AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing 2026
● 2026 SESSION COMPLETE CONDUCTED BY AIIMS DELHILast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official AIIMS New Delhi notification
AIIMS B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing admission is through a national entrance exam run by AIIMS New Delhi for AIIMS institutes across India. For the August 2026 session, Basic Registration ran from 25 March to 24 April 2026 and the entrance exam was held on 27 June 2026 (a Saturday, conjoint with the M.Sc. Nursing exam). A total of 1,366 seats were offered across AIIMS institutes in this session. The cycle is complete. One important rule: at AIIMS New Delhi, B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing is open to female candidates only.
AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing 2026 — Key Dates
August 2026 session, from the official AIIMS admission notice and prospectus.
| Basic Registration (PAAR) | 25 Mar – 24 Apr 2026 (closed) |
|---|---|
| Total seats (August 2026 session) | 1,366 |
| Entrance examination | 27 Jun 2026 (Saturday) |
| Result notification (expected window) | Within ~1 week of the exam (by 4 Jul 2026) |
| Next session Basic Registration | To be announced |
| Next session exam | To be announced |
AIIMS B.Sc. admissions follow the PAAR system: Basic Registration → status check → Code Generation → Final Registration. Only candidates whose Basic Registration is accepted can generate a code and complete Final Registration.
AIIMS BSc Nursing Eligibility
In plain words — from the August 2026 session prospectus.
You must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with at least 55% aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology together for General/OBC, and 50% for SC/ST. Minimum age is 17 years on 31 December 2026 (born on or before 31 Dec 2009); there is no upper age limit in the prospectus. Basic Registration itself is free — the fee is charged at Final Registration (General/OBC ₹2,000, SC/ST/EWS ₹1,600, PwBD nil).
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology + English
- Aggregate in English+PCB: 55% General/OBC · 50% SC/ST
- Age 17+ on 31 Dec 2026 · no upper age limit
- Female candidates only at AIIMS New Delhi (B.Sc. (H) Nursing)
AIIMS BSc Nursing Exam Pattern
One CBT paper of 100 questions in 2 hours (August 2026 session scheme).
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 30 |
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Biology | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 100 MCQs · 2 hours |
Negative marking and the detailed scheme are printed in the prospectus of the session — read it before the exam.
AIIMS BSc Nursing Syllabus — What to Study
Based on the 10+2 PCB course plus General Knowledge.
Physics / Chemistry / Biology
- Class 11–12 level PCB — 30 questions each
General Knowledge
- Current affairs and general awareness — 10 questions
AIIMS Photo, Signature & Thumb Specs (Official Prospectus)
From the AIIMS prospectus upload rules — the same specs our AIIMS resizer presets use.
File names matter in AIIMS forms (e.g. Photograph.jpg, Signature.jpg). Uploads outside the KB range are rejected at the Basic Registration status check.
How to Apply for AIIMS BSc Nursing
How AIIMS admission works — the PAAR system (next cycle will follow the same flow).
- 1Open aiimsexams.ac.in and complete Basic Registration (free) — upload photo, signature and thumb impression
- 2Check the status of your Basic Registration and correct rejected images if asked
- 3Generate your Registration Unique Code (RUC) in the code-generation window
- 4Complete Final Registration and pay the fee (₹2,000 / ₹1,600 / nil)
- 5Download the admit card and appear in the CBT
- 6Check the result and join counselling / seat allocation as notified
Documents Required — With Sizes
From the August 2026 prospectus. OBC-NCL/EWS certificates must be valid for the period printed in the prospectus.
- Recent photograph 50–100 KB · JPG
- Scanned signature 20–100 KB · 200 DPI
- Left thumb impression 20–100 KB · 200 DPI
- Class 10 certificate — date-of-birth proof
- Class 12 mark sheet (PCB + English)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — if claimed; OBC/EWS in central format and in date
- Photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Passport
AIIMS BSc Nursing — Frequently Asked Questions
When was the AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 exam held?
On Saturday, 27 June 2026, in CBT mode — conjoint with the M.Sc. Nursing entrance. Basic Registration for the August 2026 session ran from 25 March to 24 April 2026.
What is the eligibility for AIIMS BSc Nursing?
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with 55% aggregate in English+PCB for General/OBC and 50% for SC/ST. Minimum age 17 years on 31 December 2026; no upper age limit. At AIIMS New Delhi the course is for female candidates only.
How many questions are in the AIIMS BSc Nursing exam?
100 MCQs in 2 hours: Physics 30, Chemistry 30, Biology 30 and General Knowledge 10.
What is the AIIMS BSc Nursing application fee?
Basic Registration is free. At Final Registration: ₹2,000 for General/OBC, ₹1,600 for SC/ST/EWS, and nil for PwBD candidates (August 2026 session prospectus).
What is the photo size for the AIIMS BSc form?
Photograph 50–100 KB (JPG only, white/off-white background), signature 20–100 KB and left thumb impression 20–100 KB, both at 200 DPI — from the AIIMS prospectus. Our AIIMS BSc resizer is preset to these sizes.
Can male candidates apply for AIIMS BSc Nursing?
The August 2026 prospectus states B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing at AIIMS New Delhi is for female candidates only. Rules for other AIIMS institutes are printed in the seat matrix of the session prospectus — check it before applying.
AIIMS BSc Nursing or NEET — which do I need?
AIIMS runs its own entrance for B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing at AIIMS institutes. B.Sc. Nursing at most other colleges is through NEET UG. If you want an AIIMS seat specifically, you must take the AIIMS exam; the two are separate applications.