NORCET 11 Mains question paper 2026: memory-based questions and answers released
In short
- Memory-based questions and answers for the NORCET 11 Mains exam, held on September 30, 2026, have been compiled from candidate recollections.
- The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) does not release official question papers for its computer-based examinations.
- The NORCET 11 Mains exam consisted of 160 nursing questions, divided into four sections, with a total duration of 180 minutes.
- The overall difficulty level of the NORCET 11 Mains paper was assessed as moderate, based on candidate feedback and memory-based questions.
- The marking scheme for NORCET 11 Mains included +1 for a correct answer and -1/3 for an incorrect answer.
Memory-based questions and answers for the AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains Question Paper 2026 are now available, following the Stage 2 examination conducted on September 30, 2026. These resources are intended to help candidates evaluate their attempted questions, compare answers, and review concepts that appeared in the exam.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) does not release the official question paper for its computer-based examinations. As a result, the compiled questions are based on candidates’ recollections and may exhibit slight variations in language and options compared to the original exam.
NORCET 11 Mains Examination Structure and Difficulty
The NORCET 11 Mains exam, a computer-based test (CBT), comprised 160 multiple-choice questions exclusively from nursing subjects. The paper was divided into four sections, each containing 40 questions, with 45 minutes allotted for each section. The total duration for the examination was 180 minutes. The marking scheme stipulated +1 mark for each correct answer and a deduction of 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer.
Based on memory-based questions and feedback from candidates, the overall difficulty level of the NORCET 11 Mains Question Paper 2026 was assessed as moderate. Questions covered direct concepts, image-based scenarios, ECG interpretations, and calculations across various nursing topics. For context, the AIIMS NORCET 10 Mains exam, held on April 30, 2026, also followed a similar structure with 160 nursing questions over 180 minutes.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam stage | Stage 2 Mains |
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Total questions | 160 MCQs |
| Total duration | 180 minutes |
| Number of sections | 4 |
| Questions per section | 40 |
| Time per section | 45 minutes |
| Marking scheme | +1 for correct answer, -1/3 for incorrect answer |
| Subjects | Nursing subjects |
| Particulars | NORCET 11 Mains 2026 |
|---|---|
| Overall difficulty | Moderate |
| Clinical questions | Will be Updated Soon |
| Case-based questions | Will be Updated Soon |
| Most asked subjects | Will be Updated Soon |
| Time management | Will be Updated Soon |
Key Topics from Memory-Based Questions
The memory-based questions from the NORCET 11 Mains exam indicate a broad coverage of nursing topics. Questions ranged from fundamental concepts like the ‘Powerhouse of the cell’ to more specialized areas such as Myelomeningocele (image-based), Cystic fibrosis (concept-based), and Placenta praevia (concept-based). Calculation-based questions, such as dopamine dose calculation, and ECG-based questions on myocardial infarction were also reported.
Other significant topics included the role of calcium gluconate in hyperkalemia, cardiac membrane stabilisation, and the most susceptible developmental age for schizophrenia. Image-based questions featured instruments like the Jolly retractor and conditions like multiple myeloma. Concept-based questions on Ballard scoring, ADH (antidiuretic hormone), Epistaxis, Denver II scale, and hypovolemic shock were also part of the examination.
| S.No. | Topic | Question Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powerhouse of the cell | Direct |
| 2 | Myelomeningocele | Image-based |
| 3 | Cystic fibrosis | Concept-based |
| 4 | Placenta praevia | Concept-based |
| 5 | Role of calcium gluconate in hyperkalemia | Concept-based |
| 6 | Cardiac membrane stabilisation | Concept-based |
| 7 | Most susceptible developmental age for schizophrenia | Concept-based |
| 8 | Ballard scoring | Concept-based |
| 9 | ADH (antidiuretic hormone) | Concept-based |
| 10 | Epistaxis | Concept-based |
| 11 | Jolly retractor | Image-based |
| 12 | Multiple myeloma | Image-based |
| 13 | Dopamine dose calculation | Calculation-based |
| 14 | ECG: Myocardial infarction | ECG-based |
| 15 | Denver II scale | Concept-based |
| 16 | Hypovolemic shock | Concept-based |
NORCET 11 Stage 1 Overview
The NORCET 11 selection process commenced with the Stage 1 preliminary examination, conducted on September 12, 2026. This was also a computer-based test, featuring 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 90 minutes. The Stage 1 paper included 80 questions from nursing subjects and 20 questions from General Knowledge & Aptitude. The overall difficulty level for Stage 1 was reported as moderate to difficult.
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage 1 Result 2026 was scheduled for declaration on September 18, 2026. Candidates who were shortlisted from Stage 1 became eligible to appear for the Stage 2 Mains examination on September 30, 2026. The Stage 1 exam was qualifying in nature, with its marks not contributing to the final merit list.
| Exam Conducting Body | AIIMS New Delhi |
|---|---|
| NORCET 11 Exam Date (Stage 1 Prelims) | September 12, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Duration | 90 Minutes (5 sections × 18 minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct |
| Stage 1 Nature | Qualifying only (marks not added to final merit) |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult |
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