AIIMS M.Sc Nursing Exam Pattern 2025: Get Latest Pattern & Marking Scheme & Duration

AIIMS Nursing 2025

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Updated on Mar 26, 2025 11:15 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

AIIMS MSc Nursing 2025 exam pattern is set by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Candidates are advised to carefully read the AIIMS MSc nursing exam pattern as it will help them to understand the important details of the exam, such as exam duration, marking scheme, type of questions, and language, among other details.

Students should complete their AIIMS MSc Nursing syllabus along with having an idea of the exam pattern. It will give a boost to their preparation and increase their chances of qualifying.  

All India Medical Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, will conduct the AIIMS MSc nursing exam on June 14, 2025. It is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted in a computer-based mode. Candidates will get 90 minutes to attempt 90 questions in the exam. 

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Table of content
  • AIIMS Nursing MSc. 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
  • AIIMS MSc Nursing 2025 Marking Scheme
  • AIIMS MSc. Nursing 2025 Preparation Tips
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AIIMS Nursing MSc. 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights

AIIMS offers an MSc nursing course under its hood, and the course follows the below mentioned exam pattern.

AIIMS Nursing MSc.

Exam duration

90 minutes (One and a half hours)

Mode of exam

Computer-based test

Type of questions

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

Language

English

Negative marking

Yes | (-1/3)

Total marks

90

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AIIMS MSc Nursing 2025 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme is a crucial concept for candidates to understand. In the AIIMS MSc Nursing 2025 exam, AIIMS has stipulated the following guidelines for the exam-takers. Please read below to know in detail:

1. For each correct answer +1 mark will be allocated

2. For each incorrect option chosen in the exam, 1/3 will be deducted.

3. In case of any unattempted questions, zero marks will be given.

AIIMS MSc Nursing Marking Scheme Marks Obtained
Correct Answer +1
Incorrect Answer -1/3
Questions under review 0
Unattempted questions 0

Please note that AIIMS MSc Nursing 2025 is an online exam. Candidates have the option to switch between the questions at their convenience. However, before pressing the final SUBMIT button, it is advisable to re-check all the unattempted questions, in case you miss out on an important question by mistake. Once you enter the 'SUBMIT' button, no further changes can be made to the exam.

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AIIMS MSc. Nursing 2025 Preparation Tips

Here are a few quick preparation tips for the candidates to help them prepare for the upcoming AIIMS MSc nursing 2025 exam:

1. Understand the exam pattern - As a first and foremost step, it is important to get a thorough understanding of the exam pattern of AIIMS MSc Nursing. Once you know what is expected in the exam, you will be able to fine-tune your preparation according to the type of questions, marking scheme, and no. of questions to be asked in the exam. In the case of negative marking, it is important to get accustomed to attempting the correct options to avoid getting marks deducted from the exam. So, learn the basics of an entrance exam through the exam pattern.

2. Prepare Notes - There are several concepts and topics that are a part of the syllabus. However, after a while, it is not easy to remember each and every topic in detail. Therefore, preparing notes will help you revise all the topics even at the eleventh hour. 

3. Practice Mock Tests - Mock tests are said to be the foundation of a fool-proof preparation strategy. Investing time in preparing for the exam through mock tests will boost your confidence and will help you attempt the exam without getting jitters on exam day.

4. Make an effective routine to revise - Researchers suggest that 'Revision' is said to reduce anxiety among aspirants. Another advantage of revision is that it helps you remember facts by registering them in your long-term memory. Make a routine where you get time to revise the concepts learned before while learning new concepts every day. 

5. Don't Panic -  If you follow all the above-stated tips earnestly, you won't panic as the exam day approaches. Staying calm is the key to scoring a good rank in the exam. As an exam aspirant, you are advised to remain composed on the exam day for effective performance in the AIIMS MSc Nursing exam. 

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