Nursing subjects¶
Counts for exams in the medical family (see the overlap map). Prepare it once.
What it covers¶
The syllabus is based on the B.Sc. Nursing curriculum as prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). - Fundamentals of Nursing: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Psychology, Sociology. - Core Nursing: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing. - Advanced Nursing: Nursing Research, Statistics, Management of Nursing Services and Education, Pharmacology.
Depth by exam family¶
| Family | What the exam rewards |
|---|---|
| Nursing Recruitment (e.g., AIIMS NORCET) | Full breadth of B.Sc. Nursing curriculum, focus on clinical application and case-scenario based questions. |
Where it counts¶
| Family | Exams |
|---|---|
| Medical: NEET and medical PG | AIIMS NORCET (Nursing Officer) |
Official syllabus sources¶
- Indian Nursing Council (INC) B.Sc. Nursing Syllabus: https://indiannursingcouncil.org/nursing-syllabus
- AIIMS NORCET Information Bulletin (syllabus section): https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in
Free resources¶
- Indian Nursing Council (INC) official portal: https://www.indiannursingcouncil.org
- AIIMS Examinations Portal (for NORCET bulletins and notices): https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in
How to practise¶
- Revise the B.Sc. Nursing curriculum subject by subject.
- Focus on clinical application and case-scenario based questions as per the NORCET pattern.
- Use previous years' papers for timed practice, paying attention to the section-locked format.