Have you ever thought that after 12th grade, what other career options are available for bio students apart from MBBS, BDS, or B.Sc.? If you are a female student interested in science, especially Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), then this article is going to be the most important part of shaping your career. How will you feel if I say that among all these courses, there is one top-rated course that you can do under the Indian Army? It sounds quite interesting, isn’t it? Yes, I am talking about the 4-year B.Sc. Nursing course, popularly known as the MNS exam. The Indian Army conducts the MNS exam every year. In this article, we will discuss in detail the MNS 2024 exam eligibility criteria, age limit, and educational qualifications. Read on to learn more about the Military Nursing Service notification for 2024 and other important details.

Overview of MNS 2024 Exam Notification

Every year, the Indian Army recruits eligible female aspirants for the post of MNS Officer. So, the first step for this is to crack the NEET exam with good marks. Overall, to become an MNS officer, it is necessary to qualify for the NEET (UG) exam. Therefore, it is very important to prepare for both NEET and MNS together. After a decent score in NEET (UG), when you get shortlisted for the selection process of MNS, then you have to go through different stages of the MNS exam like CBT, PAT, Interview, and Medical. Here it becomes essential that you start your preparation with the right planning and mentorship to fulfill your dream of becoming an MNS officer. We have discussed all these stages in detail in the below part of this article.

MNS 2024 Key Highlights

• The Military Nursing Services (MNS) exam is a national-level entrance test conducted by the Indian Army for admission to the 4 Years B.Sc (Nursing) course at Colleges of Nursing of Armed Forces Medical Services. The Director General – Armed Forces Medical Services (DG-AFMS) of the Indian Army) will release the MNS 2024 notification in June 2024.

• The Military Nursing Service is regarded as an integral part of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). It is an all-female personnel wing of the Indian Army. The MNS exam takes place every year to select eligible female applicants for admission to the four-year B.Sc. (Nursing) course.

• Only female candidates are eligible to apply for the MNS 2024 exam. Candidates must also have appeared in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam and secured a decent score to ensure their eligibility to qualify for the next stages of the MNS selection procedure. Check out the table below to learn more about the different stages involved in selecting a Military Nursing Service (MNS) officer.

MNS 2024 Selection Process

Candidates appearing in the MNS 2024 exam will have to clear the following stages to qualify for admission to the 4-year B.Sc. Nursing course. After completion of this four-year course, candidates will join the Military Nursing Service of the Indian Army as a Lieutenant. Here is a breakdown of the MNS 2024 selection process.

Eligibility Criteria for MNS 2024

Female candidates who are unmarried / divorced / legally separated or widows without encumbrances are eligible to fill out the MNS 2024 application form. A candidate should be a citizen of India to be eligible for the Military Nursing Service.

MNS 2024 Age Limit

To apply for the MNS 2024 exam, a candidate must have been born between 1st October 1999 and 30 September 2007.

Educational Qualification for MNS 2024

A candidate must have passed the 12th-grade exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology), and English with at least 50% aggregate marks. The candidate must have been a regular student of a recognized board and must have passed her 12th board exam in her first attempt.

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Why join the Military Nursing Service (MNS)?

The biology stream is full of diverse career opportunities. It is an interesting subject that involves various branches of science, and nowadays the medical field is a popular and fast-growing career option among students who are from the 12th PCB stream.

• As we have already mentioned, the biology stream is full of diverse career opportunities. Like, one can do whatever course he or she wants to pursue as per his or her interests and career aspirations. Some prefer MBBS, some Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and some B.Sc.

• The Military Nursing Service (MNS) exam provides a golden career opportunity for bio-stream students after they pass the 12th class exam. When it comes to serving the nation by joining the Indian Army, the Military Nursing Service i.e. MNS is the most preferred career option among the young female aspirants who have passed the 10+2 examination with the PCB stream.

• After completion of the four-year B.Sc. Nursing course from one of the Colleges of Nursing of Armed Forces Medical Services, you will get the post of a commissioned officer in the Military Nursing Service of the Indian Army. Female MNS aspirants join the Indian Army as Lieutenants and get all the perks and benefits that the officers of the Indian Army receive.

Join Centurion Defence Academy for MNS Preparation

Centurion Defence Academy is the best platform for comprehensive preparation for both NEET and MNS exams. Over the past several years, Team Centurion has created a benchmark in the MNS selections across India. Centurion Defence Academy has also given AIR 1 in the MNS exam. The most special part of the MNS classes by Centurion is that here you not only prepare for NEET but also for other important stages like CBT, PAT, Interview, Medical Guidance, and physical fitness. For the latest updates on the MNS exam and to know our selections, subscribe to “MNS Classes by Centurion” on YouTube. Join Centurion Defence Academy for holistic preparation for the MNS 2024 exam. For guidance or inquiries related to our MNS course, please contact us at +91 9795977776 / +91 9795977779.

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