Candidates planning to appear for the AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam 2026 must meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The eligibility conditions include age limit, educational qualification, nationality, gender, and minimum qualifying marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English. Only candidates fulfilling these requirements will be eligible to participate in the admission process. 

AIIMS BSc Nursing Eligibility 2026: Overview

Who Can Apply for AIIMS BSc Nursing?

To be eligible for the AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Examination, candidates must fulfill all the following conditions:

• Meet the minimum age requirement.

• Have completed or be appearing for Class 12 from a recognised board.

• Study Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.

• Secure the required aggregate marks in PCB and English.

• Satisfy the nationality and gender criteria prescribed by AIIMS.

Failure to meet any of these conditions may result in the rejection of the application during document verification or counselling.

AIIMS BSc Nursing Age Limit

The minimum age requirement for AIIMS BSc Nursing admission is:

• Candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the admission year.

• There is no upper age limit for Indian candidates in most categories.

Applicants should verify their date of birth through official documents before submitting the application.

Minimum PCB Marks Required

The qualifying marks vary according to the candidate's category.

Candidates should carefully check the official information bulletin for any category-specific updates issued for the admission year.

AIIMS BSc Post Basic Nursing Eligibility

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Sc. (Post Basic) Nursing programme must fulfill separate eligibility conditions.

Educational Qualification

Applicants should have:

• Passed Class 12 or equivalent.

• Completed a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma from a recognised institution.

• Registered with the State Nursing Council.

Age Requirement

• Minimum age should be 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year.

• No upper age limit is generally prescribed.

Gender Eligibility

Unlike the B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing programme, both male and female candidates may be eligible for the Post Basic Nursing course, subject to the latest AIIMS admission guidelines.

Some AIIMS campuses may also conduct an interview or assessment after the entrance examination before final admission.

Important Points for Candidates

• Read the official AIIMS information bulletin before filling out the application form.

• Ensure that all eligibility conditions are fulfilled before registration.

• Keep original educational and category documents ready for counselling.

• Candidates appearing for Class 12 can apply provisionally but must produce their final result during admission.