Uttarakhand Nursing Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Updated By Dewesh Nandan Prasad on 24 Nov, 2025 12:22

The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education releases the Uttarakhand Nursing Exam Dates 2026. This year, the exam is expected to be conducted in June 2026.

Your Ultimate Exam Preparation Guide Awaits!

Uttarakhand Nursing Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for Uttarakhand Nursing Entrance Exam 2026 is decided by HNBUMU. The criteria state the academic qualifications, nationality, age limit and other important information each candidate must meet to become eligible to apply for the examination. In an unlikely scenario, if a candidate applies for the examination without meeting its criteria, the administration holds the power to cancel their candidature even after the candidate has been issued their Uttarakhand Nursing 2026 Admit Card.  

Aspirants must also know that meeting the Uttarakhand Nursing Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026 does not, in any way, imply the admission of that candidate to the intended course. There are other factors as well that play a crucial role in the selection process, which as the Nursing Exam Result and Counselling process

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Age Limit for Uttarakhand Nursing Entrance Exam 2026

Check the age limit for the Uttarakhadn Nursing Entrance exam 2026 below:

  • The minimum age required for the Bachelor of Nursing (B.Sc.) course is 17 years.

  • Candidates over the age of 35 years are not eligible to apply for the entrance exam.

Nationality for Uttarakhand Nursing Entrance Exam 2026

Only the candidates with Indian nationality are eligible to apply for the Uttarakhand Nursing Entrance Examination 2026.

Mentioned below are the course-wise eligibility criteria for HNBUMU Admission 2026.

Uttarakhand Nursing Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. Nursing

Check the eligibility criteria for the Uttarakhand nursing exam 2026 for the BSc nursing course below:

  • The natives of Uttarakhand must have completed their High School and Intermediate or equivalent from a recognised board: HSCE/ ISSCE/ CBSE/ ICSE.

  • Candidates from any other recognised board situated in the state are also eligible for the exam. 

  • The minimum marks required by candidates are 45 per cent in aggregate in Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

  • Candidates must also have studied English as a compulsory/ optional subject at the intermediate level. 

  • Candidates who are non-natives of Uttarakhand fall under the same eligibility norms. However, these candidates shall not avail the benefits of reserved seats. 

Uttarakhand Nursing Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. Post Basic Nursing

The Uttarakhand Nursing exam 2026 eligibility criteria for B.Sc. Post Basic Nursing has been provided below:

  • The minimum educational qualification required for B.Sc. Post Basic Nursing at Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical University is that the candidate must hold a GNM Diploma after passing 12th or equivalent from a recognised institution. 

  • The candidate must be a registered Midwife and Registered Nurse or equivalent approved by a State Nursing Registration Council.

  • Interested candidates must have passed certain examinations from an institution that is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. The exams include B.Sc/PB, B.Sc/PC, or B.Sc. Nursing. 

  • The minimum marks required by candidates in aggregate is 50 per cent. 

  • Candidates who are not permanent or native residents of Uttarakhand must fulfil the same criteria, but would not be entitled to a reservation.

Uttarakhand Nursing Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. Nursing

Check the Uttarakhand Nursing exam 2026 eligibility criteria for M.Sc. Nursing below:

  • A candidate who holds a B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. nursing degree from an accredited college or institute is considered eligible. 

  • The minimum scores required by candidates is 55 per cent. 

  • Candidates who are not permanent residents of the state but meet the above-mentioned criteria can apply for the exam. However, they will not be able to avail the provision of reservation. 

  • Candidates applying for the examination must have work experience of at least one year after completing their required bachelor’s degree. 

  • Students must have completed their bachelor’s degree from a nursing institute that is accredited by the Associated State Nursing Council or INC (Indian Nursing Council). 

Uttarakhand Nursing Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria for ANM

The Uttarakhand Nursing exam 2026 eligibility criteria for ANM have been provided below:

  • Interested candidates should have completed their Intermediate or an equivalent level of education from a recognised board or institution. 

  • Candidates should have completed the qualifying exam in Humanities or Health Care as a vocational stream.

  • Candidates who have completed their education in the Arts or Science stream from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) are also eligible for the application. 

  • Only female candidates are considered eligible for the ANM course. 

Uttarakhand Nursing Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria for GNM

Check the Uttarakhand Nursing exam 2026 eligibility criteria for GNM

  • Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination or equivalent from any stream (Science or Arts) from a recognised board (CBSE/ AISSCE/ HSCE/ SSCE/ ICSE) are eligible for the application process.

  • Candidates must have studied English as a subject and any elective subject like Health Care Science.

  • The minimum pass percentage required for the course is 40 per cent in aggregate in Science stream subjects along with English. 

  • Candidates from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)  are also eligible. 

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