How many sections are there in AIIMS BSc nursing exam?

There are four sections in AIIMS BSc nursing exam named Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge. There will be 70 questions overall for which candidates will be provided 120 minutes to solve the paper. It will be an online exam carrying objective-type questions.

Who conducts AIIMS Nursing entrance exams for Nursing Courses?

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.

How many BSc Nursing Colleges are there in India?

Hello, There are about 2,900+ best BSc Nursing colleges in India. Of these, 1,500+ colleges are privately owned, 200+ colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 190+ colleges. Some of the top Nursing colleges in India that offer BSc course include Parul University, AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER Puducherry, Amity University, Gurugram, Armed Forces Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, GMCH Chandigarh, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, and many others. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards or through entrance exam like KCET, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, etc.

Who prepares the AIIMS BSc nursing syllabus?

AIIMS Delhi, the official BSc nursing entrance exam conducting body, does not provide any syllabus for the entrance exam. The AIIMS BSc nursing syllabus is based on the course curriculum of classes 11 and 12. Candidates are advised to thoroughly prepare the HSC syllabus of the Science stream to score well in the AIIMS BSc nursing exam. In addition, there are multiple preparation books by renowned authors that provide in-depth study material for students. Previous year paper books, mock tests, and other related test series are there in the market to help candidates prepare for the nursing exam.

Can I download AIIMS NURSING syllabus from the official prospectus?

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.

What is the exam pattern for AIIMS nursing?

For AIIMS Nursing B.Sc. (Hons): Exam duration: 120 minutes (2 Hours) Mode of exam: Computer-based test (Online) Type of questions: MCQs Sections: Physics (30 marks), Chemistry (30 marks), Biology (30 marks), and General knowledge (10 marks) Negative marking: Yes (1/3) Total marks: 100 For AIIMS Nursing B.Sc. (Paramedical): Exam duration: 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes) Mode of exam: Computer-based test Type of questions: MCQs Sections: Physics Chemistry Biology or Mathematics Negative marking: Yes (1/3rd of every wrong answer) The number of questions: Each section has 30 questions. For AIIMS Nursing B.Sc. (Post basic): It follows a two-stage selection process. 1- Written examination. 2- Personal Interview or Assessment. Written Exam pattern: Exam duration: 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes) Mode of exam: Computer-based test Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) Sections: Obstetrics Nursing and Midwifery, Pediatric Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing including Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, and Professional Trends in Nursing. Negative marking: Yes (1/3rd will be awarded for every wrong answer) If you qualify for the written test you are eligible for the interview round.

Has the AIIMS Nursing exam pattern changed?

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.

AIIMS BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026 (Available): Download Latest Syllabus PDF

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The AIIMS Nursing 2026 syllabus is not clearly defined by the exam conducting body, i.e., All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. In the official prospectus shared by AIIMS Delhi, only the AIIMS Nursing exam pattern is shared, not the syllabus. Candidates are advised to revise the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi.

As per the AIIMS Nursing 2026 exam pattern, 100 questions will be asked from four subjects, which are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge. However, the syllabus is based on the course defined in classes 11 and 12. Candidates preparing to appear for the BSc Nursing entrance exam should have completed class 12 from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and should have a general sense of general knowledge relating to history, current affairs, general policy & scientific research. Applicants are advised to prepare from the NEET syllabus to get a complete idea about the syllabus and prepare for the exam accordingly.

This year, AIIMS BSc Nursing (Hons.) and BSc (Post Basic) entrance exams will be conducted on June 28, 2026 and June 14, 2026 respectively. Read the upcoming sections to know more about the AIIMS BSc Nursing exam syllabus 2026.

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