MSc Nursing Admission Through AIIMS NORCET: Dates, Pattern & Selection
AIIMS Nursing 2026
Exam On - 30 May '26
The AIIMS NORCET exam for admission to MSc nursing for Stage I exam (CBT) will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and the Stage II exam will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The application process started on February 24, 2026, and the deadline to complete registration is March 16, 2026. Get complete information about the exam here.
AIIMS NORCET 2026 for MSc Nursing Admission
The MSc Nursing Admission through AIIMS NORCET for the academic year 2026-27 started in February 24, 2026. The last date to complete the online registration is March 16, 2026, until 5:00 PM. The status of the application form for acceptance to appear in the examination will be visible on March 24, 2026. Students can correct mistakes in their application form from March 25, 2026 to March 27, 2026, until 5:00 PM. The exam centre information will be declared on April 4, 2026, and the admit card will be uploaded on April 8, 2026.
The Stage I exam (CBT) will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and the Stage II exam will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The result will be announced one the exam concludes. Find out all about the MSc Nursing Admission 2026. It will accept the score of the AIIMS NORCET 10 entrance exam, which is conducted by AIIMS Delhi.
- Why AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Admission?
- AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Important Dates
- AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Selection Process
- AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Eligibility
- AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Exam Pattern
- AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Exam Centres
Why AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Admission?
The AIIMS NORCET entrance examination is conducted by AIIMS New Delhi, which makes it a prestigious entrance to aim for research-based career progression. This entrance helps in securing a government vacancy job position. Aspirants will be able to specialise in medical and allied health sciences, including Nursing, Biotechnology, Anatomy, Clinical Embryology, Psychiatric Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Biochemistry, Physiology, and Pharmacology, among other popular specialisations.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
AIIMS nursing is an online exam which is conducted in computer-based mode. The BSc nursing entrance exam will be conducted carrying 100 wuestions 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.
AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Important Dates
Here are the AIIMS NORCET10 important dates for the students who aim to seek admission in the MSc nursing programme.
| AIIMS NORCET Events |
AIIMS NORCET Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins |
February 24, 2026 |
| Registration Ends |
March 26, 2026, - 5:00 pm |
| Submit NOC |
March 20, 2026 - 5:00 pm |
| Status of application form |
March 24, 2026 |
| Correction of rejected forms |
March 25, to 27, 2026, till 5:00 pm |
| Exam centre information |
April 4, 2026 |
| Admit card |
April 8, 2026 |
| Stage I Exam (CBT) |
April 11, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Stage II Exam |
April 30, 2026 (Thrusday) |
| Result |
soon |
AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Selection Process
The AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 2026 selection process is quite simple. The conducting body will organise the entrance exam in two stages. The first stage is known as Prelims. The second stage of the exam is known as MAINS. Both exams will be held in online mode for the aspirants. After the exam, document verification will be held, followed by final selection.
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Commonly asked questions
No, candidates do not need to follow the AIIMS Nursing question paper chronologically. Candidates can attempt any question or section first according to their own convenience. Overall there will be 70 questions in the paper for which 120 minutes will be allotted to the candidate.
Yes, AIIMS BSc nursing entrance exam has a provision for negative marking. For each incorrect option chosen, -1/3 mark will be deducted. Candidates will be give 120 minutes to attempt the question paper. There will be overall 100 MCQ questions of 1 mark each.
No, being an online exam (computer-based exam), AIIMS nursing does not carry any sectional time limit. There will be four sections in the exam, namely, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge in the exam. Candidates can switch between the sections to attempt the questions. It is not mandatory to complete one section before attemting another one.
AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Eligibility
As per the guidelines established by AIIMS Delhi, the applicant must be an Indian Citizen. The candidate must have passed a BSc nursing from a recognized college or university. The minimum age to apply for the exam is 18 years and the maximum age is 35 years for General category students. For the reserved categories, such as SC/ST there is a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit. The interested candidate must have scored at least 60 per cent marks (for General/OBC/EWS) and 55 per cent marks (for SC/ST category). It is equally important to have registered as a nurse or midwife with the State Nursing Council.
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AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Exam Pattern
Here is all about the AIIMS NORCET 10 exam pattern highlights:
| AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Particulars |
AIIMS NORCET MSc Nursing Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| PRELIMS Exam Pattern |
|
| Exam Mode |
Computer-based |
| No. of Questions |
160 |
| Total Marks |
160 marks |
| No of Sections |
Five |
| No. of Questions |
100 (20 in each section) |
| Section Duration |
18 mins per section |
| Exam Duration |
90 minutes |
| Type of Questions |
MCQs |
| MAINS Exam Pattern |
|
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| No. of Questions |
160 questions |
| Total Marks |
160 marks |
| No of Sections |
4 sections |
| Exam Duration |
180 mins |
| Type of Questions |
MCQs (picture-based and video-based as well) |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
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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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
MBA in Healthcare Management
MBA in Health Services Management
Many reputed institutes offer this, such as:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (
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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.
This date is the official AIIMS exam schedule date for the B.Sc. Nursing (Hons.) ent
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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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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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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.
K
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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Contributor-Level 6
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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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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Contributor-Level 6
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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