
| Name of Post: | ABVMU UP Common Nursing Entrance Test 2026 Notification |
| Post Date / Update: | 31 May 2026 | 04:00 AM |
| Short Info: | The Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test (UPCNET) 2026 hosted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. It specifies that registration for various nursing degrees, including B.Sc, Post B.Sc, and M.Sc Nursing, took place between March and May 2026. Key administrative dates are highlighted, noting that admit cards became available on 31 May 2026 for the examination scheduled on 06 June 2026. Prospective students must meet specific eligibility criteria and age requirements while paying fees ranging from ₹2000 to ₹3000 based on their category. The document also provides strict guidelines for application documents, such as specific photograph formats and recent caste certificates. Finally, it lists several prestigious medical institutes in Uttar Pradesh that will accept scores from this entrance exam for their admissions. |
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical
University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh
Uttar
Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test CNET 2026
UP CNET Exam 2026: Short
Details of Notification
Sarkari Sewayojan WWW.SARKARISEWAYOJAN.COM
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Exam
Notification Overview
|
Information Type |
Details |
|
Name of the Post |
UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026 |
|
Conducting Body |
Atal
Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh |
|
Courses Offered |
B.Sc
Nursing, Post B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, and NPCC |
•Post Name: This notification is for the Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing
Entrance Test (UPCNET) for the year 2026.
•Organization: The exam is managed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical
University (ABVMU) located in UP.
•Purpose: This entrance test allows students to get admission into
various nursing programs across the state.
Important
Dates for UPCNET 2026
|
Event Description |
Official Date |
|
Start of Application |
March
28, 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
May 20, 2026 |
|
Last Date for Fee Payment |
May
20, 2026 |
|
Form Correction Window |
May 13 to May 20, 2026 |
|
Admit Card Release Date |
May
31, 2026 |
|
Entrance Exam Date |
June
06, 2026 |
•Registration
Start: The portal for online applications
opened on March 28, 2026.
•Registration
End: The final day to submit the form
was May 20, 2026.
•Payment
Deadline: Candidates had to pay their exam
fees by May 20, 2026.
•Editing
Period: Any mistakes in the form could be
fixed between May 13 and May 20, 2026.
•Hall Ticket: The admit cards were made available for download starting
May 31, 2026.
•Test Date: The entrance examination is scheduled to be held on June
06, 2026.
Application
Fees
|
Category |
Fee Amount (INR) |
|
General / OBC / EWS |
₹
3,000/- |
|
SC / ST / PH |
₹
2,000/- |
|
Payment Mode |
Online
Only |
•General
Category: Students from General, OBC, and EWS
categories must pay a fee of 3,000 rupees.
•Reserved
Category: Students from SC, ST, and PH
categories need to pay 2,000 rupees.
•Payment
Methods: You can pay the fee using a Debit
Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Age
Limit Requirements
|
Criteria |
Age Limit |
|
Minimum Age |
17
Years |
|
Maximum Age |
As
per official rules |
|
Age Calculation Date |
As
of December 31, 2026 |
•Minimum
Requirement: A candidate must be at least 17
years old to apply.
•Cut-off
Date: Your age will be calculated based
on your age on December 31, 2026.
•Relaxation: Special age relaxations are provided according to the ABVMU
UP CNET rules.
Eligibility
Criteria for Different Courses
|
Course Name |
Academic
Qualification |
|
B.Sc Nursing (4 Years) |
10+2
with PCB and English (Minimum 45% marks) |
|
Post B.Sc Nursing (2 Years) |
Class
12th pass with GNM Certificate and Nurse Registration |
|
M.Sc Nursing / NPCC |
B.Sc
Nursing/Post Basic with 55% marks + 1 Year Experience |
•B.Sc Nursing Eligibility:
o
Candidates must have passed 10+2
(Intermediate).
o
Subjects required are Physics,
Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).
o
Candidates must have passed in
English as a separate subject.
o
A minimum of 45% total marks is
required.
•Post B.Sc Nursing Eligibility:
o
Candidates must have finished the
Intermediate exam from a recognized board.
o
A GNM (General Nursing and
Midwifery) certificate is mandatory.
o
Candidates must be registered with
the State Nurses Registration Council.
•M.Sc Nursing / NPCC Eligibility:
o
Applicants must be registered nurses
and midwives.
o
A B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc
Nursing degree is required with at least 55% marks.
o
At least 1 year of work experience
in teaching or clinical practice is needed after completing B.Sc Nursing.
Participating
Institutes
|
Type of Institute |
Name / Affiliation |
|
University |
All
Nursing Colleges affiliated with ABVMU |
|
Top Institutes |
SGPGIMS
(Lucknow), KGMU (Lucknow), RMLIMS (Lucknow) |
|
Other Government Colleges |
UPUMS
(Saifai), LLRM (Meerut) |
•Affiliated
Colleges: Every nursing college that comes
under ABVMU will accept these scores.
•Lucknow
Based Colleges: Famous hospitals like SGPGIMS,
KGMU, and RMLIMS are part of this test.
•State
Universities: Other major government medical
universities like UPUMS Saifai and LLRM Meerut are also participating.
Step-by-Step
Guide to Filling the Online Form
•Read Instructions First:
o
Open the official notification from
ABVMU or KGMU before starting.
o
Check all rules for B.Sc or M.Sc
nursing programs.
•Document Collection:
o
Collect your eligibility proofs and
mark sheets.
o
Keep your ID proof (like Aadhar
Card) and address details ready.
o
Scan your basic details and documents
for uploading.
•Photo and Certificate Rules:
o
OBC and EWS certificates must be
issued after April 01, 2026.
o
The photo must have a white
background and show your full face.
o
Do not wear spectacles in the photo.
o
The candidate's name and the date
the photo was taken must be printed on it.
•Form Submission:
o
Carefully fill in all the columns in
the application form.
o
Review all the details in the
"Preview" section before the final click.
o
Make sure to pay the required
application fee to complete the process.
•Final Step:
o
Download and take a printout of the
final submitted application form for future use.
Important
Selection and Syllabus Information
|
Category |
Details |
|
Selection Process |
Based
on Entrance Exam Merit |
|
Syllabus Details |
Provided
in the Information Brochure |
•How Students
are Chosen: Selection is done based on the
marks obtained in the UPCNET 2026 entrance test.
•Syllabus: Candidates should download the specific brochure for their
course to see the detailed exam syllabus.
Useful
Links for Candidates
|
Service |
Link / Action |
|
Download Admit Card |
|
|
Apply Online |
|
|
B.Sc Nursing Brochure |
|
|
Post B.Sc Nursing Brochure |
|
|
M.Sc Nursing Brochure |
|
|
Sewayojan Tools |
|
|
Official Website |
•Admit Card: Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the
official link.
•Official
Portals: For regular updates, candidates
should visit the official ABVMUUP website.
Questions
and Answers (Q&A)
Q1:
What is the last date to apply for the UP Nursing Entrance Test 2026?
A1: The final date to submit your online application was May
20, 2026.
Q2:
When will the UPCNET 2026 exam be conducted?
A2: The entrance exam is scheduled for June 06, 2026.
Q3:
What are the specific requirements for the photo in the application?
A3: The photo must have a white background, no spectacles, and
must include the candidate's name and the date the photo was taken.
Q4:
Can someone with a GNM certificate apply for Post B.Sc Nursing?
A4: Yes, candidates with a GNM certificate who are registered
with the State Nurses Registration Council are eligible for the Post B.Sc
Nursing course.
Q5:
What is the application fee for a student from the SC or ST category?
A5: The application fee for SC, ST, and PH category candidates
is ₹ 2,000.