NEIGRIHMS Shillong - an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare - conducts its own entrance for the four-year B.Sc (Hons) Nursing programme. The exam attracts Class 12 PCB candidates from across India, with a strong Northeast quota. It is the principal nursing entrance for the Northeast region apart from AIIMS-Guwahati / Patna.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Pen-and-paper / CBT (confirm in the year's notification)
Duration:120 minutes
Total Marks:100
Marking Scheme:Refer to the year's official NEIGRIHMS notification
Sections
Biology
40 Questions•40 Marks
Physics
20 Questions•20 Marks
Chemistry
20 Questions•20 Marks
English & General Knowledge
20 Questions•20 Marks
Syllabus
Biology
Class 11 & 12 NCERT - Botany, Zoology, Human Physiology
Physics
Class 11 & 12 NCERT fundamentals
Chemistry
Class 11 & 12 NCERT fundamentals
English & General Knowledge
Reading comprehension
Grammar
Current affairs
General science
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Minimum 50% aggregate in PCBE (relaxation for reserved categories)
Age between 17 and 25 years on the cut-off date
Indian nationals; Northeast quota for candidates from NE states
Important Dates
Registration opens
April 2027
Last date to apply
May 2027
Admit card release
June 2027
Exam date (tentative)
20 June 2027
Counselling
July 2027
Application Process
Register on the NEIGRIHMS admissions portal
Complete the application form and upload documents
Pay the application fee online
Download the admit card before the exam date
💡 Preparation Tips
Lock NCERT Biology early - it carries the highest weight
Practise the English and GK section daily
Solve AIIMS Nursing previous-year papers for pattern overlap
Take timed full-length mocks in the last 30 days
❓ FAQs
Is there a Northeast quota?
Yes. A specified percentage of seats is reserved for candidates from the Northeast states - confirm the exact split in the official prospectus.
Do I also need NEET?
No - NEIGRIHMS conducts its own separate entrance for B.Sc (Hons) Nursing.