PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2027: Check Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

PGIMER Nursing 2026 ( PGIMER Nursing )

Mridula Sharma
Updated on Sep 4, 2026 12:24 IST

By Mridula Sharma, Senior Executive

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, determines PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2027. Candidates should understand paper pattern to prepare well. As per the exam pattern, the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 exam will be conducted for 90 minutes. It will include 100 questions.

The question paper will cover Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Current Affairs, and English. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics will carry 25 questions each. Current Affairs will have 15 questions and English will have 10 questions. The question paper will be available in English. Candidates can check detailed PGIMER BSc Nursing exam pattern 2027 here. 

Table of contents
  • PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2027: Highlights
  • PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Weightage
  • PGIMER Nursing Exam Pattern 2027: Total Marks & Marking Scheme
  • PGIMER BSc Exam Pattern 2027: Exam Sections & Important Details
  • FAQs Regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing Pattern 2027
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PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2027: Highlights

Below are the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 exam pattern details:

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 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 2027 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:   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:   Are there subjective-type questions in the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

No, the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 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.

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PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 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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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   What will be the duration of the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam 2027?
A: 

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 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 Nursing Exam Pattern 2027: Total Marks & Marking Scheme

The PGIMER BSc Nursing exam pattern 2027 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 2027: 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 2027

PGIMER BSc Nursing exam is a gateway for admission to the BSc nursing course. The candidates should have passed the Class 12 exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects. Based on this, the nursing entrance exam will have five sections. This includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and General Knowledge.

PGIMER BSc Nursing Exam 2027 Details

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 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. Candidates are advised to reach the allotted exam centre at least 30 minutes before the exam starts. No candidate will be allowed to leave the exam hall without completing 90 minutes.
  • 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 2027?
A: 

No. There is no provision of negative marking in the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 exam. For every correct answer, the candidate will get 1 mark, and for every wrong response, -0.25 marks will be deducted. 

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FAQs Regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing Pattern 2027

Read important FAQs regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing Pattern 2027 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. 

Q:   What is the duration of the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 exam?
A: 

The duration of the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 exam is 90 minutes.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

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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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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Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The duration of the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2027 exam is 90 minutes.

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Mridula Sharma

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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Piyush Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Go through the cutoff percentile for PGIMER BSc Nursing post basic course:

CategoryMinimum Qualifying Percentile
General 50th Percentile
SC/ ST/ OBC & PwBD45th Percentile

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Satyendra Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Take a look at the minimum qualifying percentile for PGIMER BSc Nursing below:

CategoryMinimum Qualifying Percentile
General 50th Percentile
SC/ ST/ OBC40th Percentile
General - PwBD45th Percentile
SC/ ST/ OBC - PwBD 40th Percentile

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Ranjeeta Srivastava

Contributor-Level 6