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MNS Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Military Nursing Service Examination

Sections
5
Topics
28
Sub-topics
280
Stages
2

The MNS (Military Nursing Service Examination) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness. Together they cover 28 topics and 280 sub-topics, tested in MNS Exam and MNS Domain Test. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

MNS is conducted for recruitment to Military Nursing Service (MNS) officers in Indian Armed Forces. Per MNS notification: Written Exam (English, Science — Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nursing/General Knowledge — 150 Q) + Interview + Medical. MNS officers serve in Military Hospitals of Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Exam pattern: Offline OMR + Interview + Medical — MNS

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

MNS Exam

  • Reasoning25%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • English Language25%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • Quantitative Aptitude25%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • General Awareness25%25 marks · 25 Qs

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  • Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)

    ~2 marks
  • Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion

    ~2 marks
  • Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification

    ~2 marks
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order Ranking

    ~2 marks
  • Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/Clock

    ~2 marks
  • Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc Reasoning

    ~2 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR + Interview + Medical — MNS

High-weightage MNS topics

  1. 1Indian Defence Organization, Ranks, CommandsProfessional Knowledge / Domain Awareness~3 marks
  2. 2Indian Defence Equipment, Missiles, Aircraft, Ships, WeaponsProfessional Knowledge / Domain Awareness~3 marks
  3. 3Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)Reasoning~2 marks
  4. 4Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-ConclusionReasoning~2 marks
  5. 5Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & ClassificationReasoning~2 marks
  6. 6Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order RankingReasoning~2 marks
  7. 7Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/ClockReasoning~2 marks
  8. 8Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc ReasoningReasoning~2 marks

MNS section-wise syllabus

Reasoning

MNS Exam · 6 topics · 60 sub-topics

  • Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)
  • Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion
  • Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order Ranking
  • Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/Clock
  • Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc Reasoning
Full Reasoning syllabus

General Awareness

MNS Exam · 6 topics · 60 sub-topics

  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
  • Indian Geography (Physical, Climate, Resources)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy (Planning, Agriculture, Industry, Banking)
  • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • Current Affairs & Static GK
Full General Awareness syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the MNS syllabus?

The MNS syllabus has 5 sections: Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness. Together they cover 28 topics and 280 sub-topics.

What is the MNS exam pattern?

Offline OMR + Interview + Medical — MNS. Stages: MNS Exam, MNS Domain Test.

How many questions come from each MNS section?

Reasoning: 25 questions (25 marks); English Language: 25 questions (25 marks); Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions (25 marks); General Awareness: 25 questions (25 marks); Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which MNS topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Indian Defence Organization, Ranks, Commands (Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness, ~3 marks), Indian Defence Equipment, Missiles, Aircraft, Ships, Weapons (Professional Knowledge / Domain Awareness, ~3 marks), Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling) (Reasoning, ~2 marks), Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion (Reasoning, ~2 marks), Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification (Reasoning, ~2 marks).

How can I prepare for MNS on Topicly?

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Is this the official MNS syllabus?

It is compiled from the official MNS notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.