AIIMS NORCET Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern (Detailed Subject-Wise)
The AIIMS NORCET Syllabus is vast and clinical-focused. Unlike state-level exams, NORCET prioritizes application-based knowledge. This guide breaks down the syllabus into high-yield subjects and topics that have historically appeared in the exam.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 200 MCQs |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 Mins) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 marks deducted |
| Qualifying Marks | 50% (UR), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST) |
1. Medical Surgical Nursing (MSN)
Weightage: High (30-35%). This is the backbone of NORCET. Questions focus on pathophysiology, clinical management, and nursing interventions for system-wise disorders.
Cardiovascular System
- Myocardial Infarction (MI) Management
- Heart Failure & Drugs (Digoxin, Diuretics)
- ECG Interpretation (Arrhythmias)
- Hypertension Guidelines
Nervous System
- CVA (Stroke) - Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic
- Increased ICP Management
- GCS Scale & Neurological Assessment
- Meningitis & Seizure precautions
Respiratory System
- COPD & Asthma Management
- Tuberculosis (DOTS Therapy)
- Chest Tube Drainage System
- ABG Analysis (Acid-Base Balance)
Renal System
- Acute vs Chronic Renal Failure
- Dialysis (Hemodialysis/Peritoneal)
- Electrolyte Imbalances (Hyperkalemia)
Detailed preparation and topic-wise lectures are handled by NPrep.
2. Fundamentals of Nursing (FON)
Weightage: High (25-30%). Focuses on practical procedures and basic care. This section tests your readiness for day-to-day hospital duties.
- Vital Signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, BP (Errors & Techniques).
- Procedures: NG Tube, Catheterization, IV Cannulation, IM Injection sites.
- CPR: Latest AHA Guidelines (BLS/ACLS).
- Biomedical Waste Management: Color coding of bins (Strictly asked).
- Positions: Therapeutic positions for various conditions.
Detailed preparation and procedure demonstrations are handled by NPrep.
3. Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBG)
Weightage: Medium-High (15-20%). Critical for understanding maternal and newborn health, a key priority in AIIMS hospitals.
- Antenatal Care: Assessment, Leopold Maneuvers, EDD.
- Labor: Stages of Labor, Partograph, Fetal Monitoring.
- Complications: PPH, Preeclampsia/Eclampsia, Placenta Previa.
- Newborn Care: APGAR Score, Resuscitation, Breastfeeding.
Detailed preparation and clinical scenarios are handled by NPrep.
4. Pediatric Nursing
Weightage: Medium (10-15%). Focuses on growth, development, and common childhood disorders.
- Growth & Development Milestones.
- Congenital Heart Defects (Cyanotic/Acyanotic).
- Immunization Schedule (Latest).
- Common Disorders: Nephrotic Syndrome, Leukemia, Dehydration.
Detailed preparation and growth charts are handled by NPrep.
5. Community Health Nursing (CHN)
Weightage: Low-Medium (5-10%). Covers public health, epidemiology, and national programs.
- Epidemiology (Triad, Levels of Prevention).
- National Health Programs.
- Family Planning Methods.
- Communicable Diseases & Vectors.
Detailed preparation and program updates are handled by NPrep.
6. Psychiatric Nursing
Weightage: Medium (10-15%). Important for Mains (Clinical Scenarios).
- MSE (Mental Status Examination).
- Schizophrenia & Psychosis.
- Mood Disorders (Depression/Mania).
- Therapeutic Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship.
- Defense Mechanisms.
Detailed preparation and case studies are handled by NPrep.
7. General Aptitude & GK
Weightage: Fixed (20 Questions). Often the rank decider.
- Reasoning: Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Series.
- Maths: Basic Arithmetic, Percentage, Profit/Loss.
- GK: Current Affairs (Health related), Basic Static GK.
Preparation for the entire syllabus, including Aptitude, is handled comprehensively by NPrep.
Crack NORCET 2026 with NPrep GOLD
The most comprehensive course for AIIMS NORCET. 900+ Hours of Theory, Clinicals & Test Series.