The AIIMS NORCET exam is conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for candidates who wish to work as nursing officers in AIIMS hospitals. The selection process includes two stages—Prelims and Mains. The prelims exam is a qualifying exam. It has 100 questions, out of which 80 are from nursing core subjects and 20 from general knowledge and aptitude. The Prelims syllabus covers basic topics such as current affairs, simple mathematics (time, distance, profit and loss, interest), reasoning, and fundamental nursing concepts. 

The Mains syllabus focuses only on core nursing subjects like anatomy, pharmacology, midwifery, community health nursing, and other related topics. The mains exam is also an online exam that will include 160 questions from nursing. Candidates who are going to appear for the AIIMS NORCET 11 exam can check the detailed syllabus below.

NORCET 11 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview

ParticularDetails
Exam NameNORCET-11
Mode of ExamComputer-Based Test
Prelims Exam Date12 September 2026
Number of Questions Prelims- 100
Mains-160
DurationPrelims- 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Mains- 180 minutes (3 hours)
Negative Marking⅓rd mark
Selection ProcessCBT 1 and CBT 2
Official Websitewww.aiimsexams.ac.in

AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process

The AIIMS NORCET 11 2026 exam selection process has 2 stages of online examinations, as mentioned below. 

  • Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
  • Stage 2: Mains Examination
  • Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination

AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern 2026

After checking the syllabus, candidates can check the exam pattern for the AIIMS NORCET 11 exam. There will be 100 questions for 100 marks in the prelims exam and 160 questions for 160 marks in the mains exam. A negative marking of ⅓ for each wrong answer applies to both papers. 

AIIMS NORCET 11 Prelims Exam Pattern

The prelims exam is qualifying in nature. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, including 80 questions from Nursing subjects and 20 questions from General Knowledge and Aptitude. There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer, so candidates should attempt questions carefully.

SectionsNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
General Knowledge & Aptitude202018 minutes
Syllabus of Nursing Subject808072 minutes
Total10010090 minutes

Qualifying Percentile:

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

AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains exam contains 160 questions based entirely on nursing subjects and is considered for preparing the final merit list. Both stages of the exam are conducted in online mode.

SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Topics from Nursing Subject160160180 minutes

AIIMS NORCET 11 Syllabus 2026

The AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET 11) tests core nursing knowledge and general skills essential for nursing professionals. Candidates who are willing to appear for the exam must check the AIIMS NORCET 11 Syllabus to know which topics will be asked in the exam and stop wasting their time on irrelevant topics.

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

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FAQs

AIIMS NORCET 11 Syllabus 2026 includes questions from Nursing and General Knowledge & Aptitude.

There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam 2026.

Nursing subject covers 5 sections: Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical, OBG, Pediatrics, Mental Health.