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

AIIMS Nursing 2026

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The information bulletin and application of various BSc Nursing Exams 2026 have been released. The candidates can get here the information about the Application and exam dates of the Nursing Exams and the details about eligibility and applications. The candidates can also check the common eligibility criteria

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, West Bengal ANM GNM, Institutes of National Importance, West Bengal Joint Post Basic Nursing and other exam conducting bodies have notified admission to the 2026-27 Nursing Courses. The candidates are suggested to apply for the exams in time. Read complete details about the BSc nursing admission process 2026 on this page.

BSc Nursing Entrance Exams 2026

The candidates dreaming of getting admission in the Nursing Course in the reputed institutions can get all the information about dates and the application process. The page provides information about the AIIMS BSc Nursing, INI CET Exam, WB ANM GNM exam and other nursing exams conducted across the nation. The applications for most of the Nursing Courses were started and the candidates should act swiftly to fill the online applications.

AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam 2026 was notified on March 25. The last date to apply online for the exam is April 24. Only female candidates are eligible to apply for the BSc programme. There are 1386 seats across 19 AIIMS. For Post Basic Nursing Exam, there are only 20 seats available under the open category. The candidates can get all the information about the AIIMS Application.

Read on to get complete information related to BSc Nursing entrance exams and stay abreast with the latest updates.

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 PhysicsBiologyEnglish, 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)

  • 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the age limit to apply for the JENPAS UG exam?
A: 

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?
A: 

The AIIMS Nursing Post Basic exam admit card will be 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?
A: 

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.

BSc Nursing Admission Process 2026

Read the BSc nursing admission process that will be followed in general by the colleges or state boards to conduct entrance exams in 2026:

Application Form: Nursing exam aspirants will have to register at the portal of the preferred institute/university to enrol for the entrance exam/admission. Most of the applications will be available online only.

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-2926 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the exam date of UP CNET 2026?
A: 

The ABVMU will conduct the UP CNET 2026 exam on June 6 in 20 cities of the state. The exam admit card will be available from May 30.

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

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 will AIIMS provide the application correction window for INI CET May 2026 exam?
A: 

The applications were started on March 28. The last date to apply online is April 25. The AIIMS will provide the application correction window from April 30 to May 2.

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

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

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 BiochemistryDietetics, 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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For the AIIMS M.Sc. Nursing 2026 entrance exam, the current official notification and prospectus specify that the examination will be conducted exclusively in Delhi/NCR.

 

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The All India Institute of Medical Science released the BSc Nursing and Post Basic Nursing 2026 exam time line and important dates in the prospectus.

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Raj Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The candidates should note that the AIIMS has already released its exam prospectus at aiims.ac.in. The candidates can apply for the exam till April 24.

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Aashi Tiwari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The candidates should note that they will be required to register only once. They can apply for multiple exam through a single registration if they are eligible. The last date to fill basic registration details for the AIIMS Nursing 2026 is April 24.

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Akanksha

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The candidates should note that for applying under the OBC - Non Creamy Layer, they will be required to upload a certificate as per the financial year. 

  • The OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for the financial year 2026-27 must be issued between April 1 to 24, 2026.
  • But for 2025-26, the certificates da

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Vipra Sharma

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Answered a week ago

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.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a week ago

The AIIMS Nursing Post Basic exam admit card will be 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. 

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Mamona Gupta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The last date to apply online for the AIIMS Nursing Exam 2026 will be April 24. The status of the application acceptance or rejection will be released on April 29 and the form correction facility will be provided for the rejected forms from till May 3.

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Nitesh Singh

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Answered a week ago

The AIIMS will provide the Nursing Application correction facility for the rejected applications only from April 29 to May 3. The status of acceptance or rejection will be released on April 29.

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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The All India Institute of Medical Science has released the BSc Nursing 2026 Application form at aiims.ac.in. The last date to apply online for the exam is April 24.

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Saakshi Kumar

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