The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the MP PNST Notification 2026 for admission to the 4-year B.Sc. Nursing programme offered by Government and Private Nursing Colleges across Madhya Pradesh. The examination will be conducted in online mode and is mandatory for candidates seeking admission to nursing institutions covered under the admission process.
Interested candidates can submit their online application forms from 09 June 2026 through the MP Online portal. The examination is scheduled to commence from 10 July 2026 in multiple shifts. Before applying, candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, and important instructions mentioned in the notification.
Download MP PNST 2026 Notification PDF
MP PNST Notification 2026 Overview
Candidates can check the key highlights of the MP PNST 2026 examination in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Course Offered | 4-Year B.Sc. Nursing Programme |
| Admission For | Government and Private Nursing Colleges in Madhya Pradesh |
| Governing Registration Body | Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council, Bhopal |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 09 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 09 June to 28 June 2026 |
| Examination Date | From 10 July 2026 onwards |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Knowledge & English |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for Correct Answer |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 for Incorrect Answer |
| Minimum Qualification | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology |
| Minimum Marks Required | 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC) |
| English Subject | Mandatory |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Minimum Age | 17 Years as on 31 December 2026 |
| Reservation for ASHA Workers | 4% Seats |
| Reservation for ANM/LHV Personnel | 4% Seats |
| Selection Method | Entrance Test + NEP Normalization |
| Official Website | www.peb.mp.gov.in |
| Helpdesk Number | 0755-6720200 |
| Toll-Free Number | 18002337899 |
MP PNST 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must complete all application-related activities within the prescribed schedule announced by MPESB.
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 09 June 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Start Date | 09 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Last Date | 28 June 2026 |
| Total Application Period | 15 Days |
| Total Correction Period | 20 Days |
| Examination Start Date | 10 July 2026 (Friday) onwards |
MP PNST 2026 Apply Online Link
The MPESB has started the online application process for PNST 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms from 09 June 2026 to 23 June 2026 through the official MP Online/ESB portal. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the last date to avoid technical issues.
Steps to Apply for MP PNST 2026
Candidates must carefully fill out the application form and upload all required documents in the prescribed format. The step-by-step application process is given below.
- Visit the official MP Online/ESB portal.
- Click on the MP PNST 2026 Apply Online link available on the homepage.
- Complete the registration process if you are a new user.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Enter personal, educational, category, and communication details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, signature, and handwriting sample as prescribed.
- Verify all details carefully before proceeding.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Submit the application form and note down the Application Number for future reference.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future use.
MP PNST 2026 Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed examination fee while submitting the online application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 400/- |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD / EWS (MP Domicile Only) | Rs. 200/- |
Additional portal charges applicable during registration are given below.
| Particulars | Fee |
| MP Online Kiosk Charges | Rs. 60/- |
| Registered Citizen User Login Charges | Rs. 20/- |
| Per Modification Fee | Rs. 20/- |
| Correction Portal Fee | Rs. 40/- |
Note: Candidates applying against Direct Recruitment Backlog Vacancies are exempted from paying the examination fee.
MP PNST 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the educational, nationality, and medical fitness requirements prescribed in the notification before applying.
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification required for admission through PNST 2026 is given below.
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Qualification | 10+2 or Equivalent |
| Required Subjects | Physics, Chemistry & Biology |
| Minimum Marks (General) | 45% Aggregate |
| Minimum Marks (SC/ST/OBC) | 40% Aggregate |
| English Subject | Mandatory |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Medical Fitness | Mandatory |
Important: Candidate eligibility at the examination stage remains provisional. Original documents and qualifications will be verified during counselling and admission by the concerned institution.
Age Limit
The age criteria applicable for MP PNST 2026 are as follows.
| Criteria | Age Requirement |
| Minimum Age | 17 Years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 31 December 2026 |
| Maximum Age | As per Indian Nursing Council Guidelines |
Reservation Provisions
MPESB has prescribed various reservation benefits for eligible candidates belonging to Madhya Pradesh.
| Reservation Category | Provision |
| EWS | 10% Reservation |
| ASHA Workers | 4% Seats in Government Nursing Colleges |
| Regular ANM/LHV Personnel | 4% Seats in Government Nursing Colleges |
| OBC Creamy Layer | Not Eligible for Reservation Benefits |
| PwD Reservation | As per notified Government Rules |
Reservation benefits are available only to candidates possessing a valid domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh.
MP PNST 2026 Exam Pattern
The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode and will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | Online CBT |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Options per Question | Four |
| Medium | Hindi & English |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Positive Marking | +1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 Mark |
Subject-wise Distribution
The question paper will contain questions from five subjects carrying equal weightage.
| Subject | Marks |
| Physics | 20 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Biology | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 20 |
| English | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
MP PNST 2026 Exam Schedule
The online examination will be conducted in two shifts. Candidates must report within the prescribed reporting time.
| Marks | Reporting Time | Instruction Reading Time | Exam Time | Duration | Marks |
| First Shift | 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM | 09:50 AM – 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Second Shift | 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | 02:50 PM – 03:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | 2 Hours | 100 |
MP PNST 2026 Selection Process
Selection for admission will be based on candidates’ performance in the online examination. For examinations conducted across multiple shifts, MPESB will apply the Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) method for preparing the merit list. The minimum qualifying percentile prescribed for various categories is given below.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile |
| UR / EWS | 50th Percentile |
| PwD (General) | 45th Percentile |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th Percentile |
Departmental Quota for ASHA and ANM/LHV Candidates
Special reservation provisions have been made for departmental candidates seeking admission through PNST 2026.
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Reservation for ASHA Workers | 4% |
| Reservation for ANM/LHV Personnel | 4% |
| Minimum Service Requirement | 5 Years |
| CMHO Permission | Mandatory |
| ANM/LHV Service Bond | Rs. 5,00,000/- |
| Mandatory Service After Degree | 5 Years |
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