The Madhya Pradesh Staff Selection Board (MPESB) has published the provisional answer key for the Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026 on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam, held from July 10 to 13, 2026, can now access the answer key to review their responses and estimate their scores. The deadline to submit any objections against the provisional key is July 17, 2026.
Understanding the MP PNST Exam and Answer Key
The Pre Nursing Selection Test is a crucial step for candidates aspiring to join nursing programs in Madhya Pradesh. The exam evaluates the knowledge and aptitude of applicants seeking admission to various nursing courses. After the exam concludes, the MPESB releases a provisional answer key that contains the correct answers to all questions asked during the test. This key allows candidates to cross-check their answers and calculate an estimated score before the final results are announced.
The MP PNST 2026 exam follows a straightforward marking scheme: each correct answer awards one mark, while there is no negative marking for incorrect responses. This approach encourages candidates to attempt all questions without fear of losing marks for wrong answers.
How to Access and Use the Provisional Answer Key
Candidates can download the provisional answer key by visiting the MPESB official website and following these steps:
- Go to the homepage of the MPESB website at esb.mp.gov.in.
- Click on the link titled 'Online Question /Answer Objection Link - Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) - 2026.'
- Enter your application number, TAC code, and date of birth to log in.
- The provisional answer key will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and print the answer key for reference.
Using the answer key, candidates can estimate their scores by counting the number of correct answers. Since there is no penalty for incorrect answers, the estimated score equals the total number of correct responses.
Objection Process and Passing Criteria
If candidates find discrepancies or errors in the provisional answer key, they have the opportunity to raise objections. The objection window remains open until July 17, 2026. To submit a challenge, candidates must log in again using their application number, TAC code, and date of birth. The board will review all objections carefully before releasing the final answer key and results.
Regarding passing marks, candidates from the unreserved and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories must secure at least 45% marks, equivalent to the 50th percentile. Meanwhile, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories need to achieve a minimum of 40%, or the 40th percentile, to qualify.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I download the MP PNST 2026 provisional answer key?
A: The answer key is available on the official MPESB website at esb.mp.gov.in under the relevant link for the Pre Nursing Selection Test 2026.
Q: How do I raise an objection to the provisional answer key?
A: Candidates can submit objections by logging into the MPESB portal with their application number, TAC code, and date of birth before the deadline of July 17, 2026.
Q: What are the passing marks for the MP PNST 2026 exam?
A: Unreserved and EWS candidates must score at least 45%, while SC, ST, and OBC candidates need a minimum of 40% to pass the exam.
