NORCET 12 (2027) — Full Detailed Information

Looking for NORCET 12 full detailed information? AIIMS New Delhi has confirmed the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test dates through its official examination calendar. However, AIIMS has not yet announced the full vacancy numbers, application dates or application fee. The notification will likely arrive around February–March 2027. Everything marked as “Expected” below follows the NORCET 11/10 pattern and does not represent official confirmation.

Therefore, candidates should treat expected details as guidance until AIIMS publishes the complete NORCET 12 notification. Meanwhile, always check the official AIIMS Examination website and the official AIIMS examination calendar for final information.

1. Summary of NORCET 12

First, the following table gives a quick overview of NORCET 12. It separates the general examination details from information that AIIMS still needs to announce.

2. NORCET 12 Full Detailed Information: Key Dates

At present, AIIMS has provided several examination dates through its calendar. However, candidates still need to wait for the notification, application window and correction-window dates.

In addition, the calendar includes NORCET-13 Stage I on 11 Sept 2027 and Stage II on 27 Sept 2027.

For the latest schedule, candidates should regularly check the official AIIMS Key Dates and examination calendar.

3. Eligibility Criteria (Expected – As per NORCET 11 Pattern)

Next, candidates should understand the expected eligibility requirements. The following criteria follow the previous NORCET pattern. However, AIIMS may make changes when it releases the NORCET 12 notification.

Educational Qualification (Any of the Following)

Generally, candidates count their experience after completing the required qualification. In addition, they usually need to complete the required experience before the cutoff date that AIIMS mentions in the notification.

Age Limit

The expected age range is 18 to 30 years as on the last date of application.

However, Government of India rules provide age relaxation for eligible categories:

• OBC: +3 years
• SC/ST: +5 years
• PwBD: 10+ years
• Departmental / Government service candidates: As per existing rules.

4. Application Fee (Tentative – Based on NORCET 11)

AIIMS has not announced the NORCET 12 application fee yet. Therefore, the following amounts only show the fee structure from the previous pattern.

5. NORCET 12 Exam Pattern (Provisional)

Based on previous NORCET cycles, candidates can expect Stage I and Stage II again. Nevertheless, AIIMS will confirm the final NORCET 12 exam pattern through the official notification.

Stage I – Preliminary (Qualifying Only)

Stage II – Mains (Merit Deciding)

For a tie between two candidates, the previous pattern gives preference to the candidate who is senior by date of birth. Furthermore, if candidates remain tied, the candidate with fewer negative marks or wrong answers gets the higher position.

Meanwhile, students who want additional practice can use the NORCET Nursing Practice Tests from Kanika’s Nursing Academy.

6. NORCET 12 Syllabus (Tentative)

The expected syllabus covers the complete Nursing syllabus at B.Sc./GNM level along with General Knowledge and Aptitude. Therefore, candidates should prepare both nursing subjects and the general section.

Nursing Topics

• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Community Health Nursing (MCH, epidemiology, immunisation, health programs)
• Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing (antenatal, intranatal, postnatal care, family welfare)
• Paediatric Nursing (Neonatal care, Growth and Development, Childhood diseases)
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
• Sociology & Psychology Applied to Nursing
• Nursing Research and Statistics
• Nursing Education and Management
• Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Nutrition

Phase I – General Knowledge & Aptitude

In addition to nursing subjects, Phase I includes Current Affairs, General Science, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude up to Class 12 level.

7. Step-by-Step Selection Process

The expected selection process includes several stages. First, candidates appear for the preliminary CBT. Next, shortlisted candidates move to the Mains examination. After that, eligible candidates complete institute preference filling and document verification.

1. Stage I (Preliminary CBT) – AIIMS uses this qualifying round to shortlist applicants for Mains.
2. Stage II (Mains CBT) – Stage II determines the final merit ranking.
3. Institute Preference Filling – Eligible candidates choose their preferred AIIMS institutes or hospitals.
4. Document Verification – Officials check certificates, registration and experience proof.
5. Final Merit List & Allotment – AIIMS considers rank, category and institute preferences for allotment.

8. AIIMS Nursing Officer Salary & Perks

Pay Scale: Level 7 in the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC.

Approx. Gross Monthly Salary: INR 65,000 – INR 75,000, depending on the city or institute, along with HRA, DA and other allowances.

In addition, eligible employees may receive NPS/Pension benefits, medical facilities, LTC and government accommodation according to availability. Moreover, the career path may lead to roles such as Senior Nursing Officer and Nursing Superintendent.

9. Participating Institutes (As Per Recent NORCET Cycles – Subject to Change)

Recent NORCET cycles have included AIIMS New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Bathinda, Bibinagar, Deoghar, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Kalyani, Mangalagiri, Nagpur, Raebareli, Rajkot, Vijaypur (Jammu), Madurai and others.

Moreover, previous cycles have included other participating institutes such as PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NITRD, RML Hospital, ESIC hospitals and selected federal government hospitals. However, the participating institute list can change from one cycle to another.

Therefore, candidates should wait for AIIMS to publish the exact NORCET 12 participating institutes and institute-wise vacancy distribution.

For related recruitment information, candidates can also visit the Nursing Jobs section of Kanika’s Nursing Academy.

10. How to Apply (Anticipated Process)

Candidates will most likely complete the application through aiimsexams.ac.in. Once AIIMS opens the application window, applicants can follow the expected process below.

1. First, create login details by registering with basic information such as name, email and cellphone.
2. Next, complete the online application form with personal, educational and experience details.
3. Then, upload the scanned photograph, signature and other necessary certificates.
4. After that, pay the application fee online.
5. Finally, submit the application through the official AIIMS examination website and save or print the confirmation page for your records.

11. Preparation Tips for Students

Students do not need to wait for the full notification before starting their preparation. Instead, they can use this period to revise important subjects, solve previous papers and improve their speed.

• Start revising fundamental Nursing subjects now rather than waiting for the notice.
• Solve previous NORCET papers from 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to understand the question pattern.
• Focus especially on Medical-Surgical Nursing and Community Health, which have historically received strong weightage.
• Build speed for the 90-minute, 100-question Stage I format by attempting timed mock tests.
• Keep RNRM registration renewal and experience certificates updated in advance.

Furthermore, students can use NORCET Nursing Practice Tests for preparation or check nursing recruitment updates on Kanika’s Nursing Academy.

12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NORCET 12 Full Detailed Information Updates

This NORCET 12 full detailed information page will require an update when AIIMS publishes the official NORCET 12 notification, vacancies, application dates, application fee and institute-wise vacancy details.

Until then, regularly check the AIIMS NORCET portal and the AIIMS examination schedule. Meanwhile, candidates who want to start preparation can use Kanika’s Nursing Academy NORCET practice tests.