AIIMS NORCET 10 Stage 1 (Prelims) exam date 2026

The AIIMS NORCET 10 Stage 1 (Prelims) exam date 2026

The exam dates out in advance by the AIIMS. The preliminary exam will be taking place in April followed by Mains. So who reaches the Mains exam. The candidates must clear the Stage I exam to reach to the Mains exam.

We have given the full schedule of the AIIMS NORCET 10 exam dates and result and Stage II Exam Dates also. The preparation tips also mentioned for you to prepare for this coveted exam,

 The Stage-I is a qualifying Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 100 MCQs (80 from Nursing subjects + 20 from General Knowledge & Aptitude), duration 90 minutes, and negative marking of -1/3 per wrong answer.

Related Key Dates (from AIIMS Tentative Calendar 2026):

• Stage-I (Prelims) Exam: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
• Stage-I Result Notification: April 16, 2026 (Thursday)
• Stage-II (Mains) Exam: April 30, 2026 (Sunday)
• Final Result: Around May 11, 2026 (tentative, based on patterns)

Note: These are tentative dates from the official AIIMS key dates page (e.g., https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/landingpage/key-dates or archived versions). The detailed NORCET 10 notification (including vacancies, application dates, exact eligibility, and any final confirmations) is still pending and expected soon (likely late January–February 2026). No changes to the exam date have been announced as of January 23, 2026.

How to prepare for AIIMS Norcet 10?

Preparing for AIIMS NORCET 10 Stage 1 (Prelims) effectively is crucial since it’s a qualifying round (you need to clear it to reach Mains, where the final merit is decided). With the exam on April 11, 2026 (about 2.5–3 months from now, as of late January 2026), you have a solid window for focused prep. Stage 1 is a 90-minute CBT with 100 MCQs (100 marks):

• 80 MCQs → Core Nursing subjects (high weightage, focus here for qualification).
• 20 MCQs → General Knowledge + Aptitude/Reasoning (don’t ignore—many fail cutoff due to this). Negative marking: -1/3 per wrong answer (be accurate; skip if unsure).

The syllabus follows the Indian Nursing Council (INC) B.Sc. Nursing/GNM curriculum (theory + practical application), plus basic GK/Aptitude up to Class 12 level.

Step-by-Step Preparation Strategy for NORCET 10 Stage 1

1. Understand the Exam & Syllabus First (1–2 Days)
   • Download/review previous NORCET patterns (no official 2026 syllabus PDF yet, but it’s consistent).
   • Core Nursing (80%): Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing (MSN), Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBG), Paediatrics, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Nutrition.
   • GK & Aptitude (20%): Current Affairs (last 6–12 months), Indian History/Geography/Polity, Basic Science, Sports/Awards, Quantitative Aptitude (Percentage, Ratio, Time & Work, SI/CI, Profit/Loss, Simplification), Logical Reasoning (Series, Analogy, Coding-Decoding).
   • Tip: Prioritize high-yield topics like MSN, OBG, Fundamentals, and Pharmacology—they repeat often.
2. Create a Realistic Study Plan (Now till April)
   • Daily Routine: 6–8 hours study (adjust based on job/studies).
     • Morning: 2–3 hrs Nursing theory revision.
     • Afternoon: 2 hrs MCQ practice (timed).
     • Evening: 1–2 hrs GK/Aptitude + Current Affairs.
     • Night: Quick revision or weak topics.
   • Phase-Wise Plan (adapted from top strategies like Adda247, NPrep, Physics Wallah):
     • Next 30–45 Days: Build strong basics → Cover 1–2 subjects/week (e.g., Week 1–2: Fundamentals + Anatomy; Week 3–4: MSN + Pharmacology). Read theory + make short notes.
     • Next 30–45 Days: Intensive practice → Solve 100–200 MCQs daily (topic-wise then mixed). Analyze mistakes.
     • Last 30–45 Days: Revision + Mocks → Revise notes, high-yield topics. Take 1 full mock every 2–3 days. Focus on speed & accuracy.
   • Include weekly off or light revision day to avoid burnout.
3. Best Resources & Books
   • Core Nursing Books (highly recommended by toppers):
     • Target High (most popular for NORCET—covers theory + MCQs).
     • Masterstroke Series or Mission Paricharika (detailed, exam-oriented).
     • Saunder’s Comprehensive Review for NCLEX (for conceptual clarity, especially clinical scenarios).
   • For GK & Aptitude:
     • Lucent’s General Knowledge or Manohar Pandey (Arihant) for GK.
     • R.S. Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude or Fast Track Objective Arithmetic (Rajesh Verma) for basics.
   • Practice: Previous NORCET papers (NORCET 7–9), topic-wise question banks from apps like NPrep, Nursing Insight, or Adda247.
   • Online Courses/Mocks: NPrep GOLD, Physics Wallah Nursing Wallah, Adda247 NORCET batches—great for structured lectures + AI-based mocks.
4. Daily Practice Habits
   • Solve 50–100 MCQs daily (timed: aim <1 min/question).
   • Analyze every mock/test: Note weak areas, silly mistakes, time traps.
   • Revise formulas/shortcuts for Aptitude and key facts (e.g., drug side effects, normal values in Anatomy).
   • Read daily current affairs (apps like Adda247 or GKToday; focus on health/nursing-related news).
   • Take full-length mocks (simulate 90 mins) at least 15–20 times before exam.
5. Smart Tips to Maximize Score & Avoid Common Mistakes
   • Accuracy > Attempts: With negative marking, aim 70–80 correct (target qualifying cutoff usually 50–60% normalized, but aim higher for safety).
   • Don’t neglect 20 GK/Aptitude questions—they’re easier marks if prepared.
   • Focus on clinical application questions (e.g., “What is priority nursing intervention?”).
   • Stay healthy: Sleep 7 hrs, exercise, eat well—exam is in morning shift likely.
   • Join Telegram/WhatsApp NORCET groups for updates/motivation (but avoid distractions).
6. Last-Month Focus
   • Revise short notes/high-yield topics only.
   • Daily mocks + error analysis.
   • Quick GK revision (last 6 months’ events).

Follow this consistently, and Stage 1 is very achievable—even in first attempt (many toppers crack it with 3–6 months focused prep). Track progress weekly.

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