The Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test is conducted by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh to provide admission for UG and PG nursing programmes at various institutions of the state.
If you are interested in getting admission for any UG or PG nursing programme related at any college in Uttar Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27, you can apply for it. However, the application form for this entrance exam is yet to be released.
In this article, we have discussed the UP CNET in detail. By reading it completely, you will be able to find out whether you are eligible to apply for this entrance exam, what the application fee is, what the exam pattern is, and much more.
UP CNET 2026 Overview
The ABVMU, UP will conduct the UP CNET 2026 across the state at various exam centres for the aspirants seeking admission for the UG/PG nursing course for academic year 2026-27. Refer to the table below for an overview.
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Courses Offered | B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 120 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Exam Medium | English and Hindi |
Important Dates
The important dates for the UP CNET 2026 will be announced by the ABVMU, Uttar Pradesh with the release of the notification brochure. Refer to table below for the expected timeline.
| Event | Expected Date |
| Notification Release | March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2026 |
| UP CNET 2026 Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
| Counselling Registration | June 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Process | June–July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for the UP CNET 2026, it is mandatory that you meet the eligibility criteria. Go through the listed points to check it if you can apply for any of the offered programmes.
- B.Sc. Nursing: You must have passed the Class 12 (Intermediate) Exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing: You have completed Intermediate, pursued GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery), and registered as Nurse & Midwife (RNRM) with the State Nursing Council, UP.
- M.Sc. Nursing: You must have achieved B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC-recognized institution. Additionally, you must be registered with the State Nursing Council, UP, and have a minimum of 1 year of clinical or work experience.
Notes:
- For the BSc Nursing, it is mandatory that you are at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026. No upper age limit is applicable for any course.
- The minimum requirement in Intermediate for the BSc Nursing is 45% score as aggregate; for the reserved category, it is only 40%.
- For the MSc Nursing, it is mandatory that the applicant have secured at least 55% (50% score for reserved) as aggregate.
Application Fee
In order to apply for the UP CNET 2026, the payment of the application fee is mandatory. Refer to the table below to check what you have to deposit.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹3,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹2,000 |
The fee isn’t refundable, you can deposit it using the debit card, credit card, NET banking or UPI. Without the fee, your application won’t be accepted.
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the UP CNET 2026 is made public. The ABVMU, Uttar Pradesh will conduct this entrance exam in online mode, a total number 120 MCQs will be asked from the different subjects, the details are as follows:
B.Sc. Nursing
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| Physics | 24 |
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Biology | 24 |
| Nursing Aptitude | 24 |
| English | 24 |
| Total | 120 |
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| Nursing Foundation | 30 |
| Medical–Surgical Nursing | 30 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing | 30 |
| Community Health Nursing | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
M.Sc. Nursing
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| Nursing Foundation | 30 |
| Medical–Surgical Nursing | 30 |
| Child Health Nursing | 30 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
Each question carries a weightage of 1 mark, and no mark is deducted for incorrect response. To touch all MCQs, each individual will get a time duration of 2 hours, and the medium of the exam will be English and Hindi.
How to Apply?
In order to apply online for the UP CNET 2026, please follow the step-by-step instructions available below.
- Go to the official website of the ABVMU, Uttar Pradesh, https://abvmuup.edu.in/.
- Find and click on the option that reads ‘CNET 2026’ and get redirected to the registration page.
- Register with your Mobile Number, Email Address and other required details accurately.
- Login with your email ID and password to access the application form dashboard.
- Provide all the details accurately, and then upload documents with photographs and signatures.
- Pay the required application fee choosing one of the provided payment gateway.
- Review your application form and click on the Submit button to apply for the UP CNET 2026.