AIIMS NORCET 11 (2026)
● STAGE II HELD 30 SEP 2026 CONDUCTED BY AIIMS DELHILast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official AIIMS New Delhi notification
NORCET is the common eligibility test through which AIIMS New Delhi recruits Nursing Officers for AIIMS institutes and hundreds of participating hospitals (including central government hospitals, ECHS and cantonment boards). NORCET-11 was notified vide Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24 July 2026; registration ran from 24 July to 13 August 2026. Stage-I (Prelims) was held on 12 September 2026 and Stage-II (Mains) on 30 September 2026 — this cycle is complete. Note: AIIMS does not publish a single combined vacancy total for NORCET-11; vacancies are listed institute-wise in the notice annexure.
AIIMS NORCET 11 — Key Dates
All dates from AIIMS Notice No. 103/2026 (NORCET-11) on aiimsexams.ac.in.
| Notification (Notice 103/2026) | 24 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online registration window | 24 Jul – 13 Aug 2026 (closed) |
| NORCET Prelims (Stage I) | 12 Sep 2026 (held) |
| NORCET Mains (Stage II) | 30 Sep 2026 (held) |
| Next round (NORCET 12) | To be announced on aiimsexams.ac.in |
NORCET is held twice a year. If you missed NORCET-11, the next round (NORCET 12) will be notified on aiimsexams.ac.in — dates to be announced.
AIIMS NORCET Eligibility
In plain words — from Notice No. 103/2026.
You need B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognised institute, registered as a Nurse & Midwife with a State/Indian Nursing Council. The alternative route is B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing with the same registration. A third route exists for GNM candidates: GNM from a recognised institute + registration + 2 years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the qualification.
Age: 18–30 years as on 13 August 2026 (the registration closing date), with relaxations for reserved categories as per Government of India rules. PwBD candidates need benchmark disability of 40% or more of the specified types.
- B.Sc. Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing + Nurse & Midwife registration, OR
- GNM + registration + 2 years experience in a 50+ bed hospital
- Age 18–30 years as on 13 Aug 2026 (relaxations apply)
- Indian national (or as provided in the notice)
AIIMS NORCET Exam Pattern
Two-stage online CBT (from the NORCET-11 notice, Notice 103/2026).
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage I — Prelims | 100 MCQs · 90 minutes · held 12 Sep 2026 · qualifying/screening for Mains |
| Stage II — Mains | 160 MCQs · 180 minutes · held 30 Sep 2026 · merit is prepared from the Mains |
| Application | Online only on aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Final selection | Institute/hospital allocation on Mains merit + choices |
Download your admit card and city intimation from aiimsexams.ac.in — AIIMS does not send them by post or email.
AIIMS NORCET Syllabus — What to Study
NORCET tests nursing subjects at the B.Sc./GNM course level, plus general sections in the Prelims as per the notice scheme.
Nursing Subjects
- Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing
- Obstetric & Midwifery Nursing, Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Foundations, Anatomy & Physiology
General Sections (Prelims)
- As per the scheme annexure of Notice 103/2026 — check the official notice PDF for the exact section split
We intentionally do not print a question-split here — AIIMS publishes it in the notice annexure, and splits have changed between rounds.
NORCET Photo, Signature & Thumb Specs (Official)
From the NORCET-11 notice (Notice 103/2026) and the official AIIMS Instructions for Uploading Images. Files outside these limits are rejected at the deficiency stage.
Our AIIMS NORCET resizer preset produces files inside these official limits.
How to Apply for AIIMS NORCET
The NORCET 11 window closed on 13 August 2026. This is how the application worked — the next round follows the same flow.
- 1Open aiimsexams.ac.in → Applicant Login → New Registration (valid email + mobile)
- 2Fill basic details and note the system-generated Candidate ID
- 3Fill education, experience and registration details
- 4Upload photograph, signature and left thumb impression in the official specs
- 5Pay the fee online — General/OBC ₹3,000 · SC/ST/EWS ₹2,400 · PwBD exempted
- 6Submit, choose exam city, and download the final application form
- 7Appear in Stage-I (Prelims) and, if shortlisted, Stage-II (Mains)
Vacancies are listed institute-wise in the notice annexure — AIIMS does not publish a single combined vacancy total for NORCET.
Documents Required — With Sizes
Upload set from Notice 103/2026 — originals are verified by the recruiting institute at joining.
- Recent photograph JPG · up to 200 KB · 3.5 × 4.5 cm box · 200 DPI
- Scanned signature 6 × 3 cm box · 20–100 KB · 200 DPI
- Left thumb impression (required) 4 × 3 cm box · 20–100 KB · 200 DPI
- B.Sc. Nursing / GNM certificate and mark sheets
- Nurse & Midwife registration certificate (State/INC)
- Experience certificate — for the GNM route (2 years, 50+ bed hospital)
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificate — if claimed (central govt format)
- Photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Passport
AIIMS NORCET — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AIIMS NORCET 11 exam date?
NORCET-11 Stage-I (Prelims) was held on 12 September 2026 and Stage-II (Mains) on 30 September 2026 — AIIMS Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24 July 2026.
What is the NORCET application fee?
General/OBC ₹3,000, SC/ST/EWS ₹2,400, and PwBD candidates are exempted. Payment is online only. (Notice 103/2026.)
Who is eligible for AIIMS NORCET?
B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing with Nurse & Midwife registration — or GNM with registration plus 2 years of experience in a hospital of at least 50 beds. Age 18–30 years as on the closing date (13 Aug 2026 for NORCET-11), with relaxations.
What is the photo size for the NORCET form?
Photograph: JPG, up to 200 KB, from a 3.5 × 4.5 cm box at 200 DPI (max 800 × 1067 px, min 800 × 600 px) on a plain background. Signature: 20–100 KB, scanned in a 6 × 3 cm box at 200 DPI. Left thumb impression (required): 20–100 KB, scanned in a 4 × 3 cm box at 200 DPI. Our NORCET resizer is preset within these limits.
How many vacancies are there in NORCET 11?
AIIMS does not print a single total in the notice — vacancies are listed institute-wise in the annexure of Notice 103/2026 (AIIMS institutes plus participating hospitals), and no combined official total is published. Totals shown on other sites are unofficial aggregations.
I missed NORCET 11. When is the next NORCET?
NORCET is conducted twice a year. NORCET 12 will be notified on aiimsexams.ac.in — no date has been announced yet. Keep your registration certificate and documents ready; the application window is usually short (about 2–3 weeks).
Is NORCET only for AIIMS?
No. NORCET is a common eligibility test — scores are used by AIIMS institutes and a long list of participating hospitals (central hospitals, ECHS polyclinics, cantonment boards and others listed in the notice) for Nursing Officer recruitment.