AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains question paper 2026 available: review exam trends

In short

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains examination was conducted online in CBT mode on 30 September 2026.
The Mains paper comprises 160 multiple-choice questions across four sections, with a total duration of 180 minutes.
Candidates receive +1 mark for each correct answer, while 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
The memory-based question paper is available on aiimsexams.ac.in for candidates to review and analyze exam trends.
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage 1 Prelims result is scheduled for declaration on 18 September 2026.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released the memory-based question paper for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11 Mains examination. The Stage 2 examination was conducted today, 30 September 2026, in an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

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This release allows candidates who appeared for the exam to review the questions, understand the difficulty level, identify important topics, and analyze question trends. The NORCET 11 Mains is a crucial stage for candidates aspiring to become Nursing Officers at AIIMS institutions.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains Exam Structure and Marking

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains examination consisted of 160 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), divided into four sections. Each section was allotted a fixed time of 45 minutes, bringing the total duration of the exam to 180 minutes. The marking scheme includes +1 mark for every correct answer, with a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect response.

The availability of the memory-based question paper is intended to assist candidates in evaluating their performance and preparing for future examination cycles. The official website for AIIMS examinations, aiimsexams.ac.in, hosts the relevant information and resources.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains Exam Pattern 2026
Particulars	Details
Total Questions	160
Number of Sections	4
Questions per Section	40
Total Duration	180 Minutes
Sectional Duration	45 Minutes
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking	1/3 mark for each incorrect answer

Overview of AIIMS NORCET 11 Examination Stages

The AIIMS NORCET 11 examination is a two-stage process, comprising a Prelims (Stage 1) and a Mains (Stage 2). The Stage 1 Prelims examination was conducted on 12 September 2026, also as a Computer-Based Test. This initial stage featured 100 multiple-choice questions, carrying a total of 100 marks, and had a duration of 90 minutes.

In the Prelims paper, 80 questions were from Nursing subjects, while 20 questions covered General Knowledge & Aptitude. The overall difficulty level of the Stage 1 paper was reported as Moderate to Difficult, with the Nursing section being considered more challenging and the General Knowledge & Aptitude section comparatively manageable. The result for the AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage 1 Prelims examination is scheduled to be declared on 18 September 2026.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Prelims Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme
Particulars	Details
Total Questions	100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Nursing Subjects	80 questions
General Knowledge & Aptitude	20 questions
Duration	90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for correct; 1/3rd (-0.33) deducted for incorrect

Next Steps for Candidates

Candidates who have appeared for the AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains examination can now use the memory-based question paper to compare their attempted answers with available solutions, which may help in estimating their probable scores. This resource is also valuable for future aspirants to understand the examination’s structure and content.

It is advised that candidates regularly check the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in, for updates regarding the release of the AIIMS NORCET 11 Answer Key 2026 and the Stage 1 Result 2026. The AIIMS NORCET 10 Question Paper 2026 is also available for reference.

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