AIIMS Exam Pattern:
AIIMS is the most important exam for the students, waiting to take up MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing and other para medical courses in All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) of India.
AIIMS University:
All India Institute of Medical Science is an autonomous medical institute which operates in seven cities of India such as New Delhi, Patna, Bhopal, Jodhpur, Rishikesh, Bhubaneswar and Raipur. This institute was first established in the year 1956 at New Delhi under the Act of Parliament specially to deliver high standard of medical education to the society. This institute also concentrated to develop the teaching patterns of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses of medicine.
AIIMS has world class facilities for teaching and research programs. It provides various UG and PG courses in medical and paramedical areas. AIIMS covers courses in more than 42 disciplines. Not only in teaching, AIIMS excels well also in research field having more than 600 research publications every year. AIIMS operates 25 clinical centers and 4 super specialty clinics with the support from pre and Para clinical departments.
Exams of AIIMS:
AIIMS conducts different exams for different courses. This means, AIIMS conducts separate exams for MBBS course, B.sc Nursing, M.sc Nursing, M.sc Biotechnology and other para medical courses.
Let’s check out each exam’s pattern separately:
AIIMS MBBS Exam Pattern:
This is the most important exam for the aspirants who wish to do MBBS in AIIMS institutes of India. This exam contains pattern as follows:
Mode of exam:
This exam is conducted in both Online and Offline modes. Candidates must have mentioned their preference of examination mode. Online exam takes place as a computer based test whereas offline test takes place with paper and pen.
Duration of the exam:
The total duration of the exam is 3 and half hours. Candidates who are taking online test please note that timer will be running in the window of your computer.
Total marks: 200
Marks subject wise:
Physics: 60
Chemistry: 60
Biology: 60
General Knowledge: 20
Each correct attempt carries: 1 mark
Each wrong attempt carries -1/3 mark
Unanswered question: 0 mark
Syllabus:
Questions are covered from 11th and 12th class (Science stream subjects). However, no particular syllabus is prescribed by the exam authorities.
Type of questions: Multiple choices of questions
Language of the question booklet:
The candidate can select either English or Hindi as the language for the question booklet.
Exam Patten for AIIMS B.sc (Hons) Nursing:
This exam which is especially conducted for AIIMS B.sc (Hons) Nursing is common for all the seven AIIMS institutes. The pattern of the exam as follows:
Total duration of the exam: 2 hours
Total marks: 100
This exam is divided into four parts as:
Part A: Physics carrying 30 marks
Part B: Chemistry carrying 30 marks
Part C: Biology carrying 30 marks
Part D: General Knowledge carrying 10 marks
Type of questions: Multiple choices of question (Objective type)
Every correct attempt carries one mark.
Negative mark applies for the exam.
This exam is conducted only in English.
Exam Patten for AIIMS B.sc (Hons) Para medical courses:
This exam is much similar to that of B.sc (Hons) Nursing except the total duration of the exam.
Total duration of the exam: 1 and half hours
Total marks: 100
Type of questions: Multiple choices of question (Objective type)
This exam is divided into four parts as:
Part A: Physics carrying 30 marks
Part B: Chemistry carrying 30 marks
Part C: Biology carrying 30 marks
Part D: General Knowledge carrying 10 marks
Every correct attempt carries one mark.
Negative mark applies for exam.
Exam Pattern for AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Post certificate:
Total duration of this exam: 90 minutes
Total number of questions: 70 objective questions
Syllabus: Fundamentals of nursing, professional trends in nursing, physiology and pharmacology
Every correct attempt carries one mark.
Negative mark applies for exam.
Exam Pattern for AIIMS M.Sc Biotechnolgy:
Total duration of the exam: 90 minutes
Total marks: 90
Number of questions to be attempted: 90
Type of questions: Multiple choices of question (Objective type)
Every correct attempt carries one mark.
Negative mark is applicable for each incorrect answer.
Candidates applying for this exam must have secured a minimum of 60% in the qualifying exams such as:
- MBBS/BDS
- Tech Biotechnology
- Bachelor of science three years degree in any subject
- Pharmacy
- V.Sc
Exam pattern for AIIMS M.Sc Nursing:
Total duration of the exam: 90 minutes
Total marks: 90
Number of questions attempted: 90
Type of questions: Multiple choices of question (Objective type)
Every correct attempt carries one mark.
Negative mark is applicable for each incorrect answer.
Eligibility criteria:
Candidates must have completed any of the following degrees:
- Sc (Hons) Nursing
- Sc Nursing (Post certificate)
- Post-basic/ B.Sc Nursing (4 Years professional degree)
On the basis of marks scored by the students, they are further invited for the counselling session. However, you might have got a clear idea about AIIMS examinations and exam pattern for each different exam.