The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released an important notice regarding the AIIMS B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing Entrance Examination 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam should note that the examination will now be conducted in two shifts on the scheduled date of June 27, 2026.
According to Important Notice No. 72/2026 issued by the AIIMS Examination Section, the decision has been taken due to the large number of applications received for admission to the B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing programme for the August 2026 session.
AIIMS B.Sc Nursing 2026 Exam Schedule
- Course: B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing
- Session: August 2026
- Exam Date: June 27, 2026
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Exam Shifts: Two shifts (Morning and Evening)
- Exam Centres: Across India
Earlier, the examination was planned to be conducted in a single shift. However, AIIMS has now revised the schedule to accommodate the high number of applicants.
Normalisation Process to Be Used
Since the examination will be conducted in multiple shifts, AIIMS has confirmed that the normalisation process will be followed while preparing the results. This ensures fairness by adjusting scores to account for any variation in difficulty levels between different shifts.
The institute clarified that the normalisation procedure already published on its official website will be applicable to all candidates appearing in the examination.
What Should Students Do?
Candidates are advised to:
- Regularly check for updates.
- Download their admit cards as soon as they are released.
- Verify their allotted examination shift and reporting time carefully.
- Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Continue their preparation without worrying about the shift allocation, as the normalisation process is designed to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates.
Official Advisory
AIIMS stated that all important notices, corrigenda, addenda, and updates related to the examination will be published only on the official website.
The announcement provides clarity for thousands of nursing aspirants preparing for one of the country’s most competitive nursing entrance examinations. Candidates should stay alert for further updates and focus on their preparations for the upcoming exam.
