PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 Exam will be conducted on July 24. The exam will be conducted for 90 minutes duration between 9 AM to 10:30 AM. Read further to know the exam pattern, how to manage negative marking, and mandatory exam day guidelines to follow.
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research will conduct its PGIMER BSc Nursing entrance test in computer-based mode on July 24, 2026. Nursing aspirants appearing for the exam will have to follow PGIMER Nursing exam day guidelines 2026 throughout the exam duration. Candidates must utilise their final revision smartly to get good marks in the entrance exam.Â
The PGIMER nursing exam pattern 2026 highlights that the exam will be conducted for 90 minutes. The PGIMER BSc Nursing exam timing is between 9 AM to 10:30 AM. However, the reporting time is 8:30 AM. The PGIMER BSc Nursing question paper will have 100 multiple-choice questions. The university allocates questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and General Knowledge/Current Affairs. The remaining portion evaluates General Knowledge and basic English skills.
There will be negative marking in the PGIMER BSc Nursing entrance exam 2026. The exam guidelines state that every incorrect answer will have a penalty of 0.25 marks. Therefore, students must focus on high accuracy rather than trying to solve every single question blindly.
PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 Exam Guidelines: Do's and Dont's During ExamÂ
Students must be mindful of the below guidelines for the exam:
- Bring PGIMER admit card with a clear, visible passport photo attached.
- Carry a valid government ID like an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Passport to the exam centre.Â
- Arrive at least 60 minutes early to complete biometric verification smoothly. The entry gates will close at 8:30 AM.Â
- Wear simple, comfortable clothes without large buttons or metallic items.
- Leave all electronic gadgets outside the exam hall, including smartwatches, phones, and calculators.
- Use only the rough sheet provided by the invigilators inside the hall.
- Write details carefully on the attendance sheet.
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