By Metier International Academy
The AIIMS NORCET 10 (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test – 10) is one of the most prestigious and competitive nursing recruitment exams in India. Conducted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), this exam opens the gateway to secure a Group-B Nursing Officer position (Level 7, Pay Matrix ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4600 pre-revised) across various AIIMS institutes in India.
If you are planning to appear for NORCET 10 in 2026, this guide by Metier International Academy will help you understand:
- Official notification highlights
- Important dates
- Eligibility criteria
- Detailed exam pattern (Stage I & II)
- Category-wise qualifying marks
- Preparation strategy
- How Metier International Academy can help you crack NORCET 10
📢 AIIMS NORCET 10 – Official Notification Overview
As per Notice No. 17/2026 dated 24.02.2026, AIIMS has invited online applications for Nursing Officer posts across participating AIIMS institutes.
🗓 Important Dates
- Online Registration Start: 24 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 16 March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Stage I (Preliminary – CBT): 11 April 2026
- Stage II (Mains – CBT): 30 April 2026
- Admit Card Upload: 08 April 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the official AIIMS exam portal.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria for NORCET 10
✅ Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
Option 1:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing
OR - Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing
(Recognized by Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council)
OR
Option 2:
- Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)
- Registered as Nurse & Midwife
- Minimum 2 years experience in a 50-bedded hospital (after qualification)
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 30 Years
(Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules)
📝 AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Pattern
NORCET is conducted in two stages:
🥇 Stage I – NORCET Preliminary
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- 20 – General Knowledge & Aptitude
- 80 – Nursing Subjects
- Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
- Section-wise timed format (5 sections, 18 minutes each)
- Qualifying Nature (Marks not counted for final merit)
Qualifying Percentile:
- UR/EWS – 50 percentile
- OBC – 45 percentile
- SC/ST – 40 percentile
- PwBD – 5 percentile relaxation
Only candidates up to 5 times the total seats category-wise qualify for Stage II.
🏆 Stage II – NORCET Mains (Final Merit Stage)
- Duration: 180 Minutes
- Total Questions: 160 MCQs
- Negative Marking: 1/3
- Case scenario-based competency questions
- Sectional time limit (4 sections × 45 minutes)
Final Selection:
- Based only on Stage II performance
- Seat allocation based on merit + preference
There is no waiting list, and joining is mandatory once seat is allotted.
🏥 Participating AIIMS Institutes
NORCET score is valid for recruitment in various AIIMS institutes such as:
- AIIMS New Delhi
- AIIMS Bhopal
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar
- AIIMS Gorakhpur
- AIIMS Kalyani
- AIIMS Bathinda
(And other participating AIIMS across India)
🔥 Why NORCET 10 is Highly Competitive?
- National-level centralized recruitment
- Lakhs of applicants for limited seats
- Strict sectional time management
- Case-based Mains examination
- No chance to revisit previous sections
This makes strategic preparation + exam-oriented practice essential.
🎯 How to Prepare for AIIMS NORCET 10?
1️⃣ Master Core Nursing Subjects
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Mental Health Nursing
2️⃣ Practice Sectional Timed Mock Tests
Since NORCET follows sectional timing, traditional mock practice is not enough.
3️⃣ Focus on Case-Based Questions
Stage II focuses on competency-based clinical scenarios.
4️⃣ Revise Previous NORCET Trends
Pattern analysis improves scoring efficiency.
🚀 NORCET 10 Coaching at Metier International Academy
At Metier International Academy, we provide result-oriented training designed specifically for NORCET pattern.
💡 Our NORCET 10 Program Includes:
✅ Comprehensive Live Classes (Online & Offline)
✅ Sectional Mock Test Series (As per AIIMS Pattern)
✅ Case-Based Question Practice
✅ Detailed Performance Analysis
✅ Doubt Clearing Sessions
✅ Previous Year Question Discussion
✅ Strategy & Time Management Workshops
🎓 Special Features of Our AIIMS NORCET 10 Crash Course
- 45-Day Structured Preparation Plan
- AIIMS-Level Question Bank
- Weekly Grand Tests
- Personalized Mentorship
Delhi Branch: 📞9220322652
Pondicherry Branch: 📞9600543642
We train students not just to qualify Stage I, but to secure top ranks in Stage II.
🏆 Why Choose Metier International Academy?
✔ Proven track record in Nursing competitive exams
✔ Experienced faculty from reputed institutions
✔ Focused preparation aligned with latest AIIMS notification
✔ Hybrid learning model (Online + Classroom)
✔ Regular doubt solving & revision sessions
We understand the exam trend deeply and design our modules exactly as per AIIMS NORCET requirements.
📌 Final Words
AIIMS NORCET 10 is not just an exam — it is an opportunity to secure a prestigious Nursing Officer position in India’s top medical institutions.
If you are serious about cracking NORCET 10 (2026), start your preparation early and follow a structured plan.
👉 Join Metier International Academy’s NORCET 10 Program today and take the first step toward your AIIMS dream career.
📞 Contact : 9600543642
✉️ Email : info@metieracademy.in
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