AIIMS NORCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 (Age, Qualification, Experience)
AIIMS NORCET eligibility is primarily checked on educational qualification, nursing council registration, age, and where applicable, post-qualification experience. Candidates must satisfy every criterion by the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Upper Age (General) | 30 Years |
| Qualification Route 1 | B.Sc. Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing |
| Qualification Route 2 | Diploma (GNM) + 2 Years Experience |
| Mandatory | Registered Nurse & Midwife |
Who is Eligible for NORCET?
Candidates generally qualify through either a degree route or a diploma + experience route. The exact wording in the official notification should be treated as final.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (Option 1) | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institute/university. |
| Educational Qualification (Option 2) | Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institute. |
| Registration | Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council. |
| Experience (for GNM route) | Minimum 2 years of experience in a 50-bedded hospital after acquiring qualification/registration (as specified by AIIMS). |
Age Limit & Relaxation
For most NORCET cycles, the core age bracket is 18 to 30 years for unreserved candidates. Relaxation is applied as per Government of India rules.
- OBC (NCL): Up to 3 years relaxation.
- SC/ST: Up to 5 years relaxation.
- PwBD: Additional relaxation as per central recruitment norms.
- Ex-Servicemen / other categories: As per detailed notification terms.
Document Alert: OBC(NCL)/EWS certificates must be valid for the financial year mentioned in the notification. Expired or wrongly formatted certificates may lead to rejection.
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