To apply for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027, you must be between 17 and 25 years of age and have scored at least 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in Class 12.

AIIMS New Delhi conducts the BSc Nursing entrance exam for admission to nursing programs across AIIMS institutions nationwide. The eligibility criteria for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027 are expected to remain similar to previous years, covering age limits, educational qualifications, mandatory subjects, and nationality. Knowing these requirements early helps you confirm eligibility and plan your preparation before the official notification is released at aiimsexams.ac.in.

  • Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31, 2027.
  • Maximum age for General and EWS students: 25 years as of December 31, 2027.
  • Maximum age for OBC and SC/ST students: 28 years (3 years relaxation, based on previous year trends).
  • Minimum Class 12 marks for General/OBC/EWS: 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
  • Minimum Class 12 marks for SC/ST and PWD students: 40% aggregate in the same subjects.
  • No official cap on the number of attempts — you can apply as long as you remain within the age limit.
Direct Link to AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027 Official Notification (Check aiimsexams.ac.in)

AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027 Eligibility Criteria Overview

AIIMS conducts a centralised entrance exam for its BSc Nursing program. Eligibility conditions apply uniformly across all AIIMS campuses. The table below summarises key parameters based on previous year criteria.

Parameter Details
Age Limit (General / EWS) 17 to 25 years as of December 31, 2027
Age Limit (OBC-NCL) 17 to 28 years as of December 31, 2027
Age Limit (SC / ST) 17 to 28 years as of December 31, 2027
Age Limit (PWD) Up to 30 years as of December 31, 2027
Minimum Marks (General / OBC / EWS) 45% aggregate in PCB and English in Class 12
Minimum Marks (SC / ST / PWD) 40% aggregate in PCB and English in Class 12
Mandatory Subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
Number of Attempts No fixed limit; age criteria applies
Nationality Indian National

AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027 Age Limit

You must be at least 17 years old and not more than 25 years old as of December 31, 2027 to apply under the General category. AIIMS provides age relaxation to students from reserved categories based on Government of India norms.

Category Minimum Age Maximum Age (as of December 31, 2027)
General / EWS 17 years 25 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 17 years 28 years
SC / ST 17 years 28 years
PWD (all categories) 17 years 30 years

Your age is calculated from the date of birth recorded in your Class 10 certificate. Ensure the date on your application matches your official documents to avoid disqualification at the document verification stage.


Educational Qualification and Class 12 Percentage

You must have passed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, scoring at least 45% aggregate marks in these four subjects.

Students currently appearing in their Class 12 final exam in 2027 may apply on a provisional basis. Their admission is confirmed only after they produce mark sheets showing the required percentage during document verification.

Category Minimum Aggregate Marks in PCB and English
General 45%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 45%
EWS 45%
SC / ST 40%
PWD 40%

Boards recognised by AIIMS include CBSE, ICSE, state boards, and those affiliated with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Certificates from foreign boards are not accepted.


Mandatory Subjects in Class 12 for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027

Your Class 12 curriculum must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Biotechnology), and English as compulsory subjects to qualify for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027. Vocational Biology is not accepted as a substitute for Biology.

  • Physics — compulsory
  • Chemistry — compulsory
  • Biology / Biotechnology — compulsory (Vocational Biology not accepted)
  • English — compulsory
  • Additional subjects — optional and not counted in the eligibility aggregate

Students from Commerce or Arts streams are not eligible even if Biology was studied as an additional subject. All four compulsory subjects must appear clearly on your official Class 12 mark sheet.


Number of Attempts for AIIMS BSc Nursing

AIIMS does not prescribe a maximum number of attempts for the BSc Nursing entrance exam. You can sit the exam as many times as you remain within the eligible age bracket for your category.

In practice, the upper age limit determines how many attempts are possible. A General category student who completes Class 12 at 17 years has until age 25 — giving multiple attempts before the cutoff. Students who passed Class 12 in a previous year are also eligible, provided they satisfy age and marks criteria at the time of applying.

  • No official cap on the number of AIIMS BSc Nursing attempts.
  • Each attempt requires you to satisfy both age and educational eligibility at the time of applying.
  • SC/ST and OBC students benefit from a higher age ceiling of 28 years, allowing more potential attempts than General category students.
  • PWD students have the highest age ceiling at 30 years.

Nationality and Other Eligibility Requirements

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and foreign nationals cannot apply for this program.

  • You must be an Indian citizen as per your government identity documents.
  • No domicile or home-state requirement — students from any Indian state can apply.
  • No gender restriction applies; students of all genders are eligible.
  • You must meet the medical fitness standards described in the official AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027 prospectus.

AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027 Eligibility FAQs

Ques. What is the age limit for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027?

Ans. For General and EWS students, the age must be between 17 and 25 years as of December 31, 2027. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and SC/ST students are eligible up to 28 years, while PWD students can apply up to 30 years of age.

Ques. What is the minimum percentage required in Class 12 for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027?

Ans. General, OBC, and EWS students need at least 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in Class 12. SC, ST, and PWD students require a minimum of 40% aggregate in the same subjects.

Ques. How many attempts are allowed in AIIMS BSc Nursing?

Ans. There is no official restriction on the number of attempts for AIIMS BSc Nursing. You can appear in the exam as many times as you remain within the eligible age limit for your category.

Ques. Are Commerce or Arts stream students eligible for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027?

Ans. No. You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Biotechnology), and English in Class 12. Commerce and Arts students are not eligible, even if Biology was taken as an additional subject.

Ques. Can students currently appearing in Class 12 apply for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027?

Ans. Yes, Class 12 appearing students can apply provisionally. Admission is confirmed only after they submit mark sheets showing the required minimum percentage during document verification.

Ques. Is there a domicile requirement for AIIMS BSc Nursing 2027?

Ans. No. There is no domicile or state-level restriction. Students from any Indian state can apply as long as they meet the age, educational, and nationality criteria.