Every year AIIMS conducts entrance exam for BSc and MSc nursing admission. AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 exam will be conducted by the AIIMS tentatively in June 2026. Here are some details of the exam like important dates, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, how to apply etc.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi invites online applications for B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic), B.Sc. Paramedical Courses, M.Sc. Nursing, M. Biotechnology, and M.Sc. Courses. A total of 17 AIIMS across India participate in this admission process. While many institutes admit students based on 12th marks, AIIMS does not. To secure a seat in these institutes, you must clear the entrance exam.
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AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing |
| Conducting Body | AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate (National Level) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online / Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Courses Offered | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic), B.Sc. Paramedical Courses |
| Application Fees | ₹2,000 (General/OBC-NCL) ₹1,600 (SC/ST/EWS) No Fee (PwBD) |
| Exam Duration & Timing | 2 hours |
| Subjects & Marks Distribution | Physics – 30 marks Chemistry – 30 marks Biology – 30 marks General Knowledge – 10 marks |
| Total Questions | 100 (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer –⅓ for each incorrect answer 0 for unattempted |
| Participating Institutes | 17 AIIMS across India |
| Accepting Colleges | 18 Colleges (including AIIMS New Delhi & other AIIMS campuses) |
| Total Seats | ~1291 seats (B.Sc. Nursing) |
| Helpline Number | 1800-11-7898 |
| Official Website | bsccourses.aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS is located in New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Nagpur, Bibinagar (Telangana), Bathinda (Punjab), Deoghar, Kalyani (West Bengal), Manglagiri (Andhra Pradesh), Rae Bareli (Uttar Pradesh), Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Rajkot (Gujarat) and Guwahati (Assam).
AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Basic Registration (PAAR) Start Date | Second Week of April 2026 |
| Basic Registration Closing Date | May 2026 |
| Status Update of Basic Registration (Accepted/Not Accepted) | May 2026 |
| Correction of Deficiencies in Basic Registration | Mid May 2026 (3 days) |
| Final Status of Basic Registration | May 2026 |
| Admit Card – B.Sc. Nursing | May – June 2026 |
| B.Sc. Nursing Exam Date | B.Sc. (Hons.): 28th June, 2026 (Sunday) Bsc Post-Basic: 14th June, 2026 (Saturday), Paramedical Courses: 30th May, 2026 (Saturday) |
AIIMS Nursing 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible.
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as on 31st December 2026.
Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing – Only female candidates can apply. Must have passed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
- Marks required: 55% (General/OBC/EWS), 50% (SC/ST).
- B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) – Must have passed 12th, have a Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM), and be a Registered Nurse (RN/RM).
- B.Sc. Paramedical Courses – 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics. Marks required: 50% (General/OBC/EWS), 45% (SC/ST).
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AIIMS Nursing 2026 Application Process
The AIIMS Nursing entrance exam application process includes registration at two levels. Firstly candidates need to fill up form which is called initial registration (Fill in basic details and upload photos/signatures). That’s basic registration is done, and if the application gets accepted, then the candidate can proceed with the final registration.
Step 1: Basic Registration (PAAR): Fill in basic details and upload photos/signatures.
Step 2: Generation of Code: Only for candidates whose basic registration is accepted.
Step 3: Final Registration: Fee payment and exam city choice.
Application Fees: ₹2000 (General/OBC-NCL), ₹1600 (SC/ST/EWS) and Free for PwBD candidates.
AIIMS Nursing 2026 Exam Pattern
B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Online (CBT)
- Language: English & Hindi
- Subjects & Marks:
- Physics – 30
- Chemistry – 30
- Biology – 30
- General Knowledge – 10
- Total: 100 questions (MCQs)
B.Sc. Paramedical
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Mode: Online (CBT)
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics (students choose Bio or Maths)
- Total: 120 questions
B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic)
- Stage 1: Written test (90 mins, 70 MCQs in Nursing subjects).
- Stage 2: Personal Assessment/Interview (30 marks).
- Final Selection: Based on combined score of written + interview.
Marking Scheme (All AIIMS Exams)
- +1 for correct answer
- –1/3 for wrong answer
- 0 for unattempted
AIIMS Nursing Expected Cut-off
Cut-off varies each year based on difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability.
Looking at previous years:
- General/EWS Category: ~50 percentile (around 70–75 marks out of 100).
- OBC (NCL): ~45 percentile (around 60–65 marks).
- SC/ST: ~40 percentile (around 50–55 marks).
AIIMS Nursing 2026 Admit Card
The AIIMS Nursing admit card will be released by AIIMS Delhi on the official website, bsccourses.aiimsexams.ac.in. Every year, the hall ticket is released about two weeks before the exam date.
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Yes, there is negative marking. Each correct answer is awarded +1 mark, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1/3.
The B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing entrance exam consists of four parts with objective-type questions: Physics (30 marks), Chemistry (30 marks), Biology (30 marks), and General Knowledge (10 marks). The total marks for the exam are 100.
No, only female candidates are eligible for the B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing course.
Residence in the hostel is mandatory for female students admitted to the B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing course. For B.Sc. Paramedical students, hostel accommodation is subject to availability, except at AIIMS Rishikesh, Bhopal, Nagpur, and Bibinagar. B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) students are not provided with hostel accommodation
