Indian Army B.Sc. Nursing Exam Date 2026 : Check Application Form & Result Dates

Indian Army B.Sc. Nursing 2026 ( Indian Army B.Sc. Nursing )

Nidhi Gupta
Updated on Dec 29, 2025 11:59 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

The Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 important dates will be announced by the Directorate General of Medical Services on the official website, joinindianarmy.nic.in. Although the MNS entrance exam has been scrapped, and candidates must appear for the NEET 2026, the conducting body still releases the dates of the selection process. 

The national-level NEET exam will be held in May 2026, tentatively. After the declaration of the NEET Result, the MNS selection process will begin. Candidates will be asked to register for the selection process. Those candidates who meet the qualifying criteria will be called for the screening process and interview, followed by a medical fitness test. This entire gamut of events to seek admission to the MNS BSc nursing programme is expected to be held in August 2026. Please note that the NEET UG scores are mandatory to register for the Indian Army BSc Nursing exam.

Keep reading to find out all about the exam calendar for the MNS exam for the academic year 2026-27:

Table of contents
  • Indian Army BSc Nursing Dates & Schedule 2026
  • Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026: Chronology of Events
  • Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • What is Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 ToGIGE?
  • Indian Army BSc Nursing Result 2026
  • FAQs Regarding Indian Army BSc Nursing Dates 2026

Indian Army BSc Nursing Dates & Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Indian Army B.Sc. Nursing 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
04 Jul ' 25 - 07 Jul ' 25

Indian Army BSc Nursing Application Correction

15 Jun ' 25 - 02 Jul ' 25

Indian Army BSc Nursing Application Forms

14 Jun ' 25

NEET 2025 Result (MNS Selection Criteria)

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Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026: Chronology of Events

The Indian Army BSc Nursing important dates talk about the events that are organised to screen the MNS aspirants into the BSc nursing programme. The first step of the admission process is filling out the application forms for participation in the screening process. Candidates who fill out the MNS registration form will be eligible to appear for ToGIGE and PAT. 

It is expected that the MNS application forms will be released tentatively in August 2026 on the official website. The personal interview will also be conducted within a week. Students are advised to check their eligibility before applying for the MNS selection process. If any student fails to fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the DGMS, their candidature will be rejected.

Interestingly, those candidates who pass the interview and the medical fitness test will be provided the admission offer letter on the day of the interview itself. They will have to join the classes immediately. The screening process will be conducted for all India candidates in the Delhi campus only. 

 

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Q:   What are the counselling dates for the Indian Army BSc Nursing programme?
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The counselling schedule for the Indian Army BSc Nursing will not be conducted. After the NEET result is declared, shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview and medical examination. Based on the performance of a candidate in all the rounds, including a written exam, personal interview, and a medical examination, a final merit list will be prepared. Shortlisted candidates will get admission to their respective choice of college. 

Q:   When will the result of Indian Army BSc Nursing programme be released?
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The MNS result will be released in the form of a merit list. Applicants must check the merit list to appear for the interview. Admission to the BSc nursing programme is granted at the Delhi campus only.  

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Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 Eligibility Criteria

When the notification is released, the first information to scout on it has to be who can apply for the exam and what the eligibility criteria. Other than this age limit and educational qualifications, make the most of the information that the aspirants want to know. Know the MNS eligibility criteria 2026 here: 

  1. Age Limit: 17 years is the minimum age limit for this programme
  2. Who can apply: Only unmarried Indian female candidates can apply
  3. Who cannot apply: Male candidates cannot apply
  4. Educational Qualification: 10+2 (PCB + English with minimum 50 per cent)

 

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Q:   When will the interview for the Indian Army BSc Nursing admission be conducted?
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After the announcement of the Indian Army BSc Nursing result, shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview round on the allocated dates as mentioned in their call letter. The interview will be conducted after the NEET entrance exam, Test of General Intelligence and General English (ToGIGE), and Psychological Aptitute Test (PAT). The medical examination will be the last step of the selection process. 

Q:   Will there be any correction window after the closing of Indian Army BSc Nursing registration window?
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There is application correction window facility after the registration window closes. Candidates are advised to carefully fill the Indian Army BSc Nursing application form. 

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What is Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 ToGIGE?

The Indian Army BSc Nursing Dates 2026 ToGIGE is basically a screening test that is conducted in online mode. It is also known as the Test of General Intelligence and General English. The exam will be conducted for a duration of 30 minutes and will carry 40 questions. There will also be negative marking for attempting the questions incorrectly. Only female candidates are eligible to apply for the BSc nursing programme. Questions pertaining to General English, such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and General Intelligence, such as Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Spatial Reasoning, and Critical Thinking type questions will be asked in the exam. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will DGMS conduct the Indian Army BSc nursing dedicated entrance exam (ToGIGE) and PAT for the candidates?
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DGMS has not yet announced the schedule for the ToGIGE and PAT entrance. It is mandatory for the candidates to appear for the NEET 2025 entrance exam in order to participate in further rounds. Indian Army BSc nursing 2025 entrance exam will be held for screening the highly deserving candidates for the BSc nursing programme. Only female candidates are eligible to appear for the entrance test. 

Q:   When will DGMS conduct medical examination of the shortlisted candidates of Indian Army BSc nursing programme?
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The  Indian Army BSc nursing medical examination is the last step of the selection process. After the interview round, candidates will have to undergo the medical examination on the same day at the designated center. The centre information and the medical examination dates will be shared by DGMS with the shortlisted candidates on the official website. 

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Indian Army BSc Nursing Result 2026

Candidates who appear for the ToGIGE and PAT will be issued the Indian Army BSc nursing result in the form of a merit list, which will be released on the official website of DGMS. The MNS admission process is all about the selection of candidates to the BSc nursing programme offered by the Indian Army. Those aspirants who clear the test mentioned above will have to appear for the interview and medical fitness test. In case they clear both these levels, then he/she will be extended the offer letter to join the course after paying the pre-decided admission and course fee. 

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Q:   Do I have to appear for NEET UG exam to apply for Indian Army BSc Nursing exam?
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Yes, it is mandatory to appear for the NEET UG exam to apply for the India Army BSc Nursing selection test. The score of NEET UG is mandatory from 2022 onwards as per the norms of DGMS. There is no seperate exam to apply for the MNS services. Candidates who clear the NEET UG cutoff will thereafter appear for a psychological aptitute test conducted by India Army for admission to military nursing services. Candidates will also have to appear for a personal interview along with a medical fitness test to seek admission in MNS. 

Q:   When can I expect the release of Indian Army BSc Nursing admit card?
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The official date for the release of Indian Army BSc Nursing admit card is not issued after the exam conducting body has started accepting the NEET UG scores. On the contrary, for admission to the MNS, a general aptitude test and an psychological aptitude test will be conducted to screen the candidates for admission. 

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FAQs Regarding Indian Army BSc Nursing Dates 2026

Read all important FAQs regarding Indian Army BSc Nursing dates here: 

 

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Q:   What is the last date to fill Indian Army BSc Nursing application form?
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As per the past trend for the MNS schedule, the last date to fill the application form will be announced by the DGCA. The MNS application window will remain open till August 2026

Q:   What is the last date to submit the Indian Army BSc Nursing application fee?
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Candidates would be required to pay the application fee on the date of filling their Indian Army BSc Nursing application form. Without paying the application fee, the Indian Army BSc nursing registration process won’t be considered as completed. The last date to fill the Indian Army BSc Nursing application form will be announced soon.  

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Answered 3 weeks ago

To get admission in the AFMC BSc nursing programme, candidates must apply for the NEET UG exam. It is mandatory to appear for the NEET UG exam to be eligible for admission to the MNS course. The DGMS will conduct a separate aptitude test along with the interview and medical fitness test. But only th

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Nidhi Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Indian Army BSc Nursing programme offers 220 seats, which are distributed among the six colleges for admission to the MNS course: 

MNS College Campus

Seats Available

CoN, AFMC, Pune

40

CoN, CH, Kolkata

30

CoN, INHS Asvini, Mumbai

40

CoN, AH (R&R), New Delhi

30

CoN, CH (CC), Lucknow

40

CoN, CH (AF), Bangalore

40

Total Seats

220

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Nishtha Nishtha

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

A NEET score of 250 marks does not define or guarantee that admission to the MNS college will not be granted. It depends on multiple factors, such as the candidate's category. The seat availability in the college till the last round of counselling. Aspirants are advised to apply for MNS admission ra

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Shailja Shrivastava

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Indian Army BSc Nursing exam is a very competitive entrance test in the nursing domain. Candidates must ideally aim for 500+ marks in the NEET exam to be eligible for admission to the six available campuses. As there are only 220 seats and thousands of candidates compete for admission, the race

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Nishtha Kumar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

Admission to the MNS course in itself is a prestigious achievement. There are no official ranks allotted to the seven campuses that offer the BSc nursing programme. The Indian Army nursing entrance has been scrapped, and NEET scores are considered for admission. 

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Nishtha Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

The  Indian Army BSc Nursing cutoff is not synonymous with the NEET cutoff. They are different. Candidates can refer to the NEET cutoff scores, which are considered for admission to top nursing colleges. However, the MNS cutoff is released separately on the official website of DGMS for admission to

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Saumya Bhandari

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

 The Indian Army BSc Nursing cutoff information will be displayed on joinindianarmy.nic.in. Candidates will be allowed to download the cutoff and refer to it for admission purposes. The cutoff scores will be provided in the admission prospectus as per the category of applicants willing to apply. Onl

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Anshuman Dhyani

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