AIIMS NORCET 2025: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus & Pattern (Official)

AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-9) 2025 is a national-level examination conducted by AIIMS New Delhi to recruit Nursing Officers across multiple AIIMS institutions and affiliated healthcare centres. It follows a two-stage selection process: Stage I (Prelims) serves as a qualifying round, assessing fundamental nursing knowledge, general awareness, and aptitude, while Stage II (Mains) evaluates in-depth nursing expertise and clinical application to determine final merit and selection.

The exam is entirely computer-based, with Stage I comprising 100 MCQs (80 nursing, 20 GK/aptitude) over 90 minutes, and Stage II consisting of 160 nursing-focused MCQs over 3 hours, including scenario-based and case vignette questions. Eligibility requires B.Sc Nursing, GNM with experience, or MSc Nursing in certain cases, along with valid registration with the State or Indian Nursing Council, age between 18–30 years, and citizenship criteria. NORCET-9 offers approximately 3,700 posts with Pay Level 7 plus allowances. Candidates are advised to follow a structured preparation strategy, practice mock tests, revise systematically, and maintain health and exam readiness. The registration, admit card, answer key, and result processes are fully online via the AIIMS exams portal.

AIIMS NORCET - Overview

The AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by AIIMS New Delhi to recruit Nursing Officers across multiple AIIMS institutions and other participating healthcare centres in India. The 2025 exam will be held as NORCET-9, following its established two-stage selection process.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)
Conducting Body	AIIMS, New Delhi (Exam Cell)
Purpose	Recruitment of Nursing Officers across AIIMS and affiliated/participating hospitals
Edition	NORCET-9 (2025)
Exam Stages	Stage I: Prelims (qualifying) Stage II: Mains (competitive merit-based)
Selection Process	Stage I filters' candidates, Stage II decides final merit and selection
Post Offered	Nursing Officer
Level	National-level recruitment exam
Participating Institutes	AIIMS institutes across India and other notified healthcare centres

AIIMS NORCET Important Dates 2025

NORCET-9 exam cycle has a packed timeline, beginning in July 2025 and running through September 2025 for both Prelims and Mains. Candidates should track every update closely, as AIIMS occasionally revises schedules with corrigenda.

Event	Tentative / Confirmed Date
Notification release	22 July 2025
Application window open	22 July 2025
Last date to apply	11 August 2025
Correction window	30 August – 2 September 2025
Prelims city intimation	7 September 2025
Prelims admit card release	~11 September 2025
Prelims exam	14 September 2025
Prelims result	18 September 2025
Mains city intimation	20 September 2025
Mains admit card release	24 September 2025
Main exam	27 September 2025
Result / merit list	To be announced

AIIMS NORCET Registration Process 2025

The registration process for NORCET-9 is fully online and structured to ensure accuracy and fairness. Candidates must follow each step carefully, keeping all documents ready in the correct format. A correction window is available for minor edits before the final submission is processed.

Step	Registration Process Details
1	Visit the official AIIMS exams portal (e.g. rrp.aiimsexams.ac.in / aiimsexams.ac.in) and locate the NORCET-9 notification.
2	Select “Apply Online — Nursing Officer Recruitment / NORCET-9.”
3	Fill in personal details such as name, date of birth, contact information, and address.
4	Enter educational qualifications, nursing registration details, and experience (if applicable).
5	Upload required documents: photograph, signature, identity proof, nursing council registration certificate.
6	Pay the application/registration fee online.
7	Submit the application and note the registration number/application ID for future reference.
8	Use the correction window (30 August–2 September 2025) to make any required edits.
9	Check for city intimation/exam centre allotment once published.
10	Ensure all documents meet the specified format, dimensions, and file size; retain screenshots/acknowledgment slips.

AIIMS NORCET Application Fee 2025

The exact registration fee for NORCET-9 (2025) has not been officially confirmed yet. Historically, AIIMS has set different fees based on candidate categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD. Candidates should refer to the official notification when released for precise figures.

Category	Expected Fee (Indicative)
General / OBC	INR 1,500 – INR 1,800
SC / ST / PwBD	INR 1,200 – INR 1,500
Others	As specified in the official notification

AIIMS NORCET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Eligibility for NORCET-9 is defined to ensure candidates have the required academic background, professional registration, and age qualifications. Candidates must also meet certain citizenship and fitness conditions. Below is a structured summary of the key eligibility points based on reliable sources and past patterns.

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc Hons Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institution/university and registered as Nurse & Midwife with State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council. GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) registered with State/Indian Nursing Council, plus 2 years’ experience in a ≥50-bedded hospital (post qualification). MSc Nursing in relevant stream (in some cases).
Registration	Must have valid registration with the State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council at the time of joining.
Age Limit	General: 18–30 years as of last date of application.
Age Relaxations	SC/ST: +5 years OBC: +3 years PwBD: +10 years Combined relaxations (PwBD + OBC / SC, etc.) as per official notification rules. Other relaxations (ex-servicemen, etc.) as per rules.
Citizenship	Must be an Indian citizen or satisfy local legal requirements per AIIMS rules.
Other Requirements	Medical fitness certificate, character certificate, and any other documents specified in the official notification.

AIIMS NORCET Admit Card 2025

The admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in NORCET9 and will be issued separately for Prelims (Stage I) and Mains (Stage II). Candidates must download it from the official AIIMS exams portal and verify all details before the exam.

Stage	Admit Card Process
Prelims (Stage I)	1. Log in to the official AIIMS exam portal (e.g., rrp.aiimsexams.ac.in / aiimsexams.ac.in) using registration number and password. 2. Go to the section for “Download Admit Card – NORCET-9.” 3. Verify personal details, exam centre, and exam date. 4. Download and print the admit card.
Mains (Stage II)	1. After Prelims results, log in again to the official portal with credentials. 2. Access the link for “Download Admit Card – NORCET-9 Stage II.” 3. Confirm all details and print the admit card.

AIIMS NORCET Accepting Colleges 2025

NORCET9 serves as a single-window recruitment test for Nursing Officer positions across multiple AIIMS institutes and select affiliated healthcare centres in India. The list of accepting institutions is determined by AIIMS New Delhi and may vary slightly each year.

Institute / Hospital	Location
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)	New Delhi
AIIMS Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh
AIIMS Bhubaneswar	Odisha
AIIMS Jodhpur	Rajasthan
AIIMS Raipur	Chhattisgarh
AIIMS Rishikesh	Uttarakhand
AIIMS Patna	Bihar
AIIMS Nagpur	Maharashtra
AIIMS Bathinda	Punjab
AIIMS Deoghar	Jharkhand
AIIMS Gorakhpur	Uttar Pradesh
AIIMS Kalyani	West Bengal
AIIMS Mangalagiri	Andhra Pradesh
Other participating AIIMS or affiliated centres	Various states (as notified)

AIIMS NORCET Cutoff 2025 Expected

Cutoff scores for NORCET9 will be released separately for Stage I (Prelims) and Stage II (Mains). While Stage II cutoffs are not yet officially declared, Stage I cutoffs give a strong indication of competition levels. Cutoffs vary by category and depend on factors such as number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and vacancies available.

Stage	Category	Cutoff Details / Expected Percentile
Stage I (Prelims)	General (UR)	~90.72 percentile (2025)
EWS / OBC / SC / ST	Typically, lower than UR, in the range of ~65–75 percentile
PwBD	Relaxed percentile requirement as per category rules
Stage II (Mains)	All Categories	Expected to be significantly higher than Stage I cutoffs. Historically, selection is competitive, requiring candidates to clear prelims by a wide margin and perform strongly in mains. Final cutoffs will be announced for the post exam.

AIIMS NORCET Exam Pattern 2025

NORCET9 exam follows a two-stage format: Stage I (Prelims) acts as a qualifying round, while Stage II (Mains) determines the final merit list. Both stages are computer-based tests and assess nursing knowledge, aptitude, and related skills.

Stage	Details
Stage I (Prelims / Qualifying)	Mode: Online / Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Questions: 100 MCQs Marks: 100 (1 mark each) Subjects: Nursing subjects – 80 questions; General Knowledge & Aptitude – 20 questions Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours) Sections: 5 sections, 20 questions each (~18 minutes per section) Negative Marking: –1/3 mark (0.33) for each wrong answer Qualifying Nature: Score used only for qualification, not merit ranking Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS – 50%, OBC – 45%, SC/ST – 40%; PwBD – 5% relaxation
Stage II (Mains / Final)	Mode: Online / CBT Total Questions: 160 MCQs (all from Nursing syllabus) Marks: 160 (1 mark each) Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours) Sections: 4 sections, 40 questions each (~45 minutes per section) Negative Marking: –1/3 mark for each wrong answer Qualifying / Merit: Marks determine final merit among Stage I qualifiers Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS – 50%, OBC – 45%, SC/ST – 40%; PwBD – 5% relaxation Special Notes: May include scenario based MCQs, image-based questions, clinical case vignettes.

AIIMS NORCET Marking Scheme 2025

The marking scheme for NORCET9 is designed to ensure fairness while maintaining a competitive standard. Both stages follow similar rules for scoring, with Stage I qualifying candidates and Stage II determining final merit.

Action	Marks Awarded
Correct answer	+1 mark
Incorrect answer	–1/3 mark (0.33 deduction)
Unattempted / blank question	0 marks
Partial credit	Not applicable (MCQ: all or nothing)

AIIMS NORCET Syllabus 2025

NORCET9 syllabus aligns with the core nursing curriculum and general aptitude requirements. Stage I assesses both basic nursing knowledge and general awareness/aptitude, while Stage II focuses entirely on nursing subjects, including clinical application and scenario-based questions.

Stage	Subjects / Topics	Key Details
Stage I (Prelims)	General Knowledge & Aptitude	Current affairs (national & international), Indian polity, history, geography, general science, inventions & discoveries, awards, environmental issues, rivers, states & capitals, basic mathematics & reasoning, aptitude (ratio & proportion, percentages, profit & loss, time & work, time & distance, interest, averages, permutations & combinations, problems on ages, height & distance).
	Nursing Subjects (fundamental)	Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Psychology / Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Midwifery & Obstetrics / Gynaecology, Pharmacology, Pathology / Clinical Pathology, Biochemistry, Health Education, Nursing Management / Administration, First Aid, Sociology, Environmental Hygiene, Computers in Nursing / Informatics, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Toxicology, Medical-Surgical case vignettes.
Stage II (Mains)	Nursing Subjects (entire curriculum)	Clinical vignettes / scenario-based MCQs, case studies (medical, surgical, critical care, paediatrics, mental health, community nursing), advanced pharmacology, pathophysiology, disease management, maternal/child health, midwifery/gynaecology, public health strategies, leadership/management, nursing ethics, nursing research, evidence-based practice, computer/informatics in nursing, specialized topics (oncology, emergency, disaster management).

AIIMS NORCET Answer Key 2025

The answer key for NORCET9 is released after the examination to allow candidates to check their responses and estimate scores before the official results. AIIMS releases separate answer keys for Stage I (Prelims) and Stage II (Mains).

Stage	Answer Key Process	Tentative Date
Stage I (Prelims)	1. Visit the official AIIMS exams portal (e.g., rrp.aiimsexams.ac.in / aiimsexams.ac.in). 2. Log in using registration number and password. 3. Access “NORCET9 Stage I Answer Key” link. 4. Download the answer key PDF for reference.	Usually within 3–5 days after the exam (Tentative: mid-September 2025)
Stage II (Mains)	1. After Stage II exam, log in to the official portal with your credentials. 2. Access “NORCET9 Stage II Answer Key” link. 3. Download and check your answers.	Usually within 3–7 days after Stage II exam (Tentative: late September 2025)

AIIMS NORCET Result 2025

The result for NORCET9 is declared in two stages: after Stage I (Prelims) to shortlist candidates for Stage II, and after Stage II (Mains) for final merit and selection. Candidates must check results online via the official AIIMS exams portal.

Stage	Result Details	How to Download
Stage I (Prelims)	Lists candidates who qualify for Stage II. Includes Roll Number, Score, Percentile, and Qualifying Status.	1. Visit the official AIIMS exam portal (rrp.aiimsexams.ac.in / aiimsexams.ac.in). 2. Click on “NORCET9 Stage I Result.” 3. Enter registration number and password / DOB. 4. View and download the result PDF. 5. Take a printout for reference.
Stage II (Mains / Final)	Final merit list, including candidate rank, marks obtained, and selection status.	1. Log in to the official AIIMS portal with credentials. 2. Access “NORCET9 Stage II / Final Result.” 3. Verify details and download the merit list PDF. 4. Retain a copy for joining formalities.

AIIMS NORCET Mock Test 2025

Effective preparation for NORCET9 requires consistent practice under exam like conditions. Mock tests help improve accuracy, speed, and confidence while identifying areas that need improvement. Candidates should adopt a structured practice approach for both Stage I and Stage II.

Type of Practice	Purpose / Details
Full-Length Mocks (Prelims)	Simulate actual Stage I exam format: 100 questions, 90 minutes, timed conditions. Improves pacing and section management.
Full-Length Mocks (Mains)	Simulate Stage II exam: 160 MCQs, 180 minutes, with scenario based and case-based questions. Builds stamina for long duration exams.
Topic-Wise Mini Tests	Focus on specific subjects: e.g., 10–20 questions in Anatomy, 10 in Pharmacology. Helps strengthen weak topics.
Previous Years’ Papers / Memory Based Papers	Familiarize yourself with question patterns and frequently tested topics. Improves confidence and accuracy.
Objective Quizzes (GK & Aptitude)	For Stage I: Daily or weekly quizzes on current affairs, general science, reasoning, and mathematics.
Scenario / Clinical Case MCQs	For Stage II: Develop clinical judgment, integration skills, and problem-solving ability.
Performance Analysis	Review answer keys after mocks to identify weak areas, error patterns, and pacing issues. Track improvement over time.
Time Bound Sectional Tests	Practice sections separately (e.g., GK & Aptitude for 20 mins, Nursing subjects for rest) to improve sectional efficiency.
Revision Mocks Before Exam	Final 1–2 weeks: focus on full length timed mocks for both stages to build exam readiness.

AIIMS NORCET Preparation Tips 2025

Success in NORCET9 depends on consistent preparation, conceptual clarity, and smart practice. The following strategies focus on mastering both Stage I (Prelims) and Stage II (Mains), balancing theory, aptitude, and exam skills.

Strategy Area	Tips / Details
Understand Syllabus & Blueprint	List all nursing topics, GK, and aptitude. Map weightage based on past trends to prioritize high-frequency areas.
Solidify Fundamentals	Core nursing subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, etc.): Ensure conceptual clarity. Create concise notes or flashcards for definitions, drugs, disease features.
GK & Aptitude Preparation	Stay updated with current affairs (last 12–18 months), practice speed math, mental calculations, and use regular mock quizzes.
Daily MCQ Practice	Start with small sets (20–30 questions per subject), then progress to full-length mocks (100 Prelims, 160 Mains). Practice under timed conditions to build accuracy and speed.
Analyze Mistakes	Categorize errors: concept, careless, time pressure, misreading. Reinforce weak topics after each mock.
Simulate Exam Conditions	Full-length timed mocks (3 hours for mains) with minimal distractions, replicating actual exam constraints.
Revision & Retention	Use spaced repetition. Make last-minute crib sheets for tricky facts, drug doses, and differentiations. Revise frequently in the last 1–2 weeks.
Time Management / Sectional Strategy	Prelims: 5 sections, 20 questions each (~18 min). Aim to finish in ~16 min for buffer. Mains: 4 sections, 40 questions each (~45 min). Don’t get stuck; mark and move if uncertain.
Stay Updated	Regularly check AIIMS exam portal for notifications, corrections, and official updates. Avoid rumors about paper leaks.
Health & Mindset	Adequate sleep, short breaks, balanced meals. Avoid burnout. In the final days, focus on consolidation, mocks, and revision rather than cramming.