All India Institute of Medical Sciences is the authorized body that sets the exam pattern for AIIMS Nursing 2022. The exam pattern decides the nature of the exam. The exam pattern helps the candidates to understand the exam by understanding its nature as it contains the duration and marking scheme, type of questions and other vital information.
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June 18, 2021: AIIMS has again postponed the AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance exam scheduled to be held on June 27, 2021, till further notice. Read the official notice below:
May 27, 2021: AIIMS has postponed the AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance exam till further notice. Read more
AIIMS offers three nursing courses under its hood. All three courses follow different Exam pattern. Exam pattern for various BSc programmes at AIIMS are:
| For AIIMS Nursing BSc (Hons) |
|
|---|---|
| Exam duration |
120 minutes (2 Hours) |
| Mode of exam |
Computer-based test (Online) |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Sections |
Physics (30 marks) Chemistry (30 marks) Biology (30 marks) General knowledge (10 marks) |
| Negative marking |
Yes (-1/3) |
| Total marks |
100 |
| For BSc (Paramedical) |
|
| Exam duration |
90 minutes (one and a half hours) |
| Mode of exam |
Computer-based test |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Sections |
Physics Chemistry Biology or Mathematics |
| Negative marking |
Yes (-1/3) |
| Number of questions |
Each section has 30 questions |
For AIIMS Nursing BSc (Post basic)
AIIMS nursing 2022 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 1: Written Exam for AIIMS Nursing BSc (Post basic) |
|
|---|---|
| Exam duration |
90 minutes (one and a half hours) |
| Mode of exam |
Computer-based test |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Sections |
Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing including Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology, Obstetrics Nursing and Midwifery, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing and Professional Trends in Nursing. |
| Negative marking |
Yes (-1/3) |
Stage 2: Personal Interview/Assessment scheme
AIIMS will call candidates who will be able to make it to the merit list based on the written exam for the personal interview/assessment round. The second stage will have a weightage of 30 marks. The final merit list will decide the fate of the candidate based on their performance in both 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 2022 BSc Eligibility
AIIMS, New Delhi, examination section has defined particular eligibility criteria for the candidates who wish to appear for AIIMS Nursing 2021 to pursue the BSc programme. AIIMS Nursing 2021 eligibility criteria for various programmes at the 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.
- Candidate of the general category should have secured a minimum of 55 per cent marks in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 50 per cent in aggregate
BSc (Hons) and BSc Paramedical 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
- Candidates from the General/EWS/OBC category should have secured a minimum of 50 per cent marks in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 45 per cent 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 for class 11 on or before 1986 can also apply.
- Candidates possessing a Diploma in GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) from any Indian Nursing Council recognized institution.
- Candidate must have registered themselves as a nurse or as a midwife with the State Nursing Council. While in the 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
- Orthopaedic Nursing
FAQs Regarding AIIMS Nursing 2022 Exam Pattern
Q. Will AIIMS Nursing 2022 be held via both modes that are online and offline?
Q. Has the AIIMS Nursing 2022 exam pattern changed?
Q. Is there any negative marking in AIIMS Nursing 2022?
Q. How many questions will be there in AIIMS Nursing 2022?
Q. How many sections will be there in AIIMS Nursing 2022 exam?
Q. Do the AIIMS Nursing 2022 questions need to be answered in any specific order?
Q. How many questions will be there from the English Section?
Q. How many questions there will be from the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology sections?
Q. Are there subjective-type questions in the AIIMS Nursing exam?
Q. Can I carry my watch to the exam?
Q. What will be the duration of the AIIMS Nursing 2022 exam? Will extra time be granted?
Q. Can I skip a question if I don't know the answer? How many marks will be deducted?
Q. What is the weightage of each section?
Q. What is the overall difficulty level of AIIMS Nursing?
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