AIIMS BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics

The AIIMS BSc Nursing syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Knowledge at the level of Class 11 and Class 12. AIIMS New Delhi conducts the entrance for B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing seats at all participating AIIMS, and its 2026 prospectus states plainly that no syllabus is prescribed. Questions follow the general standard of the 10+2 science curriculum.

That leaves many students unsure where to start. The topic lists on this page are built from the NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 books and from the kinds of questions asked in previous years. Use them as a working checklist, not as an official list. You will also find a subject-wise priority order, a study plan and a short note on the B.Sc Nursing (Post-Basic) syllabus.

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AIIMS BSc Nursing Syllabus

The B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing paper has four parts. Each part maps to a clear block of study, so you can plan your time by marks.

Key Points to Know Before You Start

• No official topic list: AIIMS states that no syllabus is prescribed. Any page that claims an "official AIIMS syllabus PDF" with chapter names is showing a compiled list, not an AIIMS document.

• NCERT is the anchor: Since the standard is Class 12 under the 10+2 scheme, NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 books cover almost everything you need for the science sections.

• General Knowledge, not aptitude: The 2026 prospectus lists the fourth part as General Knowledge. Some older pages mention aptitude or English sections; follow the current prospectus instead.

• Biology carries extra weight: Biology is the first tie-breaker when two candidates have the same score, so a strong Biology score helps both your marks and your rank.

• Both years matter: Do not skip Class 11. Topics such as mechanics, mole concept, chemical bonding, cell biology and plant physiology come from Class 11.

Physics Syllabus

Physics has 30 questions. Most are direct formula applications or concept checks rather than long numericals, so speed comes from knowing formulas and units well.

Class 11 Physics

Class 12 Physics

Units such as optics, the human eye, radioactivity and electricity link directly to medical equipment and patient care, which is why they are worth extra revision for a nursing entrance.

Chemistry Syllabus

Chemistry has 30 questions spread across physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. Many questions are fact-based, so NCERT tables, exceptions and reaction names deserve close reading.

Physical Chemistry

• Basic concepts: Mole concept, molar mass, empirical and molecular formula, stoichiometry.

• States of matter and solutions: Gas laws, concentration terms, colligative properties, Raoult's law.

• Thermodynamics: Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, Hess's law.

• Equilibrium: Le Chatelier's principle, pH, buffers, solubility product.

• Electrochemistry and kinetics: Electrochemical cells, Nernst equation, conductance, order of reaction, half-life.

• Surface chemistry: Adsorption, colloids and catalysis, where they are still part of your board syllabus.

Inorganic Chemistry

• Atomic structure and periodicity: Quantum numbers, electronic configuration, periodic trends.

• Chemical bonding: Ionic and covalent bonds, VSEPR theory, hybridisation, hydrogen bonding.

• Block elements: s-block, p-block, d-block and f-block elements with key compounds.

• Coordination compounds: Nomenclature, isomerism and their role in biological systems.

Organic Chemistry

• Basic principles: IUPAC naming, isomerism, inductive and resonance effects.

• Hydrocarbons and haloalkanes: Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, substitution and elimination.

• Oxygen and nitrogen compounds: Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and amines.

• Biomolecules and everyday chemistry: Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, nucleic acids, drugs, antiseptics and disinfectants.

Biomolecules, drugs and antiseptics are closely tied to nursing practice and are quick to revise, so do not leave them for the last week.

Biology Syllabus

Biology has 30 questions and is usually the most scoring part for well-prepared students. Read NCERT line by line, including diagrams, tables and summaries at the end of each chapter.

Class 11 Biology

Class 12 Biology

Human physiology, reproduction, human health and disease and genetics are the units most closely linked to nursing. Give them the first and the last revision in your plan.

General Knowledge Syllabus

General Knowledge has only 10 questions, but they take little time and can lift your rank. There is no fixed list, so cover the areas below steadily rather than cramming.

A daily 20-minute reading habit with a monthly one-page summary is usually enough for this section.

How to Prioritise Topics

Because AIIMS does not publish weightage, no one can tell you exactly how many questions each chapter will carry. What you can do is rank topics by how often they appear in Class 12 level papers and how quickly you can learn them.

This ranking is a planning aid based on the Class 12 curriculum, not an official AIIMS weightage. Adjust it after your first few mocks, since your own weak areas matter more than any general list.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping Class 11: Many students revise only Class 12 because of board exams, then lose easy marks on mechanics, bonding and cell biology.

• Reading too many books: One NCERT set read thoroughly is worth more than three reference books read halfway.

• Leaving GK to the end: Ten marks cannot be crammed in a week. A daily habit is far easier.

• Ignoring diagrams: Biology questions often come straight from NCERT diagrams and their labels.

Overlap with NEET UG and Board Exams

Many AIIMS nursing aspirants also take NEET UG and their Class 12 boards. The good news is that the science content is largely shared, so you can study once and use it three times.

B.Sc Nursing (Post-Basic) Syllabus

The B.Sc Nursing (Post-Basic) entrance at AIIMS New Delhi is for registered nurses with a GNM diploma, and its syllabus is completely different. The prospectus lists these subjects for the Stage I written test:

• Fundamentals of Nursing: Basic nursing procedures, patient care and safety.

• Medical-Surgical Nursing: Including anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.

• Obstetrics and Midwifery: Antenatal, intranatal and postnatal care.

• Paediatric Nursing: Child health and common childhood conditions.

• Community Health Nursing: Public health programmes and preventive care.

• Psychiatric Nursing: Mental health conditions and their care.

• Professional Trends in Nursing: Ethics, legal aspects and professional practice.

How to Cover the Syllabus

A focused six-month plan is enough for most students who already study PCB in Class 12. Adjust the weeks if you have more or less time.

1. Weeks 1 to 8: Finish NCERT concepts in Biology and Chemistry first, then Physics. Start a daily GK reading habit from week 1.

2. Weeks 9 to 14: Complete the remaining Physics units and revise Class 11 topics. Begin chapter-wise tests after each unit.

3. Weeks 15 to 20: Solve previous year questions subject by subject. Maintain an error log of every wrong or slow question.

4. Final 4 to 6 weeks: Take full-length timed mocks two or three times a week. Analyse each one the same day and revise from your error log.

Before the exam, read the latest prospectus on the official AIIMS exams portal in case anything changes.