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NORCET 2026 Guide

AIIMS NORCET Exam Date 2026 (Stage-I & Stage-II Schedule)

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AIIMS NORCET is conducted in two stages (Stage-I Prelims and Stage-II Mains). Based on the latest published schedule for the ongoing cycle, candidates should prepare using the Stage-I and Stage-II dates below and track admit card updates from the official AIIMS exams portal.

NORCET Exam Snapshot
FeatureDetails
ExamAIIMS NORCET 2026
Stage-I (Prelims)11 April 2026
Stage-II (Mains)30 April 2026
ModeComputer Based Test (CBT)
Official Websiteaiimsexams.ac.in

NORCET 2026 Exam Date Timeline

Use this working timeline to plan revision, mock tests, and document readiness. Candidates should cross-check every milestone on the official portal once notices are released.

EventDate / Window
Notification & Detailed AdvertisementMarch 2026
Application Form WindowMarch 2026 (expected)
Application CorrectionAs per AIIMS notice
Stage-I (Prelims) CBT11 April 2026
Stage-I ResultWithin 2-4 weeks (typical)
Stage-II (Mains) CBT30 April 2026
Final NORCET Merit / AllocationAs notified by AIIMS

Important: Admit card, shift timing, and reporting instructions are released separately. Always verify exact timings on your admit card.

How to Plan Before Each Exam Date

  • 30 days before Stage-I: Focus on high-yield nursing subjects + daily MCQ practice.
  • 15 days before Stage-I: Attempt full-length mocks and reduce new topic intake.
  • Between Stage-I and Stage-II: Shift to clinical, case-based, and priority nursing questions.
  • Final 72 hours: Revise short notes, drug charts, protocols, and avoid over-attempting unfamiliar topics.

Exam-Day Checklist: Admit card printout, valid photo ID, passport-size photo (if asked), and timely reporting as per shift allotment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The current NORCET 2026 schedule lists Stage-I (Prelims) on 11 April 2026.
The Stage-II (Mains) exam is scheduled for 30 April 2026.
Yes, NORCET is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).
AIIMS releases admit cards in a separate notice, generally a few days before the exam date.
Yes, AIIMS can revise timelines due to administrative reasons. Always follow the latest official notice.
The gap can be short, so candidates should begin mains-focused preparation immediately after Stage-I.
Use aiimsexams.ac.in under the recruitment/NORCET section for authentic updates.
Not always. AIIMS may allot different shifts/centres depending on candidate volume.
Late entry is generally not allowed once gates close, so reach early as per admit card instructions.
No. Treat social media as secondary and confirm every update from the official AIIMS site.