PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 Pattern: Check Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

PGIMER Nursing 2024 ( PGIMER Nursing )

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Updated on Mar 15, 2024 12:32 IST

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam pattern is decided and created by the conducting body Post Graduate Institute of Medical, Education, and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. The exam pattern includes the details of the question paper and the examination process as a whole. The exam pattern is all about the duration, type of questions, language and mode of examination etc.

 

Q:   Has the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam pattern changed?

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No, the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam pattern is expected not to change and no alterations in the same have been reported by the PGIMER, Chandigarh. The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh conducts the national level entrance exam to facilitate admission into the BSc Nursing and Post Basic BSc Nursing, the eligibility criteria and the pattern of both the exams are different.

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Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of PGIMER BSc Nursing exam?

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PGIMER BSc Nursing exam is easy to moderately difficult according to the previous years' trends. Candidates will be able to find out the difficulty level of the exam once it concludes. 

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Q:   Is there any negative marking in PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024?

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No. There is no provision of negative marking in the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam. For every correct answer, the candidate will get 1 mark and for every wrong response, zero marks will be deducted. 

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Q:   Is PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam an offline or online exam?

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No, PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 will be conducted via online mode. PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam will be a computer-based test and the applicants will be allotted separate computer systems to solve the questions. Applicants will get sheets to perform rough work at the centre. The rough worksheet will be submitted to the invigilator while leaving the exam hall.

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PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 Exam Pattern Overview

Below are the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam pattern details:

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 Exam Pattern

Name of exam

PGIMER BSc Nursing 

Conducting body

Post Graduate Institute of Medical, Education, and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

Duration of exam

90 minutes

Mode of exam

Online (Computer-Based Test)

Language

English

Sections for BSc (Hons.) Nursing

  • General English.
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • General Knowledge/Current Affairs

Sections for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing with a number of questions

  • Scientific Principles Applied in Nursing and Trends in Nursing - 10 questions
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing (Including Anatomy and Physiology) - 20 questions
  • Child Health Nursing - 15 questions
  • Community Health Nursing (including Nutrition) - 15 questions
  • Obstetric Nutrition and Midwifery - 15 questions
  • Mental Health Nursing - 15 questions
  • General Knowledge - 10 questions

Type of questions

Objective type questions

Total questions

100

Merit process

  • Online exam
  • Counselling

Total marks

100

Total questions

  • General English – 15 questions
  • Biology – 25 questions
  • Physics – 25 questions
  • Chemistry – 25 questions
  • GK/Current Affair – 10 questions

Negative marking

  • 1 mark for the correct answer
  • – 0.25 marks for every wrong answer

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam will be conducted to facilitate admissions to the BSc nursing programme in the PGIMER Chandigarh campus. PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam is a 90-minute long exam and candidates are advised to reach the allotted exam centre at least 30 minutes before the examination starts. No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall without completing 90 minutes of the maximum time allotted to them.

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam will be an online test. The candidates will be allotted computer systems at the exam centre with a one-time login and password. All the answers marked by the candidate will be saved automatically into the system.

All the 100 questions in the question paper will be in the English language and candidates have to choose the correct answer out of the four options. In case of any issue regarding the understanding of any question or any doubt regarding the question paper, the candidates can ask for assistance from the invigilator.

PGIMER BSc Nursing exam is a gateway for admission into BSc nursing course and the candidates should have passed class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects. Hence, based on the same, the exam will have five sections including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and General Knowledge. There will be 25 questions from Biology, Chemistry and Physics each and 15 and 10 questions from current affairs and English, respectively.

The marking of PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 will enable the candidate to score maximum marks in the entrance exam. The candidate will get 1 mark for every correct answer and a 0.25 mark will be deducted. Zero marks will be given for every un-attempted question. The question paper will carry 100 marks in total.

Q:   Are there subjective-type questions in the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam?

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No, the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 question paper will have objective type questions only. The candidates will be served with Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) out of which candidates have to choose one option.

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Q:   What will be the duration of the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam?

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PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam will be a 90-minute long exam. No extra time will be given to any applicant under any circumstances.

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Q:   How many sections will be there in PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam?

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PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 exam question paper will have many sections based on the subjects. Questions from Physics, Logical & Quantitative Reasoning, Chemistry, Biology, English & Comprehension will be asked.

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Q:   Can I carry my smartwatch to the PGIMER nursing exam?

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No, candidates are not allowed to carry any watch or electronic gadget in the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 examination hall.

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FAQs Regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 Pattern

Read important FAQs Regarding PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 Pattern here: 

Q:   Can I skip a question in PGIMER nursing exam if I don't know the answer? How many marks will be deducted?

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Yes, you can skip the question in PGIMER nursing exam. No marks will be deducted or given if the question is unanswered.

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Q:   How many questions will be there in PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024?

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There will be 100 questions in the question paper. All the questions will be objective type questions.

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Q:   Do the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 questions need to be answered in any specific order?

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No, applicants need not attempt the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2024 question paper in any specific order. Applicants are free to attempt any question or the section first according to their own convenience.

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