The Pre-Nursing Selection Test is a state-level entrance exam held by the Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board, which offers admission for the four-year BSc Nursing in government and private institutions of the state.
If you are looking for admission for four-year Bachelor’s of Science (Nursing) at any INC-recognized institute of Madhya Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27, you can apply for this entrance exam through the MPESB official website.
Here, we have discussed the Pre-Nursing Selection Test 2026. Read this article to check the important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, required documents and much more about this entrance examination.
MP PNST 2026 Overview
The MPESB is expected to conduct the PNST in June 2026, for which the application form will be available in April 2026, and then it will last for four weeks. Refer to the table for an overview.
| Exam Name | PNST 2026 |
| Conducting Body | MPESB |
| Level of Exam | State-level |
| Course Offered | B.Sc. Nursing (4 Years) |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Medium of Exam | English & Hindi |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Expected Application Start | April–May 2026 |
| Expected Exam Date | June 2026 |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
The MPESB will announce the important dates for the MP PNST 2026 with the release of notification for this entrance exam. The expected timeline is available inside the table below.
| Event | Expected Date |
| Notification Release | April–May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | April–May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | June 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | July 2026 |
| Counselling Start | July–August 2026 |
| Admission Process Completion | August–September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the MP PNST 2026, it is mandatory that you meet the eligibility criteria. Refer to listed points to check if you are eligible to take part in it.
- You are an Indian citizen and domicile of Madhya Pradesh.
- You have passed the Class 12 Exam with PCB from a school recognised by the MPBSE/CBSE.
- You should be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Notes:
- Both male and female aspirants are eligible to participate in the MP PNST 2026.
- Students who are going to participate in the Class 12 Exam with PCB in 2026 are also eligible to participate in it.
- The minimum requirement in the qualifying examination is 50% (45% for SC, ST, and OBC) score as aggregate.
Application Fee
The MPESB has announced the details about the application fee for the MP PNST 2026. Refer to the table below to check what you are required to pay in order to apply for this entrance exam.
| Category | Amount |
| UR | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / OBC | ₹200 |
Additionally, the payment of the online portal charge and MP online service fee is mandatory to be paid, which is ₹60 and ₹20, respectively, you can pay it using the debit card, NET banking, or any other provided payment option.
Exam Pattern
The MPESB will conduct the MP PNST 2026 in online mode using the CBT. There will be a total number of 120 questions from five different subjects, whose details are tabulated below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 30 | 30 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 30 |
| Biology | 30 | 30 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
All questions are MCQs, each question carries a weightage of 1 mark and there is no provision of negative marking. The exam duration is 2 hours, and the medium of this entrance exam is English and Hindi.
How to Apply?
It is quite easy to apply for the MP PNST 2026. For your convenience, the complete step-by-step instructions are available below.
- Go to the official website the MPESB at https://esb.mp.gov.in/.
- Click on the Pre-Nursing Selection Test 2026, and then tap on the ‘Apply Online’ button.
- Fill in your Name, Mobile Number, Email Address and other details and then hit the Submit button.
- Fill in the OTPs received on your email address and mobile devices, and click the Submit button to get login credentials.
- Enter your email address and password, and password, and click on the Login to access the application form.
- Fill in your basic and educational qualification details, and then attach documents with photograph and signature.
- Deposit the application fee, and additional charges, and then click on the Submit button to apply for this entrance exam.