AIIMS NORCET 10 City Intimation Slip 2026 Latest Update
AIIMS fixed 4 April 2026 as the date for releasing information about the city of the examination centre for NORCET-10. Candidates who completed the application process should check their login on the AIIMS examinations portal to see the allotted city for Stage 1.
This release is meant to help candidates prepare for travel and accommodation ahead of the exam. The admit card is scheduled separately for 8 April 2026, so candidates should not wait until the last day to review their exam city information.
Confirmed Important Dates for NORCET 10
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration started | 24 February 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 16 March 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Status of application for acceptance | 24 March 2026 |
| Correction window for rejected or deficient applications | 25 March 2026 to 27 March 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Information about city of examination centre | 04 April 2026 |
| Upload of admit card | 08 April 2026 |
| Stage 1 CBT | 11 April 2026 |
| Stage 2 examination | 30 April 2026 |
Candidates should use these dates as the operational timeline for the exam and keep checking the official AIIMS portal for any last-minute update or corrigendum.
How to Check the AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam City
- Visit the official AIIMS examinations website.
- Open the NORCET-10 recruitment section.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Open the candidate dashboard or the relevant NORCET-10 link.
- Check the city allotted for your Stage 1 examination.
- Save a copy or screenshot for reference.
If the city slip is not visible immediately, candidates should recheck after some time and monitor the official notice page linked to NORCET-10.
What the City Intimation Slip Usually Tells You
The city intimation slip is primarily meant to inform you of the city in which your examination centre is located. It is useful for planning travel, checking route options, and estimating reporting logistics.
It is best treated as a pre-admit-card information document. Candidates should verify their name, exam stage, and city details carefully once they log in. Any final reporting details should still be checked again on the admit card.
City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Are Not the Same
| Document | Main purpose |
|---|---|
| City intimation slip | Shows the allotted exam city in advance for planning |
| Admit card | Required for appearing in the exam and checking the final exam centre details, timing, and instructions |
For NORCET-10, the city information date is earlier than the admit card date. Candidates should therefore first note the city, make travel arrangements where necessary, and then download the admit card once it is uploaded on 8 April 2026.
NORCET 10 Stage 1 and Stage 2 Exam Schedule
NORCET-10 will be conducted in two successive stages. Stage 1, which is the preliminary CBT, is scheduled for 11 April 2026. Stage 2, which is the main examination, is scheduled for 30 April 2026.
Stage 1 is a qualifying examination and is used to shortlist candidates for Stage 2 under the NORCET scheme. Final merit is based on Stage 2 performance, subject to eligibility, category rules, and institute-level requirements.
Exam Pattern Relevant After City Slip Release
Once the exam city is known, candidates usually shift focus to exam-day preparation. The official NORCET-10 notice gives the following structure:
- Stage 1: 90 minutes, 100 MCQs, 100 marks
- Stage 1 split: 20 questions from General Knowledge and Aptitude, 80 questions from nursing syllabus at the essential qualification level
- Stage 1 negative marking: one-third mark for each wrong answer
- Stage 2: 180 minutes, 160 MCQs, 160 marks
- Stage 2 focus: subject-based questions across the nursing syllabus with case-scenario orientation for testing nursing skills competency
- Stage 2 negative marking: one-third mark for each wrong answer
Stage 1 qualifying standard is percentile-based, while Stage 2 qualifying standard is percentage-based. Candidates who are preparing seriously for Stage 1 should also keep the Stage 2 format in view because the overall recruitment process moves quickly.
Qualifying Marks and Stage 2 Shortlisting
For Stage 1 NORCET Preliminary, the qualifying standard is 50 percentile for UR and EWS, 45 percentile for OBC, and 40 percentile for SC and ST. For PwBD candidates, an additional 5 percentile relaxation applies as per the notice.
Candidates qualifying in Stage 1 up to five times the total seats in each category are to be called for Stage 2, subject to the rules stated in the advertisement. All qualified PwBD candidates are to be called for Stage 2, and tie cases at the last cutoff point are also included.
For Stage 2 NORCET Main, the qualifying marks are 50% for UR and EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC and ST, with the notified PwBD relaxation applying there as well.
Can You Request a Change in Exam City
No. The official schedule clearly states that requests for change of the allocated examination centre will be summarily rejected. The notice also mentions that examination centres are spread across cities all over India.
That means candidates should assume that the allotted city is final for exam planning purposes. If the assigned city is different from the preferred choice or farther than expected, the practical step is to arrange travel early instead of waiting for a change request to be considered.
What Candidates Should Do After Checking the Exam City
- Confirm the allotted city immediately after login.
- Estimate travel time and whether same-day travel is practical.
- Keep identity proof and application details ready.
- Monitor the portal for the admit card on 8 April 2026.
- Read all instructions on the admit card carefully once released.
- Avoid depending only on the city slip for entry details.
Candidates travelling to another city should make flexible arrangements where possible, since the exact venue and reporting instructions are tied to the admit card rather than the earlier city intimation.
Where to Track Official NORCET 10 Updates
The safest source for all NORCET-10 updates is the official AIIMS examinations portal and the linked NORCET-10 notice pages. Candidates should rely on the official website for city information, admit card upload, notices, and further instructions.
You can track the main updates from the official sources below:
If any discrepancy appears between a third-party report and the candidate login, the AIIMS portal should be treated as the final source.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the AIIMS NORCET 10 city intimation slip scheduled for release?
As per the official NORCET-10 schedule, information about the city of the examination centre was scheduled for 4 April 2026.
Is the city intimation slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city intimation slip is for advance information about the allotted city, while the admit card is the exam-entry document with final exam instructions.
When will the AIIMS NORCET 10 admit card be released?
The official schedule fixes 8 April 2026 as the date for upload of the admit card.
What is the AIIMS NORCET 10 Stage 1 exam date?
Stage 1 of NORCET-10 is scheduled for 11 April 2026.
What is the AIIMS NORCET 10 Stage 2 exam date?
Stage 2 of NORCET-10 is scheduled for 30 April 2026.
Can I request a change in my allotted exam city?
No. The official schedule states that requests for change of the allocated examination centre will be rejected.
What should I do if the city slip is not visible in my login?
Recheck your candidate login on the official AIIMS portal, monitor the NORCET-10 notice page, and wait for official updates. The AIIMS portal should be treated as the source of truth.