AIIMS NORCET 11 Admit Card 2026, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Exam Date & Selection Process

AIIMS NORCET 11 Admit Card 2026 – Exam Date, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Examination 2026 will be conducted in two stages—Stage I (NORCET Preliminary) and Stage II (NORCET Main)—for the recruitment of Nursing Officers in participating AIIMS and other notified Central Government institutes. Candidates preparing for the examination should stay updated with the admit card release date, exam schedule, exam pattern, syllabus, qualifying criteria, and selection process. The Preliminary examination is qualifying in nature, while the final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate's performance in the NORCET Main (Stage II) examination. Candidates are advised to regularly check this page for the latest updates regarding the AIIMS NORCET 11 Admit Card 2026, Exam Pattern, and Syllabus.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern 2026

The AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11 will be conducted in two stages: Stage I (NORCET Preliminary) and Stage II (NORCET Main). Candidates must qualify the Preliminary examination to become eligible for the Main examination.

Stage I: NORCET Preliminary Exam Pattern

Stage I Qualifying Criteria

Important Notes

• Only candidates qualifying in Stage I will be eligible to appear in Stage II.
• Around 5 times the total vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main examination.
• All qualified PwBD candidates and tie cases at the cutoff will also be called for Stage II.

Stage II: NORCET Main Exam Pattern

Stage II Qualifying Marks

AIIMS NORCET 11 Syllabus 2026

The syllabus will be in accordance with the educational qualification and experience prescribed in the eligibility criteria.

Stage I Syllabus

• General Knowledge
• Aptitude
• Nursing subjects taught at the essential qualification level

Stage II Syllabus

• Entire syllabus of Nursing courses taught at the essential qualification level
• Case scenario-based questions to assess nursing skills and professional competency

Preparation of Merit List

• The final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of Stage II (NORCET Main) performance.
• Stage I is only a qualifying examination and its marks will not be considered for the final merit.
• If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, AIIMS normalization rules will be applicable.
• Seat allocation will be based on Stage II merit, candidate preferences, and eligibility for participating institutes.

Tie-Breaking Criteria

If two or more candidates secure equal marks in Stage II, the merit will be decided in the following order:

• Candidate with fewer wrong answers in Stage II.
• Higher marks in Stage I.
• Fewer wrong answers in Stage I.
• Older candidate (Date of Birth).
• Alphabetical order of the candidate's name, followed by father's name and mother's name.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must satisfy either of the following eligibility conditions:

Option 1

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council (INC) or State Nursing Council recognized institute/university.

• OR

• Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC/State Nursing Council recognized institute.
• Registered as Nurse & Midwife with the State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.

Option 2

• Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from an INC/State Nursing Council recognized institute.
• Registered as Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital having at least 50 beds, obtained after acquiring the essential qualification and nursing registration.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age - 18 Years
• Maximum Age - 30 Years
• The age will be calculated as on the 13 August 2026
• Eligible Date of Birth - Candidates must have been born between 14 August 1995 and 13 August 2008 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation

Application Fee

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of two Computer Based Test (CBT) stages:

Stage-I: NORCET Preliminary

• Qualifying examination
• 100 Multiple Choice Questions
• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Negative marking: 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer

Stage-II: NORCET Main

• Merit deciding examination
• 160 Multiple Choice Questions
• Duration: 180 Minutes
• Negative marking: 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer

Final selection and institute allocation will be based on the performance in Stage-II, candidate eligibility, preferences, and availability of vacancies.

Important Dates

Important Web Links To Apply

Important Points to Remember

• Approximately five times the total vacancies in each category will be shortlisted based on Stage I performance, along with all qualified PwBD candidates and eligible tie cases.
• Candidates should fill only those institute preferences where they are willing to join if allotted.

FAQs

Q1. When will the AIIMS NORCET 11 Preliminary Examination be conducted?

Ans: The AIIMS NORCET 11 Preliminary Examination will be conducted as per the schedule notified by AIIMS. Candidates should regularly check the official website for the latest examination updates.

Q2. Is the AIIMS NORCET 11 Preliminary Exam qualifying in nature?

Ans: Yes. The Stage I (NORCET Preliminary) examination is qualifying in nature. Its marks will not be considered for preparing the final merit list. Only qualified candidates will be eligible to appear for Stage II (NORCET Main).

Q3. What is the exam pattern of AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage I?

Ans: The Stage I examination consists of 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. It includes 20 questions from General Knowledge & Aptitude and 80 questions from Nursing subjects. There is a negative marking of one-third (1/3) mark for every incorrect answer.

Q4. What is the exam pattern of AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage II?

Ans: The Stage II (NORCET Main) examination consists of 160 MCQs carrying 160 marks with a duration of 180 minutes. All questions are based on the Nursing syllabus and are focused on case scenario-based nursing competency.

Q5. Is there any negative marking in AIIMS NORCET 11?

Ans: Yes. Both Stage I and Stage II have negative marking, where one-third (1/3) mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q6. What is the syllabus for AIIMS NORCET 11?

Ans: The syllabus is based on the educational qualification and experience prescribed in the eligibility criteria. Stage I includes General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Nursing subjects, while Stage II covers the entire Nursing syllabus with an emphasis on case scenario-based questions.

Q7. How is the final merit list prepared?

Ans: The final merit list is prepared only on the basis of Stage II (NORCET Main) performance. The Stage I examination is qualifying and is not considered for the final ranking.

Q8. When will the AIIMS NORCET 11 Admit Card be released?

Ans: AIIMS will release the NORCET 11 Admit Card online before the examination. Candidates can download it from the official AIIMS website using their login credentials once it is available.

Q9. What are the qualifying marks for AIIMS NORCET 11 Main?

Ans: The minimum qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST. Candidates belonging to the PwBD category are eligible for an additional 5% relaxation as per the official notification.

Q10. Will there be a waiting list after the AIIMS NORCET 11 result?

Ans: No. As per the official notification, there will be no waiting list for NORCET. Seat allocation will be carried out based on the Stage II merit list, candidate preferences, and eligibility for participating institutes.

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