PGIMER BSc Nursing 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Expected Soon at pgimer.edu.in; Exam Analysis & Result Details Inside
The PGIMER BSc Nursing Entrance Exam 2026 took place on July 24, 2026, and was administered by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh.

The PGIMER BSc Nursing Entrance Exam 2026 took place on July 24, 2026, and was administered by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh. It was delivered as an online computer-based test (CBT) at selected venues for entry into the 4-year B.Sc. Nursing and B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) courses.
Key Dates & Schedule Summary
| Event | Status / Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| PGIMER BSc Nursing Entrance Exam | Conducted (July 24, 2026) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | Expected Last Week of July 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window | End of July / Early August 2026 |
| Result / Scorecard Declaration | August 10, 2026 (Expected) |
| Document Verification & Counselling | Mid-to-Late August 2026 |
Initial Question Paper and Difficulty Analysis
Based on early responses from examinees, the paper's overall level was considered Easy to Moderate:
1. Biology: Questions were simple and closely matched Class 11–12 NCERT ideas.
2. Chemistry: Largely straightforward and concept-focused, which supported fast answering.
3. Physics: Neither too easy nor too hard, mixing concept items with calculation-based problems.
4. English and General Knowledge: Generally easy and approachable, in line with common aptitude patterns.
Answer Key and Response Sheet Updates
- Release Status: The official provisional key along with each applicant response sheet is set to appear on the official website pgimer.edu.in in the final week of July.
- Raising Objections: After it is posted, candidates will get a brief online period to challenge any errors.
Marking Scheme Formula
Use the following to work out an approximate raw total:
- Estimated Score = (Correct Answers × 1) - (Incorrect Answers × 0.25)
Result Declaration and Counselling Process
1. Scorecard Access: The outcome is anticipated on August 10, 2026. Applicants may sign in with their application number and password to check their percentile and marks.
2. Merit List: PGIMER will release a rank-ordered merit list using the overall entrance performance.
3. Counselling: Those selected will be invited for in-person document checking and seat assignment at the Chandigarh campus around the middle of August.
