AIIMS BSc Nursing Exam Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Exam On: 1 Jun '25

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Updated on Jan 7, 2025 12:39 IST

AIIMS BSc nursing 2025 exam pattern is decided and set by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi for the AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance exam. Candidates need to know the AIIMS BSc nursing 2025 exam pattern to understand the type of questions it contains, the duration of the exam, and the marking scheme. Other aspects, such as the difficulty level of the exam along with other vital information can also be gauged through the AIIMS BSc nursing 2025 exam pattern.

Along with the AIIMS BSc nursing 2025 exam pattern, the AIIMS BSc nursing 2025 exam syllabus is another important factor that impacts the preparation. Candidates are advised to carefully read and understand the AIIMS BSc nursing 2025 exam pattern to perform well. Find out complete details about the AIIMS BSc nursing 2025 exam pattern here:

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

AIIMS Nursing exam is generally of the moderate difficulty level. The AIIMS BSc (h) Nursing exam will be conducted on June 1, 2025 and BSc (post basic) exam on June 21, 2025 in online mode. Applicants who want to appear in the exam are advised to check the difficulty level of the exam to get an idea about the AIIMS Nursing exam

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Q: Has the AIIMS Nursing exam pattern changed?

There is no official intimation about the change in AIIMS Nursing 2025 exam pattern yet. Until last year, there was no change in the exam pattern. AIIMS New Delhi 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.

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Q: Is there any negative marking in AIIMS Nursing 2025?

Yes. There will be negative marking in the AIIMS Nursing 2025 exam. For every correct answer the candidate will get 1 mark and for every wrong response -1/3 mark will be deducted. There will be 100 questions in the BSc Nursing question paper and 90 questions in the Post Basic BSc Nursing question paper.

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Q: Will AIIMS Nursing 2025 be held in both online and offline modes?

No, AIIMS Nursing will be held only via the online mode. The AIIMS nursing 2025 exam will be a computer-based test and the candidates will be allotted separate computer systems to solve the questions. For rough work purposes, the centre will provide them sheets that have to be submitted to the invigilator while leaving the exam hall.

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AIIMS Nursing 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
AIIMS Nursing BSc Exam Pattern 2025
AIIMS BSc Nursing 2025 Eligibility

AIIMS Nursing 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights

AIIMS offers three nursing courses under its hood. All three courses follow different exam patterns. Exam patterns for various BSc programmes at AIIMS are mentioned as under:

For AIIMS Nursing BSc (Hons) 2025
Exam duration	120 minutes (2 Hours)
Mode of exam	Computer-based test (Online)
Type of questions	Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Sections	Physics (30 marks) Chemistry (30 marks) Biology (30 marks) General knowledge (10 marks)
Negative marking	Yes (-1/3)
Total marks	100

Q: Who conducts AIIMS Nursing entrance exams for Nursing Courses?

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi conducts AIIMS BSc (Hons) nursing, BSc (Post-Basic) nursing and BSc (Paramedical) entrance exam annually to grant admission to all AIIMS campuses offering nursing course. The entrance exam is generally conducted in the month of May every year. The conducting body uses a two-stage method for registration to BSc nursing programme. The first is through the PAAR (Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration) system, a new AIIMS method. The second is through basic registration, followed by the Generation of Code and Final Registration.

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Q: How many sections are there in AIIMS BSc nursing exam?

There are four sections in AIIMS BSc nursing exam named Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge. There will be 70 questions overall for which candidates will be provided 120 minutes to solve the paper. It will be an online exam carrying objective-type questions.

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AIIMS Nursing BSc Exam Pattern 2025

AIIMS BSc nursing 2025 exam pattern follows a two-stage selection process. The two stages are:

Stage 1: Written examination
Stage 2: Personal Interview/Assessment

Stage 1: Written Exam for AIIMS Nursing BSc (Post basic)
Exam duration	90 minutes (one and a half hours)
Mode of exam	Computer-based test
Type of questions	Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Sections	Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing including Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology, Obstetrics Nursing and Midwifery, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing and Professional Trends in Nursing.
Negative marking	Yes (-1/3)

Stage 2: Personal Interview/Assessment Scheme

AIIMS will call candidates who will be able to make it to the merit list based on the written exam for the personal interview/assessment round. The second stage will have a weightage of 30 marks. The final merit list will decide the fate of the candidate based on their performance in both stages. Almost three times more candidates will be invited for the interview than the actual number of available seats. The assessment process will count the following criteria:

Past academic record in the Higher Secondary or class 12 or equivalent examination
Past academic record in the Nursing examination
Performance as a Staff Nurse

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

Yes, candidates are allowed to skip the questions. No marks will be deducted or given if the question is unanswered. However, if a candidate choose incorrect option then -1/3 mark will be deducted and +1 will be given for each correct answer.

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Q: What will be the duration of the AIIMS Nursing 2025 exam? Will extra time be granted?

AIIMS Nursing exam for the BSc Nursing programme will be a 120-minute long exam and the Post Basic Nursing exam will be 90 minutes long. No extra time will be given to the candidates under any circumstances. Candidates will only be able to leave the examination hall once the exam time is over. It is important to reach the test centre 30 minutes before the reporting time.

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Q: Do the AIIMS Nursing 2025 questions need to be answered in any specific order?

No, candidates do not need to follow the AIIMS Nursing question paper chronologically. Candidates can attempt any question or section first according to their own convenience. Overall there will be 70 questions in the paper for which 120 minutes will be allotted to the candidate.

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Q: Are there subjective-type questions in the AIIMS Nursing exam?

No, the AIIMS Nursing 2025 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. It will be a computer-based online entrance exam for which 120 minutes (2 Hours) will be allotted to solve approximately 70 questions. Overall there will be questions from: Physics (30 marks), Chemistry (30 marks), Biology (30 marks), and General knowledge (10 marks).

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AIIMS BSc Nursing 2025 Eligibility

AIIMS, New Delhi, examination section has defined particular eligibility criteria for AIIMS BSc Nursing to pursue the BSc programme. AIIMS Nursing 2025 eligibility criteria for various programmes at the undergraduate level are mentioned below:

AIIMS BSc (Hons) Nursing 2025 Eligibility

Candidates should have cleared class 12 exams or an equivalent exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects.
Candidates of the general category should have secured a minimum of 55 per cent marks in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 50 per cent in aggregate

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2025 Eligibility

Candidates should have passed class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognized board/university having Physics, Chemistry, English, and either Biology or Maths subjects
Candidates from the General/EWS/OBC category should have secured a minimum of 50 per cent marks in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 45 per cent in aggregate

AIIMS BSc Nursing (Post-basic) 2025 Eligibility

Candidates should have passed class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognized board/university having Physics, Chemistry, English, and either Biology or Maths subjects. However, candidates who have qualified for class 11 on or before 1986 can also apply.
Candidates possessing a Diploma in GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) from any Indian Nursing Council-recognized institution.
Candidates must have registered themselves as a nurse or as a midwife with the State Nursing Council. In the case of male nurses, besides being registered nurses, they should have six months of training in any of the mentioned subjects is mandatory.
- OT (Operation Theatre) Techniques
- Ophthalmic Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Leprosy Nursing
- TB Nursing
- Neurological and Neuro Surgical Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Cancer Nursing
- Orthopaedic Nursing

Q: Who is eligible to apply for AIIMS Nursing 2025 BSc Nursing Course?

Candidates who have cleared Class 12 exams or equivalent exams from a recognised board with Physics Chemistry Biology and English subjects and have secured a minimum of 55 per cent marks in aggregate in class 12 and SC/ST category candidates should have secured 50 per cent in aggregate. For B.Sc. (Post basic) nursing, candidates possessing a Diploma in GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) from any Indian Nursing Council recognised institution are eligible to apply.

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Q: How to apply for the AIIMS Nursing exam?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. Nursing (Post Certificate)/B. Pharmacy/Post Basic/B.Sc Nursing/B.Sc (Hons. ). Nursing/BDS/MBBS/B. V Sc to apply. Candidates belonging to General/OBC category should secure a minimum of 60% in the qualifying exam and those belonging to SC/ST should secure 55%. .

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Q: Do I have to appear separately for AIIMS nursing exam?

Even though NEET UG scores are accepted for BSc Nursing (H), for admission to AIIMS Nursing courses, candidates must attempt and qualify for AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance exam. AIIMS Delhi has a separate entrance exam that grants admission to nursing and paramedical courses on the basis of the scores in written exam. Therefore, it is mandatory eligibility condition for admission in AIIMS institutes located in Delhi, Bhubaneswar and Rishikesh.

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Q: What is the age limit to apply for the AIIMS BSc nursing exam?

The lower the age limit to apply for the AIIMS BSc nursing exam is mentioned below:

Interested candidate who has attained or will attain the age of 17 (seventeen) years as on the 31st of December of the year
of admission (2025). [Candidate born on or after 2nd January, 2009 is NOT eligible to apply.]

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