MP PNST answer key 2026 out at esb.mp.gov.in; raise objection till July 17

The Madhya Pradesh Staff Selection Board (MPESB) issued the Pre Nursing Selection Test (PNST) 2026 answer key on the official website of MPESB at esb.mp.gov.in. Applicants can download the MP PNST answer key 2026 by using the details, including application number, TAC code, and date of birth.

As per the MP PNST marking scheme, aspirants will get 1 mark for every correct answer and there will be no negative marking. The board will prepare the final answer key and result after reviewing all the objections submitted by the applicants.

To pass the MP PNST exam 2026, unreserved and EWS category aspirants need to score at least 45% marks (50th percentile), meanwhile SC, ST and OBC categories applicants must secure at least 40% marks (40th percentile). The MP PNST exam 2026 was conducted from July 10 to 13, 2026.

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MP PNST Provisional Answer Key 2026: Steps to download

To download the MP PNST provisional answer key 2026, follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of MPESB at esb.mp.gov.in
• Click on the 'Online Question /Answer Objection Link - Pre-Nursing Selection Test (PNST) - 2026' link, available on the homepage
• Enter the required details, including application number, TAC code, and date of birth
• The MP PNST tentative answer key 2026 will appear on the screen
• Download the answer key and take a printout for further reference

MP PNST Answer Key 2026: Formula to calculate estimate score

Applicants can calculate their MP PNST probable scores by using the MP PNST answer key 2026 and marking scheme. The formula to calculate estimate score is Estimated Score = (correct answers × 1) – (wrong answers × 0.25).

MP PNST Answer Key 2026: Raise objection

The objection window is opened for the applicants who want to raise the challenge against the MP PNST provisional answer key 2026. The last date to raise the objection is July 17, 2026. To submit the challenge, aspirants can login using the details such as application number, TAC code, and date of birth.