Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026: Application Formsn Available, Dates, Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus, Selection Process
Indian Army B.Sc. Nursing 2026 ( Indian Army B.Sc. Nursing )
Indian Army BSc Nursing Applications 2026
14 Jul '26 - 31 Jul '26
The Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 Applications started online at joinindianarmy.nic.in. Only Indian Females can apply for the exam till July 31. The Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Application fee is INR 200. The candidates need to pay the fee online. There are 220 seats in the Indian Army BSc Nursing Course across the Six colleges of Nursing spread across the nation. Females who cleared the NEET 2026 exam can only apply. The applications will be screened and shortlisted candidates will be intimated and invited for the exam.
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Latest Updates
- Last date to apply for Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 is July 31
- The candidates must have qualified the NEET Exam 2026Â
- The Test of General Intelligence and General English (ToGIGE) will be held at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt
- ToGIGE will be held as a Computer-Based Test(CBT)
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- What is Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam?
- Indian Army BSc Nursing Dates & Schedule 2026
- Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Eligibility & Application 2026
- Indian Army BSc Nursing Pattern Syllabus & Preparation
- Indian Army BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026
- Indian Army Nursing Result 2026
- Indian Army Nursing Cutoff 2026
- Indian Army BSc Nursing Counselling & Admission Process 2026
- Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 FAQs
What is Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam?
The Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam is a gateway to the Military Nursing Service (MNS). It is conducted by Armed Forces Medical College(AFMC) at the Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt.Â
Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam Highlights
The candidates can see theÂ
| Indian Army Nursing Highlights |
|
|---|---|
| Name of Exam |
Indian Army BSc Nursing or MNSÂ |
| Conducting Body |
Directorate General of Medical Services (Indian Army) & AFMC |
| Course offered |
BSc Nursing (Four-year course) |
| Frequency of exam |
Once a year |
| Language |
English |
| Total seats available |
220 |
The candidates are advised to keep visiting this page for latest updates.
Indian Army BSc Nursing Dates & Schedule 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Indian Army B.Sc. Nursing 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 14 Jul ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26 | Indian Army BSc Nursing Applications 2026 ONGOING |
| Aug ' 26 | Indian Army BSc Nursing Result 2026 TENTATIVE |
| Aug ' 26 | Indian Army BSc Nursing Exam 2026 TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 04 Jul ' 25 - 07 Jul ' 25 | Indian Army BSc Nursing Application Correction |
| 15 Jun ' 25 - 02 Jul ' 25 | Indian Army BSc Nursing Application Forms |
| 14 Jun ' 25 | NEET 2025 Result (MNS Selection Criteria) |
Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Eligibility & Application 2026
Registration: 14 Jul ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26
The Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam applications are available now. The candidates can check their eligibility and apply online for the exam till July 31.Â
Indian Army BSc Nursing Eligibility 2026
The candidates can see the Indian Army BSc Nursing Exam eligibility criteria as notified in the official notification. The MNS BSc eligibility criteria are mentioned below:Â
- Only female candidates who are Citizens of India can apply
- Should have appeared and qualified for the NEET Exam
- Date of Birth: One must be born between October 1, 2001, and September 30, 2009 (Both days are inclusive).Â
- Female applicants who are unmarried/divorced/legally separated/widows without encumbrances.Â
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 on the first attempt with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with not less than 50% aggregate marks.Â
- Those who are appearing in the final examination may also apply provisionally (if selected for the course, they will have to submit proof of passing the qualifying examination with the required marks and subjects.
- Physical Standards: Applicants from the North East region should have a height of up to 147 cm, while for all others it must be up to 152 cm.
- The candidates have to appear for the X-ray examination of the Chest and ultrasonography of the pelvis and abdomen.
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 To apply for the exam, the NEET scores are mandatory. The DGMS will conduct a separate test for General Intelligence, Psychological Assessment and Interview. The result will be released on the same day. The Indian Army will release the Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 application soon. Know the whole application process for Army BSc Nursing 2026 as given below:
Register on the Portal
Candidates will have to register themselves first by providing their basic details such as name, motherâs name, fatherâs name, date of birth, mail ID, mobile number, etc.
Ensure OTP Verification
The contact details given by the candidate will be verified by the conducting body by sending an OTP to their registered email ID and mobile number. The OTP is required to be submitted on the login page to confirm the verification.
Proceed with Application Form Submission
After the OTP confirmation process, to fill out the application form, candidates have to log in to their accounts using their name and the password they created during registration. Candidates have to provide all their personal and academic details in the application form.
Add your Photo and Signature on Portal
In this step, upload your scanned photograph and signature.
The application process for the Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 exam will be completely online. The candidates will be required to register, apply and pay the application fee online to complete the process. After making a payment, a DU number will be generated. Candidates are required to keep this number safe with them.
Application Fee for Indian Army Nursing Exam
The exam conducting authority notifies the fee separately for each category. The candidates can see below the application fee as notified in the notification.
| Category |
Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General |
200 |
| SC/ST |
Free |
Indian Army BSc Nursing Pattern Syllabus & Preparation
The Indian Army BSc Nursing exam will include the following:
- Test of General Intelligence and General English (ToGIGE)
- Psychological Assessment
- Interview by Selection Board
The ToGIGE will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test(CBT).
Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for ToGIGE followed by Psychometric Aptitude Test (PAT), which will be qualifying in nature. The marks obtained in PAT will not be included in preparing the final merit list.Â
The MNS selection process will be done Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt. Candidates will be called for 3 days. On the third day, they will get a joining letter with immediate effect to join the course and classes. A merit list for the selection of MNS candidates will be released on the spot.Â
Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam Syllabus
The Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam will not ask for details about Biology or Medical Science, but it will be designed to evaluate the General Intelligence of the candidates. The written exam will be followed by the Psychological test and interview.Â
The Test of General Intelligence and General English (ToGIGE)Â exam pattern is mentioned below:Â
| Sections |
MCQs |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence |
20 |
40 |
| General English |
20 |
40 |
The syllabus of questions asked in this exam will be the same as the NEET exam syllabus. It is an online exam. There is negative marking in the exam. It will be conducted in the Delhi Centre of the Military Nursing Institute.
Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam Preparation
The exam will be based on the Class XI & XII syllabus. Moreover, the candidates who have already cleared the NEET will be appearing in the exam. It is expected that they can solve most of the Biology and Chemistry questions. Since the questions will be asked from the NEET syllabus, the candidates are advised to prepare the topics of NEET Syllabus. The candidates can see the Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam preparation tips below:
- Understand the NEET syllabus and exam pattern
- Study through the best NEET books recommended by experts.
- Make a daily, weekly and monthly timetable and follow it religiously.
- Set goals and study to achieve them.
- Make sure to do regular practice and revision.
- Practice with NEET PYQs and mock tests.
- Work on your weak areas.
Indian Army BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026
Indian Army Nursing Entrance exam 2026 will be conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Services, Indian Army for four-year BSc nursing programmes in August/September. The DGMS will shortlist the candidates and send them intimation about their ToGIGE dates. The DGMS will release the Exam Schedule in public domain. The Indian Army Nursing Entrance Exam admit card will be released online around ten days before the exam date of the candidate.
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Indian Army Nursing Result 2026
Result: Aug ' 26
The Indian Army BSc Nursing Entrance Exam result will be published either on the same day or the next day and posted on the notice board of Base Hospital. Delhi Cantt. A copy of the result is also expected to be released online on the official portal.
Indian Army Nursing Cutoff 2026
The Indian Army Nursing cutoff 2026 will be released by the conducting body, Directorate General of Medical Services, DGMS, through the official prospectus on the official website. Candidates interested in admission to the MNS programme will have to mandatorily appear for the NEET UG exam. This is the basic eligibility to apply for the AFMC. Only those candidates who meet the NEET cutoff criteria will be eligible to participate in the aptitude test and interview. The MNS cutoff 2026 will be provided in PDF format. Candidates will be able to download it through a direct link mentioned below. Â
Also Read: BSc Nursing Admission Through NEET 2026: All India Quota (AIQ), Top Colleges & Seat Matrix
Indian Army BSc Nursing Counselling & Admission Process 2026
The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview and medical examination. Based on the performance of a candidate in all the rounds, including the written exam, personal interview, and medical examination, a final merit list will be prepared. After satisfying all the medical and other physical prerequisites, the candidates will be given admission to their respective choice of college, out of the six nursing colleges across India.
The candidates can see below the list of documents required at the time of admission:
- NEET (UG) 2026 Score Card,
- Class 12th marksheet,
- Proof of Date of Birth,
- Aadhar card, Pan card, passport,
- Caste, PwD and other certificates claiming any reservation,
- Passport-size photographs.
Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 Seat Matrix
Take a look at the MNS College Campus, their Affiliated University, and the Seat Availability with them to apply for the course as tabulated below:Â
| MNS College Campus |
Affiliated University |
Seats Available |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) |
40 |
|
| West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) |
30 |
|
| Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) |
40 |
|
| Delhi University (DU) |
30 |
|
| Atal Bihar Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) |
40 |
|
| Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) |
40 |
|
| Total Seats |
220 |
|
Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 FAQs
No, without presenting NEET scorecard at the time of admission, Indian Army BSc nursing seat will not be allocated to any candidate. It is a mandatory requirement without which the admission does not stand valid.
The conducting body demands candidates to bring originals of the documents such as HSC marksheet, Aadhar card, other verification proofs and quota certificates if admission is being applied under any reserved category.
No, the ToGIGE admit card will not be released by the conducting body. If the name of the candidate will appear in the merit list, he/she will have to appear for the written test on the allotted date and time slot.
For MNS document verification, candidates will be called to Delhi campus and the entire selection process and admission formalities will be carried out from that facility only.
Six institutions in India provide a total of 220 BSc. nursing seats. Candidates can apply for the exam to seek admission on these seats in the Indian Army cadre. Those six institutes are stationed in different location namely, CON, AFMC, Pune; CON, CH (EC), Kolkata; CON, INHS Asvini, Mumbai; CON, AH (R&R), New Delhi; CON, CH (CC), Lucknow; and CON, CH (AF), Bangalore.
The personal interview for the Indian Army BSc Nursing programme was conducted offline at the physical location which was intimated to the shortlisted candidates via email. Candidates appeared for the interview on the pre-designated time and slot to avoid confusion at the campus.
The MNS entrance exam has been scrapped. However, a separate admission process is followed by DGMS in which they conduct an aptitude test of those candidates who meet the cutoff and appear for the NEET UG exam. After the screening process concludes, a merit list of the final candidates who get selected is released on the official website.
The entrance exam for Indian Army BSc nursing exam has been scrapped. The basic eligibility is to appear for the NEET UG exam. In addition, an online physchological exam will be conducted for a duration of 30 minutes. In addition to this, admission to MNS services requires candidates to appear for an aptitude test named Test of General Intelligence and General English (TOGIGE). This exam is conducted in addition to the Psychological Aptitude Test (PAT) which is required to shortlist candidates for the further round of selection i.e. Interview.
The exam conducting body, DGMS (Directorate General of Medical Services), defines the exam pattern guidelines of Indian Army BSc Nursing exam. The exam pattern comprise of a:
- Written test: Test of General Intelligence and General English (TOGIGE) and Psychological Aptitude Test (PAT)
- Personal interview, and a
- Medical fitness test
Yes, from 2023 onwards, Indian Army BSc Nursing has mandated NEET UG as the qualifying score for shortlisting candidates for the Indian Army BSc Nursing exam. In addition, candidates will have to appear for an online written test called Test of General Intelligence and General English (TOGIGE) and Psychological Aptitude Test (PAT) to clear the screening test for MNS services. In addition, a personal interview and medical test is also conducted to shortlist the female nursing candidates.
As a first step, one needs to appear for the NEET UG exam. Post which candidate had to submit documents for verification. Later on applicants had to appear for a written test, the Psychological aptitude test, personal interview, and a mandatory medical fitness round.
There is no exam pattern for the Indian Army BSc Nursing exam as the exam has been cancelled. Candidates must appear for the NEET exam to be eligible to participate in the Indian Army BSc Nursing admission process. Kindly refer to the NEET exam pattern to appear for the exam.
No, there is no separate application fee for appearing in the Indian Army BSc Nursing interview. A common screening process fee has to be paid to at the time of filling out the application form.
Yes, Indian transgender category candidates are eligible to apply for the Indian Army BSc Nursing exam. The conducting body, DGMS, will not charge any fee from the SC/ST category candidates to appear for MNS process.
The Indian Army B.Sc. Nursing application fee for the General category candidates is INR 200/-. There is some exemption for the female and transgender candidates belonging to SC/ST category.
No, only the candidates belonging to the SC/ST category are exempted from paying the Indian Army BSc Nursing application fee. The rest have to pay INR 200/- for participating in the screening process of MNS programme.
No, the men cannot apply for the Indian Army BSc Nursing Exam. Only unmarried females can apply for the exam. Divorced/legally separated/ widow
without encumbrances can also apply for the exam.
Candidate must have passed in the FIRST Attempt, senior secondary examination (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and English with not less than 50 per cent as regular student from a recognised board/statutory/University/Examination body. Candidates who have qualified NCC 'C' are required to upload their certificate during the time of application process.
The Indian Army BSc Nursing programme offers 220 seats, which are distributed among the six colleges for admission to the MNS course:
MNS College Campus | Seats Available |
|---|---|
CoN, AFMC, Pune | 40 |
CoN, CH, Kolkata | 30 |
CoN, INHS Asvini, Mumbai | 40 |
CoN, AH (R&R), New Delhi | 30 |
CoN, CH (CC), Lucknow | 40 |
CoN, CH (AF), Bangalore | 40 |
Total Seats | 220 |
A NEET score of 250 marks does not define or guarantee that admission to the MNS college will not be granted. It depends on multiple factors, such as the candidate's category. The seat availability in the college till the last round of counselling. Aspirants are advised to apply for MNS admission rather than thinking about the low NEET score. Although an ideal score to aim for admission should be 500+ marks.
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