MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the online answer key for Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026 for the admission in B.Sc. nursing course (4 year) in the government, autonomous and private nursing institutes in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The selection test was conducted from 10th July 2026 to 13th July 2026 across the state as per the notified examination centers by the board. All eligible candidates can download answer key on the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in from 14th July 2026 onwards for Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026.
Get an instant breakdown of eligibility, category-wise vacancy distribution, syllabus highlights, and preparation strategy tailored for this notice.
When reviewing your answer key, don't just check your total score; look closely at the questions you feel were ambiguous. The three-day objection window is extremely strict; the portal closes automatically, and the board does not entertain offline submissions. Ensure you have your roll number and TAC code ready, as these are mandatory to access the response sheet. Focus your time on challenging only those questions where you have a clear reference from your course textbooks.
| Board Name | MP Employees Selection Board |
| Test Name | Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026 |
| Course Name | B.Sc. Nursing (4 Year) |
| Exam Date | 10 July 2026 to 13 July 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Answer Key Release Date | 14 July 2026 |
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| Official Download Link | esb.mp.gov.in |
| Helpline Number | 18002337899 |
| Email ID | complaint.esb@mp.gov.in |
Candidates may submit objections regarding any erroneous questions or answers in the question paper exclusively through the online link provided on the Board's website from 14th July 2026 onwards for Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026. Online objections will be accepted for a period of three days following the activation of the link; thereafter, the link will become inactive. A candidate may register an objection for a specific question only once. Once an objection is registered, the question will undergo a detailed review by subject experts for a final decision; consequently, there is no need to submit a subsequent objection for the same question. A fee of Rs.150/- plus applicable charges must be paid by the candidate for each objection submitted per question or answer.
Follow these steps to download Pre Nursing Selection Test 2026 answer key:
Visit the MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB) official website https://esb.mp.gov.in.
On the home page, under Latest Updates section click on the provided link "Answer Key For Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026".
You will be redirected to the answer key download page of MP Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026.
On the answer key download page under candidate's login section enter your Application Number, TAC Code and Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY) correctly in the specified input field.
Next, enter the Captcha Code as shown in that page correctly to proceed for further step.
Finally, click on Sign In button to download your answer key MPESB server.
Follow these instructions to check keys and raise objections:
Key points to note when submitting answer challenges: