What is the mode of the MP PNST 2026 examination?

The examination will be conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

How many subjects are included in the MP PNST 2026 syllabus?

The syllabus consists of five subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General English, and General Knowledge.

What is the total duration of the MP PNST 2026 exam?

Candidates will get 2 hours to complete the examination.

How many total marks are allotted for the MP PNST 2026 exam?

The examination carries a total of 100 marks.

Is there any negative marking in MP PNST 2026?

Yes. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

MP PNST Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026, Check Subject-Wise Topics Here

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) conducts the Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) for admission to the B.Sc. Nursing programme in government and private nursing colleges across Madhya Pradesh. Candidates preparing for the entrance examination should have a clear understanding of the latest exam pattern and syllabus to plan their preparation effectively.

The MP PNST Syllabus 2026 is based on the Class 12 curriculum and covers five major subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General English, and General Knowledge. Along with the syllabus, candidates must also understand the marking scheme, exam duration, and section-wise weightage to maximize their scores.

MP PNST Exam Pattern 2026

Before starting their preparation, candidates should familiarize themselves with the examination pattern prescribed by MPESB. The PNST is conducted in online mode and consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions from five subjects.

Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Medium of Examination: Hindi and English
Total Duration: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100 Marks
Negative Marking Applicable

The detailed examination pattern is provided below.

Subject	Marks
Physics (भौतिक विज्ञान)	20 Marks
Chemistry (रसायन शास्त्र)	20 Marks
Biology (जीव विज्ञान)	20 Marks
General English (अंग्रेजी)	20 Marks
General Knowledge (सामान्य ज्ञान)	20 Marks
Total	100 Marks

Marking Scheme

Candidates should understand the marking system before attempting the examination. Since negative marking is applicable, accuracy is as important as the number of questions attempted. The marking scheme for the examination is given below.

Answer Type	Marks Awarded
Correct Answer	+1 Mark
Incorrect Answer	-0.25 Mark
Unattempted Question	0 Mark

MP PNST Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for MP PNST 2026 is divided into five subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General English, and General Knowledge. Candidates should prepare all sections thoroughly as each subject carries equal weightage in the examination. The complete subject-wise syllabus is provided in the table below.

Subject	Important Topics
Physics (भौतिक विज्ञान)	Unit 1 & 2: Electric Charges and Fields, Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance, Current Electricity. Unit 3: Moving Charges and Magnetism, Magnetism and Matter. Unit 4: Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current. Unit 5: Electromagnetic Waves, Ray Optics and Optical Instruments. Unit 6: Wave Optics. Unit 7: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter. Unit 8: Atoms, Nuclei. Unit 9: Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices, and Simple Circuits.
Chemistry (रसायन शास्त्र)	Unit 1: Solutions (विलयन). Unit 2: Electrochemistry (वैद्युतरसायन). Unit 3: Chemical Kinetics (रासायनिक बलगतिकी). Unit 4: d- and f- Block Elements (d-एवं f- ब्लॉक के तत्व). Unit 5: Coordination Compounds (उपसहसंयोजन यौगिक). Unit 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (हैलोऐल्केन तथा हैलोऐरीन). Unit 7: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers (ऐल्कोहॉल, फीनॉल एवं ईथर). Unit 8: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids (ऐल्डिहाइड, कीटोन एवं कार्बोक्सिलिक अम्ल). Unit 9: Amines (ऐमीन). Unit 10: Biomolecules (जैव- अणु).
Biology (जीव विज्ञान)	Reproduction (जनन): Sexual reproduction in flowering plants, Human reproduction, Reproductive health. Genetics and Evolution (आनुवंशिकी तथा विकास): Principles of inheritance and variation, Molecular basis of inheritance, Evolution. Biology in Human Welfare (मानव कल्याण में जीव विज्ञान): Human health and disease, Microbes in human welfare. Biotechnology (जैव प्रौद्योगिकी): Biotechnology principles and processes, Biotechnology and its applications. Ecology (पारिस्थितिकी): Organisms and populations, Ecosystem, Biodiversity and conservation.
General English (अंग्रेजी)	Reading Comprehension. Vocabulary items (including synonyms and antonyms, word formation, Prefixes, Suffixes). Grammar and usage: Articles and determiners, Agreement between the subject and the verb, Time and tenses, Prepositions and phrasal verbs, Auxiliaries including modals. Transformation of sentences: Active and passive voices, Direct and indirect narration, Degrees of comparison, Sentence types (Affirmative, negative, and interrogative). Common errors. Spelling (the British pattern of spelling will be followed).
General Knowledge (सामान्य ज्ञान)	Current affairs / Events of national and international importance. History of India and Indian National Movement. Indian and World Geography (Physical, social, and economic geography of India and the world). Indian Polity and Governance (Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public issues, rights, etc.). Economic and Social Development (Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives, etc.). General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change; General Science. Indian culture, national and international sports, History, Geography, and Polity of Madhya Pradesh. Economic and social development of Madhya Pradesh.