The PGIMER Nursing Exam will be conducted tomorrow, on 24 July 2026, by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. The entrance test is held in online, computer-based mode and decides admission to the BSc Nursing (4-Year) and BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) programmes. Candidates should have already downloaded their admit card, since it is mandatory for entry to the exam hall.
PGIMER Nursing Exam 2026: Key Details
The PGIMER Nursing Exam is a national-level entrance test, with the application window having closed on 30 June 2026. Results are expected on 10 August 2026, followed by counselling from 13 August 2026. For the 4-Year BSc Nursing course, only female candidates are eligible, and applicants must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, scoring at least 50 percent marks (40 percent for reserved categories).
- Exam date: 24 July 2026
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Result date: 10 August 2026
- Counselling begins: 13 August 2026
PGIMER conducts this entrance test once a year, and no other institute in India accepts scores from this exam for nursing admissions. The BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) programme, which runs for 2 years across 4 semesters, has separate eligibility criteria from the 4-Year course, and candidates should verify which programme they qualify for before appearing.
Exam Pattern And Marking Scheme
The PGIMER Nursing Exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered within 90 minutes. Questions are drawn from General English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and General Knowledge/Current Affairs. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. There is no sectional time limit, and candidates may attempt questions in any order; skipping a question neither adds nor deducts marks.
Admit Card And Entry Instructions
The admit card, once downloaded from pgimer.edu.in, should be printed in colour and carried to the test centre, since it is the only accepted proof of eligibility to appear for the exam. Candidates should check their individual admit card carefully for the exact reporting time, exam slot, and centre address, as these details vary by candidate and are not published generally. Along with the admit card, candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof. Reaching the centre well ahead of the reporting time is advisable to allow for verification formalities.
What Happens After The Exam
Once the exam concludes, PGIMER will release the result in PDF format on the official website, which candidates can access by logging into the admission portal with their registration number and password. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be shortlisted for counselling, where document verification will be conducted on the same day. Candidates are advised to keep all original documents ready in advance for this stage.
