AIIMS BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026 (Available): Know Subject-wise Important Topics

AIIMS Nursing 2026

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 23:32 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The AIIMS Nursing 2026 syllabus is the main component of exam preparation. The exam syllabus provides the basis of preparation. The candidates are advised to prepare all the topics given in the information bulletin and syllabus prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council. The candidates must see the previous year's question papers to get the frequently asked topics in the exam. The AIIMS Nursing exam 2026 was conducted on June 27.

The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics given in the syllabus and also practice with the previous year papers to internalise the AIIMS Nursing Exam Pattern.

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Table of contents
  • AIIMS BSc (Hons.) Nursing Syllabus 2026
  • AIIMS Nursing BSc Post-Basic Syllabus 2026
  • AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 Exam Pattern
  • AIIMS Nursing 2026 Preparation Tips
  • AIIMS Nursing 2026: Personal Interview/Assessment Scheme
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AIIMS BSc (Hons.) Nursing Syllabus 2026

The AIIMS nursing 2026 syllabus provided below is based on the AIIMS nursing chemistry important topics of Class 12 and Class 11 syllabi. Know important topics from the AIIMS BSc Nursing Chemistry Syllabus:

AIIMS Nursing Chemistry Topics

  • Solid State
  • Biomolecules
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life
  • General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements
  • Solutions
  • Classification of organic compounds
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Electrochemistry
  • Polymers
  • Alkanes
  • P -Block Elements
  • Surface Chemistry
  • D & F -Block Elements
  • Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen
  • Alcohols
  • Phenol & Ester
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Keystones and Carboxylic Acids

AIIMS Nursing Physics Topics

Key topics from the AIIMS BSc Nursing Physics Syllabus are:

AIIMS Nursing Biology Topics

Important topics from the AIIMS BSc Nursing Biology Syllabus are: 

  • The Difference between Prokaryotic & Eukaryota
  • Cell Theory
  • Structural Organization of Cell
  • Mendel’s Law of Inheritance
  • Classification Binomial and Nominal Nomenclature
  • Five Kingdom Classifications
  • The Role of Plants in Human Welfare
  • Mineral Nutrition: Essential Elements and Their Function

AIIMS Nursing GK Topics

Find out important topics from the AIIMS BSc Nursing General Knowledge Syllabus:

  • General policy & scientific research
  • Current Affairs
  • History
  • Geography
  • Culture

The All India Institute of Medical Science conduct the BSc Nursing (honours) exam at the designated exam centres. The AIIMS mention all the information about the AIIMS BSc Nursing in the information brochure. The AIIMS Nursing Syllabus serve as the first information about the AIIMS Nursing preparation. 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has the AIIMS Nursing exam pattern changed?
A: 

There is no official intimation about the change in the AIIMS Nursing 2026 exam pattern yet. Until last year, there was no change in the exam pattern. AIIMS New Delhi conducts the national-level entrance exam to facilitate admission into the BSc Nursing and Post Basic BSc Nursing. The eligibility criteria and the pattern of both exams are different.

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AIIMS Nursing BSc Post-Basic Syllabus 2026

Here are some important topics that candidates can prepare to appear for the AIIMS BSc Nursing (Post-basic) 2026 exam:

AIIMS Nursing BSc (Post Basic) Exam Pattern 2026

AIIMS Nursing 2026 BSc (Post Basic) exam candidates have to follow a two-stage selection process. The two stages are:

Stage 1: Written examination, and

Stage 2: Personal Interview/Assessment

Stage 1: 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)

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Q:   How many sections are there in AIIMS BSc nursing exam?
A: 

There are four sections in AIIMS BSc nursing exam named Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge. There were100 questions overall for which candidates were provided 120 minutes to solve the paper. It will be an online exam carrying objective-type questions. 

Q:   Who conducts AIIMS Nursing entrance exams for Nursing Courses?
A: 

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, conducts AIIMS BSc (Hons) nursing, BSc (Post-Basic) nursing, and BSc (Paramedical) entrance exams annually to grant admission to all AIIMS campuses offering nursing courses. The entrance exam is generally conducted in the month of May every year. The conducting body uses a two-stage method for registration to the BSc nursing programme. The first is through the PAAR (Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration) system, a new AIIMS method. The second is through basic registration, followed by the Generation of Code and Final Registration. 

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AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 Exam Pattern

AIIMS offers two undergraduate-level nursing courses under its hood. Both courses follow different exam patterns. The AIIMS nursing 2026 exam pattern for various BSc programmes is mentioned below: 

For AIIMS Nursing BSc (Hons)

Exam duration

120 minutes (2 Hours)

Mode of exam

Computer-based test

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I download AIIMS NURSING syllabus from the official prospectus?
A: 

AIIMS BSc nursing syllabus is not shared in the AIIMS official prospectus dedicated to nursing programme. Candidates will not get any specific download related to the AIIMS nursing syllabus from the official website, bsccourses.aiimsexams.ac.in even. The exam conducting body, AIIMS Delhi, urges the candidate to thoroughly prepare for the entrance exam from Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus.  

Q:   What will be the duration of the AIIMS Nursing 2026 exam? Will extra time be granted?
A: 

AIIMS Delhi allots a 2-hour duration for solving the BSc nursing exam. No extra time was extended to attempt the paper. It is an online exam.

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AIIMS Nursing 2026 Preparation Tips

AIIMS BSc nursing 2026 exam preparation for the academic year 2026-27 attempt should ideally begin by now. In order to prepare for the exam, keep the following pointers in mind: 

1. Understand the exam pattern as the first and foremost step to begin the preparation

2. Know the syllabus so that you are aware of what to prepare for the exam

3. Keep making notes of the concepts while learning them

4. Attempt a chapter-wise practice test to know how much you have learned about it

5. Appear for mock tests after completing 80 per cent syllabus

6. Identify your strengths and weaknesses and start working on them simultaneously

7. Revise the previous five-year papers at least to gauge the difficulty level of the exam

These were some practical tips to approach the exam with full preparation. 

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AIIMS Nursing 2026: 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 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 12th or equivalent examination
  • Past academic record in the Nursing examination
  • Performance as a Staff Nurse

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, the AIIMS BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026 has been released at aiimsexams.ac.in. The candidates can download their admit card.

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Akanksha

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Answered 2 months ago

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Exam is on online mode.

IIMS MSc Nursing 2025 test centres are decided by the exam conducting body, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. The list of AIIMS MSc. Nursing test centres are released by the AIIMS Delhi at the official website. 

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