BSc Nursing Entrance Exam 2026: Application Form, Dates, & Admission Process

AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 Admit Card Release

19 Jun '26 - 27 Jun '26

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Updated on Jun 10, 2026 17:52 IST

B.Sc Nursing Exams are conducted state-wise except for the AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing. The State Nursing Councils, state exam boards and designated Universities. The candidates are required to apply separately for the exams and appear in it. The candidates should note that theere is a common eligibility criteria

B.Sc. Nursing Exam is a graduate-level exam conducted state-wide and by the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS). The candidates need to apply and appear in the desired exam separately. The candidates can see here the B.Sc. Nursing admission timeline for the academic session 2026-27.

BSc Nursing Admissions 2026-27: The Bachelor of Science in the Nursing Stream is an important educational milestone. The BSc Nursing exam is conducted separately by each state exam-conducting body. Each state has its own exam-conducting body, such as the Examination Board, Nursing Council and designated Universities. In addition to these, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences conduct the AIIMS Nursing exam for the BSc and MSc courses.

It is the first stage in pursuing higher studies in nursing, such as MSc Nursing, followed by M.Phil and PHD.

The candidates are required to apply for the desired Nursing exam separately. Each state has its own application process and exam dates. But the eligibility criteria for all the B.Sc Nursing admissions are 10+2 from a recognised board.

The AIIMS Nursing 2026 exam will be conducted on June 27 at all the AIIMS campuses and other allotted exam centres. It is the only BSc Nursing exam which is conducted nationwide.

Table of contents

BSc Nursing Entrance Exams 2026: Eligibility Conditions
BSc Nursing Admission Process 2026
BSc Nursing Application Form Dates 2026
BSc Nursing Exam Application Fee 2026
Why Pursue BSc Nursing Course?

BSc Nursing Entrance Exams 2026: Eligibility Conditions

The candidates can see below the most common eligibility conditions for the Nursing Exams

Minimum Age - 17 years
Maximum Age - 35 years in most of the exams.
Candidates should have passed class 12 with Physics, Biology, English, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects to apply for BSc nursing admission
The cut-off requirement in the qualifying entrance exam must be met

The BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria may vary for top institutes as well:

Exam	BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria
AIIMS BSc Nursing Admission 2026	Candidates should have cleared class 12 exams or an equivalent exam from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects. General category candidates should have secured a minimum of 55 per cent marks in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 50 per cent in aggregate
UP CNET 2026	The minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before 31st December 2026. Candidates with Science who have passed (10+2) examination and must have obtained a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate marks in PCB taken together, along with English as a compulsory subject
MH CET BSc Nursing 2026	The candidate must be an Indian Citizen domiciled in Maharashtra. The aspirant should have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from an Institution located in Maharashtra with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects.
PGIMER BSc Nursing admission 2026	Only female candidates can apply Applicant should have passed class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects or any other equivalent examination with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate Aspirants appearing for the class 12 exam in April/May 2026 are also eligible to apply The maximum age of the candidate should not exceed more than 25 years and not be less than 17 years in the year of admission
KGMU Admission 2026 (Accept UP CNET Scores)	Applicant must have passed class 12 securing at least 45 per cent marks (40 per cent for SC/ST category candidates) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (PCBE) subjects from any recognized board. Candidates from State Open School, recognised by the State Government and National Institute of Open School (NIOS), recognised by the central government with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (PCBE) are also eligible to apply. The Applicant should be 17 Years as of 1 January 2026
Indian Army BSc Nursing Admission 2026 (Admission through NEET-UG and Entrance Exam)	The candidate should have qualified NEET UG The candidate should be an Indian national The only female applicant should have cleared 12th or equivalent examination (12 years of schooling) in her first attempt She should have scored 50 per cent in aggregate as a regular student from a recognized board, university, or examination body with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology), and English subjects. Those who are appearing in the final examination may also apply provisionally, if selected for the course, they will have to submit proof of passing the qualifying examination with the required marks and subjects. The candidate should be 17 years of age as of 30 September. Her date of birth should be between 01 October 1995 and 30 September 2003 (both days inclusive). The female candidates should have a minimum height of no less than 152 cm For Gorkhas and candidates belonging to the Northeastern region of India, Garhwal, and Kumaon, the minimum height is 148 cm. The applicants have to appear for the X-ray examination of the Chest and ultrasonography (USG) of the pelvis and abdomen.
JIPMER Nursing	The applicant should be an Indian National The candidate should be 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026 Applicants should have passed the class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognized board/university. Candidates belonging to the (Unreserved) UR category should have scored 50 per cent marks for the reserved category candidates (SC/ST), a minimum of 40 per cent marks is required, and for the OPH category, 45 per cent marks are required. Applicants should have Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as subjects in class 12 The candidate should have qualified for NEET
CMC Ludhiana BSc nursing admission	· The applicant should be 17 years of age The candidate should be a citizen of India. Indian Origin candidates having Citizenship of other countries can also apply, as per the Government of India guidelines, or under the NRI category. No other foreign national is eligible. The candidate must have passed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English subjects and should have obtained a minimum of 45 per cent marks in aggregate (40 per cent for SC/ST/BC).
RUHS CUET Nursing admission	The applicants should be 17 years of age. The upper limit for female candidates is 28 years, and for male candidates, the upper age limit is 25 years. The applicants should have cleared the class 12 exam from any recognised board/university with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects with 45 per cent marks in aggregate (40 per cent marks for SC/ST candidates)

Also Read: BSc Nursing Admission through NEET: Eligibility, Participating Institutes, and Seats

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the age limit to apply for the JENPAS UG exam?

Candidates should have attained a minimum of 17 years to appear for the JENPAS UG exam. Thye must not be older than 35 years. The applicant must be 17 years of age as on 31.12.2026. The upper age limit for the BVSO programme is 40 years.

Q: When will AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 Exam be conducted?

The AIIMS Nursing Post Basic exam admit card was released on May 25 and it will be conducted on May 30.

The BSc Nursing 2026 exam Admit Card will be released on June 19 (tentatively) and it will be conducted on June 27, 2026.

Q: Will I be required to upload the Documents with the AIIMS Nursing Application form?

The candidates will be required to upload the category related documents with the AIIMS Nursing 2026 application. In addition to that, the scanned image of photo, left hand impression and signature will also be uploaded.

Q: What is the exam date of UP CNET 2026?

The ABVMU conducted the UP CNET 2026 exam on June 6 in 20 cities of the state. The exam admit card was available on May 30.

BSc Nursing Admission Process 2026

Most of the BSc Nursing applications are filled online only. The candidates need to fill the applications, pay the fee, appear in the exam and attend the Counselling (when called) to take admission. The candidates can see these details below:

Application Form: Nursing exam aspirants need to register for the exam and fill the application form online. The candidates will get around 20 days to over a month to fill the form.

Download the Admit card: After the submission of application forms and paying the application fee, the admit card will be issued to the candidates.

Appear for the entrance exam: It is necessary to appear for the entrance exam. Failing to appear at the test centre will lead to the cancellation of admission.

Wait for Result Declaration: After the BSc nursing exam concludes, the competent authority will release the result based on the performance of the candidate in the entrance.

Check the Cut-off list: The conducting body will release the cut-off list, which is the minimum qualifying marks. Those candidates who fulfil the requirements will be called for further rounds of selection.

Participate in Counselling: Based on the merit list, the counselling process for BSc Nursing will be conducted. Some colleges will conduct the counselling process in an online mode, for which a counselling participation fee will be charged.

Check the Seat allotment Result: Based on the candidate's rank or merit, seats will be allotted. It will also depend on the choices filled at the time of the choice-filling and locking process.

Reporting to the allotted college: After seat allotment, it is mandatory to report to the institute within the stipulated deadline to further the admission process.

Also Read: List of BSc Nursing Entrance Exams for 2026

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BSc Nursing Application Form Dates 2026

The BSc Nursing dates for the entrance examination are expected to be released soon for the upcoming academic year. The BSc Nursing application process 2026 for multiple institutes and universities is the first step to seeking admission. Find out the tentative registration dates for the popular nursing entrance exams:

Entrance Exam name	BSc Nursing Application Dates	Exam Date
AIIMS Nursing 2026 Application	25-Mar-2026 to 24-Apr-2026	27-Jun-2026
UP CNET 2026 Application	28-Mar-2026 to 20 May-2026	06-Jun-2026
RUHS CUET 2026 Application	01-Apr to 21-Apr-2026	21-May-2026
WB ANM GNM 2026 Applications	25-Mar-2026 to 19-Apr-2026	14-Jun-2026
CMC Ludhiana BSc Nursing 2026 Application	May 2026	June 2026
CMC Vellore BSc Nursing	Feb 2026	May 2026
PGIMER Nursing 2026 Application	June 2026	July 2026
Indian Army Nursing 2026 Application	Admission through NEET UG	August 2026
MH CET BSc Nursing 2026	Jan 24, 2026 to March 16, 2026	May 6, 2026 to May 7, 2026

Also Read: BSc Nursing Admission Through NEET 2026: All India Quota (AIQ), Top Colleges & Seat Matrix

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the Verification Sheet required to filled for UP CNET 2026 Application?

Yes, the candidates are required to fill the verification sheet with blue or black ball point pen and upload it during the UP CNET 2026 application filling process.

Q: When was the AIIMS application correction window for INI CET May 2026 exam opened?

The INI CET applications were started on March 28. The last date to apply online was April 25. The AIIMS provided the application correction window from April 30 to May 2.

Q: What is the last date to apply for the INI CET 2026 Exam?

The INI CET 2026 applications started on March 28. The last date to apply online for the exam was April 25, 2026. The AIIMS also provided the application correction facility from April 30 to May 2.

Q: What are the Eligibility Criteria for WB ANM GNM 2026 Exam?

The candidates should fulfill, the following eligibility criteria as notified in the WB ANM GNM information bulletin:

Age Criteria - As on 31-Dec-2026, the candidate must have attained the age of 17 years. There is no upper age limit now. The candidates of any age can apply.

Gender Criteria - For ANM Exam, only female candidates can apply.

For GNM, both male and female candidates can apply.

Educational Qualification Required - 10+2 with 40 % marks

Domicile - The candidates must be a permanent resident of West Bengal for last ten years till 31.12.2025

BSc Nursing Exam Application Fee 2026

Before filling the BSc Nursing application form, it is important to consider the application fee, which can be paid online only. It is differs from category to category. Take a look at the popular entrances mentioned below:

Entrance Exam	Category	Fee (INR)
AIIMS Nursing 2026	General (Male/Female)	2000
	OBC candidate (Male/Female)	2000
	SC/ST candidate (Male/Female)	INR 1600
	PwD candidates	100 per cent exemption
UP CNET 2026	General/Unreserved/OBC	INR 3000
UP CNET 2026	SC/ST	INR 2000
PGIMER Nursing 2026	General/Unreserved/OBC	INR 1000
	SC/ST	INR 800
	PwD	Exempted
CMC Ludhiana BSc Nursing 2026	SC/ST/OBC/General	INR 3950
CMC Vellore BSc Nursing	General	1700
Indian Army Nursing 2026	SC/ST/OBC/General	INR 200
RUHS Nursing 2026	General/OBC	INR 1500
RUHS Nursing 2026	SC/ST	INR 750

Also Read: BSc Nursing Admission 2026 Without NEET: Colleges & State-wise Process

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Why Pursue BSc Nursing Course?

The BSc Nursing degree has undergone multiple changes in the recent past. It is a lucrative opportunity to build a career beyond MBBS. The BSc Nursing admission process to get admission in the Government College via NEET scores is also known to the aspirants. After the course completion, nurses get good training to actively manage patients and their families in a health crisis. They also contribute to developing new care models, conduct health assessments, and improve work procedures to improve healthcare quality. BSc Nursing courses are designed to impart skills in in-demand courses such as Biochemistry, Dietetics, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Child Health, Mental Health, Forensic Nursing, and many more disciplines in depth over four years. They are in high demand in both the public and private sectors, making it an evergreen career choice for anybody interested in working in the healthcare sector.

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