MPESB
MPESB Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) Admit Card 2026 – Out
Organization
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh
Important Dates
Application Start Date
09 June 2026
Last Date to Apply
23 June 2026
Correction/Edit Window
09 June 2026 to 28 June 2026
Admit Card - Available Now
03 July 2026
Exam Date
10 July 2026
Answer Key Objection Window
Uploaded post-exam for 3 days
Result Declaration Date
To Be Announced
Application Fees
Application Fees
General / Unreserved Candidates
₹400/-
SC / ST / OBC / PwD / EWS Candidates
₹200/-
Additional Portal Charges
Applying through MP Online Kiosk
₹60/-
Applying via Registered Citizen User Login
₹20/-
Fee structures depend strictly on MPESB norms, paid entirely at the applicant's expense. Modification changes incur a separate portal fee of ₹20/- plus ₹40/- modification portal charge per cycle. All fees are strictly non-refundable.
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
17 YearsMaximum Age
n/aDate of birth as listed inside the secondary school matriculation certificate establishes ground validity.
Recruitment Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) invites online applications for the Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026. This competitive computer-based entrance examination serves as the mandatory selection pipeline for qualifying female and transgender applicants seeking admission into the 4-Year B.Sc. Nursing training programmes run by government and private nursing colleges across Madhya Pradesh.
Mode of Selection / Exam Stages
- Computer-Based Entrance Exam (CBT) — State-level objective online examination mapping conceptual science proficiency.
- Merit List Compilation — Derivation of category-wise percentile ranks and normalized score matrices by the board.
- Centralized Counselling Process — Step-by-step preference allocation managed independently by the Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council.
- Document Verification & Institutional Admission — Physical scrutiny of original educational credentials and background certificates directly at the allotted nursing college campus.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Department | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Nursing Course Admissions (PNST 2026) | Madhya Pradesh Government & Private Nursing Colleges | Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Must have passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board, securing at least 45% aggregate marks (relaxed to 40% marks for SC, ST, and OBC domicile applicants). |
| ASHA Worker Quota | 4% Reserved Seats | Must be a working, recognized ASHA worker in Madhya Pradesh with a minimum of 5 years of continuous service experience verified by the local Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO). |
| Regular ANM / LHV Quota | 4% Reserved Seats | Must be a regular, currently serving employee under the Department of Public Health and Medical Education with a completed probation tier and 5 years of regular service. Private institute training remains unavailable to this sub-cadre. |
How To Check & Download MPESB PNST Admit Card 2026
Follow these steps to download MPESB PNST Admit Card
- Click directly on the designated test authentication gateway link: https://esb.mp.gov.in/tacs/tac_2026/PNST_TAC26/default_tac.htm
- Input your unique 13-digit Application Number generated during your registration process into the primary input box.
- Enter your exact Date of Birth tracking the system-mandated format layout string DD-MM-YYYY (e.g., 14-07-2005).
- Complete the secondary authentication checkpoint by typing the First 2 letters of your Mother's Name combined with the Last 4 digits of your Aadhaar Number into the specialized credential box (e.g., if mother's name is SUNITA and Aadhaar ends in 4321, input SU4321).
- Solve the simple mathematical arithmetic challenge displayed on the screen and enter the output value inside the captcha field box.
- Click on the blue Search button.
- Verify that your printed candidate name, clear photograph, signature, designated reporting time bounds, and exact test venue address details display correctly.
- Click the integrated download action button to save your official MP PNST Admit Card PDF copy.
- Generate multiple physical printouts on clear A-4 sheets to carry with you safely on exam day.
Important Useful Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| MPESB Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Erroneous, vague, or misprinted questions identified by key committee subject specialists are formally canceled post-exam. All applicants receive proportionate bonus marks distributed relative to their raw scores, regardless of whether they attempted the question.
For standard general questions, the Hindi text is treated as the official translation baseline. However, for all technical and science-based questions, the English version serves as the legal interpretive standard.
Ties are systematically resolved by checking topic scores sequentially: higher marks in Biology take precedence, followed by Chemistry, Physics, and English. If a tie persists, the older candidate receives the higher merit ranking.
Candidates must bring their printed Test Admit Card alongside a valid original photo ID (Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, or Aadhaar Card). Printouts of e-Aadhaar are valid only if verified by the UIDAI system.
No, the final results compiled post-objection review and published on the official web portal are absolute. There is no administrative provision for score re-counting, re-evaluation, or checking.