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

Maharashtra Bachelor of Science in Nursing Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MH BSc Nursing CET )

Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma
Updated on May 8, 2026 19:41 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Overview

MH BSc Nursing 2026 exam pattern is available now. Candidates can check the paper pattern of MH BSc Nursing 2026 to know marking scheme, exam duration, mode of exam, types of questions, total marks and more. Candidates preparing for MH BSc Nursing 2026 exam must be familiar with paper pattern and exam syllabus for preparation. MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 is a computer based test. The common entrance test was scheduled for May 6 & 7. Check the page to know more about MH Nursing CET exam pattern 2026.

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
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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the pattern of MH nursing CET exam?
A: 

The MH BSc Nursing exam pattern is the structure of question paper. The BSc Nursing question paper comprises 100 questions. The question paper has five sections. Each section has 20 questions. There is no negative marking for the MH Bsc Nuring exam.

Q:   How many marks are in the MH Nursing CET exam?
A: 

MH Nursing CET exam is conducted for 100 marks. The question paper has 5 sections. Each section has 20 questions. Every question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking.

Q:   Which entrance exam for BSc Nursing in Maharashtra?
A: 

To pursue a BSc Nursing from universities located in Maharashtra, students have to appear for the state-level entrance exam. Maharashtra State CET Cell conducts MH BSc Nursing CET for admission to nursing courses.

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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is MH Nursing CET 2026 syllabus?
A: 

MH Nursing CET syllabus is based on the latest syllabus of Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as per the Maharashtra State Board and Nursing Aptitude. 

Q:   What is MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 exam date?
A: 

MH BSc Nursing CET exam date 2026 is available online. Maharashtra State CET Cell had conducted the MH BSc Nursing CET exam. The exam date for MH Nursing CET 2026 was May 6 and 7, 2026.

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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 ComprehensionOne Word Substitution, Tenses

Nursing Aptitude

Logical reasoning, healthcare awareness, and problem-solving

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who can appear for MH Nursing CET 2026?
A: 

Passed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum 45% (40% for SC /ST and other backward class) taken together in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, can appear for the MH Nursing CET 2026 exam. Also, students must complete 17 years on 31 December of year in which admission is sought. 

Q:   What subjects are on the MH Nursing CET?
A: 

MH Nursing CET has one question paper. The paper will have five sections. MH BSc Nursing CET questions will be based on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing Aptitude. Each sections have 20 questions.

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MH CET BSc Nursing Recommended Books 2026

Take a look at the recommended books to prepare for the nursing entrance exam here: 

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I do changes to the MH BSc nursing application form?
A: 

The MH BSc nursing application form cannot be changed by the candidate. He/she will have to send an email requesting the conducting body for corrections in case they have provided any wrong information in the registration form. 

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Answered 3 weeks ago

MH Nursing CET rank under 200 will help to get adimission to the top colleges. Candidates need to obtain 75+ marks to get a rank under 200. 

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates appearing for the MH Nursing CET 2026 exam need to carry a hall ticket and a valid photo id. Carry the photo id used while applying for the MH Nursing CET. If there is any mismatch in the name mentioned in the hall ticket and the photo id, else students will not be allowed to take the tes

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, negative marking is not done for wrong answers in MH Nursing CET. There are 100 questions in MH BSc Nursing CET. Each question has 1 mark.

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