Military Nursing Service: Selection for Short Service Commission (SSC) 2023-24: Examination Scheme and Mode of Examination

Military Nursing Service: Exam Pattern 2023-24

The Military Nursing Service (MNS) is conducting the selection process for Short Service Commission (SSC) for the year 2023-24. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only. This article provides information on the examination scheme and mode of examination for aspiring candidates.

Mode of Examination

The examination for the Military Nursing Service: Selection for Short Service Commission (SSC) 2023-24 will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. This means that candidates will have to take the test on a computer, using an online platform. The CBT mode allows for efficient and secure examination process, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the evaluation of candidates.

Medium of Question Papers

The medium of question papers for the Military Nursing Service: Selection for Short Service Commission (SSC) 2023-24 will be English. All the questions will be provided in English, and candidates are required to answer in English as well. Proficiency in the English language is essential for candidates to understand and respond to the questions effectively.

Scheme of Examination

Paper based on BSc Nursing Syllabus

SUBJECTS and Number of Questions:

1. BSc Nursing - 30 Questions

2. Clinical Specialties - 100 Questions

3. General Intelligence - 10 Questions

4. General English - 10 Question

Total 150 Questions for 150 marks (No negative Marking)

Qualifying Marks - The qualifying mark of the CBT is 50%. The list of these candidates will be published on the NTA website www.nta.ac.in

Type of Examination: Multiple Choice Questions

Exam Duration: 150 Minutes

Method of resolving ties: Tie between candidates obtaining equal Total NTA scores will be resolved in the following manner:

1. NTA score in Clinical Specialties followed by

2. NTA score in Basic Nursing followed by

3. NTA score in General Intelligence followed by

4. NTA score in General English followed by

5. Candidate with less proportion of number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by

6. Older in Age followed by

7. Application Number in ascending order

Important Note:

For Multiple Choice Questions: To answer a question, the candidates need to choose one option corresponding to the correct answer or the most appropriate answer. However, if any anomaly or discrepancy is found after the process of challenges of the key verification, it shall be addressed in the following manner:

(i) Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: One mark (+1)

(ii) Any incorrect option marked will be given no marks (0).

(iii) Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no marks (0).

(iv) If more than one option is found to be correct, then One mark (+1) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.

(v) If all options are found to be correct, then One mark (+1) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.

(vi) If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped, then full marks will be awarded to all candidates who have appeared irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.

Duration of Test is (2 1/2 hours)

Syllabus of Examination The examination is as per BSc (Nursing) syllabus as prescribed by the INC.