Top questions
20 MNS medical FAQs
1. What is the minimum height for MNS BSc Nursing 2026?
The supplied notification states 152 cm for female candidates generally and 147 cm for eligible candidates from Hill and North-Eastern States.
2. Is there a height allowance below 18 years?
The notification mentions a 2 cm allowance for growth for candidates below 18 years at the time of examination. The Medical Board applies the rule.
3. Which weight chart applies?
The notification refers to the female Weight-for-Height chart in Appendix AF, with minimum weight and age-specific maximum weights.
4. Is BMI alone used to declare fitness?
No. BMI is only a screening measure. The official Weight-for-Height chart and the Medical Board decision are more important for MNS entry.
5. What does Hb 10 g/dL mean?
For a non-pregnant woman, 10 g/dL is below the commonly used 12 g/dL anaemia threshold. It requires medical evaluation; it is not an automatic website-based MNS fitness decision.
6. What Hb should I aim for?
A non-pregnant woman is generally not classified as anaemic at 12 g/dL or above at sea level, but laboratory interpretation and service fitness depend on clinical context.
7. Can I increase haemoglobin quickly?
Do not self-medicate. A clinician may check CBC, ferritin and causes such as iron deficiency or heavy periods. Treatment depends on the cause and may take weeks.
8. Are periods checked in MNS medical?
Medical history may include menstrual health. The supplied notification does not publish a separate menstrual-cycle rejection rule.
9. What menstrual cycle is generally considered regular?
A cycle of about 21 to 35 days and bleeding lasting roughly 2 to 7 days is commonly considered within the usual range.
10. Should heavy periods be evaluated before medical?
Yes. Heavy or prolonged bleeding can contribute to anaemia and should be assessed by a qualified clinician.
11. Can candidates with spectacles apply?
Eye fitness is assessed under applicable Armed Forces standards. The supplied advertisement does not provide every detailed eyesight threshold.
12. Is LASIK allowed?
Previous refractive surgery requires assessment under current service rules and documentation. Acceptance cannot be confirmed from this advertisement alone.
13. Is colour blindness checked?
Colour vision may be checked during medical examination. Only the authorised Medical Board decides fitness.
14. What ENT checks may be done?
Hearing, ear canal, eardrum, nose, throat and relevant medical history may be reviewed.
15. Can ear wax cause a problem?
Impacted wax can interfere with examination or hearing testing. Get it assessed safely; do not insert objects into the ear.
16. Are braces allowed?
Dental fitness depends on function, infection, treatment status and applicable standards. Ongoing treatment should be documented.
17. Can missing teeth cause rejection?
Not automatically. The Board considers dental function, infection, chewing ability and current standards.
18. Are flat foot and knock knee checked?
Musculoskeletal assessment may include gait, feet, knees, spine and joint function.
19. Where is the Special Medical Board held?
The supplied 2026 notification states Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt.
20. Can an unfit candidate appeal?
Yes, the notification provides an Appeal Medical Board route with the stated MRO procedure and a 24-hour reporting requirement.
