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AIIMS M.Sc Nursing Syllabus 2026: Check Latest Subject-wise Syllabus(PDF Available)

Exam Level: NationalAdmit Card Release Date: May 14, 2025

Last Updated on 31st October 2025

AIIMS MSc Nursing Exam

AIIMS MSc Nursing 2026 Syllabus

AIIMS MSc Nursing 2026 Syllabus consist two major divisions, name i.e. Basic Sciences and Nursing Subjects. Basic Sciences area comprises Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Pathology. The Nursing Subjects include Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing and Fundamentals of Nursing.

The Basic Sciences will have 40 marks, whereas Nursing Subjects will have 60 marks in AIIMS MSc Nursing 2025 exam.


AIIMS MSc Nursing 2026 Syllabus: Quick Highlights

Here are the AIIMS MSc Nursing Syllabus Quick highlights are as follows:

Particulars

Details

Exam Parts

Part A (Basic Sciences) and Part B (Nursing Subjects)

Part A Subjects

Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Nutrition, Pathology

Part B Subjects

Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing

Total Questions

100

Questions in Part A

40

Questions in Part B

60

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Exam Mode

Offline (OMR-based)

Duration

90 minutes

AIIMS MSc Nursing Exam

AIIMS MSc Nursing 2026 Syllabus: Subject-Wise Topics & PDF Download

AIIMS MSc Nursing syllabus broadly covers advanced nursing topics adapted from the B.Sc Nursing curriculum with emphasis on:

Section

Key Topics

Anatomy

  • Human Anatomy
  •  Organ Systems
  •  Musculoskeletal
  •  Nervous System

Physiology

  • Cell, Blood
  • Respiratory
  • GI
  • Excretory
  • Endocrine
  • Reproductive

Biochemistry

  • Enzymes
  • Metabolism
  • Biomolecules

Nutrition

  • Dietary Requirements
  • Nutritional Disorders

Nursing Foundation

  • Fundamentals
  • Ethics
  • Patient Care
  • Documentation

Psychology

  • Psychological Processes
  • Mental Health
  • Theories in Psychology

Sociology

  • Social Dynamics
  • Role in Healthcare
  • Social Issues

Pharmacology

  • Drug Action
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Adverse Effects

Pathology and Genetics

  • Disease Mechanisms
  • Genetics
  • Counseling

Microbiology

  • Bacteriology
  • Virology
  • Infection Control

Medical-Surgical Nursing

  • Care of Adult
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Emergency Nursing

Child Health Nursing

  • Pediatric Diseases
  • Growth/Development
  • Neonatal Care

Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing

  • Antenatal
  • Intranatal
  • Postnatal Care
  • Gynecology Emergencies

Community Health Nursing

  • Preventive Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Delivery Systems

Mental Health Nursing

  • Psychiatric Disorders
  • Treatments, Counseling

Nursing Research & Statistics

  • Research Methods
  • Biostatistics
  • Data Analysis

Management of Nursing Services

  • Leadership,
  • Administration
  • Education Planning

Communication/Educational Tech.

  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Education
  • Use of Technology

Introduction to Computers

  • Basics
  • Use in Healthcare
  • Data Management

English

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Technical Usage


AIIMS MSc Nursing 202 6 Syllabus

Check the syllabus for AIIMS MSc Nursing Entrance Exam  in the table below. 

Section

Syllabus

AIIMS MSc Nursing Entrance Exam

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Subject
Syllabus

FAQS

The perspective weightage can vary slightly every year and can be clarified by examining previous question papers. The static one is as follow:

  •  Basic Sciences: 40 marks, 
  • Nursing Subjects: 60 marks.

The 2025 syllabus does not have any significant changes compared to 2024. Candidates may consult 2024 papers to see how questions are asked and what subjects to focus on.

AcronymAIIMS MSc Nursing Exam
Conducting BodyOther
Mode and TypeOnline (Computer Based Test (CBT))
Application ModeOnline
Frequency1 in a year
LanguagesEnglish
Test Takers20000
Duration90
Total Marks90
Marking Scheme1 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Application Fee1500
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