Is Indian Army BSc Nursing exam on online or offline exam?

The entrance exam for Indian Army BSc nursing exam has been scrapped. The basic eligibility is to appear for the NEET UG exam. In addition, an online physchological exam will be conducted for a duration of 30 minutes. In addition to this, admission to MNS services requires candidates to appear for an aptitude test named Test of General Intelligence and General English (TOGIGE). This exam is conducted in addition to the Psychological Aptitude Test (PAT) which is required to shortlist candidates for the further round of selection i.e. Interview.

How many seats will be available through MNS nursing exam?

Six institutions in India provide a total of 220 BSc. nursing seats. Candidates can apply for the exam to seek admission on these seats in the Indian Army cadre. Those six institutes are stationed in different location namely, CON, AFMC, Pune; CON, CH (EC), Kolkata; CON, INHS Asvini, Mumbai; CON, AH (R&R), New Delhi; CON, CH (CC), Lucknow; and CON, CH (AF), Bangalore.

What is the admission process of Indian Army BSc Nursing exam?

As a first step, one needs to appear for the NEET UG exam. Post which candidate will have to submit documents for verification. Later on applicants have to appear for a written test, Psychological aptitude test, interview and medical fitness round.

What is Indian Army BSc Nursing exam pattern?

There is no exam pattern for the Indian Army BSc Nursing exam as the exam has been cancelled. Candidates must appear for the NEET exam to be eligible to participate in the Indian Army BSc Nursing admission process. Kindly refer to the NEET exam pattern to appear for the exam.

Who sets the Indian Army BSc Nursing exam pattern?

The exam conducting body, DGMS (Directorate General of Medical Services), defines the exam pattern guidelines of Indian Army BSc Nursing exam. The exam pattern comprise of a: Written test: Test of General Intelligence and General English (TOGIGE) and Psychological Aptitude Test (PAT) Personal interview, and a Medical fitness test

When will the Indian Army BSc nursing exam be held?

DGMS does not conduct any separate exam for admission to MNS BSc nursing course. Candidates must appear for NEET UG exam 2025 to be eligible to appear for the Indian Army BSc nursing aptitude test. However, a screening test which is also known as an aptitude test is held known as Computer Based Test of General Intelligence, General English (ToGlGE) and personal interview to be conducted by the selection board.

How many times Indian Army BSc Nursing exam is conducted in a year?

The Indian Army BSc Nursing aptitude exam is conducted only once a year for admission to BSc nursing course. The conducting bosy accept the score of NEET entrance exam for assessing the aptitude of the aspirants. Later, a seperate aptitude test known as Test of General Intelligence and General English (TOGIGE) is conducted online followed by a Psychological Aptitude Test (PAT). These tests ensure that the candidate is eligible to seek entry to the Indian Army on set parameters. Interested candiadates must register for NEET along with the TOGIGE aptitute test to participate in the counselling conducted for Indian Army BSc nursing programme.

Can I download NEET UG result from Indian Army BSc Nursing website?

No, the NEET UG result will be released separately at the official website of NEET-NTA, neet.ntaonline.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NEET. The NEET 2024 result can only be downloaded from this website. No personal email or mobile communication will be sent to the NEET Aspirants regarding the declaration of the result.

When can I expect the release of Indian Army BSc Nursing admit card?

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.

Will DGMS issue Indian Army BSc Nursing admit card?

No, Indian Army BSc Nursing admit card will not be issued as the exam stands cancelled. Candidates will be called for the Interview to be eligible for the admission process.

What is the basic educational eligibility criteria to apply for the MNS exam?

Candidate must have passed in the FIRST Attempt, senior secondary examination (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and English with not less than 50 per cent as regular student from a recognised board/statutory/University/Examination body. Candidates who have qualified NCC 'C' are required to upload their certificate during the time of application process.

Can Men apply for the Indian Army BSc nursing programme?

No, the Indian Army BSc nursing test is solely for female students. Female candidates who are unmarried/divorcee/legally separated/widow without encumbrances and born between 01 Oct 1998 and 30 Sep 2006 (both days inclusive) can apply for the entrance exam. The minimum height required for entry into Armed Forces for female candidates is 152 cm. Candidates from Hill and Northeastern States will be accepted with a minimum height of 147 cm.

What is the application cost for the Indian Army BSc Nursing application form for candidates from the restricted categories?

Regardless of a candidate's caste, an application fee of INR 200 will be required at the time of filling out the form for Indian Army BSc Nursing. However, SC/ST candidates are expected from making the fee payment. They are required to upload a documented proof of their category issued by competent authority from not below Rank 1st class Magistrate/Tehsildar/Sub Divisional Officer of the area.

Will the NEET 2025 application form submission last date extend?

No, NTA did not extend the last date of NEET 2025 application form submission. As per past years' trends, NTA extends or reopens the NEET application window every year, either as a response to student requests or due to some external factors such as server errors or non-functioanlity of exam website. However, candidates are advised not to wait till the last minute, or wait for the extension of application last date, and complete the process at the earliest possible. Last year, NTA released the NEET 2024 application form on February 9, 2024. The last date to register and pay the application fee was extended from March 9, 2024, to March 16, 2024, 10.50 PM. NTA reopened the NEET 2024 application window from April 9 to April 10, 2024, based on student and stakeholder requests.

Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026: Dates, Application Forms, Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus, Selection Process

Updated on Dec 2, 2025 15:59 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026 or MNS 2026 application forms for the next academic year 2026-27 are expected to be released in July 2026. However, it is mandatory to appear for the NEET 2026 exam to apply for the MNS course. A screening schedule will be released by the selection authorities.

It is mandatory to fill out the Indian Army BSc Nursing application form as the selection committee or Directorate General of Medical Services (DGMS) conducts the aptitude test (ToGIGE), psychological test (PAT), and interview, along with a medical test for granting admission to the BSc nursing course. The MNS exam is conducted for admission to the 220 seats. The MNS 2026 admission process will begin after the announcement of NEET results. Get complete information about the Indian Army BSc Nursing screening process here.

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About Indian Army BSc Nursing 2026
Indian Army BSc Nursing Dates & Schedule 2026
MNS Colleges - Seat Matrix 2026
Indian Army BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria 2026
Indian Army BSc Nursing Application Process 2026
Indian Army BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2026
Indian Army Nursing Admit Card 2026
Indian Army Nursing Result 2026

About Indian Army BSc Nursing 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

Dates	Past 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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