PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Application Open till June 30, Exam on July 24, Eligibility and Admit Card

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 is the entrance exam conducted by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, for admission to its nursing programs at the National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE). The exam offers 155 total seats — 93 in the 4-year BSc Nursing program (female candidates only) and 62 in the Post-Basic BSc Nursing program. The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 application form is currently open and closes on June 30, 2026, with the entrance exam scheduled for July 24, 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

• Application Deadline: The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 application window closes on June 30, 2026 — only 10 days away. Candidates must register and pay the fee (₹1,500 for General/OBC; ₹1,200 for SC/PwD) at pgimer.edu.in before this date to avoid losing their chance to appear for the July 24 exam.
• Admit Card: The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 admit card has not been released yet. It is expected around mid-July 2026 — approximately 10 days before the exam. In 2025, PGIMER released the admit card about 10 days before the July 27, 2025 exam. Candidates should watch pgimer.edu.in closely from the first week of July.
• Exam Date: The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 entrance exam will be held on July 24, 2026 in CBT mode. The paper has 100 MCQs across Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, and General Knowledge/Current Affairs to be completed in 90 minutes with a negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer.
• Result and Counselling: The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 result is tentatively expected on August 10, 2026. In 2025, 296 candidates qualified for counselling for 155 seats. Counselling is scheduled to begin August 13, 2026 for Post-Basic and August 17, 2026 for the 4-year program, at PGIMER Chandigarh.

What is PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026?

The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, is one of India’s most respected medical institutions. Established in 1962 and declared an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament in 1967, PGIMER is ranked 2nd among medical colleges in India by NIRF 2025. The institute conducts a dedicated entrance exam — the PGIMER BSc Nursing Entrance Test — for admission to its nursing programs at the National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE).

This is not a national-level exam like NEET. PGIMER manages this entrance completely on its own, including result declaration, counselling, and admission. For MD/MS PG medical courses, PGIMER accepts INI CET scores conducted separately by AIIMS Delhi. The BSc Nursing entrance is PGIMER’s own exam.

The 4-year BSc Nursing program is available only for female candidates. The 2-year Post-Basic BSc Nursing program is open to both male and female candidates who hold a GNM degree and RN/RM registration. Together, these programs offer 155 seats — one of the most sought-after nursing admissions in India given the institute’s reputation and heavily subsidized annual fee of just ₹835.

Source: PGIMER Official Website — Notification No. 06/2026

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Important Dates

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 exam cycle is well underway. The application window is currently open and closes on June 30, 2026. After that, the next major milestone is the admit card release in mid-July, followed by the exam on July 24 and result in August. All events below are arranged with upcoming dates first.

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 application form closes on June 30, 2026 — just 10 days from now. Do not miss this deadline. PGIMER does not accept late applications under any circumstances.

Dates for admit card and result are based on the previous year schedule and are subject to change per official PGIMER notification.

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 eligibility criteria are different for the 4-year and Post-Basic programs. You should check the conditions for your specific program before applying. Applying with incorrect eligibility can lead to rejection of your candidature even after admission.

BSc Nursing (4-Year Program) — Female Candidates Only

• Gender: Only female candidates can apply for the 4-year BSc Nursing program.
• Educational Qualification: You must have passed Class 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as separate subjects from a recognized board.
• Minimum Marks: At least 45% aggregate marks in PCB+English for General and OBC candidates. SC/ST candidates need at least 40% aggregate.
• Age Limit: You must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026. The upper age limit is 35 years. Candidates born before September 1, 1991, or after September 1, 2009, are not eligible.
• Medical Fitness: All selected candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate at the time of admission.

BSc Nursing Post-Basic (2-Year Program)

• Gender: Both male and female candidates can apply.
• Educational Qualification: You must have completed GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) from a school recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Registration: You must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN/RM) with the State Nursing Council.
• Age Limit: Upper age limit is as prescribed in the official notification — candidates should check the official PGIMER notice for the exact figure.

Male candidates cannot apply for the 4-year BSc Nursing program under any circumstances. They can only apply for the Post-Basic BSc Nursing program after completing GNM and obtaining RN/RM registration.

Category-wise Marks Relaxation

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Application Form

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 application form is available online at pgimer.edu.in. The form opened on June 1, 2026, and the last date to apply is June 30, 2026. The entire process is online — there is no offline mode. You should not wait until the last day since technical issues near deadlines are common and PGIMER does not extend dates.

How to Apply — Step by Step

• Step 1 — New Registration: Visit pgimer.edu.in and click the new registration link for BSc Nursing 2026. Enter your name, email ID, and mobile number to create login credentials.
• Step 2 — Fill the Application Form: Log in with your credentials and enter your personal details, date of birth, category, educational qualifications, and contact information. Double-check all entries.
• Step 3 — Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in JPG format. Make sure the size and dimensions match the specifications in the official notification.
• Step 4 — Pay the Application Fee: Pay online through net banking, credit card, or debit card. The fee is non-refundable in all cases.
• Step 5 — Final Submission: Review all details carefully before clicking Submit. Once submitted, changes may not be possible. Download and print the confirmation page for records.

Application Fee

Note the transaction ID after payment. If a payment fails but money is deducted from your account, the amount will typically be refunded by your bank in 7 to 10 working days. Contact your bank — not PGIMER — for payment failure issues. PGIMER does not refund the fee once received.

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Admit Card

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 admit card has not been released yet as of today. Based on the previous year pattern, the admit card is expected to be released around July 14, 2026 — approximately 10 days before the July 24, 2026 exam. In 2025, PGIMER released the admit card about 10 days before the July 27, 2025 exam.

PGIMER will not send the admit card by post or email. You must download it yourself from the official website pgimer.edu.in once it is made available. Keep checking the official portal from the first week of July 2026.

How to Download PGIMER BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026

• Visit the official website at pgimer.edu.in after the release date.
• Click on the admit card download link for BSc Nursing 2026 in the notifications section.
• Log in with your registered email ID and password.
• Your admit card will appear on screen. Download it and print it in colour on A4-size paper.

Details Printed on the Admit Card

• Candidate name and photograph
• Roll number and application number
• Exam date (July 24, 2026), time, and reporting time
• Exam centre name and full address
• Course applied for and category
• Important instructions for exam day

What to Carry on Exam Day

• Printed copy of the PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 admit card — mandatory
• One valid photo ID: Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, Ration Card, or College ID
• One recent passport-size photograph (same as uploaded at the time of registration)

Entry to the PGIMER exam centre will be denied if you do not carry a printed copy of your admit card. There are no exceptions to this rule.

If you spot any error in your admit card after downloading — wrong name, category, or exam centre — contact the PGIMER examination office immediately. Do not wait until the exam day.

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Syllabus

PGIMER has not released a separate official syllabus PDF for the BSc Nursing entrance test. The 4-year program exam follows the Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum for Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and English. For General Knowledge, you should cover current national and international events from the past 12 months and standard GK topics.

Biology (Class 11 and 12 NCERT Level)

Biology carries 20 questions and is the most scoring section. You should give it maximum time:

• Cell Biology: Cell structure, cell organelles, cell division — Mitosis and Meiosis
• Genetics and Evolution: Mendel’s laws, DNA and RNA structure, inheritance patterns, human genetics, Darwin’s theory
• Human Physiology: Digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems
• Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, respiration in plants, plant growth, transport of water and minerals
• Ecology and Environment: Ecosystem, food chains, biodiversity, environmental issues, pollution
• Biotechnology: Recombinant DNA technology, PCR, applications in medicine and agriculture
• Classification: Animal Kingdom and Plant Kingdom — key features and examples
• Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, vitamins

Physics (Class 11 and 12 NCERT Level)

• Mechanics: Laws of motion, kinematics, work and energy, rotational motion, gravitation
• Heat and Thermodynamics: Temperature, heat transfer, first and second laws of thermodynamics
• Electrostatics and Current Electricity: Coulomb’s law, capacitors, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws
• Optics: Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, wave optics
• Modern Physics: Photoelectric effect, atomic models, radioactivity, nuclear fission and fusion
• Magnetism: Magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, AC and DC circuits
• Waves and Sound: Wave properties, speed of sound, Doppler effect

Chemistry (Class 11 and 12 NCERT Level)

• Physical Chemistry: States of matter, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, solutions
• Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, biomolecules, polymers
• Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table and properties, chemical bonding, p-block elements, d-block elements, coordination compounds, metallurgy

English (Grammar and Comprehension)

• Reading comprehension — unseen passages with questions
• Grammar — tenses, articles, prepositions, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech
• Vocabulary — synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutions, fill in the blanks
• Sentence correction — spotting grammatical errors

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• National and international current events (last 12 months)
• Government healthcare schemes — Ayushman Bharat, National Health Mission, PM Jan Arogya Yojana
• Science and technology developments
• Countries, capitals, and currencies
• Books and authors, important awards
• Static GK — national organisations, famous personalities in medicine and science

Post-Basic BSc Nursing Syllabus

For Post-Basic candidates, the exam covers nursing-specific subjects:

• Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Biochemistry
• Nursing Fundamentals and Patient Care procedures
• Community Health Nursing and Epidemiology
• Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Paediatric Nursing and Mental Health Nursing

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Answer Key

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 answer key will be released on the official website pgimer.edu.in after the July 24, 2026 exam. PGIMER typically releases the provisional answer key within 2 to 4 days of the exam. After the provisional key is out, there is usually a short window for candidates to raise objections if they believe any answer is incorrect.

How to Download and Use the Answer Key

• Visit pgimer.edu.in after July 24, 2026, and look for the BSc Nursing 2026 Answer Key link in the notifications section.
• The answer key is usually a downloadable PDF — no login is required for the answer key download.
• Match your marked answers with the key to estimate your raw score: Score = (Correct × 1) − (Wrong × 0.25).
• Questions you left blank do not affect your score.

Objection Window

If you believe an answer in the provisional key is wrong, submit your objection through the mechanism provided on the official website within the challenge period. PGIMER experts review all valid objections. The final answer key is released after this review and is used for calculating the result and merit list. PGIMER’s decision on challenged answers is considered final and binding.

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Seat Matrix and Fee

PGIMER offers a total of 155 seats across two nursing programs. The 4-year BSc Nursing program has 93 seats for female candidates, and the Post-Basic program has 62 seats for both male and female GNM graduates. Given that the institute is ranked 2nd in India for medical education and the annual fee is only ₹835, competition for these seats is intense.

BSc Nursing (4-Year Program) — Category-wise Seat Distribution

5% of total seats are reserved horizontally for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) candidates across all categories. This reservation is horizontal — it is cut from across the category seats, not added on top.

BSc Nursing Post-Basic (2-Year Program)

The Post-Basic program has 62 seats. The category-wise distribution follows Government of India reservation norms. Exact figures are published in the official PGIMER notification for 2026.

Annual Fee Structure at PGIMER — Among the Lowest in India

Hostel accommodation is available on campus for BSc Nursing students at approximately ₹3,500 per year. Mess charges are around ₹1,080 to ₹1,150 per month, payable separately. Hostel allotment is subject to availability and is applied for after admission confirmation.

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026: Preparation Tips

Getting into PGIMER BSc Nursing means securing one of the top ranks among all candidates who appear for the exam. The General category cutoff has been above 98.79 percentile for the last two consecutive years. You need a focused and systematic strategy. With the exam on July 24, 2026, you have about a month to prepare from today.

1. Start with NCERT — It Is the Foundation

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 4-year exam is entirely based on Class 11 and 12 NCERT-level content. Read all NCERT chapters for Biology, Physics, and Chemistry thoroughly. Understand concepts, note important definitions, and focus on diagrams in Biology. Do not skip any NCERT chapter — even chapters that seem minor can have questions.

2. Prioritize Biology

Biology carries 20 questions and is the most scoring section for aspiring nurses. Human Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Ecology are the most important chapters. Biology from NCERT is almost self-sufficient — you do not need any reference book if you know NCERT deeply. Give Biology at least two hours every day.

3. Use Selective Reference Books

• Biology: Trueman’s Elementary Biology Vol. 1 and 2 by K.N. Bhatia; NCERT Class 11 and 12
• Physics: NCERT Class 11 and 12; DC Pandey Objective Physics for practice
• Chemistry: NCERT Class 11 and 12; OP Tandon Physical and Organic Chemistry
• English: Wren and Martin High School English Grammar; word-power books
• GK / Current Affairs: Manorama Yearbook 2026; Lucent’s General Knowledge
• Post-Basic candidates: Fundamentals of Nursing by B.T. Basavanthappa

4. Manage Negative Marking Wisely

Each wrong answer reduces your score by 0.25. If you are totally unsure about an answer, do not attempt it. But if you can eliminate 2 out of 4 options, attempting that question is usually the right call — the expected gain is higher than the expected loss. Practice this judgment with mock tests so you develop confidence by exam day.

5. Practice Full-Length Mock Tests

Take at least one full-length mock test every 3 days. Use a computer and set a 90-minute timer to simulate the actual CBT experience. After each test, review wrong answers carefully — not just what the correct answer is, but why you got it wrong. Many students make the same mistakes repeatedly; identifying patterns in your errors is the key to improvement.

6. GK and Current Affairs — Last 12 Months

Read a national newspaper for 30 minutes every day for current affairs. Focus on healthcare, science, awards, and government schemes. For static GK, cover topics like important national organizations, countries and capitals, and famous personalities in medicine from India. The GK section can be a game-changer if you are well-prepared, as other candidates often neglect it.

7. Time Management on Exam Day

You have 90 minutes for 100 questions — 54 seconds per question on average. Start with the subject you are most confident in. Biology is usually a good starting point for nursing aspirants. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question in the first pass — mark it for review and move on. Come back to skipped questions in the time remaining.