Nursing Entrance Exams are conducted by various state and national bodies for admission to B.Sc. Nursing, GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery), ANM (Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery) and... Nursing Entrance Exams are conducted by various state and national bodies for admission to B.Sc. Nursing, GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery), ANM (Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery) and JENPAS UG programmes across India. These exams test knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and General Knowledge at the Class 12 level. Most exams follow an objective MCQ format with or without negative marking.
About Nursing Entrance
Nursing Entrance Exams are conducted by various state and national bodies for admission to B.Sc. Nursing, GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery), ANM (Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery) and JENPAS UG programmes across India.
These exams test knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and General Knowledge at the Class 12 level. Most exams follow an objective MCQ format with or without negative marking.
Exams Covered
B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, ANM, JENPAS UG
Mode of Exam
CBT / OMR (varies by state)
Duration
2–3 Hours
Total Questions
100–200 MCQs (varies)
Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, GK
Eligibility
10+2 with Science (PCB)
Nursing Entrance Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Marks
Duration
Biology (Zoology + Botany)
40
40
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Chemistry
25
25
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Physics
25
25
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English
10
10
—
General Knowledge
10
10
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Typical Pattern: 110 Questions • 110 Marks • 120 Minutes
Marking Scheme
+1 mark for each correct answer (typical).
Negative marking varies by exam — some exams have no penalty.
0 marks for unattempted questions.
📚 Preparation Tips for Nursing Entrance
Master NCERT Biology — it carries the highest weightage in most nursing entrance exams.
Focus on Chemistry and Physics from Class 11 and 12 NCERT textbooks.
Practice English grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension daily.
Keep up with current affairs for the General Knowledge section.
Attempt full-length mock tests under timed conditions before the exam.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
This page covers B.Sc. Nursing, GNM Entrance, ANM Entrance and JENPAS UG entrance exams.
Most nursing entrance exams test Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and General Knowledge.
It varies by exam. Some state nursing entrance exams have no negative marking, while others deduct ¼ or ⅓ mark.
Yes, free online CBT mock tests for nursing entrance exams are available on this page.
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