AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Exam Analysis 2024: Check Difficulty level of the Question Paper And Expected Cutoff

AIIMS Nursing 2026

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Updated on Jun 8, 2024 13:51 IST
Applicants who appeared in the AIIMS BSc Nursing 2024 exam can check the AIIMS BSc Nursing subject wise question paper analysis, difficulty level of exam, good attempts of AIIMS BSc Nursing and subjects wise cutoff. Candidates can also check memory-based questions of AIIMS BSc Nursing subjects Here on this Shiksha page.

The AIIMS BSc Nursing 2024 exam was conducted on the first day June 8, 2024, from 9 to 11 AM. Candidates who appeared for the AIIMS BSc Nursing exam can check question paper analysis, good attempts, exam difficulty level, and expected cutoff here. 

The AIIMS B.Sc Nursing 2024 exam took place on June 8, 2024, in the Computer Based Test (CBT) format. Unlike previous years AIIMS Nursing exam will take place over two days, on June 8 and 9, 2024. The first day of testing attracted thousands of eligible candidates to multiple test sites. This article offers the AIIMS B.Sc Nursing 2024 exam analysis, based on the analysis of the difficulty of the exam, expected cutoff, and insights regarding the test from years prior and statistics. 
AIIMS Delhi will provide both the answer key and AIIMS BSc Nursing test results approximately one month after the exam.

Table of contents
  • AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Exam Analysis
  • Difficulty Level of AIIMS B.Sc Nursing 2024 Exam
  • AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Expected Cutoff
  • Trends and Statistics from Previous Years
  • AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Answer Key

AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Exam Analysis 

AIIMS BSc Nursing Exam evaluates overall knowledge of students in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge. There are total 100 questions in exam that need to be completed in 120 minutes. All these are MCQ type questions.

Physics 

Physics section was moderately difficult. It included questions in multiple subjects such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism and Modern Physics. Many students think the numerical problems were difficult and these questions required good conceptual understanding.

Chemistry

The section on Chemistry was deemed to be moderate difficulty. Questions were fairly balanced on Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. Topics on Chemical Bonding and Coordination compounds were widely covered as was on Organic Reactions. Questions included both theoretical and numerical questions.

Biology

For many candidates, Biology was the easiest section. Questions were mainly from NCERT textbooks and covered topics on Human Physiology, Plant Biology, Genetics and Ecology. This section offered easier questions in comparison to Physics and Chemistry, as it required basic knowledge and application.

General Knowledge

The General Knowledge section contained questions on current affairs, basic general knowledge as well as topics on healthcare. It was moderate to easy in difficulty. It provided questions that required general awareness and recent events.

Difficulty Level of AIIMS B.Sc Nursing 2024 Exam

Overall, the AIIMS B.Sc Nursing 2024 Exam was considered a moderate difficulty level. The section of Biology was considered to be easier; Physics and Chemistry were considered to be tougher. Also, time constraints made it more difficult; therefore, time management was very important to the candidates.

AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Expected Cutoff

The expected cutoff for AIIMS BSc Nursing Examination is dependent on many factors like difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates, and overall performance of candidates.  See below these cutoff based on the analysis and previous years trend. AIIMS Delhi will release the official cutoff after result announcement.

General Category: 55-60 marks 
OBC Category: 50-55 marks 
SC/ST Category: 45-50 marks 

Trends and Statistics from Previous Years 

Trends and statistics from previous years allow for an understanding of expected cutoffs and the exam pattern. The 2023 AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing Exam had a similar level of difficulty and had the following cutoffs: 

General Category: 58 marks 
OBC Category: 54 marks 
SC/ST Category: 48 marks 

The findings indicate that the cutoff for the AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing Exam does not fluctuate much and presents only slight variation each year based on the difficulty of the question paper the candidates took that year. 

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Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of AIIMS Nursing exam?
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AIIMS Nursing entrance exam is generally of 'Moderate' difficulty level. AIIMS BSc (h) Nursing exam was conducted on June 1, 2025 and BSc (post basic) exam on June 21, 2025 in online mode. AIIMS Nursing exam is based on syllabus of class 12 and Class 11. difficulty level of questions ranges from easy to moderate. As per student review, mostly direct questions are provided in exam. There are 20% to 30% application based question which are time consuming and analytical in nature. 

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AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Answer Key 

AIIMS BSc Nursing Answer Key 2024 will be made available on official AIIMS website. Answer key will allow candidates to predetermine their scores before official results are available. Candidates can get a good idea of their performance and probable rank by comparing their answers to answer key. 

AIIMS B.Sc Nursing 2024 Exam was conducted in a smooth and fair manner, while candidates were tested on the knowledge from various subjects. The overall level of difficulty was moderate with Biology being the easiest and Physics being the hardest subject. The cutoff is expected to follow the trend of previous years. After the AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Answer Key 2024 has been released, candidates should check the answer key to see how they performed.

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Hi.

  • Previous year papers compiled by coaching platforms or educational sites

  • Memory‑based question sets shared by students after the exam

  • Preparation books and mock tests that simulate the AIIMS question pattern

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi.

Option 1: B.Sc Nursing → MBA in Hospital Administration (Most Common Route)

After completing B.Sc Nursing, you can pursue:

  • MBA in Hospital Administration

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi.

For the 2026 session of the AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing entrance exam (for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing across AIIMS institutes in India):

Exam Date: 28 June 2026 (Sunday) for the B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing entrance test.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes. In order to get admission into top central institutions like BHU, AIIMS, Military Nursing Service through BSc Nursing 2026, NEET is required. Some colleges conduct separate exam for admission to BSc nursing. 

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Anushree Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

The AIIMS nursing previous year question papers are not available on the official website. However, there are preparation books available online in which guess-based previous year papers are available for the aspirants to prepare for the exam. 

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Shailja Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

There are a total of 1231 seats distributed among 17 AIIMS colleges. Around 507 seats have been aligned for the General category candidates seeking admission to the BSc nursing programme. 

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Kanishk Dhawan

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, there is a seat reservation policy installed by AIIMS Delhi in the BSc nursing course. Take a look at the table provided below to know what percentage of seats are allocated for which category: 

Reserved Categories

Seat Reserved  (%)

OBC (Other Backward Class)

27 per cent

SC (Scheduled Caste)

15 per cent

ST (Scheduled Tribe)

7.5 per cent

OPH (Orthopaedic  Physically Handicapped)

3 per cent

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Pallavi Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

No, the syllabi of both the entrances differ as per the discretion of the conducting body. However, the common ground for preparation of the nursing entrance is the syllabus of Class12th for the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. 

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Nidhi Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The AIIMS BSc nursing answer key will be available on the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. Download it and check the answers being evaluated. Cross-check it with the options chosen at the time of appearing for the exam.  

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Pallavi Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, AIIMS Delhi releases the answer key on the official website for the aspirants. This process is followed to maintain transperancy int the operations. Candidates can check and verify their answers. They can also calculate the predictive score of their performance before the result releases. 

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Aishwarya Pathak

Contributor-Level 6