AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains 2026 memory-based questions and answers released

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has made available memory-based questions and answers for the NORCET 11 Mains examination, which was conducted on 30 September 2026. This release aims to assist candidates in reviewing the questions, understanding the difficulty level, identifying important topics, and analyzing trends for future examinations, as AIIMS does not provide the official question paper for its computer-based tests.

The NORCET 11 Mains serves as the Stage 2 examination for candidates who successfully qualified Stage 1, which was held on 12 September 2026. The memory-based questions are compiled from candidate recall and may vary slightly in language or options from the actual exam.

NORCET 11 Mains 2026 Exam Structure and Marking

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains exam was administered in an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The paper consisted of 160 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) derived from various nursing topics. The examination was divided into four distinct parts, with each part containing 40 questions.

Candidates were allotted 45 minutes to complete each section, after which that specific part would be locked. The total duration for the entire NORCET 11 Mains exam was 180 minutes. The marking scheme for the examination awarded +1 mark for each correct answer, while -1/3 mark was deducted for every incorrect response.

Difficulty Assessment and Key Topics

Based on memory-based questions and feedback from candidates, the overall difficulty level of the NORCET 11 Mains 2026 exam was reported as moderate. Questions in the exam covered a range of formats, including direct concepts, image-based queries, ECG interpretations, and calculation-based problems, all pertaining to various nursing subjects.

Key topics that were reportedly featured in the NORCET 11 Mains exam included ‘Powerhouse of the cell’ (Direct), ‘Myelomeningocele’ (Image-based), ‘Cystic fibrosis’ (Concept-based), ‘Placenta praevia’ (Concept-based), and ‘Role of calcium gluconate in hyperkalemia’ (Concept-based). Other areas included ‘Cardiac membrane stabilisation’, ‘Most susceptible developmental age for schizophrenia’, ‘Ballard scoring’, ‘ADH (antidiuretic hormone)’, ‘Epistaxis’, ‘Jolly retractor’ (Image-based), ‘Multiple myeloma’ (Image-based), ‘Dopamine dose calculation’ (Calculation-based), ‘ECG: Myocardial infarction’ (ECG-based), ‘Denver II scale’, and ‘Hypovolemic shock’.

Overview of NORCET 11 Stage 1 Examination

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage 1 examination, which served as the preliminary round for the Mains, was conducted on 12 September 2026. This initial stage comprised 100 multiple-choice questions, carrying a total of 100 marks. The paper was structured with 80 questions specifically from Nursing subjects and 20 questions covering General Knowledge & Aptitude.

Candidates were allocated 90 minutes to complete the Stage 1 paper. The overall difficulty level for the AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage 1 paper was reported as Moderate to Difficult. The Nursing section was noted to be more challenging due to its conceptual, application-based, and lengthy questions, while the General Knowledge & Aptitude section was considered comparatively more manageable.

Further reading

• AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains question paper 2026 available: review exam trends
• AIIMS NORCET 11 mains exam conducted on 30 September 2026 for nursing officer posts
• AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains admit card out: download by 30 September for stage 2 exam

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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