PBNST — Punjab B.Sc Nursing Selection Test — is the state-level nursing entrance examination conducted by the Punjab government for admission to BSc Nursing programmes in government and recognized private nursing colleges across Punjab. For students from Bathinda and the Malwa region, PBNST is the most critical exam, and Udaan Nursing Academy in Bathinda is the most trusted PBNST coaching centre in the region.
PBNST (Punjab B.Sc Nursing Selection Test) is conducted by the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot — the medical university of Punjab. This exam determines admission to BSc Nursing (4-year degree) programmes in all government nursing colleges and most private nursing colleges affiliated with BFUHS and other Punjab universities. Clearing PBNST with a good rank is essential to secure admission in a government nursing college where fees are heavily subsidized.
| Section | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Biology (Zoology + Botany) | 45-50 | 45-50 |
| Section B | Physics + Chemistry | 20-25 | 20-25 |
| Section C | English | 15-20 | 15-20 |
| Section D | General Knowledge | 10-15 | 10-15 |
| Total | ~100 | ~100 | |
*Exam pattern may vary. Always check the latest official PBNST notification from BFUHS Faridkot.
Clearing PBNST gives access to BSc Nursing admission in:
Udaan Nursing Academy's PBNST-specific coaching programme is the most comprehensive in Bathinda. Here's what makes our PBNST preparation the best:
Top 3,000 rank = Government college seat