AIIMS M.Sc. Nursing exam-day guide
AIIMS M.Sc. Nursing · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / hall ticket
Download and print the admit card from the official AIIMS examination portal once released. Carry at least two printed copies. Verify that your name, roll number, exam centre address, and reporting time match your application. If the admit card does not appear or details look wrong, contact the examination authority immediately; do not travel to the centre with a mismatched document.
Photo ID matching your application
Carry the original government photo ID you declared in the application (Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence, or passport). Photocopies and IDs not listed in your application are commonly refused. Confirm the exact list of accepted IDs and whether originals only are required with the provider.
Passport-size photographs
Carry several recent colour photographs matching the one pasted or uploaded on the admit card, in case the invigilator asks for one for the attendance sheet. Confirm the required number and specifications with the provider.
Reporting time and centre route
Note the reporting time printed on the admit card and plan to reach the centre well before it; gates typically close before the exam starts and late entrants are not admitted. Do a route check the day before, accounting for traffic and security queues.
Permitted stationery
The exam is computer-based, so a pen is usually needed only for signing the attendance sheet. Carry a simple blue or black ballpoint pen. Do not bring calculators, smart watches, or study notes; most centres provide rough sheets on request. Confirm the permitted-items list with the provider.
Know the paper pattern and marking
Confirm the current number of questions, time allowed, and negative-marking rule from the official information brochure. Practise with the official mock test or interface demo so you are comfortable with navigation, marking for review, and submitting before the clock ends.
Identity-verification readiness
Expect biometric capture (fingerprint or photograph) and a security check at entry. Avoid wearing items that slow the check, such as heavy jewellery, belts with metal buckles, or shoes that set off detectors. Follow centre instructions on personal belongings.
Water and personal needs
Carry a transparent water bottle only if the centre permits it, and use the washroom before entry because breaks during the test are generally not allowed. Confirm the centre's policy on water and restroom access with the provider.
No electronic devices
Leave mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth earbuds, and any other electronic device outside the exam hall or in the designated storage, if provided. Possession inside the hall is treated as unfair means regardless of whether the device is switched off.
Travel and stay plan
If the centre is far from home, book accommodation near it in advance and keep a buffer for the morning. Keep the admit card, ID, and photographs in one folder so nothing is misplaced on the day.
Health and sleep
Sleep a full night before the exam, eat a light breakfast, and carry any prescribed medicine you may need. Inform the invigilator in advance if you have a medical condition requiring accommodation; confirm the procedure with the provider.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card, re-check the centre address and reporting time, and confirm your ID and photographs are ready. Stop starting new topics; revise high-yield areas such as nursing fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, and community health using your own notes. Take one full-length timed mock to rehearse pacing, then review only the errors.
Light revision of formulas, normal values, drug classifications, and nursing procedures. Re-read the information brochure for marking scheme and prohibited items. Pack your folder with the admit card, ID, photographs, and pen. Confirm your transport plan and, if staying nearby, check in to the accommodation.
Do a final short revision in the morning, then stop studying by evening. Visit or locate the centre if you are nearby so the morning route is familiar. Set two alarms, charge your phone, lay out clothes, and get to bed early. Avoid heavy meals, caffeine late in the day, and last-minute group discussions that raise anxiety.
Eat a light breakfast, carry the folder and water if permitted, and leave with enough buffer to arrive before the reporting time. At the centre, complete security and biometric verification, find your assigned seat, and log in to the test interface. Read the on-screen instructions and confirm the question count and time before starting.
Attempt questions in passes: answer confident ones first, mark uncertain ones for review, and return to them if time permits. Watch the on-screen timer, keep an eye on the number of unanswered questions, and reserve the final minutes to review marked items and submit. Do not leave the hall before submitting unless instructed; confirm the submission and collect any acknowledgement the centre provides.
Rules to check
Carry the printed admit card and the original photo ID declared in your application to the exam hall; entry is refused without valid documents, so confirm the accepted ID list with the provider.
Reach the centre before the reporting time printed on the admit card; late entry is generally not allowed once the exam begins, and gates may close earlier.
Do not carry mobile phones, smart watches, or any electronic or communication device into the exam hall; possession is treated as unfair means even if the device is off.
Follow all invigilator and biometric-verification instructions, and do not communicate with other candidates or look at their screens during the test.
Breaks during the test are generally not permitted, so use the washroom before entry; confirm any medical-accommodation procedure with the provider in advance.
The paper is computer-based with a fixed duration and a defined marking scheme, including negative marking for wrong answers where applicable; confirm the current pattern in the official brochure before relying on it.
Any attempt at unfair means can lead to cancellation of your candidature and debarment; keep only permitted items at your seat and cooperate with security checks.