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PGIMER MSc nursing 2021 exam pattern is the structure on which the question paper will be prepared. The exam pattern is designed and created by the conducting body Post Graduate Institute of Medical, Education, and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. PGIMER MSc Nursing 2021 exam pattern comprises the details of the question paper and the examination process in a nutshell. The exam pattern has all the details such as the duration, type of questions, language and mode of examination, etc.
June 19, 2021: PGIMER MSc Nursing 2021 Admit Card has been released on the official website of PGIMER. Read more.
May 22, 2021: PGIMER MSc Nursing 2021 exam has been rescheduled to July 3, 2021. Read the official notice below:
Below are the PGIMER MSc nursing 2021 exam pattern details:
| PGIMER MSc Nursing 2021 Exam Pattern |
|
|---|---|
| Name of exam |
PGIMER MSc Nursing 2021 |
| 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 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Obstetric Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Foundations, Nursing Research, and General Knowledge |
| Type of questions |
Objective type questions |
| Total questions |
100 |
| Merit process |
|
| Total marks |
100 |
| Total questions |
100 |
| Negative marking |
1 mark for the correct answer – 0.25 marks for every wrong answer |
PGIMER MSc nursing 2021 exam is expected to be held on June 05, 2021 (tentatively), via the online process. PGIMER MSc nursing 2021 exam is a 90-minute exam and applicants have to reach the allotted exam centre as per the mentioned reporting time. No applicant will be allowed to leave the examination hall without completing 90 minutes of the maximum time allotted to them. This year applicants have to report at least two hours before the commencement of the exam as applicants have to abide by the rules and guidelines of maintaining social distance and hygiene as the prevention measure for COVID-19.
PGIMER MSc nursing 2021 exam is an online entrance test. The applicants will be allotted computer systems at the exam centre with a one-time login and password. All the responses marked by the applicant will be recorded automatically into the systems.
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. There will be questions from topics like Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Obstetric Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Foundations, Nursing Research, and General Knowledge.
The marking scheme of PGIMER MSc nursing 2021 will help the applicants in determining their performance in the entrance exam. The applicants will get one mark for every right answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. Zero marks will be given for every un-attempted question. There question paper will carry 100 marks in total.
The topic-wise distribution of the questions:
| Section |
Weightage |
Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Child Health Nursing |
15 |
15 |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing |
15 |
15 |
| Obstetric Nursing |
15 |
15 |
| Community Health Nursing |
15 |
15 |
| Mental Health Nursing |
15 |
15 |
| Nursing Research |
10 |
10 |
| Nursing Foundations |
10 |
10 |
| General Knowledge |
05 |
05 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
Q: What is the overall difficulty level of PGIMER Nursing in general?
A: PGIMER Nursing exam is easy to moderately difficult according to the previous years' trends.
Q: Is there any negative marking in PGIMER Nursing 2021?
A: No. There is no provision of negative marking in the PGIMER Nursing 2021 exam. For every correct answer, the candidate will get 1 mark and for every wrong response, zero marks will be deducted.
Q: Do the PGIMER Nursing 2021 questions need to be answered in any specific order?
A: No, applicants need not attempt the PGIMER Nursing 2021 question paper in any specific order. Applicants are free to attempt any question or the section first according to their own convenience.
Q: In what mode the PGIMER Nursing 2021 exam will be held? in offline or online or both?
A: No, PGIMER Nursing 2021 will be conducted via online mode. PGIMER Nursing 2021 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.
Q: How many questions will be there in PGIMER Nursing 2021?
A: There will be 100 questions in the question paper. All the questions will be objective-type questions.
Q: How many sections will be there in the PGIMER Nursing 2021 exam?
A: PGIMER Nursing 2021 exam question paper will have many sections based on the subjects. Questions from Physics, Logical & Quantitative Reasoning, Chemistry, Biology, English & Comprehension will be asked.
Q: Can I skip a question if I don't know the answer? How many marks will be deducted?
A: Yes, you can skip the question. No marks will be deducted or given if the question is unanswered.
Q: Has the PGIMER Nursing 2021 exam pattern changed?
A: No, the PGIMER Nursing 2021 exam pattern is not changed 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 exam will be different.
Q: Are there subjective-type questions in the PGIMER Nursing 2021 exam?
A: No, the PGIMER Nursing 2021 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.
Q: Can I carry my smartwatch to the exam?
A: No, candidates are not allowed to carry any watch or electronic gadget in the PGIMER Nursing 2021 examination hall.
Q: What will be the duration of the PGIMER Nursing 2021 exam? Will I get some extra time to finish my paper?
A: PGIMER Nursing 2021 exam will be a 90-minute long exam. No extra time will be given to any applicant under any circumstances.
Q: What type of questions will be there in various sections?
A: There will be sections related to topics and subjects such as Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Obstetric Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Foundations, Nursing Research, and General Knowledge
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