NORCET Exam Centers 2025: Complete List of Cities & How to Choose

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Congratulations on deciding to take the NORCET exam! As you begin your journey to becoming a Nursing Officer, one of the first logistical hurdles is choosing your exam center. Knowing the available cities, understanding the selection process, and making a smart choice can significantly reduce your exam-day stress, allowing you to focus completely on what matters: your performance.

This guide provides a comprehensive list of potential NORCET exam cities based on previous years and offers expert tips on how to choose the best center for you.

List of NORCET Exam Centers & Cities (Based on Previous Years)

The NORCET is a nationwide exam, and AIIMS ensures it is accessible by setting up centers in major cities across every region of India.

Important Disclaimer: This list is based on the cities available in previous NORCET notifications. The final list of centers for NORCET-9 (2025) will be confirmed only in the official NORCET notification. Always refer to the official source for the most accurate information.

North India

• Chandigarh / Mohali
• Delhi / NCR
• Jaipur
• Jodhpur
• Lucknow
• Patna
• Dehradun
• Srinagar

South India

• Bengaluru
• Chennai
• Coimbatore
• Hyderabad
• Kochi
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Vijayawada

West India

• Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar
• Bhopal
• Mumbai / Navi Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Pune
• Raipur

East India

• Bhubaneswar
• Guwahati
• Kolkata
• Ranchi

For aspirants who are new to the process, go through our Beginner’s guide on NORCET Exam 

How to Choose and Select Your NORCET Exam Center

The process of selecting your exam center is done online during the NORCET application process. Here’s what you need to know:

1. During Application: When you fill out the NORCET form, you will be asked to choose your preferred exam city from a dropdown menu.
2. First-Allot-First-Serve Basis: This is the most critical point. Centers are allotted on a "first-allot-first-serve" basis. This means the earlier you complete your application and pay the fee, the higher your chances of getting your most preferred city.

Expert Tips for Choosing Your Center

Choosing a city isn't just about picking the closest one. A little planning goes a long way.

• Proximity and Travel Time: Choose a city that you can travel to easily, preferably a day in advance to avoid last-minute rush and travel fatigue.

• Familiarity: If possible, pick a city where you have relatives or friends, or one you have visited before. This reduces the stress of navigating a new place.

• Connectivity: Ensure the city is well-connected by train or bus if you are traveling from a smaller town.

• "From our experience, major metro cities like Delhi/NCR, Lucknow, and Jaipur are the first to get filled. Aspirants targeting these centers should aim to complete their application within the first 48-72 hours of the registration window opening. Do not wait for the last date!"

• "Another crucial tip: Once your admit card is released, immediately check the full address of your allotted center on Google Maps. A city can have multiple centers, and sometimes a center can be on the outskirts. Knowing the exact location and travel time from your stay (hotel/relative's house) a week in advance will save you from exam-day panic."

Your Center is Chosen. Now, Secure Your Rank.

Once you've chosen your exam city and completed your application, the logistical part is over. Now, the real work begins: preparing to turn your dream into reality. Learn more about NORCET 2025 Syllabus and Exam Pattern  to prepare and crack the exam.

Your choice of study material and preparation strategy is even more critical than your choice of exam center. At NPrep, we provide scientifically designed courses that give you the direction and confidence you need to crack NORCET in your very first attempt.