The PGIMER Nursing 2025 examination will be conducted in the first week of June for the M.Sc Nursing and in the fourth week of July for the B.Sc Nursing and Post-Basic Nursing. S. PGIMER Nursing is one of the entrance examinations in the national level and it is organized every year by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. It provides the admission in various UG & PG nursing courses such as, B.Sc Nursing (four years), B.Sc Nursing (Post Basic), M.Sc Nursing etc. Passing candidates will get admission in government and private medical institutions/colleges in the respective country.
PGIMER Nursing 2025 Overview
Exam Name
PGIMER Nursing 2025
Conducting Body
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh
Step-1: Visit the website of PGIMER (link will be given above).
Step-2: Click on “New Registration” tab.
Step-3: For registration process, enter basic details like name, mobile number, email ID etc and generate a Unique ID.
Step-4: Login to website using Unique ID and password and fill the application form.
Step-5: Fill in details like education, personal and address details in application form.
Step-6: Upload all the scanned images such as candidate’s photograph and signature in JPEG/JPG format.
Step-7: Review and submit application form.
Step-8: Now, make payment of application fee using online payment options as specified.
Step-9: Lastly, take a printout of filled application form for future references.
PGIMER Nursing 2025 Eligibility Criteria
For B. Sc Nursing (4 Years):
Qualification: Candidates must have qualified 10th & 12th level exam or equivalent from any recognized board. Age Limit: The age of candidates must not be more than 25 years and less than 17 years as on 1st September 2025. Gender: Only female candidates will be eligible to apply for admission. Marks Criteria: At least a minimum of 50% aggregate marks must be obtained in qualifying exam. Subjects: Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English to be eligible to apply.
For B. Sc Nursing (Post-Basic):
Qualification: One must have passed 10+2 standard or any other equivalent examination from a recognized board. Age Limit: The upper age of candidates must not be more than 45 years as on 1st September 2025. Marks Criteria: Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in General Nursing and Midwifery. Registration: Applying candidates must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife & registered with State Nursing Council approved by NIC or substitute registration in case of male candidates to be eligible to apply.
For M. Sc Nursing:
Qualification: Candidates must have passed a bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by concerned State Nursing Registration Council. Marks Criteria: One must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in their bachelor’s degree. Experience: An experience of 1 year in Hospitality/Public Health Nursing/Nursing Educational Institute is required to be able to apply.
PGIMER Nursing 2025 Exam Pattern
For B.Sc Nursing (4 Years):
Subjects
No. of Questions
No. of Marks
Chemistry
25
25
Physics
25
25
Biology
25
25
English
15
15
General Knowledge/Current Affairs
10
10
Total
100
100
For B.Sc Nursing (Post-Basic):
Subjects
No. of Questions
No. of Marks
Scientific Principles Applied in Nursing Practice & Trends in Nursing
10
10
Medical Surgical Nursing
20
20
Child Health Nursing
15
15
Community Health Nursing including Nutrition
15
15
Obstetric Nursing and Midwifery
15
15
Mental Health Nursing
15
15
General Knowledge
10
10
Total
100
100
For M.Sc Nursing:
Subjects
No. of Questions
No. of Marks
Medical Surgical Nursing
15
15
Community Health Nursing
15
15
Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing
15
15
Child Health Nursing
15
15
Mental Health Nursing
15
15
Nursing Foundations
10
10
Nursing Research
10
10
General Knowledge
5
5
Total
100
100
PGIMER Nursing 2025 Exam Syllabus
Courses
Syllabus
Subjects
B.Sc Nursing (4 Years)
Similar to topics studied in subjects in 10th and 12th level
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and General Knowledge/Current Affairs
B.Sc (Post-Basic) Nursing
Topics studied in Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery Standard
Scientific Principles Applied in Nursing Practice & Trends in Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing including Nutrition, Obstetric Nursing and Midwifery, Mental Health Nursing, and General Knowledge
FAQs
What is PGIMER Nursing 2025? PGIMER Nursing 2025 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. It is for admission into various undergraduate (B.Sc Nursing) and postgraduate (M.Sc Nursing) nursing courses.
What is the mode of the exam? The exam will be conducted in online mode (Computer-Based Test or CBT).
What is the application process? The application process for PGIMER Nursing 2025 is completely online. Candidates can fill out the application form on the official website during the specified time.
How can I download the admit card for the exam? The admit card will be available for download on the official website, and candidates will need to log in to their account to access it.
