AIIMS (Nursing Officer / paramedical NORCET) — exam pattern

AIIMS · Graduate · Twice a year · checked 2026-10-19

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NORCET Prelims

CBT · 3 h · Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong · 200 questions · 200 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
Nursing subjects160160
80%
GK & Aptitude4040
20%

NORCET Mains

CBT · 90 min · Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong · 100 questions · 100 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
Nursing100100
100%

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Years available: 2015

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in AIIMS (Nursing Officer / paramedical NORCET)?
NORCET Prelims: 200 questions, 200 marks, 3 h. NORCET Mains: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 min.
Is there negative marking in AIIMS (Nursing Officer / paramedical NORCET)?
NORCET Prelims: 1/3 per wrong. NORCET Mains: 1/3 per wrong.
Who can apply for AIIMS (Nursing Officer / paramedical NORCET)?
Graduate. Held twice a year by AIIMS.