Best Books & Mock Tests for AIIMS NORCET 2026

Start with AIIMS New Delhi's previous year AIIMS NORCET papers, solved under real exam timing. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

The most recommended books for AIIMS NORCET are: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing by Hinkle, Cheever; Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice by Sandra Nettina; Lucent's General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna, Manvendra Mishra. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (AIIMS NORCET) is conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. Recruitment of Nursing Officers across AIIMS institutions.

B.Sc. Nursing, or GNM with 2 years' experience; state nursing council registration. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in.

AIIMS NORCET is conducted in the following stage(s): Preliminary CBT; Mains CBT. Mode: Online (CBT).

The main subjects/sections of AIIMS NORCET are: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, Community Health, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Psychiatry, General Knowledge & Aptitude. Download the detailed syllabus from https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in.

AIIMS NORCET is held twice a year. Dates are announced by AIIMS New Delhi in the official notification.

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.