Nursing Entrance Exam

Yes, the UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) - 2025 nursing entrance exam was held on May 21, 2025. It is an offline (Pen & Paper Mode) state-level nursing entrance exam. It was held for a duration of 120 minutes. The entrance exam grants admission to both BSc Nursing Course (4 years) and Post Basic BSc Nursing Course (2 Years) programmes. 

The UP CNET exam is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), UP, Lucknow for admission to the BSc nursing programme. The UP CNET entrance exam has been instituted for candidates aiming to pursue nursing course in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an offline (Pen & Paper Mode) exam which is held once a year. 

The CG BSc nursing exam is conducted by Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board or CG Vyapam. The exam is conducted once a year to grant admission to top UG-level nursing colleges in Chhattisgarh. It is a state-level entrance exam for which candidates appear to seek admission to 4-year BSc nursing programme. 

The difficulty level of any entrance exam depends upon the preparation of the aspirant. If the aspirant has prepared thoroughly and has practiced a lot of previous year papers and mock tests, then he/she AIIMS nursing entrance exam might find the exam easy. Generally, as per the student review of the AIIMS nursing entrance exam, it is a moderately difficult exam. Being one of the highly coveted nursing entrance exam, the competition to seek admission in the AIIMS campuses is high.  

Yes, it is possible to crack AIIMS BSc nursing entrance exam for medical aspirants. Know the AIIMS BSc nursing syllabus thoroughly. Read diligently about the AIIMS BSc nursing exam pattern. Follow a strict study schedule to ace the exam. It is important to revise Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus to crack the exam in first attempt. 

AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance exam is considered the toughest among students as it specifically is targeted to offer admissions to the most prestigious AIIMS institutes in India. It has relatively high competition, challenging exams, high merits, etc. 

The Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) exam generally happens in August or September every year. In 2024, the exam was scheduled for September 4 and 5, 2024. Announcements for the applications for the exams are generally done 1 to 1.5 months before the exam is held.

No, caste certificate is not required for general category in AIIMS B.Sc nursing entrance exam at the time of counselling.

The cut-off for the SAAT (Siksha O Anusandhan University Admission Test) B.Sc. Nursing entrance test is decided on the basis of the highest and the lowest marks every year. Candidates should have passed their 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English combined. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the aggregate should be a minimum of 45%. The age of eligibility for admission is 17 years as of December 31, 2024. Be attentive to official announcements on the SAAT 2024 cutoff.