Exam-focused curriculum: aligned with the official AIIMS NORCET syllabus and pattern.
Structured lesson plans: Dedicated coaching for prelims and mains. Our course reflects exactly what students are going to face in exams
120+ hours of Live classes+recorded sessions: Ideal for working nurses and students (comes with Extended access)
AI-based mock tests with live analysis of performance to eliminate weak areas.
Expert faculty: registered nurses/nursing graduates and NORCET-qualified mentors to guide you, who have gone down the same path.
PDF handouts, sample papers specially curated by our academic experts
About The Course
The AIIMS NORCET Preparation Course is designed to help nursing aspirants confidently prepare for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
We have an expert team of mentors who have 10+ years of experience in Nursing. They have developed a comprehensive, concept-driven curriculum that covers whatever you need from the NORCET syllabus with utmost clarity and relevance. The course follows a systematic learning approach that helps you strengthen fundamentals, master clinical reasoning and practice.
The primary aim of the course is to provide complete preparation support. You will get access to high-yield study materials, topic-wise question banks and AI-based mock tests. Benefit from exclusive 1-on-1 counselling sessions and performance analysis. We empower every student to excel in the NORCET exam on their first attempt.
The course also offers exclusive access to our community peer group. Here you can interact with mentors, programme managers and fellow peers who have gone down the same path.
Who Is The Course For?
B.Sc Nursing (Hons./General) graduates and Diploma (GNM) nurses who meet NORCET eligibility.
GNM candidates need at least 2 years of experience in a 50-bedded hospital.
Age: 18-30 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)
Final-year nursing students who want an early start.
Working clinical nurses aiming to move into central government/AIIMS posts.
Nurses re-attempting NORCET who want a results-driven strategy and higher cut-off targeting.
What's More That
Comes With Our Course?
1-On-1 Q&A Sessions
We provide online one-on-one counselling and Q&A sessions to ensure online learning is beneficial for the aspirants. Our mentors help aspirants clear their doubts and queries and get all the answers they need.
Live+Recorded Sessions
Missed a live lecture? Don\u2019t worry. You can always find a recorded lecture on our platform and revisit it as many times as you want during the course duration.
Extended Course Access
Getting the course once will help you prepare for not one but multiple attempts. You get access to all the resources for more than a year, to ensure proper revision.
Community Building
We help you get in touch with a community of experts, which includes mentors, registered practitioners, previous alumni and those who have successfully cleared the exams. This adds value to your preparation and get all the guidance and motivation you need.
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About The Examination
What is the Exam?
NORCET (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test) is the centralised computer-based recruitment exam. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) conducts it for hiring nursing officers across AIIMS and participating hospitals/institutes. NORCET is the primary gateway to Nursing Officer posts in AIIMS institutions and several centrally-funded hospitals. These are permanent/regular posts with central pay scales and good career progress.
Exam Eligibility Criteria
- Educational qualification: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing/B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from an INC/state-recognised institution.
- Registration: Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with a State Nursing Council or the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
- Experience: B.Sc. Nursing candidates often do not require prior experience. GNM/Diploma candidates usually need to have 2 years of clinical experience in a 50-bedded hospital.
- Age limit: 18-30 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC).
Procedure for Exam
NORCET cycles uses a two-stage selection model:
Stage I (Prelims)
A qualifying CBT is used to shortlist candidates for Stage II. Pattern commonly: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes, negative marking (−1/3 for wrong answers).
The prelims generally test a mix of nursing knowledge and general topics; it acts primarily as a filter.
Stage II (Mains)
A longer CBT with a larger number of questions focused on nursing topics.
Marks obtained here are used for final merit/selection.
Negative marking: Most NORCET cycles use −1/3 mark for each incorrect response; this is a key exam strategy factor.
Exam Format
The AIIMS NORCET exam format is as follows:
For Prelims:
Subject | Number of Questions | Exam Duration
Nursing-related | 80 Questions | 90 minutes
Others | 20 Questions | -
Total | 100 | -
For Mains:
Exam Mode: Computer-based
Total Questions: 160
Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, -1/3 for each wrong answer
Duration: 180 minutes
Total Sections: 5 Sections
MCQ Types: Images/Pictures or Video-based questions, Priority-based questions in MCQ
Step-by-Step Application Process for NORCET Exam
Visit the official website and find the link for the specific NORCET exam under the “Important Announcements” or “Recruitment” section.
Click on the “Apply Online” or “New Registration” link to create a new account. Provide basic details like your name, date of birth, and contact information. After registering, log in with your credentials.
Complete the online form by providing all necessary details, including personal, educational, and professional experience information.
Scan and upload the required documents, such as your photograph, signature, and any other specified certificates, in the correct format.
Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Review all the information you have entered. Once everything is filled out, submit the form. Download and print the final confirmation page for your records.
Pro Tip: Keep scanned copies prepared and saved in the exact pixel/KB constraints listed in the form; mismatch or delayed uploads cause problems.
Exam Test Centres
NORCET exam centres are located in major cities across India. They include Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Hyderabad, and other cities.
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