🏛 Exam Introduction
- Exam: AIIMS B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing (UG)
- Also conducted: B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) & B.Sc. Paramedical (separate patterns)
- Authority: AIIMS Examination Section, New Delhi (for AIIMS Delhi + participating AIIMS)
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) for entrance; Post-Basic also has an interview/assessment stage
- Official portal: aiimsexams.ac.in
(AIIMS runs a PAAR flow: Basic Registration → Code Generation → Final Registration.) AIIMS Exams
📅 Important Dates (Tentative – 2026)
Based on the 2025 cycle schedule (PAAR windows in April–May), expect a similar Apr–May 2026 timeline for B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing:
- Basic Registration (PAAR): Apr 2026 (tentative)
- Code Generation & Final Registration (fee + city): Apr–May 2026 (tentative)
- Exam (CBT): likely June 2026 (exact date via AIIMS notice)
- Result & Counselling: June–July 2026 (online seat allocation)
For reference, AIIMS’ 2025 admission notice shows the exact PAAR windows and stresses checking the site for updates. AIIMS Exams
🎓 Eligibility (B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing)
- Qualification: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
- Minimum marks: 55% aggregate in PCB+English for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS; 50% for SC/ST (as per recent cycles). Careers360 Medicine
- Age: Minimum 17 years by 31 Dec of admission year (per usual AIIMS/UG norms; confirm in 2026 prospectus).
- Gender policy: For B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, only female candidates are eligible (as stated in the official 2024 prospectus and followed in recent cycles). Please re-confirm in the 2026 brochure. AIIMS Exams
(Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing has a different eligibility matrix—registered nurses with GNM, etc., and includes an interview stage.) Shiksha
🧾 Exam Pattern & Marking (B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing)
- Mode: CBT
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Questions: 100 MCQs
- Sections: Physics (30), Chemistry (30), Biology (30), General Knowledge (10)
- Marking: +1 for correct, –1/3 for wrong, 0 for unattempted
(Recent standard used in 2025/2026 pattern explainers.) Shiksha
Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing (selection stages)
- Stage-1: CBT on core nursing domains (90 min, MCQs)
- Stage-2: Interview/Assessment (~30 marks) for candidates shortlisted ~3× seats; final merit = CBT + assessment. Shiksha
📝 Application Process (PAAR)
- Basic Registration (PAAR): fill demographic details, upload photo/signature.
- Generate Code: for Final Registration after Basic is accepted.
- Final Registration: pay fee, choose city, confirm form.
- Admit Card download → CBT → Result/Merit → Counselling/Seat allocation (online). AIIMS Exams
🧠 Syllabus Snapshot (B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing)
- Physics: 10+2 level (Mechanics, Electrostatics, Current, Magnetism & EMI, Optics, Modern Physics, etc.)
- Chemistry: Physical/Inorganic/Organic basics at 10+2 level.
- Biology: Cell, Genetics, Physiology, Reproduction, Ecology, Biotechnology (NCERT-aligned).
- GK: Science & general awareness basics.
(Multiple credible prep sources reflect these domains; confirm against the year’s prospectus.) PW Live
🎫 Admit Card & Test Cities
- Admit card available on aiimsexams.ac.in after Final Registration.
- Test cities are allotted during Final Registration; availability depends on seats per centre. AIIMS Exams
🗝️ Result, Merit & Counselling
- Result/Merit published at aiimsexams.ac.in; 2025 was released in early June for the June exam. The Times of India+1
- Counselling/Seat Allocation: Online rounds covering AIIMS Delhi + participating AIIMS (e.g., Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Raipur, Rishikesh, Kalyani, etc.). AIIMS Exams
🏥 Participating AIIMS (indicative list for B.Sc. Nursing)
Newer AIIMS (Raipur, Rishikesh, Bhopal, Bathinda, Bhubaneswar, Kalyani, Deoghar, Gorakhpur, Jodhpur, Bilaspur, Nagpur, Mangalagiri, Patna, Bibinagar, Raebareli, etc.) along with AIIMS New Delhi. Always check the current year’s prospectus for the exact campus list. AIIMS Exams
📋 Exam-Day Guidelines
- Carry Admit Card + valid Photo ID; report well in advance.
- Follow centre instructions; CBT with on-screen timer; rough sheets provided and collected.
- No electronic devices; abide by frisking/biometric rules (as notified in admit card/instructions).
❓ FAQs
Q1. Is NEET UG required for AIIMS B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing?
No. AIIMS Nursing has a separate CBT; NEET UG is not used for B.Sc. Nursing at AIIMS. Shiksha
Q2. Is there negative marking?
Yes, –1/3 for incorrect answers in B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing. Shiksha
Q3. Are male candidates eligible for B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing?
Per the official 2024 prospectus, only female candidates were eligible. Check the 2026 prospectus for any change before applying. AIIMS Exams
Q4. How is Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing selected?
CBT + Interview/Assessment; final merit combines both. Shiksha
🔗 Quick Official Links
- AIIMS Exams (Home): aiimsexams.ac.in AIIMS Exams
- B.Sc./M.Sc. Admission Notice (2025 ref): Schedule & PAAR steps (useful template for 2026). AIIMS Exams
- Prospectus (2024 ref – gender rule & campuses): AIIMS Exams