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    MP PNST 2026 Exam: Dates, Application Form, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

    MP PNST 2026 Exam: Dates, Application Form, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

    Ujjwal KirtiUpdated on 24 Feb 2026, 10:34 AM IST

    The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) conducts the Madhya Pradesh Pre Nursing Selection Test (MP PNST) for the nursing course. Eligible candidates can apply for the MP PNST 2026 in online mode at esb.mp.gov.in. According to the officials, MP PNST exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted in June 2026. The application form and exact date of MP PNST 2026 exam will be announced soon.

    This Story also Contains

    1. MP PNST 2026 Exam: Highlights
    2. MP PNST 2026 Exam Date
    3. MP PNST 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    4. MP PNST 2026 Application Form
    5. MP PNST 2026 Admit Card
    6. MP PNST 2026 Syllabus
    7. MP PNST 2026 Exam Pattern
    8. MP PNST 2026 Result
    9. MP PNT Merit List 2026
    10. MP PNST Counselling 2026
    MP PNST 2026 Exam: Dates, Application Form, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result
    MP PNST 2026 Exam: Dates, Application Form, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

    The MP PNST 2026 exam is conducted in online mode. After the MP PNST exam 2026, qualified candidates are required to appear for the counselling process. To know all about the MP PNST exam 2026 such as eligibility, application process, admit card, result, counselling details, and other information, read the full article below.

    MP PNST 2026 Exam: Highlights

    Candidates willing to apply for the Madhya Pradesh PNST 2026 exam can check the brief information about the examination in the overview table below.

    MP PNST Exam 2026: Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    Madhya Pradesh Pre Nursing Selection Test (MP PNST)

    Conducting authority

    Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)

    Eligibility

    Class 12th from recognised board

    Mode of exam

    Offline

    Exam duration

    120 minutes

    MP PNST Counselling Body

    Directorate of Medical Education (DME), MP

    Admit card and result download website

    esb.mp.gov.in

    MP PNST 2026 Exam Date

    Candidates need to keep themselves updated with the MP PNST exam date 2026. Check the event-wise exam date of MP PNST 2026 in the table below.

    Madhya Pradesh Pre Nursing Selection Test Dates 2026

    Particulars

    Important Dates (Tentative)

    MP PNST 2026 registration start date

    Third week of May 2026

    Last date to apply for MP PNST 2026

    First week of June 2026

    MP PNST application form correction window 2026

    Third week of May 2026

    Last week to make corrections in MP PNST exam

    First week of June 2026

    MP PNST admit card release date

    Second week of June 2026

    MP PNST 2026 entrance exam date

    Third week of June 2026

    MP PNST result release date

    To be announced

    MP PNST 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for MP PNST exam 2026 before applying. Check the detailed MP PNST 2026 eligibility criteria below.

    MP PNST Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Citizenship

    Indian citizen with the state domicile of Madhya Pradesh

    Age Limit

    17 years on December 31 in the year of admission

    Educational Qualification

    Passed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from recognised board with the minimum aggregate of 45% (40% for served category candidate)

    MP PNST 2026 Application Form

    MPESB releases the application form of MP PNST exam 2026 in online mode. Candidates meeting eligibility criteria need to fill out the application form by submitting all the required details and paying the application fees. Candidates must note that the application fee charged is different for Kiosk users and those filling out from the official website. Check the steps to fill out the MP PNST 2026 application form below.

    Step-wise-step process to fill MP PNST 2026 application form

    • Visit the official website, esb.mp.gov.in.

    • Read the instructions and click on ‘Proceed’

    • Enter the required information such as personal details, academic and others

    • Upload the required documents in the specified format

    • Pay the MP PNST 2026 application fee through the payment gateway

    • Once the application form is submitted, download the same and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

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    MP PNST Form Fees 2026

    The application process of MP PNST 2026 will be completed after paying the application fee. Check the MP PNST 2026 form fees in the table below.

    MP PNST 2026 Form Fees

    Category

    Application fee

    General

    Rs 400

    SC, ST, OBC (MP natives only)

    Rs 200

    Application fee for Kiosk users

    Rs 60

    Application fee for registered citizen users

    Rs 20

    Documents Required to fill the application form of MP PNST 2026

    • 10th mark sheet to confirm date of birth.

    • 12th mark sheet in 10+2 system.

    • A domicile certificate issued by a competent authority of the Madhya Pradesh government.

    • Caste certificate issued by Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue), Madhya Pradesh.

    • EWS certificate issued by a competent authority of the Madhya Pradesh government.

    • Certificate of 5 years of continuous service experience of ASHA workers provided by the Chief Medical and Health Officer of the district.

    • Certificate of 5 years of continuous service experience of regular ANM/LHV personnel working under the department provided by the Chief Medical and Health Officer of the district.

    MP PNST 2026 Admit Card

    MPESB issues the MP PNST admit card for the candidates who have filled the application form successfully. To download the MP PNST 2026 admit card, candidates have to enter their registration number and password. The admit card of MP PNST exam 2026 mentions candidate’s details along with the exam date, time and venue and also the exam day guidelines. Steps to download the MP PNST 2026 admit card can be checked below.

    Steps to download MP PNST 2026 admit card

    • Go to the official website: esb.mp.gov.in.

    • Click on the ‘Admit Card’ tab on the homepage.

    • Then click on ‘Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026’.

    • Enter your application number and date of birth along with the security pin displayed on the screen

    • The admit card of the MP PNST 2026 exam appears on the screen.

    • Download the admit card and take multiple prints for future use.

    MP PNST 2026 Syllabus

    The authority releases the syllabus of MP PNST 2026 exam along with the information brochure. According to the MP PNST 2026 syllabus, questions will be asked on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and English subjects at the class 12th level. Each subject carries 20 questions.

    MP PNST 2026 Exam Pattern

    The Madhya Pradesh Pre Nursing Selection Test is conducted in online mode. As per the MP PNST 2026 exam pattern, 100 multiple-choice questions will be asked, carrying 1 mark each. A detailed MP PNST exam pattern for 2026 can be checked below.

    MP PNST Exam Pattern 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam mode

    Online

    Duration of the exam

    2 hours

    Total questions

    100

    Type of questions

    Multiple choice questions

    Level

    Class 12

    Subjects covered

    Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Knowledge, English

    Language of question paper

    Hindi and English

    Marking scheme

    • +1 mark for every correct answer

    • No negative marking

    MP PNST 2026 Result

    The authority announces the MP PNST result at the official website: esb.mp.gov.in. Candidates who appeared in the MP PNST 2026 exam can check their result using their application number and password. Candidates have to secure the minimum cut off marks to qualify for the MP PNST 2026 exam. Check the MP PNST 2026 qualifying cutoff in the table below.

    MP PNST 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Marks

    Category

    Qualifying cutoff

    Unreserved/EWS

    50th percentile

    General- PwD

    45th percentile

    SC/ST/OBC

    40th percentile

    MP PNT Merit List 2026

    MPESB published the merit list of the MP PNST 2026 exam in online mode. The MP PNST merit list 2026 will be published based on the normalisation of the marks scheme, followed by the exam-conducting authority. The merit list of MP PNST 2026 includes the details of the candidate along with their qualifying status. The authority does not publish the score of the candidate publicly. IN case of a tie in the merit list of MP PNST exam, the authority follows the tie-breaking policy. Check the MP PNST 2026 tie-breaking policy below.

    MP PNST 2026 Tie-Breaking Policy

    • A candidate who is older in age is placed higher in the merit list.

    • If tie is not resolved, a candidate with higher marks in Biology section is placed higher in the merit list.

    • If tie still persists, a candidate with higher marks in Chemistry is placed at the higher rank.

    • If tie is still not resolved, a candidate with higher marks in Physics is placed at a higher position.

    • At last, marks in the English section are considered.

    MP PNST Counselling 2026

    MPBSE conducts the counselling of candidates qualified in the MP PNST exam 2026. The MP PNST counselling will be conducted based on the merit list. Candidates have to complete their registration and choice filling for the counselling rounds. Based on the seat availability, rank, and choice filling by the candidates, the allotment will be provided. Allotted candidates have to report to their respective colleges along with the required documents for verification and the admission process.

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