Indian Army BSc Nursing 2023: Answer Key, Result, Cut off, Merit List

The Directorate General of Medical Services (Army) grant admission to a four-year B Sc. (Nursing) course under Armed Forces Medical Services. The selection of candidates in Indian Army BSc nursing courses will be based solely on their NEET UG exam scores. Only aspirants who appeared and qualified for the NEET 2023 exam can get admission to MNS nursing courses. 

As per the latest update, the NEET 2023 exam was conducted on May 7 at various test centres across India. Now, after the announcement of the NEET result, DGMS will announce the Indian Army BSc Nursing 2023 or MNS 2023 admission notification in online mode at joinindianarmy.nic.in. The MNS official notification will include details about the Indian Army BSc nursing 2023 counselling and interview dates.

Aspirants fulfilling the MNS 2023 eligibility and physical requirements can apply for Indian Army BSc nursing admission in online mode at DGMS's official website. Based on the application received, an Indian Army BSc nursing 2023 selection process will be conducted. The MNS 2023 selection process includes short listing through NEET (UG) score, verification of documents, Test of General Intelligence & General English (ToGIGE), Psychological Assessment Test (PAT), interview, medical examination. 

The selected candidates will be required to execute an agreement/Bond to serve in the Military Nursing Service (MNS) on admission to the course.  MNS result 2023 will be released in online mode mentioning the roll number of the qualified aspirants.  Admissions will be based on merit cum choice as well as the medical fitness of the candidate and the vacancies available in each college.  

Admissions through the Indian Army BSc Nursing exam are to the following colleges

• Armed Forces Medical College Pune 
• Command Hospital (Eastern Command) Kolkata 
• INHS Asvini 
• Army Hospital (Research & Referral) New Delhi 
• Command Hospital (Central Command) Lucknow 
• Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore 

Indian Army BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria 2023 specifies the qualifications required to apply in addition to parameters like age limit, nationality, gender etc. The eligibility criteria for Indian Army BSc Nursing are mentioned below

• Only female candidates are allowed to apply for the entrance exam and subsequently consider for commission. Candidates may be unmarried/divorcee/legally separated/widows without encumbrances.
• The female candidates must be Indian citizens
• Their date of birth as per their class 10 certificate must be between October 1, 1998, to September 30, 2006 (inclusive of both days).
• They must have passed 10+2 or equivalent (12 Years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology) and English on the first attempt from a Statutory / Recognized Board /University/ Examination Body.
• They must have scored not less than 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 or equivalent and must have studied as regular student.
• Candidates appearing for their class 12 or equivalent exam during the current academic session may also apply provisionally.

Note : Selected candidates will have to furnish proof of passing the qualifying examination with requisite subjects and marks prior to admissions

Medical Fitness Criteria for Indian Army BSc Nursing

Candidates willing to appear for the MNS 2023 have to fulfil certain physical eligibility requirements, which can be checked below.

• The minimum height required for entry into the Armed Forces for female candidates is 152 cm.

• However, candidates from Hill and Northeastern States will be accepted with a minimum height of 147 cm.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

The application process for Indian Army BSc Nursing 2023 has undergone a major change, as the Indian Army has decided to scrap the MNS entrance exam. Instead, candidates will now be getting admission to Indian Army BSc Nursing 2023 courses only on their performance in the NEET UG exam.

On the basis of the NEET result, the online application process for Indian Army BSc Nursing 2023 will be commenced by the Directorate General of Medical Services (DGMS). Interested candidates can follow the outlined steps to complete the application form for Indian Army Nursing 2023 in online mode:

• Visit the official website of the Indian Army, www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, and register with the required details.

• Fill in the application form by providing personal details, academic qualifications, and contact information.

• Upload scanned copies of the required documents in the specified size and format.

• Pay the MNS 2023 application processing fee of Rs. 200/- (except for SC/ST candidates) through the online payment gateway.

• Take a printout of the duly filled application form and payment confirmation page for future reference.

• On successful submission of the application, candidates will receive a provisional registration number (reference number) on their registered email id and phone number.

• Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates and the notification to upload their NEET 2023 scores when notified.

Application Fees

Only candidates who will qualify in the NEET entrance exam be shortlisted for the interview and medical examination which they need to clear to be selected for admission to the four-year B.Sc Nursing programs offered by the six colleges under the Indian Army's jurisdiction. The Indian Army BSc Nursing admission process for 2023 involves the following selection process:

Short listing through NEET (UG) score

Candidates who successfully registered and applied through the website joinindianarmy.nic.in and meet the eligibility criteria for NEET 2023 will undergo a selection process based on their NEET scores. The website will display the registration numbers of the candidates who have been shortlisted.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the Test of General Intelligence & General English (TOGIGE), Psychological Assessment Test (PAT), Interview, and Medical examination. These assessments will take place at a specified venue. Admit cards for the MNS 2023 examination can be downloaded from the aforementioned website.

Verification of Documents

All shortlisted candidates for Indian Army BSc nursing admission will be required to produce original documents as listed in the admit card at the time of the MNS interview for verification.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to possess all original documents at the time of the interview. Non-possession of documents as per eligibility criteria or any misrepresentation of information will lead to disqualification from the selection process.

The following documents (original and a set of copies) need to be carried by the candidates to the interview for Indian Army BSc Nursing admissions-

• Print out of interview call letter sent by email
• Class X Mark Sheet
• Class X Pass Certificate /equivalent certificate indicating date of birth 
• Transfer Certificate
• Class XII Mark Sheet
• Class XII Pass Certificate 
• Migration Certificate
• Aadhar Card 
• Nationality Certificate
• Gap Certificate (when there is gap of more  than two years  between class 10th  and 12th ) to be obtained from the Principal of the school from where class 12 has been completed
• Proof of having passed as regular candidate (from School where class 12 has been completed)
  Two latest character Certificates from different Gazetted Officers
• Candidates who have passed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects must furnish a certificate to this effect from the Principal of School where they have studied their class 12. They must also bring an attested copy of the class 12 hall ticket/admit card.
• Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate if applicable, (from not below the rank of 1st class­ Magistrate/Tehsildar /Sub divisional Officer of the area where the candidate normally resides).
• Dependent Certificate of Army /Ex Service personnel from the competent authority-if applicable.
  Certificate of proof -In case of War widows /dependents of personnel killed in action/ dependents of died in harness
• NCC 'C' certificate- if applicable
• Certificate of participation in sports events at School, College, District/State or National level- if applying in sports category.
• Any other relevant Certificates.
• Ten coloured Passport size photographs of the candidate

Test of General Intelligence & General English (ToGIGE)

The TOGIGE will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of two marks each, with negative marking of 0.5 for each incorrect answer. Candidates will have to answer 40 questions in 30 minutes.

Psychological Assessment Test (PAT)

The PAT is a qualifying examination, and its score will not be considered for preparing the final merit list.

Interview

The candidates will be interviewed by a Board of Officers at a designated venue.

Medical Examination

All shortlisted candidates will undergo a Special Medical Board (SMB) at a designated venue. The candidates will be informed about their medical status, including the procedure for requesting an Appeal Medical Board, by the President Special Medical Board.

Seat Matrix and Dates of Indian Army BSc Nursing Final Result