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Nursing exams open opportunities for both government jobs and admissions into nursing programmes across India. Exams such as AIIMS NORCET 11, RRB Staff Nurse, NHM CHO, BSc Nursing, ANM, and GNM follow different eligibility criteria, exam patterns, and preparation requirements, making the preparation journey overwhelming for many students.
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Nursing Exam Dates 2026
Nursing exams in 2026 are conducted by different authorities and follow separate schedules for applications, exams, and results. You can check the important dates for major nursing exams below to stay updated with upcoming events.
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Event |
AIIMS NORCET 2026 |
RRB Staff Nurse 2026 |
BSc Nursing (UG) 2026 |
ANM 2026 |
GNM 2026 |
|
Application Form Start Date |
February 24, 2026 |
July 2026 |
As per university schedule |
As per the state schedule |
As per state schedule |
|
Last Date to Apply |
March 16, 2026 |
To be announced |
As per university schedule |
As per state schedule |
As per state schedule |
|
Exam Date |
September 12, 2026 (Stage 1), September 30, 2026 (Stage 2) |
To be announced |
As per state/university schedule |
As per state schedule |
As per state schedule |
|
Result Date |
18 September 2026 (Stage 1), 10 October 2026 (Stage 2) |
To be announced |
To be announced |
To be announced |
To be announced |
** Note: Candidates are advised to keep checking official websites and Physics Wallah's exam updates page for the latest notifications as they are released.
Nursing Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility for nursing exams varies by exam type. Recruitment exams like AIIMS NORCET and RRB Staff Nurse Exam require a nursing degree or diploma with registration, while BSc Nursing, ANM, and GNM exams require Class 10 or 12 qualifications.
|
Feature |
AIIMS NORCET 2026 |
RRB Staff Nurse 2026 |
NHM CHO 2026 |
BSc Nursing (UG) 2026 |
ANM 2026 |
GNM 2026 |
|
Conducting Body |
AIIMS, New Delhi |
Railway Recruitment Boards |
State NHM Authorities |
State Nursing Councils / Universities |
State Nursing Councils |
State Nursing Councils |
|
Post / Programme |
Nursing Officer (Group B) |
Nursing Superintendent / Staff Nurse |
Community Health Officer |
BSc Nursing (4-year UG Programme) |
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (2-year diploma) |
General Nursing & Midwifery (3.5-year diploma) |
|
Educational Qualification |
BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing / GNM with experience |
BSc Nursing / GNM with experience (as per notification) |
BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (minimum 45–50%) |
10th pass (with Science preferred) |
10+2 with Science (minimum 40–45%) |
|
Age Limit |
18–30 years (relaxation as per norms) |
18–42 years (relaxation as per norms) |
Varies by state (generally 18–35 years) |
17–35 years (varies by state) |
17–35 years (varies by state) |
17–35 years (varies by state) |
|
Nursing Registration |
Valid State / INC registration required |
Valid State / INC registration required |
Required (varies by state) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Experience Requirement |
Not required for BSc Nursing; required for GNM candidates |
Required for GNM candidates |
Varies by state |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Selection Process |
Stage 1 (Prelims), Stage 2 (Mains) |
CBT, Document Verification |
Written Test, Interview (varies by state) |
Entrance Exam / Merit-based |
Entrance Exam / Merit-based |
Entrance Exam / Merit-based |
Nursing Exam Pattern 2026-27
The exam pattern for nursing exams varies significantly based on whether it is a recruitment exam or an entrance exam:
|
Feature |
AIIMS NORCET 2026 |
RRB Staff Nurse 2026 |
NHM CHO 2026 |
BSc Nursing (UG) 2026 |
ANM 2026 |
GNM 2026 |
|
Exam Mode |
Online (CBT) |
Online (CBT) |
Online / Offline (varies by state) |
Offline / Online (varies by state) |
Offline (varies by state) |
Offline / Online (varies by state) |
|
Number of Stages |
Stage 1 (Prelims) + Stage 2 (Mains) |
One Stage CBT + Document Verification |
Written Test + Interview (state-wise) |
Single Entrance Exam / Merit |
Single Entrance Exam / Merit |
Single Entrance Exam / Merit |
|
Total Questions |
Stage 1: 100 Qs; Stage 2: 100–200 Qs (varies) |
100–150 Questions |
100 Questions (approximately) |
100–200 Questions (varies by state) |
100 Questions (approximately) |
100–150 Questions (varies by state) |
|
Total Marks |
Varies by stage and notification |
Varies by notification |
100–200 Marks (varies) |
100–400 Marks (varies by state) |
100 Marks (approximately) |
100–300 Marks (varies) |
|
Type of Questions |
Objective Type (MCQ) |
Objective Type (MCQ) |
Objective Type (MCQ) |
Objective Type (MCQ) |
Objective Type (MCQ) |
Objective Type (MCQ) |
|
Negative Marking |
1/3 mark deduction |
1/3 mark deduction |
Varies by state |
Varies by state |
Varies by state |
Varies by state |
|
Exam Duration |
Stage 1: 90 min; Stage 2: 120 min |
90–120 Minutes |
90–120 Minutes |
90–180 Minutes (varies) |
90–120 Minutes |
90–150 Minutes |
Nursing Syllabus 2026
The nursing exam syllabus differs by exam type. Recruitment exams like AIIMS NORCET and RRB Staff Nurse Exam focus on nursing subjects, while BSc Nursing, ANM and GNM exams cover Class 10 and 12 science topics. Some exams also include reasoning, general awareness, and state GK. Detailed syllabus PDFs are available below.
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Exam |
Syllabus Link |
|
AIIMS NORCET Syllabus 2026 |
|
|
RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 |
|
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BSc Nursing (UG) Syllabus 2026 |
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ANM Syllabus 2026 |
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GNM Syllabus 2026 |
Nursing Exam 2026 FAQs
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