MP PNST Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Topics & Marking Scheme

The MP PNST 2026 syllabus aligns with the Class 12 curriculum, covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and General Knowledge. To excel in the exam, candidates should master the official exam pattern, scoring system, and topic-wise weightage for a strategic study approach.

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) organizes the Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) as the gateway for B.Sc. Nursing admissions across various government and private institutions in the state. Thoroughly understanding the official syllabus and exam structure is essential for candidates to build an effective study plan and achieve competitive results.

Based on the Class 12 academic standard, the MP PNST 2026 syllabus comprises five key subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General English, and General Knowledge. Success requires more than just subject mastery; candidates must also analyze the marking criteria, exam duration, and section-specific weightage to boost their overall performance.

MP PNST Exam Pattern 2026

Before diving into study materials, candidates should familiarize themselves with the MPESB exam blueprint. The PNST is administered as an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) featuring objective-type, multiple-choice questions across the five designated 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

Detailed information regarding the examination pattern is outlined below for your reference.

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

Grasping the marking scheme is vital before taking the exam. Since negative marking applies, accuracy is just as crucial as the volume of questions answered. The specific marking criteria are detailed 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 MP PNST 2026 curriculum is divided into five core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General English, and General Knowledge. Candidates are advised to prepare all topics thoroughly, as each section is significant. Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive subject-wise syllabus breakdown.

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.

MP PNST Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Topics & Marking Scheme

MP PNST Exam Pattern 2026

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MP PNST Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026

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