St. John's Medical College / St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences in Bangalore runs a separate entrance for its B.Sc Nursing and B.Sc Allied Health programmes (Medical Lab Technology, Radiography, OT Technology, Cardiac Care Technology, etc.). Admission combines a written test, an interview and category-based seat distribution (Open + Catholic minority quota). MBBS/BDS at St. John's use NEET UG; this entrance is exclusively for the Nursing and Allied Health UG tracks.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Pen-and-paper test (confirm online vs offline in the year's notification)
Duration:120 minutes
Total Marks:100
Marking Scheme:Refer to the official St. John's prospectus
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, Zoology, Human Physiology
Physics
Class 11 & 12 NCERT fundamentals
Chemistry
Class 11 & 12 NCERT fundamentals
English & General Ability
Reading comprehension
Reasoning
Current affairs and general awareness
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (relaxation for reserved / minority categories)
Age between 17 and 25 years
Catholic minority quota requires a parish / baptism certificate
Mandatory service obligation - typically two years of compulsory service in a Catholic / mission hospital
Important Dates
Registration opens
April 2027
Last date to apply
May 2027
Entrance test (tentative)
22 June 2027
Interview & counselling
July 2027
Classes begin
August 2027
Application Process
Download the prospectus and application form from stjohns.in
Submit the form online or by post within the deadline
Pay the application fee
Appear for the entrance test at the notified centre
Shortlisted candidates attend interview and document verification at St. John's, Bangalore
💡 Preparation Tips
Master NCERT Biology - the dominant section
Practise English comprehension and reasoning daily
Solve previous-year St. John's Nursing papers
Prepare to discuss your motivation for healthcare service in the interview
❓ FAQs
Can non-Catholics apply?
Yes. The Open category is available to all candidates. The Catholic minority quota is in addition to the Open seats.
What is the service obligation?
St. John's requires a compulsory post-graduation service obligation, typically two years in a Catholic / mission hospital. Confirm the current bond in the official prospectus.
Is the entrance only for Nursing?
No - it also gates B.Sc Allied Health programmes such as Medical Lab Technology, Radiography, OT Technology and Cardiac Care Technology.