking in the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 exam. For every correct answer, the candidate will get 1 mark and for every wrong response, zero marks will be deducted. 

Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of PGIMER BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

PGIMER BSc Nursing exam is easy to moderately difficult according to the previous years' trends. Candidates will be able to find out the difficulty level of the exam once it concludes. 

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  • PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern Highlights 2025
  • PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2025
  • FAQs Regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing Pattern 2025
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PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern Highlights 2025

Below are the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 exam pattern details:

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 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

Total questions

  • General English – 15 questions
  • Biology – 25 questions
  • Physics – 25 questions
  • Chemistry – 25 questions
  • GK/Current Affair – 10 questions

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?
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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?
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No, the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 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.

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PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2025

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 exam will be conducted to facilitate admissions to the BSc nursing programme in the PGIMER Chandigarh campus. Find out complete details about the exam pattern here: 

  1. 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.
  2. 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 into the system.
  3. Type and Number of Questions: There will be 100 questions in the exam in 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.
  4. Exam sections: PGIMER BSc Nursing exam is a gateway for admission to 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.
  5. Marking Scheme: The marking of PGIMER BSc Nursing will enable the candidate to score maximum marks in the entrance exam. The candidate will get 1 mark for every correct answer and a 0.25 mark will be deducted. Zero marks will be given for every un-attempted question. The question paper will carry 100 marks in total.
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FAQs Regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing Pattern 2025

Read important FAQs Regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing Pattern 2025 here: 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I skip a question in PGIMER nursing exam if I don't know the answer? How many marks will be deducted?
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Yes, you can skip the question in PGIMER nursing exam. No marks will be deducted or given if the question is unanswered.

Q:   How many questions will be there in PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025?
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There will be 100 questions in the question paper. All the questions will be objective type questions.

Q:   Do the PGIMER BSc Nursing questions need to be answered in any specific order?
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No, applicants need not attempt the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 question paper in any specific order. Applicants are free to attempt any question or the section first according to their own convenience.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The institute has not announced the fees for the AY 2025-26. When PGIMER will announce the fee, students will be able to pay it using debit or credit card. Last year, the application fee for this course was INR 1,500 for the general and OBC categories and INR 1,200 for the SC/ST category.

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Pallavi Pathak

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Answered 2 weeks ago

PGIMER does not accept the NEET UG score. You need to appear in the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam separately for the BSc Nursing program. To appear in this examination, students must have completed the Class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects. A separate counseling will

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Pallavi Pathak

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

To appear in this exam, the students must have completed the BSc Nursing/Post Basic Nursing with a minimum of 55%. It should be completed from a recognised institute. They should also have a minimum of one year of work experience working in a hospital with a minimum of 100 beds. The student should b

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Pallavi Pathak

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The PGIMER  BSc nursing result will be published on the official website, pgimer.edu.in. Candidates can also check the result by providing their login ID to download the scorecard when issued by PGIMER. 

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Nishtha Nishtha

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

The PGIMER BSc Result 2025 will be declared on August 9, 2025 in online mode on the official website, pgimer.edu.in. 

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Shailja Shrivastava

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