What is NORCET?
NORCET (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test) is conducted by AIIMS to recruit Nursing Officers at AIIMS and associated central government institutes. It's a computer-based objective exam combining nursing subject knowledge with general aptitude sections.
Who's eligible
Eligibility generally requires a B.Sc Nursing (Hons.)/B.Sc Nursing qualification or GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery), along with registration with a State Nursing Council or the Indian Nursing Council. Age limits and any experience requirements are set per recruitment notification, so always check the current official AIIMS NORCET notification for the exact criteria that applies to your category.
Exam pattern
The exam combines nursing subject questions with general sections covering English, General Awareness, Reasoning, and Computer Knowledge. Nursing subjects typically span:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Paediatric Nursing
- Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
How to prepare
Since NORCET blends nursing depth with general aptitude, split your prep time accordingly — don't let general awareness and reasoning practice crowd out core nursing subjects, which typically carry the heavier weight. Practicing with previous-year-style questions is the fastest way to calibrate to the real difficulty level.
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