Can Exam City Be Changed in NORCET 10?

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released the NORCET 10 City Intimation 2026 for candidates appearing in the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-10). Many candidates wonder if it is possible to change their allotted exam city once the City Intimation Slip has been released. Based on AIIMS guidelines and official policies, the answer is no. Here is a detailed explanation.

Can Exam City Be Changed in NORCET 10?

Simply put, no. Once AIIMS releases the city intimation slip, your allotted exam city is completely final. The exam authorities do not accept any requests or applications to change the exam city or center under any circumstances. You must take the exam in the location assigned to you, so it is highly recommended to start planning your travel and accommodation immediately. Before understanding the rules about exam city changes, it’s important to get a quick overview of the NORCET 10 exam and its key details.

Why You Cannot Change Your Exam City

Many candidates hope to change their exam city after the intimation slip is released due to convenience or travel issues. However, AIIMS has strict rules that prevent any individual changes at this stage.

1. Strict AIIMS Policy Against Changes

AIIMS strictly follows its official examination rules regarding city and center allotments. The allotment is based on the preferences submitted by candidates during the application process, along with seat availability. Once the city intimation slip is published, AIIMS does not entertain any requests to change the exam city or exam center, regardless of personal reasons.

2. Purpose of the City Intimation Slip

The city intimation slip is released in advance (on April 4, 2026) to provide candidates adequate time to plan travel and accommodation. This ensures candidates can make arrangements for the allotted city ahead of the Stage I exam scheduled for April 11, 2026. It is important to note that the city allotment is completely locked at this stage.

3. Exceptions (Rare Administrative Changes)

In extremely rare cases, such as a testing venue suddenly becoming unavailable or natural disasters, AIIMS may issue a notification changing a center for a batch of candidates. However, individual requests to change the exam city are not entertained.

Steps Candidates Should Take Now

Since the exam city cannot be changed, candidates should focus on planning effectively. Here is what you should do to ensure a smooth experience.

• Plan Your Travel and Accommodation: Book your travel tickets and hotel in the allotted city as soon as possible to avoid last-minute rush or high pricing.
• Wait for the Admit Card: The exact exam venue (school, college, or testing facility address) will be revealed only in the Admit Card, scheduled for release on April 8, 2026.
• Do Not Rely on the City Intimation Slip for Entry: Remember, the intimation slip is not the admit card. You will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without the official admit card.