Stage 1 – Prelims (Qualifying Exam)
Exam Pattern:
Total Questions: 100 MCQs Duration: 90 minutes Sections: General Knowledge & Aptitude – 20 Questions Nursing Subjects – 80 Questions Marking: +1 for correct, –⅓ for incorrect
A. General Knowledge
Current Affairs (National & International) Indian History, Politics, Parliament Geography (Rivers, Lakes, Seas, Famous Places) General Science, Tourism, Arts & Sports Important Days & Dates, Books & Authors, Inventions & Discoveries Environmental Issues, Civics, Countries & Capitals
B. Aptitude
Number System, Simplification Percentage, Ratio & Proportion Time & Work, Time & Distance Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest Permutation & Combination, Mixture & Allegation Problems on Ages, Boats & Streams, Trains, Heights & Distances Geometry (2D & 3D), HCF & LCM, Logarithms, Series
C. Nursing Subjects (Basic Level)
Anatomy & Physiology Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Hygiene Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, First Aid Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing Nutrition, Sociology, Psychology Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Jurisprudence Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Store Management Computers in Nursing, Health Education & Community Pharmacy Community Health Nursing, Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing Nursing Management
Stage 2 – Mains (Final Merit Exam)
Exam Pattern:
Total Questions: 160 MCQs Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours) Section: Only Nursing Subjects Marking: +1 for correct, –⅓ for incorrect
Nursing Subjects (In-depth & Applied)
Anatomy & Physiology (system-wise) Biochemistry & Microbiology (disease-related focus) Fundamentals of Nursing & First Aid (clinical applications) Medical-Surgical Nursing (all systems) Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing (case-based) Pediatric / Child Health Nursing Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing (Midwifery) Community Health Nursing (Rural, Urban, National Health Programs) Nutrition & Dietetics Sociology & Psychology (patient behavior & community aspects) Pharmacology & Toxicology (drug action, side effects, interactions) Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Store Management Nursing Education & Research, Computers in Nursing Nursing Management & Leadership Scenario-based questions to test decision making, clinical judgment & problem-solving
Stage 1
Question- 100
Duration- 90 min
Subjects Covered- GK (20), Aptitude (20), Nursing Basics (80)
Stage 2
Question- 160
Duration- 180 min
Subjects Covered- Nursing only (detailed & applied)
📌 Note:
Stage 1 = Qualifying (screening)
Stage 2 = Final selection (merit list based on nursing subject knowledge)
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