About AIIMS Nursing 2021
The AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in New Delhi offers nursing programs such as BSc (Hons.) Nursing and BSc Nursing (Post-Basic). The graduation course in Nursing or BSc (Hons.) Nursing is a four-year professional degree course whereas the BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing is a two-year specialization course.
For providing admission in above mention courses AIIMS, Delhi conducted a National level entrance exam. If the candidates want to take admission in any of the above mentioned exam they need to take the exam that is conducted in a computer based online mode.
AIIMS Nursing Exam 2021: Key Element
| ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
| Name | AIIMS Nursing |
| Full-Form | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nursing |
| Conducting Authority | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Frequency | 01 |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate Courses |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Language | English |
| Exam Website | https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/ |
AIIMS Nursing Exam Important Updates 2021
Important dates for the AIIMS Nursing 2021 exam, such as application form, admit card, exam, and result, are listed below. Candidates must go through the dates related to the AIIMS Nursing exam from the table mentioned below:
| Events | Dates |
| AIIMS Nursing 2021 Registrations (PAAR) | 12th March 2021 |
| Deadline for the basic registration (PAAR) | 06 April 2021 |
| Status Update | 09 April 2021 |
| Correction of deficiencies window in Basic Registration | 09 April 2021 to 15 April 2021 |
| Final status (Accepted & Rejected) of Basic Registration | 20 April 2021 |
| Generation of Code for Final Registration | 27 April 2021 to 13 May 2021 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Final Registration that includes the fee payment and choice of city which is allowed only for the candidates who have Generated their Code for Final Registration | 27 April 2021 to 13 May 2021 (till 5:00 PM) |
| The final status of the BSc Nursing (Honours) application and the rejected application along with the reason for rejection | 19 May 2021 |
| The final status of the BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) application and the rejected application along with the reason for rejection | 20 May 2021 |
| The last date for the submission of the required documents for the Regularization of the Rejected Application | 25 May 2021 (upto 5:00 PM) |
| Admit Cards for the BSc (Hons) Nursing and BSc (Paramedical courses) will be uploaded on AIIMS website | 02 June 2021 |
| Admit Cards for BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) will be uploaded on AIIMS website | 03 June 2021 |
| Date of Examination for the BSc (Hons) Nursing | 14 June 2021 |
| Date and Time of the exam of BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) | 27 June 2021 |
AIIMS Nursing Eligibility Criteria
The examination section for AIIMS, New Delhi has created an eligibility criteria for candidates who want to take up the AIIMS Nursing 2021 examination for the BSc programmes. The eligibility criteria for AIIMS 2021 for various programmes at undergraduate level can be seen below:
For the BSc (Hons) Nursing Eligibility
- Candidates must have cleared their class 12 exams or equivalent exams from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English included in their subjects.
- Candidates in general category must have attained a minimum of 55 percent in aggregate and SC/ST category candidates must have attained 50 percent in aggregate in their class 12th exams.
For the BSc Paramedical Eligibility
- Candidates must have cleared their class 12 exams or equivalent exams from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English included in their subjects.
- Candidates in the General/EWS/OBC category should have secured a minimum of 50 percent in aggregate in their class 12 while SC/ST category candidates should have secured a minimum of 45 percent in aggregate.
For the BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) Eligibility
- Candidates must have cleared their class 12 exams or equivalent exams from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English included in their subjects.
- Candidates that have qualified their class 11 on or before 1986 can also apply.
- Candidates that have a diploma in GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) from any Indian Nursing Council are also eligible.
- ·Candidate must have registered themselves as a nurse or as a midwife with the State Nursing Council. For male nurses, along with being a registered nurse, they should mandatorily have training in any of the mentioned subjects for a period of six months:
| Training Subjects | ||
| OT (Operation Theatre) Techniques | Ophthalmic Nursing | Psychiatric Nursing |
| Leprosy Nursing | TB Nursing | Neurological and Neuro Surgical Nursing |
| Community Health Nursing | Cancer Nursing | Orthopedic Nursing |
AIIMS Nursing Application Process
- Visit the official website of AIIMS Nursing.
- Click on the "Basic Registration" option.
- Read the instructions and fill in the details required, the registered ID and the password will be sent to your phone.
- Re-login using this credentials and upload the documents and print the registration form.
- If the basic registration status is accepted, generate the code and fill in the final registration form.
- Now, Application fee payment and printout.

AIIMS Nursing Exam Pattern 2021
Before appearing for any exam it is so much necessary to go through the exam pattern so that there will be no chaos at that time.
For AIIMS Nursing BSc (Hons.)
- Mode of exam: Computer-based test
- Question Type: MCQ
- Time: 120 minutes
- Marks: 100 marks
- Total questions: 100 questions
- Negative Marking: -1/3
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Physics | 30 | 30 marks |
| Chemistry | 30 | 30 marks |
| Biology | 30 | 30 marks |
| General knowledge | 10 | 10 marks |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
For AIIMS Nursing BSc (Post basic)
In this exam candidates need to pass the two states of exam, i.e., Written test and Interview Round.
- Mode of exam: Computer-based test
- Question Type: MCQ
- Time: 90 minutes
- Marks: 70 marks
- Total questions: 70 questions
- Negative Marking: -1/3
AIIMS Nursing Exam Syllabus 2021
The syllabus of the AIIMS Nursing 2021 is variable according to the subjects mentioned. The AIIMS Nursing entrance exam is conducted for admission into the various programs offered by the AIIMS, Delhi. The syllabus below includes the main subjects from each of the topics:
AIIMS Nursing Chemistry Syllabus
| Topics | ||
| Solid State | Biomolecules | Chemistry in Everyday Life |
| General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements | Solutions | Chemical Kinetics |
| Electrochemistry | Polymers | P -Block Elements |
| Surface Chemistry | D & F -Block Elements | Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen |
| Alcohols | Phenol & Ester | Coordination Compounds |
| Keystones and Carboxylic Acids |
AIIMS Nursing Physics Syllabus
| Topics | ||
| Current Electricity | Electromagnetic Induction | Electronic Devices |
| Alternating Current | Atoms and Nuclei | Communication Systems |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Optics | Dual Nature of Matter |
| Electrostatics | Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism |
AIIMS Nursing Biology Syllabus
| Topics | ||
| The Difference between Prokaryotic & Eukaryota | Cell Theory | Structural Organization of Cell |
| Mendel’s Law of Inheritance | Classification Binomial and Nominal Nomenclature | Five Kingdom Classifications |
| The Role of Plants in Human Welfare | Mineral Nutrition Essential Elements and their Function |
AIIMS Nursing General Knowledge Syllabus
| Topics | ||
| Current Affairs | General policy & scientific research | History |
| Geography | Culture |
AIIMS Nursing Admission Process 2021
Admissions to the AIIMS BSc Nursing programmes does not come easy and involves a set of complex steps. From the registration to the release of the admit cards, and even appearing for the national level entrance examination and also attending the counselling round after the declaration of the final result. Below is a set of brief steps involved in the admission process:
Step 1: AIIMS BSc Nursing registration 2021
Step 2: Download of the AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 admit card
Step 3: Appearing for the AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance exam
Step 4: Checking for the AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 Result
Step 5: Appearing for the AIIMS BSc Nursing 2021 Counselling
Step 6: Application fees and document submission to confirm the admission
Candidates should remember to keep the following documents and information ready before filling the AIIMS Nursing 2021 Application Form:
- The valid mobile number of the applicant
- The valid e-mail ID of the applicant
- Credit (or) debit card (or) net-banking details for payment of the application fees
- A clear passport size photograph that can be used for identification
- Clear scanned image of signature
- Clear scanned image of thumb impression
- Category certificate (Required for SC/ST/PwD category)
- Qualifying exam mark sheet or the degree
AIIMS Nursing FAQs
Q1. Are the entrance exams for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing and BSc (Hons.) Nursing held separately?
A1. Both the exams are conducted by AIIMS separately. The entrance examination for BSc (Post-Basic) Nursing has been concluded in June, whereas the entrance exam for BSc (Hons.) Nursing stands postponed until further notice. The AIIMS has stated the same and has asked the candidates to check the official website frequently for updates on the revised exam schedule.
Q2. Who is conducting the AIIMS Nursing 2021 entrance exams for the Nursing Courses?
A2.The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi will be the body that is conducting the AIIMS Nursing 2021 exam for the admission into the nursing programmes.
Q3. Is there a negative marking scheme in the AIIMS Nursing examination 2021?
A3. Yes, there is a negative marking scheme: for every incorrect answer, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
Q4. What happens after I am selected for admission into M.Sc. Nursing?
A4. Once the counseling rounds are complete, the selected candidates undergo a medical examination by the medical board that consists of faculty members from the institute.
Best wishes to all the AIIMS Nursing aspirants from the CollegeMarg team!