PGIMER BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

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Updated on Feb 5, 2026 19:39 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

The PGIMER BSc nursing syllabus 2026 is defined by the conducting body. Although there is no official release of the syllabus, however, candidates are expected to be fully aware of the course curriculum taught in the PCB subjects in Classes 11 and 12. The PGIMER BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing and PGIMER BSc (Hons.) Nursing are two different courses offered by PGIMER Chandigarh. The BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing is a two-year programme, and the question paper will be based on the syllabi taught during the GNM course, while the BSc (Hons.). The nursing course is a four-year undergraduate-level programme. The entrance exam will be based on the syllabus taught in class 12. The PGIMER BSc Nursing entrance exam is expected to be held in July 2026.

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Table of contents

PGIMER BSc (Hons.) Nursing Syllabus 2026 - Physics Section
PGIMER BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026 - Chemistry Section
PGIMER Nursing Syllabus 2026 - Biology Section
PGIMER BSc (Hons.) General English Syllabus 2026
PGIMER BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing Syllabus 2026

PGIMER BSc (Hons.) Nursing Syllabus 2026 - Physics Section

The syllabus for the BSc (Hons.) Nursing is the same as in class 12. There will be Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and candidates have to choose one answer out of the four given options. There will be 100 questions in total, including 10 questions from the English section. Below is the detailed syllabus for PGIMER BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing:

Physics

Current Electricity
Electromagnetic Induction
Electronic Devices
Alternating Current
Atoms and Nuclei
Communication Systems
Electromagnetic Waves
Optics
Dual Nature of Matter
Electrostatics
Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism

PGIMER BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026 - Chemistry Section

Listed below are important topics from the Chemistry section that are often asked in the PGIMER nursing exam:

Solid State
Biomolecules
Chemistry in Everyday Life
General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements
Solutions
Chemical Kinetics
Electrochemistry
Polymers
P -Block Elements
Surface Chemistry
D & F -Block Elements
Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen
Alcohols
Phenol & Ester
Coordination Compounds
Keystones and Carboxylic Acids

PGIMER Nursing Syllabus 2026 - Biology Section

Find below the list of important topics that can be asked in the Biology section:

The Difference between Prokaryotic & Eukaryota
Cell Theory
Structural Organization of Cell
Mendel’s Law of Inheritance
Classification Binomial and Nominal Nomenclature
Five Kingdom Classifications
The Role of Plants in Human Welfare
Mineral Nutrition Essential Elements and their Function

PGIMER BSc (Hons.) General English Syllabus 2026

Some important topics from the PGIMER BSc nursing English subject are mentioned as under:

Comprehension passage
Synonyms / Antonyms
Spot the error
Fill in the blanks
One word substitutions
Shuffling of sentence parts
Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
Improvement
Close passage
Detecting Mis-spelt words
Idioms and phrases

PGIMER BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing Syllabus 2026

The PGIMER BSc (Post-Basic) nursing is the same as the GNM course. There will be Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and candidates will be required to choose one answer out of the four given options. There will be 100 questions in total, including 10 questions from the English section. Below is the detailed syllabus for PGIMER BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing:

Subjects	Topics
Anatomy and Physiology	Introduction to anatomical terms Organization of body cells, organs, tissues, etc. Skeletal systems Muscular systems Cardio-vascular systems
Microbiology	Introduction and Scope of Microbiology Micro-organisms Infection and its transmission Immunity Introduction to Laboratory Techniques
Psychology	Introduction Psychology of Human Behaviour Learning Observation Intelligence Personality
Sociology	Concept, Scope, and Nature of Sociology The Individual The Family The Society The Community Economy
Fundamentals of Nursing	Introduction to Nursing Nursing care of patient/client Basic Nursing care and needs of a patient Assessment of patient Therapeutic nursing care Introduction to Pharmacology
First Aid	Importance of First-Aid First-Aid in emergency situations Community Emergencies
Personal Hygiene	Concept of Health Maintenance of Health Physical Health Mental Health
Medical-Surgical Nursing I	Introduction Nursing Assessment Patho Physiological Mechanism of Disease Altered Immune Response Clinical Pharmacology
Communicable Diseases	Assessment Review of infection, how it spreads and its control Reparation, care, and administration of antisera and vaccines Isolation- review of epidemiology and control measures Management of various infectious diseases
Ear, Nose, and Throat	Assessment of the functions of ear, nose, and throat. Disorders and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. Management of disorders and diseases of ear, nose, and throat
Oncology/Skin	Nursing Management of Patients with abnormal cell growth Classification of cancer Detection and prevention
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing	Introduction History of Psychiatric Mental Health Assessment Community Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing Management Mental Disorders
Community Health Nursing	Introduction and Importance
Computer Education	Introduction to computers and disk operating systems Introduction to word processing Introduction to database Graphics and use of Statistical packages Computer aided teaching and testing
Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing	Introduction Reproductive System Nursing Management of pregnant women Nursing Management of women in Labour Complications of pregnancy and its management
Community Health Nursing - II	Health System in India Healthcare services in India Health planning in India Specialized Community health services Vital health statistics
Paediatric Nursing	Concept in child healthcare The Newborn The Healthy child Children with various disorders and diseases Welfare of children