The MP PNST 2027 syllabus is the list of topics MPESB sets for the Pre-Nursing Selection Test. It covers Class 12 Physics, Chemistry and Biology of the MP Board, plus General English and General Knowledge, at 20 marks each. The syllabus below is from the PNST 2026 rule book; the 2027 rule book is expected in June 2027.
MP PNST Syllabus 2027
Subject-wise chapters for MP PNST 2027, the marks split, where to get the official syllabus and how to prepare.
How are marks split in the MP PNST 2027 exam?
Each of the five subjects carries 20 marks, for a total of 100 marks in a 2-hour computer-based test.
| Subject (Class 12 level) | Marks |
|---|---|
| Physics | 20 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Biology | 20 |
| General English | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Each correct answer gets 1 mark and 0.25 mark is cut for each wrong answer. Questions come in Hindi and English.
MP PNST Physics Syllabus
Physics covers the 14 chapters of Class 12 Physics.
- Electric Charges and Fields
- Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
- Current Electricity
- Moving Charges and Magnetism
- Magnetism and Matter
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Alternating Current
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
- Wave Optics
- Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
- Atoms
- Nuclei
- Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
MP PNST Chemistry Syllabus
Chemistry covers 10 units of Class 12 Chemistry, from solutions to biomolecules.
- Solutions: types, concentration, vapour pressure, colligative properties, abnormal molar mass
- Electrochemistry: galvanic cells, Nernst equation, conductance, electrolysis, batteries, fuel cells, corrosion
- Chemical Kinetics: rate of reaction, factors affecting rate, integrated rate equations, temperature dependence, collision theory
- The d- and f-Block Elements: transition elements, lanthanoids, actinoids and their uses
- Coordination Compounds: Werner’s theory, nomenclature, isomerism, bonding, metal carbonyls
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: preparation, properties, reactions, polyhalogen compounds
- Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- Amines: structure, preparation, reactions, diazonium salts
- Biomolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, nucleic acids, hormones
MP PNST Biology Syllabus
Biology covers the 13 chapters of Class 12 Biology, grouped into five units.
| Unit | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Reproduction | Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants; Human Reproduction; Reproductive Health |
| Genetics and Evolution | Principles of Inheritance and Variation; Molecular Basis of Inheritance; Evolution |
| Biology in Human Welfare | Human Health and Disease; Microbes in Human Welfare |
| Biotechnology | Biotechnology: Principles and Processes; Biotechnology and its Applications |
| Ecology | Organisms and Populations; Ecosystem; Biodiversity and Conservation |
MP PNST General English Syllabus
General English tests reading, vocabulary and grammar.
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, word formation, prefixes and suffixes
- Grammar: articles and determiners, subject-verb agreement, tenses, prepositions and phrasal verbs, auxiliaries and modals
- Transformation of sentences: active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech, degrees of comparison, sentence types
- Common errors
- Spelling (British pattern)
MP PNST General Knowledge Syllabus
General Knowledge covers current affairs, India and Madhya Pradesh.
- Current affairs and events of national and international importance
- History of India and the Indian national movement
- Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world
- Indian polity and governance: Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, rights
- Economic and social development: sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics
- Environment, ecology, biodiversity, climate change and general science
- Indian culture, national and international sports
- History, geography, politics, economy and social development of Madhya Pradesh
Where can I download the MP PNST syllabus PDF?
The syllabus is chapter 3 of the PNST rule book, which MPESB publishes on esb.mp.gov.in with the application. The 2026 rule book is linked below until the 2027 one is out.
- PDFMP PNST 2026 Rule Book (latest, includes syllabus) (9 June 2026)Official site · esb.mp.gov.inOpen
- LINKMPESB official website (esb.mp.gov.in)Official site · esb.mp.gov.inOpen
How to Prepare for the MP PNST 2027 Syllabus
- Read the Class 12 Physics, Chemistry and Biology textbooks chapter by chapter; the PNST chapter names match the NCERT Class 12 books.
- Give English and GK the same time as the science subjects, because each carries 20 marks.
- For GK, follow daily current affairs and revise Madhya Pradesh history, geography and economy.
- Solve the MP PNST previous year question papers in 2-hour sittings to learn the question style.
- Practise on a computer, since the test is online, and avoid blind guesses because wrong answers cost 0.25 mark.