AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 Exam: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

AIIMS Nursing programmes in BSc (Hons.) Nursing, BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) is offered by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.  AIIMS Nursing 2021 exam will be conducted in the month of June, tentatively. Though no official dates have bee announced yet. The national level entrance exam will facilitate admissions in to BSc Nursing and BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing courses. Graduation in Nursing or BSc (Hons.) Nursing is a four-year professional course while the BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing is a two-year specialization course. To pursue BSc (Hons.) Nursing, the candidates should have minimum eligibility criteria, having completed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects. There are 20 seats for BSc Nursing (Post-basic) course and 571 seats for BSc (Hons.) Nursing. 

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AIIMS is a premier institute in the field of medical sciences. Admissions in to BSc nursing programmes is done via a two-stage process. The first process is under PAAR (Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration) system which is newly launched procedure by AIIMS and the other is via basic registration followed by Generation of Code and Final Registration.

AIIMS Nursing 2021 BSc Eligibility

AIIMS, New Delhi, examination section has defined a particular eligibility criteria for the candidates who wish to appear for AIIMS Nursing 2021 to pursue BSc programme. AIIMS Nursing 2021 eligibility criteria for various programmes at undergraduate level is mentioned below:

BSc (Hons) Nursing Eligibility

• Candidates should have cleared class 12 exams or an equivalent exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects.
• Candidates of the general category should have secured a minimum of 55 percent in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 50 percent in aggregate

BSc Paramedical Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed class or an equivalent exam from a recognized board/university having Physics, Chemistry, English and either Biology or Maths subjects

• Candidates from General/EWS/OBC category should have secured a minimum of 50 percent in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 45 percent in aggregate

BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognized board/university having Physics, Chemistry, English and either Biology or Maths subjects. However, candidates who have qualified class 11 on or before 1986 can also apply.
• Candidates possessing diploma in GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) from any Indian Nursing Council recognized institution.
• Candidate must have a registered themselves as a nurse or as a midwife with the State Nursing Council. While in case of male nurses, besides being a registered nurse, they should have six-month training in any of the mentioned subjects is mandatory.

• • OT (Operation Theatre) Techniques
  • Ophthalmic Nursing
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Leprosy Nursing
  • TB Nursing
  • Neurological and Neuro Surgical Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Cancer Nursing
  • Orthopedic Nursing

AIIMS Nursing 2021 Important Dates (Tentative)

Below are the tentative dates of the AIIMS Nursing 2021 dates which candidates can refer to.

*Dates are tentative and are subject to change.

AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 Admission Process

Admissions to AIIMS BSc Nursing programmes involves a set of procedure. From registration to release of the admit cards, to appear for the national level entrance exam and attending the counselling rounds post the declaration of the result. Below are the brief description of the admission process mentioned:

Step 1: AIIMS BSc Nursing registration 2021

To start the admission process, first candidates have to register themselves. The AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 admission involves a two-step registration/application process:

• Basic Registration
• Final Registration

Step 2: Download AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 admit card

Candidates have to download the AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 admit card which is required to be produced in the form of hard-copy at the centre on the day of examination to access the entry into the examination hall. The AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 admit card can be downloaded online from the official website of the AIIMS by providing the registration ID and password.

Step 3: Appear for AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance exam

AIIMS will conduct the national level entrance exam and candidates have to appear for AIIMS BSc Nursing exam in order to seek admission into the BSc Nursing programme offered by the AIIMS institutes across India. AIIMS conducts BSc (Hons.) Nursing and BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing entrance exams separately on different dates.

Step 4: Check AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 Result

AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 result is declared on the official website of the AIIMS via online mode. Candidates have to login to their accounts using their credentials to access their individual results and are advised to take a printout of the same to be used during the counselling and other processes. 

Step 5: Appear for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 Counselling

Candidates whose names have been mentioned in the merit list will be invited for the counselling and the seat allocation process via the online mode. On the basis of the percentile rank and the score, the candidates will be granted admissions to their respective choice of AIIMS institute. The BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing candidates will have to appear for the Personal Interview/Assessment scheme through video conferencing mode (online mode) or personally by visiting to the allotted venue. 

Step 6: Fee and document submission to confirm admission

After the successful allotment of the seats and the institute, candidates have to submit the required fees (admission and tuition fee) along with the pre-requisite documents and undertakings. The candidates will be provided with the dates to attend the classes after completing the formalities.

AIIMS Nursing 2021 Application Form

AIIMS Nursing 2021 registration is exepected to start from April. After the registration process, candidates whose registration request is accepted will be eligible for the Final Registration process (fee payment and choice of city). Notably, only candidates who have Generated Code for Final Registration were able to proceed for the fee payment and choose a choice of the city as their exam centre.

AIIMS Nursing 2021 (BSc) application form filling process is divided in two stages which uses the Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration (PAAR) system, newly introduced by AIIMS.

Both the stages are equally important and candidates should not miss out on any of the two stages. The two stages are:

• Stage 1: Basic Registration
• Stage 2: Final Registration

Stage 1: Basic Registration

The first stage is the Basic Registration stage in which the candidates are required to furnish their personal details such as name, date of birth, email id (for communication purpose), mobile number (to send information and code via SMS) and then the scanned passport-size photo and scanned image of the signature and thumb impression. After providing the details post the submission, the candidates will receive a registration ID and a password to conclude the Basic Registration process. Candidates are advised to keep the registration ID and password safe for future use.

Stage 2: Final Registration

After the successful submission and acceptance of the Basic Registration form, candidates will be able to generate a code and pay the application fee. Candidates won’t be able to proceed for the final registration process without generating the code. In the final registration stage, the candidates have to provide their academic details and submit the choice of the city as the exam centre.

AIIMS Nursing 2021 (BSc) application fee can be paid via online mode using Debit/Credit card or Net banking.

AIIMS 2021 Nursing Application Fee

The first stage of AIIMS Nursing 2021 registration is the basic registration stage has no applicable fee. The final registration stage requires the candidate to pay a sum of non-refundable and non-transferable amount. Below is the category wise application fee:

Documents and Information Required for Filling Application Form

Candidates are required to keep the following documents and information ready while filling the AIIMS Nursing 2021 Application Form

• A valid mobile number
• A valid e-mail ID
• A valid credit/debit card and Net banking details

• Passport size photograph.
• Scanned image of signature
• Scanned image of thumb impression
• Category certificate (For SC/ST/PwD category)
• Qualifying exam mark sheet or the degree

AIIMS Nursing 2021 Exam Pattern

AIIMS offers three nursing courses under its lens. All the three courses follow different exam pattern. AIIMS nursing 2021 exam pattern for various BSc programmes at AIIMS are:

For AIIMS Nursing BSc (Post basic)

AIIMS nursing 2021 BSc (Post basic) exam candidates have to follow a two-stage selection process. The two stages are:

• Stage 1: Written examination
• Stage 2: Personal Interview/Assessment

Stage 2: Personal Interview/Assessment scheme

Candidates who will be able to make it to the merit list based on the written exam will be called for the personal interview/assessment round. The second stage will have the weightage of 30 marks. Final merit list will decide the fate of the candidate based on their performance in both the stages. Almost three times more candidates will be invited for the interview than the actual number of available seats. The assessment process will count the following criteria:

• Past academic record in the Higher Secondary or class 12 or equivalent examination
• Past academic record in the Nursing examination
• Performance as a Staff Nurse

AIIMS Nursing 2021 (BSc) Result

The Final result for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing is expected to nbe announced in July. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Examination section had announced the AIIMS Nursing 2021 result for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing Stage-1 on June 20, 2021. The result contains the candidate’s roll number and his/her overall rank. After the declaration of the result, a merit list based on the basis of ranking will be issued. Candidates in the merit list will be invited for the online counselling. On the basis of candidates’ performance in both the stages, they will be admitted to the respective programmes.

FAQs about AIIMS Nursing 2021 Exam

Q: When will the AIIMS BSc (Hons.) Nursing entrance exam will be held?

A: AIIMS BSc (Hons.) Nursing entrance exam will be held in July 2021, tentatively. No official dates have been announced yet. 

Q: When will the AIIMS BSc (Hons.) Nursing 2021 admit card will be released?

A: The AIIMS BSc (Hons.) Nursing admit card will be available on the official website of AIIMS in July 2021, tentatively. AIIMS is yet to annnounce the official dates for the release of admit card.

Q: When will the Final Result for the BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing 2021 be announced?

A: The Final result for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing was announced by June end  2021, tentatively. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Examination section will announce the AIIMS Nursing 2021 result for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing Stage-1 by third week of June, 2021, tentatively.  

Q: Does the entrance exam for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing and BSc (Hons.) Nursing is held separately?

A: Yes. AIIMS conducts both the exams separately. The entrance examination for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing will be conducted in June 2021 and the BSc Nursing (Hons.) in July. 

Q: Who is conducting AIIMS Nursing 2021 entrance exams for Nursing Courses?

A: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi is the conducting body of AIIMS Nursing 2021 exam for admission in nursing programmes.

Q: Who decides the selected cities of regional centres for AIIMS Nursing 2021?

A: The AIIMS nursing 2021 will be conducted in selected cities of regional centres as decided by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Q: Who all are eligible to apply for AIIMS Nursing 2021 for BSc Nursing Course?

A: Candidates who have cleared class 12 exams or equivalent exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects and have secured a minimum of 55 percent marks in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 50 percent in aggregate.

Q: I have qualified the NEET UG, do I have to appear separately for AIIMS nursing 2021?

A: Yes, candidates who have to appear separately for the AIIMS nursing 2021 because NEET UG is not conducted for BSc nursing programme.

Q: Is AIIMs nursing 2021 application form available online?

A: Yes, candidates can apply for AIIMS nursing 2021 exam online by visiting the official website of AIIMS. Applicants can also pay the application fee online through credit/debit card or online banking facility.

Q: Who issues the AIIMS nursing 2021 admit card?

A: Candidates who have successfully filled the AIIMS nursing 2021 application form will be issued the AIIMS nursing 2021 admit card. Candidates who do not carry the admit card to the exam centre will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

Q: Can I take admission to any other university or institution through AIIMS nursing 2021?

A: No, one cannot take admission to any other university or institution by clearing the AIIMS nursing 2021 exam as no other institute or university accepts AIIMS nursing 2021 scores.

Q: What is the application fee of AIIMS nursing exam?

A: The application fee of AIIMS nursing 2021 exam is Rs 1,500 for general and OBC category and Rs 1,200 for SC/ST category candidates. The application fee can be paid online.

Q: What are the documents required for submission of AIIMS nursing 2021 application?

A: Self-attested copy of candidate’s photograph, signature, passing certificates of the qualifying exam, mark sheet of qualifying exam, proof of age certificate, category certificate (if any).

Q: What is AIIMS nursing 2021 exam?

A: AIIMS nursing 2021 is a national level Nursing Entrance Test conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for admissions to Nursing programmes.

Q: In how many test cities will AIIMS Nursing 2021 be held?

A: AIIMS nursing 2021 will be held in 13 test cities including Delhi, Raipur, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Jodhpur, Chennai, Dehradun, Kolkata.