CMC Ludhiana conducts a separate written entrance for its four-year B.Sc Nursing and Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing programmes. Like CMC Vellore, CMC Ludhiana operates a Christian minority quota in addition to the Open category. MBBS/BDS at CMC Ludhiana use NEET UG; this entrance is only for the Nursing tracks.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Pen-and-paper test (refer to the year's official notification - mode may shift to online)
Duration:120 minutes
Total Marks:100
Marking Scheme:Refer to the CMC Ludhiana prospectus for the latest scheme
Sections
Biology
40 Questions•40 Marks
Physics
20 Questions•20 Marks
Chemistry
20 Questions•20 Marks
English & General Ability
20 Questions•20 Marks
Syllabus
Biology
Class 11 & 12 NCERT Botany and Zoology
Human physiology
Genetics and reproduction
Physics
Class 11 & 12 NCERT fundamentals
Chemistry
Class 11 & 12 NCERT fundamentals
English & General Ability
Reading comprehension
Grammar
Reasoning and aptitude
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
Age between 17 and 35 years
Christian minority quota requires a baptism / membership certificate
Mandatory service obligation post-graduation
Important Dates
Registration opens
March 2027
Last date to apply
April 2027
Entrance test (tentative)
25 May 2027
Interview & counselling
June-July 2027
Classes begin
August 2027
Application Process
Register on the CMC Ludhiana admissions portal
Choose Open / Minority category and submit supporting documents
Pay the application fee online
Appear for the entrance test on the notified date
Shortlisted candidates attend interview and counselling at CMC Ludhiana
💡 Preparation Tips
Master NCERT Biology - the dominant section
Solve previous-year CMC Ludhiana Nursing papers
Practise English comprehension daily
Prepare for the interview - CMC tests motivation for nursing as a vocation
❓ FAQs
Is CMC Ludhiana different from CMC Vellore?
Yes - they are two separate institutions with shared Christian heritage but independent admissions, fees and bond conditions.
Can non-Christians apply?
Yes - under the Open category. The Christian minority quota is in addition to (not in place of) the Open seats.