MP PNST 2026 Notification and Application Form Out, Exam Date & Eligibility

The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has released the detailed notification for MP Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026 for admission of eligible candidates to the 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme. Interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can now submit their online application forms, as the online application process is ongoing at the official website www.esb.mp.gov.in. Candidates can submit their application forms till the last date, i.e., 23rd June 2026.

What is MP PNST 2026?

The MP Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026 is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) for admission into 4-year B.Sc Nursing courses offered by participating nursing colleges across Madhya Pradesh. Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam are eligible to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process.

MP PNST Notification 2026 Out

The detailed notification for MP PNST 2026 has been released by the Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board at their official website www.esb.mp.gov.in. Candidates who are willing to apply for the exam must go through the detailed notification PDF to check all the important details like registration process, eligibility criteria, application fee, and more.

MP PNST Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

MP PNST 2026- Summary

This is a golden opportunity for candidates who are planning to build their career in nursing after Class 12. The admission process includes multiple stages, i.e., online registration, entrance examination, merit list, counseling registration, seat allotment, document verification, and college admission.

MP PNST 2026- Important Dates

MP PNST Exam Date 2026 Out

Along with the release of the notification, the Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board has also announced the exam date for the MP Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026. The MP PNST 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on 10th July 2026. The exam will be conducted in 2 shifts, i.e., Shift 1 (10 am to 12 pm) and Shift 2 (3 pm to 5 pm).

MP PNST Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before submitting the application forms, candidates must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. The details have been discussed below.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks:
  General/EWS- 45%
  SC/ST/OBC- 40%
• Relaxation in Marks: SC, ST, and OBC candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation, requiring a minimum of 40% marks.

Age Limit (As on 31/12/2026)

The candidate must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December 2026.

MP PNST Apply Online 2026

The online application process for the MP PNST 2026 Exam is ongoing at the Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board official website www.esb.mp.gov.in. Candidates can submit their application forms till the last date, i.e., 23rd June 2026. For the ease of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to apply online.

MP PNST Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply

MP PNST Application Fee 2026

The candidates who are willing to apply for the MP PNST Exam 2026 have to pay an application fee before submitting their application forms. The fee can be paid online using an online payment method.

How to Apply MP PNST 2026?

1. Visit the official MPESB website.
2. Register using your mobile number and email ID.
3. Fill in personal and academic details.
4. Upload required documents.
5. Pay the application fee.
6. Submit the application form.
7. Download and save the confirmation page.

Documents Required

Before filling the application form, keep the following documents ready:

• Class 10 Marksheet
• Class 12 Marksheet
• Aadhaar Card
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (PwD candidates)
• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature Scan
• Identity Proof

MP PNST Exam Pattern 2026

The MP PNST 2026 Exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test mode. The exam will include 100 multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. Each question will carry 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.