AIIMS NORCET 10 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Download Official PDF

The AIIMS NORCET 2026 is the premier recruitment examination conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for aspiring Nursing Officers. The selection process consists of two primary stages: Prelims and Mains. Scheduled for 11 April 2026, the Prelims acts as a qualifying screening test, featuring 100 questions (80 based on nursing expertise and 20 on General Knowledge and Aptitude). The syllabus emphasizes essential topics like current affairs, basic mathematics, reasoning, and foundational nursing concepts.

The Mains examination shifts focus entirely to specialized nursing disciplines, including Anatomy, Pharmacology, Midwifery, and Community Health Nursing. Review the detailed AIIMS NORCET 10 syllabus 2026 in this guide to streamline your study strategy.

NORCET 10 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

AIIMS NORCET 10 2026 recruitment is executed in two CBT stages. Stage 1 comprises 100 questions—split into 20 marks for General Awareness/Aptitude and 80 marks for Core Nursing subjects. Stage 2 consists of a high-stakes paper containing 160 questions focused exclusively on clinical nursing.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview
Organisation	AIIMS, New Delhi
Posts	Nursing Officer
Exam Name	NORCET-10
Category	Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test
Prelims Exam Date	11th April 2026
Number of Questions	CBT 1- 100 CBT 2-160
Duration	CBT 1- 90 minutes (1.5 hour) CBT 2- 180 minutes (3 hours)
Negative Marking	⅓rd mark
Selection Process	CBT 1 and CBT 2
Official Website	www.aiimsexams.ac.in

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AIIMS NORCET 10 Selection Process

The final selection for the Nursing Officer position is determined by a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process. Candidates must clear all four stages outlined below to qualify for final placement.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
Stage 2: Mains Examination
Stage 3: Document Verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination

AIIMS NORCET 10 Syllabus 2026

The AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET 10) is designed to evaluate both clinical expertise and analytical reasoning. By adhering to the official AIIMS NORCET 10 syllabus 2026, candidates can focus their efforts on high-yield topics and optimize their preparation time.

Core Nursing Syllabus Topics

• Drug Store Management
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Computers in Nursing
• Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing
• Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacognosy
• Community Health Nursing
• Nursing Management
• Health Education & Community Pharmacy
• Nutrition
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Pharmacology
• Toxicology
• Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
• Health Education & Community Pharmacy
• Biochemistry
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Sociology
• Accountancy
• Biochemistry
• Environmental Hygiene
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Clinical Pathology
• Mental Health
• Psychology
• First Aid
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry

General Awareness Syllabus

• Indian Current Affairs
• Important Days and Dates
• Indian Politics
• Indian Rivers
• Lakes & Seas
• Indian History
• Indian Famous Places
• Indian Parliament
• General Sciences
• Indian Tourism
• Indian Sports (Latest Updates)
• Indian Artists, Countries, Capitals, and Civics
• Famous Authors and Books
• National and International News Updates
• Inventions and Discoveries
• Indian Environmental Issues
• Latest General Knowledge

General Knowledge & Aptitude Syllabus

• Number System
• Percentage
• Time and Distance
• Time and Work
• Profit and Loss
• Simple Interest
• Compound Interest
• Permutation and Combination
• Ratio and Proportion
• Mixture and Alligation
• Height and Distance
• 2D and 3D
• Trains and Distance
• Boat and Stream
• Problem with Ages
• Discount

AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates should familiarize themselves with the exam structure: the Prelims exam includes 100 marks, while the Mains features 160 marks. A penalty of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer applies to both stages, making accuracy vital for your final score.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Pattern [Paper 1]

The Prelims serve as a qualifying phase consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions (80 nursing-based and 20 general aptitude). Given the 1/3 negative marking policy, candidates are advised to prioritize answering questions where they have high confidence.

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge & Aptitude	20	20	18 minutes
Syllabus of Nursing Subject	80	80	72 minutes
Total	100	100	90 minutes

Qualifying Percentile:

• UR/EWS: 50th percentile
• OBC: 45th percentile
• SC/ST: 40th percentile
• PWBD: Additional 5 percentile relaxation

AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Pattern [Paper 2]

The Mains examination comprises 160 questions focused exclusively on core nursing subjects, serving as the basis for the final merit list. Both examination stages are administered online via Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Topics from Nursing Subject	160	160	180 minutes

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