State-Level Nursing Entrance Exams
State-Level Nursing Entrance Exams are entrance examinations conducted by individual state governments and institutions for admission to nursing courses in India.
Examples: KEAM (Kerala), KCET (Karnataka), JENPAS UG (West Bengal), MHT CET (Maharashtra), AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh) and TS EAMCET (Telangana).
Conducted by: Various state governments, universities and examination authorities.
📌 Quick Facts
Eligibility: 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Mode: Online or Offline (varies by state)
Duration: Varies by Exam
Questions: Varies by Exam
Frequency: Usually conducted once a year
Qualification: Passed or appearing in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
Age: Minimum 17 years as on or before 31st December of the admission year.
Minimum Marks:
- 45% - General/EWS Category
- 40% - SC/ST/OBC Category
Domicile: Some states may require candidates to be residents of that state.
Mode: Online or Offline (varies by state)
Duration: Varies by Exam
Total Questions: Varies by Exam
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme: Varies by Exam
Questions are generally asked from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, though the exact syllabus may vary by examination.
After qualifying in a state-level nursing entrance examination, students can get admission to various nursing courses offered by colleges and universities in their respective states.
Courses include:-- B.Sc Nursing
Following are the official websites of a few states for nursing admissions and entrance examinations: