Madhya Pradesh Pre-Nursing Selection Test (MP PNST) 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the official notification and rulebook for the Pre-Nursing Selection Test (MP PNST) 2026. This state-level entrance exam offers admission into 4-year B.Sc. Nursing degree courses across various government nursing colleges in Madhya Pradesh. Female candidates who have completed Class 12 under the 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English are eligible to apply. The online application window is scheduled to open on June 9, 2026, and will close on June 23, 2026. The entrance examination will be conducted as a computer-based test on July 10, 2026, across multiple regional centers in the state.
Not Applicable (Professional Degree Course Admission Entry)
Salary
17–28
Age (yrs)
Madhya Pradesh
Location
About This Notification
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, invites online applications from eligible female candidates for the Pre-Nursing Selection Test (MP PNST) 2026. This competitive entrance exam acts as the centralized gateway for securing a seat in the 4-year B.Sc. Nursing Professional Degree Program offered by government-run medical and nursing colleges across Madhya Pradesh.
To participate, candidates must submit their application online through the MPESB portal between June 9, 2026, and June 23, 2026. The selection methodology rests entirely on a multi-shift Computer Based Test (CBT). Following the declaration of results and cutoff ranks, successful candidates will be allocated colleges through structured state-level counseling phases managed by the health education department.
Key Details
Organization
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board
Department
Department of Public Health and Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Exam Name
Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh
Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Computer Based Test (CBT) Entrance Exam → Stage 2: Centralized Online Choice Filling & Counseling → Stage 3: Biometric & Document Verification at Allotted Nursing Colleges
Official Website
https://esb.mp.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality & Domicile
Must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident holding a valid Madhya Pradesh Domicile Certificate.
Gender Restriction
Strictly limited to Female applicants. Male candidates are not eligible for this entrance cycle.
Age Limits
Minimum 17 years old as of December 31, 2026. Maximum age should not cross 28 years (relaxable up to 33 years for reserved classes).
Medical Fitness Baseline
Candidates must possess robust health and clear a standard physical fitness test administered by a medical board at the time of final admission.
Educational Qualification
- Academic Stream: Must have passed the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (Class 12) under the 10+2 education system from a recognized board (MPBSE, CBSE, or equivalent).
- Mandatory Subjects: Candidates must have studied and passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany/Zoology), and English as core individual subjects.
- Minimum Marks: General and EWS category candidates require a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in science subjects. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories require a minimum of 40% marks.
Age Limit
General Category: 17–28 years
- SC / ST / OBC Candidates: 5 years upper age relaxation on the maximum baseline.
- Widows / Divorced Female Candidates: Relaxation up to 5 years as per state departmental rules.
- Age will be calculated precisely based on the cut-off date of December 31, 2026.
