Indian Army B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam

About Indian Army B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam

The Indian Army B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to the B.Sc Nursing course under the Military Nursing Service (MNS). It is a prestigious program designed for female candidates who want to combine professional nursing education with a career as an officer in the Indian Army.

The course is offered at Armed Forces Nursing Colleges, including AFMC Pune, and aims to train candidates in general nursing, midwifery, community health, and military healthcare practices. Graduates are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Military Nursing Service after completing their course and required training.

The program emphasizes discipline, leadership, and professional excellence alongside academic and clinical training, preparing candidates to serve in both civilian and military healthcare setups.

Courses Covered

Course	Duration	Fees	Eligibility
B.Sc Nursing (Military Nursing Service)	4 years	Fully funded by Indian Army (tuition, hostel, uniforms, medical included)	Female only; Age 17–25 yrs; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English; Medically fit; Unmarried

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Gender	Female only
Age	17–25 years as of 31 December of the admission year
Educational Qualification	10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English
Medical Fitness	Must meet Indian Army medical standards
Marital Status	Unmarried at the time of admission

Exam Pattern

Feature	Details
Mode	Written Test (Offline)
Duration	90–120 minutes
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Subjects Covered	Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, General Knowledge
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct answers; negative marking may apply

Application Process

1. Apply online via the Indian Army / AFMC official portal
2. Fill the application form and upload educational certificates, photograph, and ID proof
3. Pay application fee if applicable (usually fee-exempt for MNS applicants)
4. Download admit card from the official portal

Seat Matrix

• Seats: Approximately 50–60 seats annually (may vary by year)

Fee Structure

• Fully funded by Indian Army: Includes tuition, hostel accommodation, uniforms, medical facilities, and other essential expenses

Selection & Admission Process

1. Written Exam – Merit-based selection
2. Interview & Group Discussion – Conducted by Army Selection Board
3. Medical Examination – Must meet Army medical standards
4. Merit List & Admission – Based on exam, interview, and medical fitness
5. Training & Commissioning – 4-year B.Sc Nursing program with commissioning as Lieutenant in MNS

Important Tips

• Focus on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English fundamentals for the written exam
• Improve general awareness and Army-related knowledge
• Maintain physical fitness to meet Army medical standards
• Keep original certificates and identity proofs ready for verification during selection

Indian Army B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam

Course	Duration	Fees	Eligibility	Exam Pattern
B.Sc Nursing (Military Nursing Service)	4 years	Fully funded by Indian Army (tuition, hostel, uniforms, medical included)	Female only; Age 17–25 yrs; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English; Medically fit; Unmarried	Written Exam (MCQs: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, GK); 90–120 mins; +1 per correct, negative marking may apply