AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam The AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam is one of India’s most competitive healthcare entrance tests. It is conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi for admissions into nursing programs in all AIIMS institutes across India.
Courses Covered Under AIIMS Nursing Entrance B.Sc Nursing (Hons.) – 4 Years
Available only for female candidates
Offered at 7–8 AIIMS campuses
Focused on preparing professional nurses for clinical & administrative roles
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing – 2 Years
Open for both male & female
For candidates who already completed GNM + Registered Nurse
M.Sc Nursing – 2 Years
For advanced specialization:
Medical-Surgical Nursing
OBG Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Conducting Authority AIIMS, New Delhi – Examination SectionAIIMS Exams Registration Portal (used for all AIIMS exams)
Eligibility Criteria (Very Detailed) B.Sc Nursing (Hons.) Eligibility Requirement Details Gender Only Female Age Minimum 17 years (No upper age limit) Education 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Minimum Marks 55% (Gen/OBC) , 50% (SC/ST) School Type Must be from recognized board Medical Fitness Candidate must be medically fit
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Eligibility Requirement Details Gender Male & Female Education Must have passed GNM Registration Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife (RN/RM) with State Nursing CouncilExperience Not mandatory Age No age limit
M.Sc Nursing Eligibility Requirement Details Education B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing / PB B.Sc Nursing Minimum Marks 60% (Gen/OBC) , 55% (SC/ST) Registration Must be RN/RM Experience Not required (but experience is beneficial) Gender Both eligible
Exam Pattern (Highly Detailed) B.Sc Nursing Pattern Section No. of Questions Physics 30 Chemistry 30 Biology 30 General Knowledge 10 Aptitude & Logical Reasoning 20 Total 120 Questions
Duration: 90 minutes
Mode: CBT (Online)
Marking:
+1 for Correct
–⅓ for Wrong
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Pattern Two stages:
Stage 1 – CBT
MCQs (Reasoning, Nursing Fundamentals, Basic Sciences)
Stage 2 – Personal Interview / Assessment
7 marks
Includes:
Nursing skills
Communication
Clinical understanding
Final selection = CBT score + Interview score
M.Sc Nursing Pattern Component Details Questions 90 MCQs Time 90 minutes Marking +1, –⅓ Syllabus Based on entire B.Sc Nursing curriculum
Syllabus (Most Detailed Version) B.Sc Nursing Syllabus Biology
Cell biology
Genetics
Human physiology
Plant physiology
Reproduction
Diversity of organisms
Evolution
Physics
Motion
Electricity
Optics
Thermodynamics
Magnetism
Modern physics
Chemistry
Organic chemistry basics
Inorganic chemistry basics
Chemical bonding
Solutions
Atomic structure
General Knowledge
Health organizations
Indian constitution
Current affairs
Diseases, epidemics
Aptitude
Logical reasoning
Numeric ability
Analytical problems
Post Basic & M.Sc Nursing Syllabus Core Areas
Fundamentals of Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Pediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nursing Education Nursing Research
Biostatistics
Pharmacology
Anatomy & Physiology
Pathology
Microbiology
Seat Availability & AIIMS Campuses Seats vary annually but typically include:
AIIMS Campuses Offering Nursing Courses
AIIMS New Delhi
AIIMS Rishikesh
AIIMS Jodhpur
AIIMS Bhopal
AIIMS Bhubaneswar
AIIMS Patna
AIIMS Raipur
AIIMS Nagpur
Each has 10–100 B.Sc Nursing seats depending on campus.
Application Process (Step-by-Step) Basic Registration (PAAR System)
Fill personal details
Upload photo & signature
Final Registration
Fill educational details
Select exam city
Pay fees
Admit Card Download
Available 7–10 days before exam
CBT Examination Result & Merit List Online Counselling
Choice filling
Seat allotment
Document verification
Application Fees Category Fees General / OBC ₹1500 SC / ST ₹1200 PWBD Exempt
Documents Required
Passport-size photo
Signature
Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
GNM certificate (for PB B.Sc)
B.Sc degree (for M.Sc)
Nursing Council Registration
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Income certificate (if applicable)
Selection Process
Entrance exam
Merit list preparation
Counselling & seat allotment
Medical fitness
Final admission
AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam – Table View
Section Details Exam Name AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam Conducting Body All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi Courses Covered B.Sc Nursing (Hons), Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing Exam Level National Level Exam Mode Online (CBT) Eligibility – B.Sc Nursing 10+2 PCB, 55% (Gen/OBC), 50% (SC/ST), Female candidates only Eligibility – PB B.Sc Nursing GNM + RN/RM Registration Eligibility – M.Sc Nursing B.Sc/PB B.Sc Nursing, 60% (Gen/OBC), 55% (SC/ST), RN/RM Registration Exam Pattern – B.Sc 120 MCQs (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, GK, Aptitude) Exam Pattern – PB B.Sc CBT + Personal Interview Exam Pattern – M.Sc Nursing 90 MCQs from B.Sc Nursing syllabus Marking Scheme +1 correct, –1/3 negative Application Process Online registration via AIIMS Exam Portal (PAAR) Seats Availability Varies across AIIMS Delhi, Rishikesh, Jodhpur, Raipur, Patna, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Nagpur Application Fees Gen/OBC: ₹1500, SC/ST: ₹1200, PwBD: Exempt Selection Process CBT → Merit List → Counselling → Seat Allotment Official Website AIIMS Exam Portal (AIIMS Delhi) Short Names AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Exam, AIIMS PB B.Sc Exam, AIIMS M.Sc Nursing Exam
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