BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026 — Complete Year-Wise Breakdown
Understanding the BSc Nursing syllabus is crucial both for entrance exam preparation and for planning your nursing education journey. This comprehensive guide covers the BSc Nursing entrance exam syllabus (for PBNST, AIIMS, PGIMER), the 4-year degree course syllabus prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), and expert study tips from Udaan Nursing Academy in Bathinda.
BSc Nursing Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
The BSc Nursing entrance examination tests candidates on the following subjects from Class 11 and Class 12:
1. Biology (Most Important — 40-50% of exam)
Class 11 Biology Topics:
- Diversity in Living World — Kingdom Classification, Plant Kingdom, Animal Kingdom
- Structural Organization in Plants and Animals
- Cell Structure and Function — Cell Theory, Prokaryotic/Eukaryotic cells, Cell cycle
- Plant Physiology — Transport, Mineral Nutrition, Photosynthesis, Respiration
- Human Physiology — Digestion, Breathing, Body Fluids, Excretory Products, Locomotion, Neural Control, Chemical Coordination
Class 12 Biology Topics:
- Reproduction — Flowering Plants, Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health
- Genetics and Evolution — Heredity, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Evolution
- Biology in Human Welfare — Human Health, Microbes in Human Welfare, Biotechnology
- Ecology and Environment — Organisms and Populations, Ecosystem, Biodiversity
2. Physics (15-20% of exam)
- Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy, Power, Gravitation
- Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics
- Waves, Optics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects, Electromagnetic Induction, Dual Nature of Matter
- Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices
3. Chemistry (15-20% of exam)
- Basic Chemistry Concepts, Structure of Atom, Periodic Table
- Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, s-Block, p-Block, d-Block Elements
- Organic Chemistry — Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Amines
- Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life
4. English (10-15% of exam)
- Reading Comprehension Passages
- Grammar — Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Modals, Sentence Correction
- Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitution, Idioms
- Spelling, Fill in the Blanks
5. General Knowledge (5-10% of exam)
- Current Affairs (last 6-12 months) with focus on healthcare news
- Indian Constitution, Government, Polity
- Science and Technology
- Punjab State GK (for PBNST)
- Important Health Schemes and Medical Bodies
BSc Nursing 4-Year Degree Course Syllabus (INC)
Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundations, Psychology, Microbiology, Introduction to Computers, English (Communication Skills)
Sociology, Pharmacology, Pathology & Genetics, Community Health Nursing I, Medical-Surgical Nursing I, Communication & Educational Technology
Medical-Surgical Nursing II, Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing, Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing II
Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing (continued), Management of Nursing Services & Education, Community Health Nursing III, Research Project & Statistics, Clinical internship rotations
Expert Study Tips for BSc Nursing Entrance Exam 2026
- Start with NCERT: Complete NCERT Biology Class 11 and 12 thoroughly — this forms the backbone of all nursing entrance exams
- Biology is King: Allocate 50% of your study time to Biology as it carries the most marks
- Practice MCQs Daily: Solve at least 50 MCQs daily from previous year papers
- Take Mock Tests: Full-length mock tests once a week help build exam temperament
- Don't Ignore English: 10-15 marks can make the difference between clearing and not clearing the exam
- Join Udaan Nursing Academy in Bathinda: Structured coaching with expert faculty dramatically improves results