UP CNET 2026: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh has released the official notification for Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026 for admission into B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc Nursing courses for the academic session 2026-27.
Interested candidates can fill the UP CNET Online Form 2026 through the official website. This entrance exam is mandatory for admission into all affiliated government and private nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
📊 UP CNET 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026 |
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| Conducting Authority | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), UP |
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| Courses | B.Sc Nursing, P.B.B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing |
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| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
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| Application Mode | Online |
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| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
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| Official Website | www.abvmuup.edu.in |
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📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Application Start | 28 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Form Correction | 13 May – 20 May 2026 |
| Admit Card | 30 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 06 June 2026 |
| Result | 2nd Week of June 2026 |
📌 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| UR / OBC | ₹3000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹2000 |
Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
For B.Sc Nursing
- Minimum age: 17 years (as on 31 Dec 2026)
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- Minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category)
For P.B.B.Sc Nursing
- Passed 10+2 or equivalent
- GNM certificate & registered nurse
For M.Sc Nursing
- B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
- Minimum 55% marks
- 1-year experience required
📌 Reservation Policy
- Reservation as per UP Government rules
- 5% reservation for PwD candidates
- EWS quota applicable
- Valid UP domicile required for govt colleges
🧪 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
- Language: English & Hindi
- Subjects: PCB + English (for B.Sc Nursing)
Exam will be conducted in bilingual mode.
📝 How to Apply for UP CNET 2026
- Visit official website www.abvmuup.edu.in
- Click on CNET 2026 Registration link
- Complete registration with basic details
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload photo, signature and documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and take printout
Application process strictly online only.
📄 Documents Required
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Marksheet
- Photo & Signature
- ID Proof
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
🔗 Important Links