MH BSc Nursing CET Pattern 2026: Get Latest Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

Exam On - 6 May '26 - 7 May '26

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 22:51 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

The MH CET BSc Nursing CET 2026 exam pattern is necessary for candidates to understand to prepare for the MH CET BSc Nursing exam. The MH CET BSc nursing exam pattern will aid the candidate in creating an exam preparation strategy. It is a computer-based exam (CBT) that is held for a duration of 90 minutes. State CET Cell Maharashtra is the official exam conducting body, responsible for organising and conducting the exam for nursing aspirants in the state of Maharashtra. The exam date for the upcoming exam scheduled in 2026 will be released later. The MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 6 and May 7, 2026.

Find out all about the MH CET BSc Nursing exam pattern highlights, marking scheme, syllabus, books to prepare, and a few preparation tips.

Also Read: MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Exam to be Conducted on May 6 and 7

Table of contents

MH CET BSc Nursing Pattern Highlights 2026
MH CET BSc Nursing Marking Scheme 2026
MH CET BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026
MH CET BSc Nursing Recommended Books 2026

MH CET BSc Nursing Pattern Highlights 2026

The MH CET BSc Nursing Exam Pattern highlights are mentioned below:

MH CET BSc Nursing Pattern	Details
Exam Date	06-May-2025 and 07-May-2025
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)/Online
Duration	90 minutes
Language	English
Type of Questions	MCQs/Objective questions
Number of Questions	100
Marks per question	1 mark
Total Marks	100
Negative Marking	No

MH CET BSc Nursing Marking Scheme 2026

As per the MH CET BSc Nursing 2026 marking scheme, it is expected that the exam will have 'NO' negative marking this year as well. For each correct option chosen by the candidate, +1 mark will be given. Know the section-wise marking scheme of the entrance exam.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Physics	20	20
Chemistry	20	20
Biology	20	20
English	20	20
Nursing Aptitude	20	20
Total	100	100

MH CET BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026

The Indian Nursing Council is responsible for providing the syllabus of key subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing Aptitude. The exam conducting body has not provided a detailed syllabus; however, they mentioned that questions will be based on the Class 12 Syllabus of the State Board of Maharashtra for Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.

A few important topics from each section are tabulated under:

MH CET BSc Nursing Section	Topics
Physics	Electrostatics, Optics, Laws of Motion, Motion in a Plane, Gravitation, Semiconductors, Sound, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Circular Motion, Rotational Motion, Wave Theory of Light, Current Electricity, Surface Tension
Chemistry	Chemical Bonding, Redox Reactions, Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules, Structure of Atoms, Electrochemistry, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Biology	Human Nutrition, Genetics, Photosynthesis
English	Grammar, Vocabulary, Direct and Indirect Speech, Idioms, Figures of Speech, Reading Comprehension, One Word Substitution, Tenses
Nursing Aptitude	Logical reasoning, healthcare awareness, and problem-solving

MH CET BSc Nursing Recommended Books 2026

Read the recommended books mentioned below and learn the key concepts to prepare for the nursing entrance exam:

MH CET BSc Nursing Preparation Books	Authors
NCERT Textbooks (Class 11 & 12) – For Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. These are foundational and align well with the CET syllabus	NCERT
The Pearson Guide to the B.Sc. ( Nursing ) Entrance Examination, Third Edition	by Parwez Saroj
B.Sc. Nursing General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) & CNET Entrance Exam-2026	by VIKRAM SATYA
General Nursing and Midwifery Entrance Examination	by Arihant Experts
MH CET : B.Sc. Nursing Exam Prep Book 2025 \| Maharashtra - Common Entrance Test \| 12 Full Practice Tests with Free Access To Online Tests	by Dr. Priyanka Gupta Manglik
Disha Go To Guide for AIIMS Nursing B.Sc. Hons. Entrance Test 2025 with Previous Year Questions & 1 Mock Test 3rd Edition	by Disha Experts

MH CET BSc Nursing Preparation Tips 2026

MH CET BSc Nursing exam preparation should begin for the candidates planning to prepare for the upcoming entrance exam. Here are a few quick tips that will help you prepare for the exam:

Draft a study plan, which provides you with clear deadlines regarding the daily goals
It is important to appear for the mock tests. Practice the previous year papers regularly to get a hang of the exam pattern.
Use short notes for quick revision that will help you memorize the concepts with clarity.
Maintain a positive mindset. Take intervals and manage time to prepare stress-free