NUMS Admission Test (NET) - Syllabus & Paper Pattern
The NUMS 2026 entry test consists of two papers sat on the same day. Prepare with timed topic practices and comprehensive mock tests matching the NUMS structure.
200 MCQs
200 Marks
180 Mins
No negative marking
Official NUMS Syllabus
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) aggregates merit using 50% academic entry test weightage, 40% FSc Pre-Medical grades, and 10% Matriculation board marks.
Academic outlines strictly based on the official NUMS 2026 syllabus guidelines. Features core FSc Pre-Medical high-yield chapters.
Biodiversity
Classification of species, viruses, bacteria, and characteristics of kingdoms
Bioenergetics
Photosynthesis pathways, ATP generation, metabolic respiration, and energy conversions
Biological Molecules
Structure and properties of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids
Cell Structure & Function
Detailed structures of plant and animal organelles, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
Coordination & Control
Nervous systems, chemical control, hormonal regulations, reflex arcs
Diversity Among Animals
Phyla characteristics, animal kingdom classification, structures, and functions
Enzymes
Enzyme characteristics, factors affecting enzyme activity, inhibitors
Evolution
Natural selection, theories of organic evolution, speciation, and fossil records
Life Processes in Animals & Plants
Osmoregulation, translocation, plant transport, nutrition, gaseous exchange
Prokaryotes (Kingdom Monera)
Bacterial structure, reproduction, economic importance of bacteria
Reproduction
Sexual reproduction mechanisms, human reproduction lifecycle, hormonal regulations
Support & Movement
Human skeleton, joints, bone structure, and muscle contractions
Variation & Genetics
Mendelian genetics, inheritance laws, gene linkage, mutations, and DNA replication
| # | Topic | Sub-topics | Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Biodiversity | Classification of species, viruses, bacteria, and characteristics of kingdoms | Lectures |
| 02 | Bioenergetics | Photosynthesis pathways, ATP generation, metabolic respiration, and energy conversions | Lectures |
| 03 | Biological Molecules | Structure and properties of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids | Lectures |
| 04 | Cell Structure & Function | Detailed structures of plant and animal organelles, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells | Lectures |
| 05 | Coordination & Control | Nervous systems, chemical control, hormonal regulations, reflex arcs | Lectures |
| 06 | Diversity Among Animals | Phyla characteristics, animal kingdom classification, structures, and functions | Lectures |
| 07 | Enzymes | Enzyme characteristics, factors affecting enzyme activity, inhibitors | Lectures |
| 08 | Evolution | Natural selection, theories of organic evolution, speciation, and fossil records | Lectures |
| 09 | Life Processes in Animals & Plants | Osmoregulation, translocation, plant transport, nutrition, gaseous exchange | Lectures |
| 10 | Prokaryotes (Kingdom Monera) | Bacterial structure, reproduction, economic importance of bacteria | Lectures |
| 11 | Reproduction | Sexual reproduction mechanisms, human reproduction lifecycle, hormonal regulations | Lectures |
| 12 | Support & Movement | Human skeleton, joints, bone structure, and muscle contractions | Lectures |
| 13 | Variation & Genetics | Mendelian genetics, inheritance laws, gene linkage, mutations, and DNA replication | Lectures |
Subject-wise Weightage
Paper-I is the academic test featuring 150 multiple-choice questions completed in 2 hours and 45 minutes. Paper-II is a 50-MCQ psychological assessment completed in 15 minutes. Total time for both papers is 3 hours.
Biology
55 MCQs · 55 Marks
Chemistry
40 MCQs · 40 Marks
Physics
40 MCQs · 40 Marks
English
15 MCQs · 15 Marks
Psychological Assessment
50 MCQs · 50 Marks
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