AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage 1 examination will be conducted on September 12, 2026, while the Stage 2 examination is scheduled for September 30, 2026. The Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test is being conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, for recruitment to Nursing Officer posts at AIIMS institutes and other participating hospitals.
As of August 24, 2026, AIIMS has scheduled the application acceptance status update for candidates. The city intimation slip is expected on September 3, 2026, and the Stage 1 admit card is scheduled to be uploaded on September 9, 2026. The exact reporting time, gate-closing time and examination shift will be mentioned on the individual admit card. Candidates should not rely on unofficial timing information.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Date 2026: Key Highlights
- Exam authority: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Exam name: Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test 11
- Post: Nursing Officer, Group B
- Mode of examination: Computer-Based Test
- Stage 1 exam date: September 12, 2026
- Stage 2 exam date: September 30, 2026
- Stage 1 admit card date: September 9, 2026
- Number of vacancies: 2,218 tentative Nursing Officer posts
- Application deadline: August 13, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
- Exact exam shift and reporting time: To be confirmed through the admit card
AIIMS NORCET 11 Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date or Status |
|---|---|
| Notification and online registration begins | July 24, 2026 |
| Last date to submit the online application | August 13, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Application status for acceptance to appear in the examination | August 24, 2026 |
| Correction of rejected images or other deficiencies | To be announced, wherever applicable |
| City intimation slip | September 3, 2026 |
| Stage 1 admit card | September 9, 2026 |
| Stage 1 NORCET Preliminary examination | September 12, 2026 |
| Stage 1 result | September 18, 2026, as per the published schedule |
| Stage 2 admit card | To be announced |
| Stage 2 NORCET Main examination | September 30, 2026 |
| Stage 2 result | October 10, 2026, as per the published schedule |
The dates for the Stage 2 admit card, document verification and institute or hospital allocation may be notified separately. Candidates should treat the schedule as subject to revision unless AIIMS issues a final update.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Timings 2026
AIIMS has announced the dates of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 examinations, but the candidate-specific examination shift, reporting time and gate-closing time are to be confirmed through the admit card. These details may vary according to the examination centre and shift allocation.
| Examination | Duration | Question Structure | Timing Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: NORCET Preliminary | 90 minutes | 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks | Exact shift and reporting time will be printed on the admit card |
| Stage 2: NORCET Main | 180 minutes | 160 multiple-choice questions carrying 160 marks | Exact shift and reporting time will be announced through the Stage 2 admit card |
The Stage 1 paper is divided into five sections of 20 questions each, with 18 minutes allotted to every section. Once the time for a section ends, candidates cannot return to that section. The Stage 2 paper is divided into four sections of 40 questions each, with 45 minutes allotted to every section.
What Is the AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process?
AIIMS NORCET 11 selection is conducted through two successive computer-based examinations:
- Stage 1: NORCET Preliminary examination – This is a qualifying examination and its score is not used for preparing the final merit rank.
- Stage 2: NORCET Main examination – The Stage 2 score is used for preparing the merit list and further institute or hospital allocation, subject to eligibility and document verification.
Candidates who meet the qualifying standard in Stage 1 are shortlisted for Stage 2. The number of candidates called for the Main examination is generally linked to the available seats in each category. Qualified candidates may also be required to submit institute or hospital preferences before allocation.
