Best books for AIIMS BSc nursing entrance exam

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Students preparing for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 exam can check the list of best books for AIIMS BSc nursing entrance exam. List of books mentioned in this article is recommended by toppers and subject matter experts. Studying the right book helps in building conceptual knowledge, which is important to score good marks in AIIMS Nursing entrance text.

Students preparing for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 exam can check the list of best books for AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance exam. List of books mentioned in this article is recommended by toppers and subject matter experts. Studying from right book helps in building conceptual knowledge, which is important to score good marks in AIIMS Nursing entrance text. 

Best Books for AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam

AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam Book

Books are best resource to prepare for a test. A right book can improve fundamentals and concepts. Choosing a right books is an important task. Students who are appearing for AIIMS BSc Nursing must focus on syllabus topics to choose a book for preparation. Buying a random book will be useless and waste of money.  When you are buying AIIMS BSc Nursing book check the content; if it matches exam syllabus then go for it. It is equally important to check the language of the books. Many are comfortable in English, while others are comfortable in Hindi. We suggest to choose AIIMS Nursing books in language that you can understand easily. AIIMS BSc Nursing question paper will be bilingual.

Buying a book is not enough. Students must have a proper preparation strategy. Moreover, solve previous year question paper of AIIMS BSc Nursing. Best books for AIIMS BSc nursing entrance exam are mentioned on this page.

Also Read: AIIMS BSc Nursing syllabus 2026

Best books for AIIMS BSc nursing entrance exam

The questions in AIIMS BSc Nursing exam will be based on Class 11 and 12 PCB topics. Candidates must focus on NCERT textbook for their preparation. If a student completes their fundamentals using NCERT Class 12 textbook, then they can obtain good marks in AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026. Below is list of books for AIIMS BSc nursing entrance exam.

AIIMS Nursing Book for Biology

Below is list of books for AIIMS BSc Nursing Biology
 
  • NCERT textbook Class 11 & 12.
  • MTG NCERT at your fingertips
  • Trueman's Elementary Biology Vol 1 & 2
  • Pradeep's / Dinesh Objective Biology

AIIMS Nursing Book for Physics

Candidates can refer the following book to prepare for AIIMS BSc Nursing Physics paper.

  • NCERT Class 11 & 12 textbook.
  • Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey.
  • Concepts of Physics (HC Verma).

AIIMS Nursing Book for Chemistry

Candidates can follow books mentioned for AIIMS BSc Nursing preparation.

  • NCERT Chemistry Class 11 & 12
  • O.P. Tandon - Physical & Organic Chemistry
  • Morrison & Boyd (Organic Chemistry)

AIIMS Nursing Book for General Knowledge

Some of the books that students may find valuable to prepare for General Knowledge are mentioned below.

  • Lucent's Objective GK.
  • Pratiyogita Darpan (Current Affairs).
  • Disha Experts' General Knowledge. 
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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 is AIIMS BSc nursing exam marking scheme?
A: 

AIIMS nursing is an online exam which is conducted in computer-based mode. The BSc nursing entrance exam will be conducted carrying 100 questions of 100 marks (i.e. 1 mark for each question). Each section namely Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, will be of 30 marks each except GK section which will be of 10 marks. There will be a negative marking of -1/3 marks for choosing incorrect option. 

Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of AIIMS Nursing exam?
A: 

AIIMS Nursing entrance exam is generally of 'Moderate' difficulty level. AIIMS BSc (h) Nursing exam was conducted on June 27, 2026 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. 

Q:   Where can I get the AIIMS Nursing previous year papers?
A: 

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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How to choose best book for AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam

Choosing AIIMS BSc Nursing book is not a tough but a confusing task. There are many books available in the market for AIIMS Nursing preparation. This creates confusion among students. Candidates must buy the books that are recommended by AIIMS BSc Nursing toppers and subject experts.

AIIMS BSc Nursing Exam 2026 Pattern

Students must be aware of AIIMS Nursing exam pattern to be familiar with marking scheme, mode of exam, duration of test,  types of questions and more. AIIMS BSc Nursing is a computer-based test. There will be 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question will carry 1 mark. Negative marking is done for wrong answers. -1/3 is reduced for a wrong attempt. No marking is done for unattempted questions.

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Answered 2 days ago

The candidates should note that there are 1366 seats in the AIIMS BSc Nursing Course across the nation.

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Rashmi

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Answered 2 days ago

AIIMS released the AIIMS BSc Nursing Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 on August 10. The candidates were allowed to take admission till August 17.

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Aashi Tiwari

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Answered a month ago

Yes, nursing graduates from Ahmedabad can apply for AIIMS nursing recruitment. AIIMS conducts its own recruitment exams for nursing officer positions. The basic eligibility is a B.Sc Nursing or GNM degree from a recognised institution and registration with the State Nursing Council. 

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months 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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