ACTIVE 2026National Level
PGIMER 2026
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Participating Institutions
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PGIMER Chandigarh
Courses: BSc Nursing, MD, MS, MDS, DM, M.Ch, M.Sc, Ph.D
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AIIMS New Delhi
Courses: BSc Nursing, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch (through respective exams)
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CMC Vellore
Courses: BSc Nursing, MD, MS (through own entrance)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements for PGIMER 2026 programmes. For BSc Nursing (4 Years), only female candidates who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST categories) are eligible, aged between 17-25 years on 01 September 2026. For BSc Post-Basic Nursing, both male and female candidates with a registered nursing diploma and required experience can apply. For PG (MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh), candidates must qualify INI-CET.
Category
Details
Category
Exam Mode
DetailsComputer-Based Test (CBT) for BSc Nursing, INI CET for MD/MS/DM/M.Ch
Category
Frequency
DetailsOnce a year for BSc Nursing, twice a year for INI CET
Category
Exam Duration
Details90 minutes for BSc Nursing, 180 minutes for INI CET
Category
Programmes Offered
DetailsBSc Nursing (4 years), BSc Nursing (Post-Basic), MD, MS, MDS, DM, M.Ch
Mock Tests & Structure
Test Pattern Details
Duration of BSc Nursing mocks
90 minutes
Number of questions
100
Total marks
100
Language of exam
English
Question type
MCQ
Negative marking
Yes (for BSc Nursing)
Exam Schedule
Activity
Timeline
Activity
BSc Nursing Application Form Release
Timeline
01 June 2026
Activity
Last Date to Apply BSc Nursing
Timeline
30 June 2026
Activity
Correction Window
Timeline
02 - 04 July 2026
Activity
Admit Card Release BSc Nursing
Timeline
Second week of July 2026
Activity
Exam Date BSc Nursing
Timeline
24 July 2026
Activity
Answer Key Release
Timeline
Last week of July 2026
Activity
Result Declaration BSc Nursing
Timeline
10 August 2026
Activity
INI-CET January Session Application
Timeline
October 2026
Activity
INI-CET July Session
Timeline
16 May 2026"
Activity
Counselling
Timeline
13 August 2026 onwards
Syllabus
BSc Nursing
- General English
- Physics (Class 11 & 12)
- Chemistry (Class 11 & 12)
- Biology (Class 11 & 12)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
INI CET (MD/MS)
- Pre-clinical subjects
- Para-clinical subjects
- Clinical subjects
INI SS (DM/M.Ch)
- Specialty-specific content
- Super-specialty knowledge
Notifications & Past Events
Date
Event
Date:
28 Mar 2026
INI-CET July 2026 session registration
Date:
09 May 2026
INI-CET July 2026 admit card release
Date:
16 May 2026
INI-CET July 2026 exam conducted
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Duration
BSc Nursing: General English
Questions20
Duration90 minutes total
BSc Nursing: Physics
Questions20
Duration90 minutes total
BSc Nursing: Chemistry
Questions20
Duration90 minutes total
BSc Nursing: Biology
Questions20
Duration90 minutes total
BSc Nursing: General Knowledge
Questions20
Duration90 minutes total
INI CET (MD/MS): Subject-based MCQs
Questions200
Duration180 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
For BSc Nursing (4 years): Female candidates who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with at least 50% marks (45% for General category, 40% for SC/ST). Age should be 17-25 years. For Post-Basic: Completed GNM with 50% marks and 3 years of nursing experience.
Visit the official PGIMER website (pgimer.edu.in), register with your details, fill the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee online. For BSc Nursing, applications open in June 2026. For PG courses, apply through INI CET at natboard.edu.in.
The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions with 1 mark each, covering General English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge. The exam duration is 90 minutes and there is negative marking for incorrect answers.
The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for July-August 2026. The exact date will be announced on the official website pgimer.edu.in.